Snooker 2022

[kingfox]

New year, new thread

 

Masters starts today back at Ally Pally, draw as follows...

 

Yan Bingtao vs Mark Williams 

John Higgins vs Zhao Xintong

Neil Robertson vs Anthony McGill

Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Jack Lisowski

 

Judd Trump vs Mark Allen

Kyren Wilson vs Stuart Bingham

Shaun Murphy vs Barry Hawkins

Mark Selby vs Stephen Maguire 

[foxes_rule1978]

Come on Ronnie! 

[Nalis]

Some great line ups, Trump v Allen is probably the most entertaining on paper.

 

Possibly one of the most open Masters in years you'd think.

[kingfox]

Shot of the tournament already

 

[Nalis]

Decent coneback by Williams. Him, Higgins and O'Sullivan will be over 50 at this rate before they get dumped out of the world's top 16.

[EastAnglianFox]

Ronnie fan boys out in force already at the pally, only 3rd frame in and telly going on mute.

 

 

[EastAnglianFox]

Car crash of a 3rd frame from both Selby and Maguire...he is so tough to watch 

[EastAnglianFox]

Selby 5-1 down to Hawkins.

 

It's a bit lame compared to the Higgins v Williams match last night which was absolutely incredible.

 

Robertson still the man to beat for me

[Corky]

Incredible final frame decider between Robertson and Williams, Robertson won it by two points.

 

Williams' escape by hitting a long red with the black in the mouth of the pocket was unbelievable.

[EastAnglianFox]

One of the most enjoyable matches to watch for a long time, fair fvcks to both.

 

Also wish Mark well, not nice to see

 

 

[EastAnglianFox]

What is it about the Ally Pally that just attracts fvcking idiots 

[kingfox]

Barry 

 

What a great day of Snooker

[Corky]

12 hours ago, EastAnglianFox said:

What is it about the Ally Pally that just attracts fvcking idiots 

Going the way of the darts now. Referee having to tell the crowd to shut up and show respect far too many times.

[RowlattsFox]

Snooker needs to be careful, and nip the over the top the crowds in the bud before they become the norm. Yes it doesn't need to be silence, and the atmosphere can be great without dickheads shouting after every shot. The tense, quiet atmosphere is part of what makes snooker,.for me anyway. 

[purpleronnie]

I don't think the crowds are any worse now than years back, its just the odd tournament brings out the rowdiest fans.

[kingfox]

A video package on Desi, did you request this to the BBC @The Bear

[The Bear]

1 hour ago, kingfox said:

A video package on Desi, did you request this to the BBC @The Bear

No but I have it saved for future..... err viewing. 

 

Edited 16 January 2022 by The Bear

[isaidno]

Anyone else going to the shootout in Leicester at the weekend ?

[Nalis]

I like Robertson but hope Hawkins wins this.

[Facecloth]

14 minutes ago, Nalis said:

I like Robertson but hope Hawkins wins this.

Me too. I think Hawkins deserves a Triple Crown title.

[Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot]

Think Robertson comfortably the better player, not looked at the odds but must be heavy favourite (as Willy would have said!) but hoping Hawkins causes an upset, definitely think he deserves a big title, he seems to go deep and come up a little short so often, without rolling over, bottling it or being totally outplayed. 

[EastAnglianFox]

After the Semi's yesterday it always had that feeling that tonight would be a bit limp, didn't expect Barry to be this poor as much as I fancied Robertson would have to much 

[Arriba Los Zorros]

7 hours ago, The Bear said:

No but I have it saved for future..... err viewing. 

 

She's no Michaela is she though

[The Bear]

1 hour ago, Arriba Los Zorros said:

She's no Michaela is she though

Michaela is over the hill. It'd be like having relations with your grandma. 

[kingfox]

Beware, Baby Shaun Murphy is coming!