World Snooker - Page 3

RichC · 30-04-12, 08:45 PM

sounds like there was a bit of needle with Trump and Carter

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/17902265

ChesterDave · 30-04-12, 08:52 PM

Carter whinging about etiqutte while making snide remarks on twitter? lol

RichC · 30-04-12, 08:56 PM

yeah, quite funny

Think comments like this from Trump will go down like a shit sarnie with his fellow pros though if he comes out with any more like that

He said: "A lot of players enjoy me losing. I don't know why, I'm not a bad person, I don't have any beef with anyone.

"I haven't got a clue [why Carter clapped sarcastically]. I'm still a lot younger than him and have done a lot better, so let's just let the snooker do the talking."

Shaggy · 30-04-12, 11:57 PM

Bizarre comments from Carter though

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"He had three or four lashes in the last frame, like he'd been doing in the whole match, and got away with it.

"I don't think he realises how much luck he gets, how much he gets away with.

"You cannot keep potting balls like that and if he carries on going for them, he will be getting beat.

"I've been on too many wrong ends of matches like that and now he can feel what it feels like to have a nasty scar in his career. It's not easy to get over.

"He's a great player, has achieved more than me in the game already. He's great for the game, he's like a young Ronnie [O'Sullivan] really.

"But he's got to develop a little bit more of a personality, start slagging a few people off, and then people will love him even more I suppose."

RichC · 01-05-12, 09:58 AM

also not great comments really, didn't see much of the match to be fair. Sounds like they both need to learn to behave

Pablo · 01-05-12, 10:26 AM

Bit of needle is a good thing in the game I think, snooker needs something, a bit of rivalry, a few controversial characters, it's gotten so dull these days!

Liverpool · 01-05-12, 11:26 AM

slow day so stuck an acca on the snooker
how terrible is the red button on bbc, why cant you just flick like sky instead of having to go out and change it

Liverpool · 01-05-12, 12:28 PM

stevens/day attempting to play the longest frame in the history of snooker

spud_gun · 01-05-12, 09:18 PM

Hendry out tonight. McGuire beats him 13 - 2.

Hendry announces his retirement after the match.

Don't think there's much doubt that he's the greatest player ever to play the game, is there?

Pablo · 02-05-12, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spud_gun

Hendry out tonight. McGuire beats him 13 - 2.

Hendry announces his retirement after the match.

Don't think there's much doubt that he's the greatest player ever to play the game, is there?

Nope, none in my mind.

Shaggy · 02-05-12, 10:27 AM

Probably not. O'Sullivan is clearly more talented but Hendry's achievements were amazing.

Tee · 02-05-12, 10:33 AM

I remember as a kid thinking Steve Davis would never ever be surpassed.

Hendry takes that crown. Legend.

Pablo · 02-05-12, 10:34 AM

He's still a miserable fucker with a pizza face though

Tee · 02-05-12, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pablo1981

He's still a miserable fucker with a pizza face though

Yep, but the one that has always irked me is John Higgins. What a tosser.

Shaggy · 02-05-12, 10:50 AM

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He's still a miserable fucker with a pizza face though

Harsh man

I remember Spitting Image years ago....there was no picture but the commentator was going "Hendry going for the yellow....he got it! Sizing up a red now and I think he's going for the black after this"....then the camera showed Hendry squeezing spots in the mirror

Tee · 02-05-12, 10:52 AM

magicalbarnes · 02-05-12, 11:05 AM

An absolute legend, the greatest ever. And most probably the greatest there ever will be.

Im a massive snooker fan and one of the things i love most about the sport, is that everything is on merit. Its all based purely on ability alone. Unlike footy, if your not doing too well all you need to do is be taken over by some sugar daddy and your back at the top. If your not doing well in snooker, there is only one answer: its back to the practice table.

Also a lot of the other individual sports like tennis and golf can traditionally only be afforded to be played by the higher classes. Snooker is open to all everyone, when i was growing up in the 80's it was a real treat. I loved playing, even won a few tournaments.

Anyway back the original point, the crucible just wont be the same without Hendry.

