The World Snooker Professional Championship 2011
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Hi all,
Heres a view on what the odds layers think will happen:
http://bettingzone.oddschecker.com/...hampionship/world-snooker-championship/winner .
Have fun , see you all later .From Church66:wink:
Heres a view on what the odds layers think will happen:
http://bettingzone.oddschecker.com/...hampionship/world-snooker-championship/winner .
Have fun , see you all later .From Church66:wink:
I like Mark Williams, he seems to have gotten some of his old form back this season.
However, you can never dismiss O'Sullivan. Even though he's played terribly this season he's always a huge threat. If he decides to show up for this he could steamroll over everyone no matter how well they're playing.
I see they have Graeme Dott down at 28/1....might be worth a small bet. I like Dott no matter what anyone says.
However, you can never dismiss O'Sullivan. Even though he's played terribly this season he's always a huge threat. If he decides to show up for this he could steamroll over everyone no matter how well they're playing.
I see they have Graeme Dott down at 28/1....might be worth a small bet. I like Dott no matter what anyone says.
I agree with Higgins and Selby being given the highest ratings. I used to love those two, then I lost my respect for Higgins, you know why. Higgins is a class of his own, cool and consistent. Selby is close to his level, and also a very strong player psychologically, already very mature, at least in the sense of taking a lot of his games into deciders - and winning.
I can see why Trump would be rated so high - after all those newcomers getting to the finals in the last decade - but no. He's not there yet. To me, he's where Ding was a few years back. [edit: yeah, so he defeated the ruling champ. But those mistakes... We still get to see what he's really made of. Robertson can be uneven and certainly wasn't playing his best snooker in that game].
I'm curious about Mark Williams, who appears to be back to somewhere near his best level. Also Stephen Lee - I'm not saying he has a chance of winning the trophy, but he may be able to get close to the final. He's a bit underrated, I'd say. [edit: now I see whom he's got to face... tough road there]
Of course, I'd like to see Stephen Hendry win the tournament, but the odds are really, really low. He can still play brilliant snooker, but for like two or three matches at most.
Who do you guys think?
I can see why Trump would be rated so high - after all those newcomers getting to the finals in the last decade - but no. He's not there yet. To me, he's where Ding was a few years back. [edit: yeah, so he defeated the ruling champ. But those mistakes... We still get to see what he's really made of. Robertson can be uneven and certainly wasn't playing his best snooker in that game].
I'm curious about Mark Williams, who appears to be back to somewhere near his best level. Also Stephen Lee - I'm not saying he has a chance of winning the trophy, but he may be able to get close to the final. He's a bit underrated, I'd say. [edit: now I see whom he's got to face... tough road there]
Of course, I'd like to see Stephen Hendry win the tournament, but the odds are really, really low. He can still play brilliant snooker, but for like two or three matches at most.
Who do you guys think?
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Hi all ,
As I surfed the internet for latest scores at The Scottish Snooker Championships 2011 I found this website and it was updating scores faster than other sites and then suddenly it stopped. http://www.110sport.tv/. There is a good Legends of snooker video to be found there and maybe one of Alex Hurricane Higgins last interviews.
Anyway heres what I found today as I surfed the internet for snooker related stories , http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sco...Snooker-rocked-by-management-firm-crisis.html .Its in The Sun so it must be true:wink: Have Fun ,From Church66
As I surfed the internet for latest scores at The Scottish Snooker Championships 2011 I found this website and it was updating scores faster than other sites and then suddenly it stopped. http://www.110sport.tv/. There is a good Legends of snooker video to be found there and maybe one of Alex Hurricane Higgins last interviews.
Anyway heres what I found today as I surfed the internet for snooker related stories , http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sco...Snooker-rocked-by-management-firm-crisis.html .Its in The Sun so it must be true:wink: Have Fun ,From Church66
Hi all,
Ronnie O Sullivan starts his bid for the title today but 4 first round KOs and 2 tournament withdrawals this season doesnt advertise his claims to win the title and heres a related news article:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/9457992.stm.
Lets hope the real Ronnie O Sullivan turns up and gives us all a show.
have fun
From church66
Ronnie O Sullivan starts his bid for the title today but 4 first round KOs and 2 tournament withdrawals this season doesnt advertise his claims to win the title and heres a related news article:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/9457992.stm.
Lets hope the real Ronnie O Sullivan turns up and gives us all a show.
have fun
From church66
Pesky computers running slow and the only way to get live score updates when it was Hendry 9 v 9 Perry was here , http://www.worldsnooker.com/page/Home/0,,13165,00.html, :wink:,Live score updates every 30 seconds .Nice to see Hendry win again though.
If Trump can keep playing as he has lately...
and if he gets a haircut.
and if he gets a haircut.
Is there a way to watch on line?
Yes, Scaramouche has generously listed a plethora of links: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=225168
There's usually a stream, you just gotta be awake during the time of broadcast. They broadcast 5AM and 9AM (British time changed into east coast times), I missed some favorites like Ding, O'Sullivan, and Hendry. I always catch the 2PM broadcast though.
Ronnie does not have the stability. Sure, when he's good, he's the best, but one lousy patch may completely reverse the situation.
I'm not impressed with Trump, either. Against Robertson, it wasn't really a very good performance. Cope was a disappointment, too. Of course, they're both capable of much more, but it seems they're too uneven to be major figures here. The are too many players who seem to be in a better shape, to name just Williams, Murphy, Ding; also probably Selby and Higgins, possibly also Allen.
