by Ayrshirebhoy » 06 May 2018 Read
What a dream final for me! 2 of my favourites in the final! Be rooting for John more obviously but will be able to enjoy this match up no matter what. I expect a long gruelling match with a lot of mistakes.
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by Chalk McHugh » 06 May 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Chalk McHugh wrote:Gridlock wrote:This is only my 4th final following and I was 31 in '92 so ya I'm pretty excited about the old guys!
Exactly. Sit back and enjoy Gridlock, this one is going to be ace.
+1
Can’t wait.
I desperately tried to not find out who had won in the Willo match so I could watch it back late last night but I couldn’t find it online and then I saw a small clip of him potting that pink and black so that blew it.
So happy that it’s those two though. Wow.
Poor Barry looked a broken man by the end. I would have been a little worried for him in the final had he won. I've never seen a player look so drained.
It is a brilliant final Dan. Cant understand anyone who thinks otherwise. Mouthwatering prospect. Roll on 2pm.
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by SnookerFan » 06 May 2018 Read
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 06 May 2018 Read
Mark Williams on twitter lol
215 and I’m eating a kebab shop , doner meat n chips never tasted so nice
Hope that’s a joke as it’s not the best fuel before a final!
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by Chalk McHugh » 06 May 2018 Read
Ayrshirebhoy wrote:Mark Williams on twitter lol
215 and I’m eating a kebab shop , doner meat n chips never tasted so nice
Hope that’s a joke as it’s not the best fuel before a final!
The Food Police are up early. He ate a kebab n chips? Big deal. After the game he went through he deserved anything he liked. Bit of grub would do him no harm. Not like he was out gettin snake hissed or bangin a few lines up the gonzo. Foody Drama Queen!!
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by snookerguy » 06 May 2018 Read
Whilst it's great to see Higgins go up against Williams wherever and especially long format. I can understand the frustration from some quarters. It's 26 years since these guys turned pro, you'd have expected some development in the sport in that time with new players coming on. Kyren Wilson got to the semi-finals, Judd to the semis but both are in their late 20s.
There's no clear new generation emerging.
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by SnookerFan » 06 May 2018 Read
KEBAB!
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by Chalk McHugh » 06 May 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:KEBAB!
Yummy!!!
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by SnookerFan » 06 May 2018 Read
Chalk McHugh wrote:SnookerFan wrote:KEBAB!
Yummy!!!
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by Badsnookerplayer » 06 May 2018 Read
I'm playing snooker later and I am torn between a beetroot & quinoa salad or a nineteen-fruit smoothie for lunch. I just can't decide which one will prepare me best for the eight frame marathon.
Anyway, I will take a couple of gels with me in case I crash mid session.
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by Chalk McHugh » 06 May 2018 Read
Badsnookerplayer wrote:I'm playing snooker later and I am torn between a beetroot & quinoa salad or a nineteen-fruit smoothie for lunch. I just can't decide which one will prepare me best for the eight frame marathon.
Anyway, I will take a couple of gels with me in case I crash mid session.
Haha bullocks mate go for the full English. Grilled instead of fried. That will set you up nicely.
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by Badsnookerplayer » 06 May 2018 Read
Chalk McHugh wrote:Badsnookerplayer wrote:I'm playing snooker later and I am torn between a beetroot & quinoa salad or a nineteen-fruit smoothie for lunch. I just can't decide which one will prepare me best for the eight frame marathon.
Anyway, I will take a couple of gels with me in case I crash mid session.
Haha bullocks mate go for the full English. Grilled instead of fried. That will set you up nicely.
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by Badsnookerplayer » 06 May 2018 Read
snookerguy wrote:Whilst it's great to see Higgins go up against Williams wherever and especially long format. I can understand the frustration from some quarters. It's 26 years since these guys turned pro, you'd have expected some development in the sport in that time with new players coming on. Kyren Wilson got to the semi-finals, Judd to the semis but both are in their late 20s.
There's no clear new generation emerging.
Most sports are suffering similarly.
except e-sports
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by Holden Chinaski » 06 May 2018 Read
Chalk McHugh wrote:gettin snake hissed or bangin a few lines up the gonzo
That was how Jimmy liked to prepare for his finals..
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by SnookerFan » 06 May 2018 Read
I still got a load of crisps to eat.
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by Badsnookerplayer » 06 May 2018 Read
I don't have a clue who will win this.
A tasty final i prospect
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by Alex0paul » 06 May 2018 Read
If Higgins gets ahead I just can’t see how Williams can pull him back
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by SnookerFan » 06 May 2018 Read
I thought the same about his semi-formal.
