Watching the Eurosport after match interview, Foulds sounded like he'd fit in here. Like he was just barely keeping from shouting DECLINE!
McManus saying Selby didn't *need* a win, just a performance (even though he did both), and it proved he was back.
But Foulds countered by saying Selby hadn't proved anything, unless he beats Trump, he's not gonna say he's back.
And Murray ended it with "anyone who thought the World #1 was past his sell-by date" which yeah, just a dumb pun joke. But still
I just wonder what the casuals (if there are casual snooker fans :p) might think, with this focus on being a 'no-show' since 2017. But he has won an event! But he lost to a nobody! But he's still world #1! But he hasn't won a major in years! But (maybe) he's on form now!
So, when does the chat about Selby declining rather than just being streaky or occasionally out of form start?
There was
chat in 2012 about waiting for Murphy, Selby, and Robbo to decline so Trump, Allen, and Ding could dominate haha.
Allen did have a good year and Murphy a really poor one.
(Or is Decline no longer everyone's favorite word?
I hope this is coming across as a joke not serious commentary.)
Also as an aside Selby's intro video was very awful. That stark lighting throwing all those shadows on his face made him look old and very tired.
(Maguire had one of the better ones, he just looked like a regular bloke in it, even with the super close up dramatic shots. At least it didn't make him look ugly)