I'm not impressed with Trump, either. Against Robertson, it wasn't really a very good performance. Cope was a disappointment, too. Of course, they're both capable of much more, but it seems they're too uneven to be major figures here. The are too many players who seem to be in a better shape, to name just Williams, Murphy, Ding; also probably Selby and Higgins, possibly also Allen.
If Ronnie has to play Rory McLeod ........ 
After Trump's performance in China, 5 - 1 in the quarters against Ebdon IIRC,
6 -1 in the semi against Murphy, and never behind Selby in the final, he has all the tools to win.
My pick is Higgins. I think his suspension refocused him.
Second Round
Judd Trump
Jamie Cope
Ali Carter
Mark Williams
Shaun Murphy
Ding Junhui
Barry Hawkins
Stephen Hendry
Ronnie O’Sullivan
Stuart Bingham
Martin Gould
Rory Mc Leod
Mark Allen
Graeme Dott
and probably
John Higgins
Mark Selby
After Trump's performance in China, 5 - 1 in the quarters against Ebdon IIRC,
6 -1 in the semi against Murphy, and never behind Selby in the final, he has all the tools to win.
My pick is Higgins. I think his suspension refocused him.
Second Round
Judd Trump
Jamie Cope
Ali Carter
Mark Williams
Shaun Murphy
Ding Junhui
Barry Hawkins
Stephen Hendry
Ronnie O’Sullivan
Stuart Bingham
Martin Gould
Rory Mc Leod
Mark Allen
Graeme Dott
and probably
John Higgins
Mark Selby
Ronnie... He'll face Murphy, then probably Higgins, then Williams, possibly Allen (I think Allen is underrated, by the way, but now of course we have to factor in his depression).
A very tough lot, but that's not the point. Sure Ronnie can beat any of them when he's in his top shape. But he's so unstable... I just don't think he can maintain the right frame of mind for long enough.
Trump, yes, it was already obvious a few yeas back he had the potential. But I've seen soo many guys with potential. We've yet to see what he's really made of. The game against Robertson did not impress me - he'll have to play a LOT better than that (which he's capable of).
I think when it comes to pure talent, O'Sullivan and Trump are indeed the best, and it would be great to see them in the final. but my prediction is, neither of them will get there.
A very tough lot, but that's not the point. Sure Ronnie can beat any of them when he's in his top shape. But he's so unstable... I just don't think he can maintain the right frame of mind for long enough.
Trump, yes, it was already obvious a few yeas back he had the potential. But I've seen soo many guys with potential. We've yet to see what he's really made of. The game against Robertson did not impress me - he'll have to play a LOT better than that (which he's capable of).
I think when it comes to pure talent, O'Sullivan and Trump are indeed the best, and it would be great to see them in the final. but my prediction is, neither of them will get there.
Hi all,
Into the second round and Mark Williams is playing well again this season after a barren spell and its good to see him in the flow again.Mark could have had more century breaks on his cv but his attitude is after 70 points and the frame is safe,he goes for the exhibition shots and its like pool room hustler ,shark mode but hes good to watch when hes in the flow!
Have fun all From Church66
Into the second round and Mark Williams is playing well again this season after a barren spell and its good to see him in the flow again.Mark could have had more century breaks on his cv but his attitude is after 70 points and the frame is safe,he goes for the exhibition shots and its like pool room hustler ,shark mode but hes good to watch when hes in the flow!
Have fun all
From Church66
Hi all ,
Mark Williams 13 v 4 Jamie Cope was impressive and it looks like Mark is back to his best.Dott 8 v 8 Carter could go all the way and is looking like a great match and well worth a view to the finish.Too close to call that one.
Have Fun From Church66
Mark Williams 13 v 4 Jamie Cope was impressive and it looks like Mark is back to his best.Dott 8 v 8 Carter could go all the way and is looking like a great match and well worth a view to the finish.Too close to call that one.
Have Fun
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My money is on Shaun again this year !!
Luck should be banned in snooker.
And then Bingham probably would have been the one to celebrate after the last frame... Ding got tons of luck there. Of course he gets credit for holding his nerve, and Bingham has only himself to blame for his chaotic play, but still, there was so much luck involved in that last frame that you couldn't help but notice.
I think Allen has a chance against Williams only if he builds an early lead and his enthusiasm with it. He seemed close to breaking down completely against both Stevens and Hawkins, but they were very generous to give him opportunities to recover (especially Stevens - some amateur level snooker in the deciding frames). Now it may be sufficient for Williams just to keep Allen under constant pressure to suck the life out of him.
I'm curious about Trump and Dott. Trump probably get all the spotlights on him, but Dott has a history of beating much tougher players, especially in the crucible. This will be an interesting game to watch. But which one won't?
And then Bingham probably would have been the one to celebrate after the last frame... Ding got tons of luck there. Of course he gets credit for holding his nerve, and Bingham has only himself to blame for his chaotic play, but still, there was so much luck involved in that last frame that you couldn't help but notice.
I think Allen has a chance against Williams only if he builds an early lead and his enthusiasm with it. He seemed close to breaking down completely against both Stevens and Hawkins, but they were very generous to give him opportunities to recover (especially Stevens - some amateur level snooker in the deciding frames). Now it may be sufficient for Williams just to keep Allen under constant pressure to suck the life out of him.
I'm curious about Trump and Dott. Trump probably get all the spotlights on him, but Dott has a history of beating much tougher players, especially in the crucible. This will be an interesting game to watch. But which one won't?
Stuart lost that match a couple of times. The last time was taking that red in the middle and letting Ding in to build a lead in the last frame. Yes Ding had some run in the safety exchange but he should have been sent packing long before that.