2023 World Snooker Championship / April 15th - May 1st

[gregcantrall]

"Gay abandon "
"Swash buckling"
"Once again inch perfect "
"Magnificent break"
What a way to end the session.

 

[pt109]

Selby 4 down at 2-6….he’s won a couple finals from this spot.

 

[skogstokig]

"they're not risky shots for him", "he sees shots we don't even see", "he has a different range".. big words from the GOAT about brecel

 

[gregcantrall]

3 hours till the next session.
Mark needs a good corner...uh cut man
What? Did they say, Mark was on the practice table early and Luca declined the practice.
Hope Mark has enough gas.

 

[gregcantrall]

"they're not risky shots for him", "he sees shots we don't even see", "he has a different range".. big words from the GOAT about brecel

Two thumbs up. Wink

 

[gregcantrall]

Selby 4 down at 2-6….he’s won a couple finals from this spot.

Keep the faith.:wrysmile::wik:

 

[skogstokig]

By the way, the world snooker tour website is horrible. Pop up/inline ads everywhere. I'm super surprised to see that for a distinguished game's main site.

yes, it's a joke. the snooker journos make fun of it all the time

 

[iusedtoberich]

Who were the two commentators on the first leg of the finals?

 

[Bob Jewett]

... I'm very surprised any book made Brecel the underdog. ...

I think the bookies want to set a line that balances the bets. Selby has a large following and Brecel is unpredictable as the commentators keep pointing out.

 

[Bob Jewett]

Who were the two commentators on the first leg of the finals?

Ken Doherty (Irish-sounding one) and John Virgo ("Where's the cue ball going?!").

 

[gregcantrall]

John Virgo on Wikipedia
Ken Doherty on Wikipedia
top credentials for both. Good players names too.
The Darlin' of Dublin and Mr Perfection.

 

[JAM]

Brecel plays snooker like a pool player. I'd love to see him play pool sometime.

Morning betting odds were Selby -225 and Brecel +162.5.

As of the time of this writing, the odds have changed: Selby +110 and Brecel -136.

And here's the stats at the end of Session 1 of 4.

 

[gregcantrall]

Virgo in snooker hall of fame.

 

[gregcantrall]

Brecel plays snooker like a pool player. I'd love to see him play pool sometime.

Morning betting odds were Selby -225 and Brecel +162.5.

As of the time of this writing, the odds have changed: Selby +110 and Brecel -136.

And here's the stats at the end of Session 1 of 4.

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Cool Hand Luca plays like Ronnie in a lot of ways.

 

[gregcantrall]

Showtime in Shefield:

 

[KissedOut]

Knowing Luca's propensity for unreal comebacks, Shelby shrewdly avoids taking the lead.

 

[gregcantrall]

If your going to replace Ronnie. Be a Bullet.

 

[telinoz]

I was out playing and busy day, missed first session.
I see the 6-2 lead has been pegged back a bit.
But, Luca still looking the better player.

7-4, and this frame in the balance....

 

[gregcantrall]

Mark shows how he is 4 times World Champion. Closed to 5-7 at the interval. What entertainment!

 

[gregcantrall]

Cool Hand Luca is an official Nick now