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by Dan-cat » 06 May 2018 Read
Chalk McHugh wrote:Ayrshirebhoy wrote:Mark Williams on twitter lol
215 and I’m eating a kebab shop , doner meat n chips never tasted so nice
Hope that’s a joke as it’s not the best fuel before a final!
The Food Police are up early. He ate a kebab n chips? Big deal. After the game he went through he deserved anything he liked. Bit of grub would do him no harm. Not like he was out gettin snake hissed or bangin a few lines up the gonzo. Foody Drama Queen!!
Hahahah foody drama queen
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by Cloud Strife » 06 May 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:I thought the same about his semi-formal.
I prefer the semi-casual.
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by Dan-cat » 06 May 2018 Read
Alex0paul wrote:If Higgins gets ahead I just can’t see how Williams can pull him back
Willo is a wiley bucker and if his long potting is in it doesn’t matter who he’s playing.
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by SnookerFan » 06 May 2018 Read
Cloud Strife wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I thought the same about his semi-formal.
I prefer the semi-casual.
bucking autocorrect.
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by Alex0paul » 06 May 2018 Read
18-12
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 06 May 2018 Read
Haha yes I’m a food cop, now I’m about ready to fire up the bbq for a grill up!
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 06 May 2018 Read
I felt mark played some very aggressive reckless shots yesterday that John will punish.
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by Badsnookerplayer » 06 May 2018 Read
Ayrshirebhoy wrote:Haha yes I’m a food cop, now I’m about ready to fire up the bbq for a grill up!
Good work - glorious day for it
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by SavoMilosevic » 06 May 2018 Read
snookerguy wrote:Whilst it's great to see Higgins go up against Williams wherever and especially long format. I can understand the frustration from some quarters. It's 26 years since these guys turned pro, you'd have expected some development in the sport in that time with new players coming on. Kyren Wilson got to the semi-finals, Judd to the semis but both are in their late 20s.
There's no clear new generation emerging.
Most of the young guys are boring and don't have what it takes to perform like the Class of 92 under pressure. This is the final i've wanted and hoped for since day 1. Usually we never get the best match-ups in world championship's finals - we've never seen a Hendry - Ronnie, Hendry - Davis, Ronnie - Williams, Higgins - Hendry or Ronnie - Davis final, but this time we have two legends in it. Can't wait!
I think Williams will win, because he usually plays very well against John. Mark has troubles against players who can overpower him with long potting and big breaks, but Higgins loves to wait for the mistake, so this will be in MJW's favour - he can use his craftiness in the game. Hope he's not so tired today and starts the match well!
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by Wildey » 06 May 2018 Read
SavoMilosevic wrote:snookerguy wrote:Whilst it's great to see Higgins go up against Williams wherever and especially long format. I can understand the frustration from some quarters. It's 26 years since these guys turned pro, you'd have expected some development in the sport in that time with new players coming on. Kyren Wilson got to the semi-finals, Judd to the semis but both are in their late 20s.
There's no clear new generation emerging.
Most of the young guys are boring and don't have what it takes to perform like the Class of 92 under pressure. This is the final i've wanted and hoped for since day 1. Usually we never get the best match-ups in world championship's finals - we've never seen a Hendry - Ronnie, Hendry - Davis, Ronnie - Williams, Higgins - Hendry or Ronnie - Davis final, but this time we have two legends in it. Can't wait!
I think Williams will win, because he usually plays very well against John. Mark has troubles against players who can overpower him with long potting and big breaks, but Higgins loves to wait for the mistake, so this will be in MJW's favour - he can use his craftiness in the game. Hope he's not so tired today and starts the match well!
Steve Davis is Boring, John Higgins is Boring, Stephen Hendry is Boring depending who you listen too.
i was there in the 80s and it got really boring watching steve davis winning everything the only reason you dont think the likes of Higgins is not boring compare to the young players today because its some sentimental crap for the old days.
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by Cloud Strife » 06 May 2018 Read
Come on Mark.
Let's have a moderately happy ending to what has been a marmite tournament overall.
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by masterdoctorgenius » 06 May 2018 Read
snookerguy wrote:Whilst it's great to see Higgins go up against Williams wherever and especially long format. I can understand the frustration from some quarters. It's 26 years since these guys turned pro, you'd have expected some development in the sport in that time with new players coming on. Kyren Wilson got to the semi-finals, Judd to the semis but both are in their late 20s.
There's no clear new generation emerging.
The class of 1975 are an one off generation of players. You dont see players with such talent. Their tapent is still way ahead of todays players.
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