Pablo · 02-05-12, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Harsh man

I remember Spitting Image years ago....there was no picture but the commentator was going "Hendry going for the yellow....he got it! Sizing up a red now and I think he's going for the black after this"....then the camera showed Hendry squeezing spots in the mirror

I don't hate him or anything, he seems a decent bloke just a bit dull

Amongst his many amazing career highlights my favourite was in the 1997 Charity Challenge Trophy against Ronnie O'Sullivan. It went to a final frame decider and Hendry won with a 147 in the final frame.

He had just lost 6 frames in a row at that point too (he had been 8-2 up) which makes it all the more impressive.

I just thought that was staggeringly brilliant given the pressure he was under. I think it's one of the greatest sporting achievements I've ever witnessed. The focus on his face was something to behold (as were the spots).

I managed to find the video of it, but the quality is pure dodgy VHS

YouTube (Short URL)

(link: http://pubsnooker.com/media/videos/s...hendry-in-1997)

Anyway Stephen Hendry

magicalbarnes · 02-05-12, 03:21 PM

I usually avoid betting on Ronnie but he looks unstoppable against Robertson at the moment.

Iv just stuck a fiver on hime to win it. after losing money on my early bets of Wiiliam & Trump. Hopefully il make some money back.

Shaggy · 02-05-12, 03:22 PM

Robertson's playing like me!

Liverpool · 02-05-12, 03:30 PM

dying to play after watching this, will be able to once golf membership is sorted tomorrow

Chazza · 03-05-12, 08:25 PM

Ronnie started well against Stevens

Just played a lovely shot left handed with some side for position on the blue.

Fredo · 03-05-12, 08:53 PM

Ronnie

Shaggy · 03-05-12, 09:06 PM

Fucking brilliant isn't he. Could watch him all day

....I know it's only fair Hendry has the "greatest ever" tag but Ronnie is a genius.

JohnDoe · 03-05-12, 10:34 PM

He's taking it this year.

Tee · 03-05-12, 10:42 PM

Ronnie is just fuckin awesome to watch. Love him!!

Shaggy · 03-05-12, 10:45 PM

It helps that as well being a genius he's a total fucking dude

Tee · 03-05-12, 10:50 PM

Yep, what an incredibly gifted bloke. Has to be one of the most naturally talented sportsmen of all time doesn't he? The way he can just switch to left handed shots...wow.

Chazza · 04-05-12, 11:11 AM

Maguire looks like he has come to the crucible straight from a night on the piss

JohnDoe · 04-05-12, 04:53 PM

Go on, Ronnie. 9-5.

Final would be boring without him.

Tee · 04-05-12, 05:01 PM

Are the semis best of 25?

Shaggy · 04-05-12, 05:05 PM

Best of 33.

Assassin · 04-05-12, 05:06 PM

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Are the semis best of 25?

Slinky's semi is the best of 25 seconds

JohnDoe · 04-05-12, 05:21 PM

There just isn't any other player out there I'd rather watch. The Barcelona of snooker.

magicalbarnes · 04-05-12, 05:32 PM

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He's taking it this year.

People usually say that about him most years at the crucible, but he very rarely ends up winning it.

JohnDoe · 04-05-12, 06:12 PM

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People usually say that about him most years at the crucible, but he very rarely ends up winning it.

He's on form now, and the players who are left don't have what it takes to beat him IMO.

red g · 04-05-12, 07:20 PM

and 10/1 before the tournament and nobody can beat him when he shows that sort of form

Liverpel · 05-05-12, 01:08 AM

Anyone remember this?

http://www.balls.ie/2012/05/04/so-th...out-the-1980s/

No? Me neither.

Fredo · 05-05-12, 10:03 AM

Cliche but what a genius.

Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 fastest break - YouTube

magicalbarnes · 05-05-12, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnDoe

He's on form now, and the players who are left don't have what it takes to beat him IMO.

Yeah he probably will win it, but Stevens is giving him a real run for his money. The score currently stands at 12-8, after he was 11-5 down.