2026 World Snooker Championship: April 18 - May 04

[JAM]

On the last episode of Stephen Hendry's youtube channel they were discussing various players chances and Steve Davis said he didn't think John Higgins had the stamina for a full tournament anymore. This makes it seem like he doesn't have the stamina for a full match.

I read that 50-year-old John Higgins now has a second role as a broadcaster. I have trouble understanding the Scot when he speaks, but I'm sure he'll be sharing some delicious wisdom nuggets in his commentary, which will make it all worthwhile. It makes me wonder if he’s able to put in the same hours of preparation he once did before tournaments like this with the new job.

A few years ago, he lost 50 pounds in 5 months by "spinning" on high-intensity stationary exercise bikes, which were convenient when he traveled because most hotels have them in their exercise rooms.

That said, I still really enjoy watching him in action. There’s something about the way he carries himself, especially when he smiles, win or lose, that makes him a pleasure to watch.

 

[BeiberLvr]

Put a few bucks on Moody to pull off the upset.

 

[skogstokig]

Put a few bucks on Moody to pull off the upset.

looks like a good bet. wild start

 

[skogstokig]

I read that 50-year-old John Higgins now has a second role as a broadcaster. I have trouble understanding the Scot when he speaks, but I'm sure he'll be sharing some delicious wisdom nuggets in his commentary, which will make it all worthwhile. It makes me wonder if he’s able to put in the same hours of preparation he once did before tournaments like this with the new job.

A few years ago, he lost 50 pounds in 5 months by "spinning" on high-intensity stationary exercise bikes, which were convenient when he traveled because most hotels have them in their exercise rooms.

That said, I still really enjoy watching him in action. There’s something about the way he carries himself, especially when he smiles, win or lose, that makes him a pleasure to watch.

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the glaswegian accent varieties (higgins, mcmanus) are tougher than edinburgh accent (hendry). i understand higgins well enough, but i once had a man from aberdeenshire call to my work and he spoke sheep

 

[uk_9_ball_convert]

the glaswegian accent varieties (higgins, mcmanus) are tougher than edinburgh accent (hendry). i understand higgins well enough, but i once had a man from aberdeenshire call to my work and he spoke sheep

Accents are ridiculously regional in Scotland. Higgins is from Wishaw (hence the Wizard of Wishaw nickname) which isn't that far from Glasgow, but I'd say the accent is still subtly different from a true Glaswegian accent.

I don't actually think McManus sounds that Glaswegian either, didn't realise he was from Glasgow. But feel like he's probably toned his accent down for the media a lot more than Higgins.

 

[GideonF]

Accents are ridiculously regional in Scotland. Higgins is from Wishaw (hence the Wizard of Wishaw nickname) which isn't that far from Glasgow, but I'd say the accent is still subtly different from a true Glaswegian accent.

I don't actually think McManus sounds that Glaswegian either, didn't realise he was from Glasgow. But feel like he's probably toned his accent down for the media a lot more than Higgins.

McManus is completely comprehensible to my North American ear. Higgins is far more of a challenge.

Hendry of course is not an issue.

Let’s go Class of 92. Two into the second round already.

 

[BeiberLvr]

Kid took 5 seconds to consider the shot, and then just drilled the red closest to the rail into the heart of the pocket.

 

[BeiberLvr]

And then a few shots later misses a much easier (although still tough) ball. lol

 

[George the Greek]

And then a few shots later misses a much easier (although still tough) ball. lol

Hope he can contain his nerves and wins his match.

 

[gregcantrall]

High winds must be moving an antenna locally. Just as the youngster starts shooting back at Shaun Murphy. Grr lost the signal.
Great camera work and commentary on all the matches.
Wst.tv has great coverage and my signals back.
2-1 Shaun and safety play is very interesting.

 

[skogstokig]

Accents are ridiculously regional in Scotland. Higgins is from Wishaw (hence the Wizard of Wishaw nickname) which isn't that far from Glasgow, but I'd say the accent is still subtly different from a true Glaswegian accent.

I don't actually think McManus sounds that Glaswegian either, didn't realise he was from Glasgow. But feel like he's probably toned his accent down for the media a lot more than Higgins.

mcmanus has the greenkeeper willie variety of scottish accent. brilliant pundit, loves the game passionately, knows every technical aspect of the game and can verbalize / analyze it.

 

[JAM]

Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

I like these longer races to 10 (best of 19).

 

[BeiberLvr]

I'll go with Ronnie 10-5

 

[gregcantrall]

Watching the clock count down to watch snooker live on wst.tv, a huge bargain.
Oops didn't hit post but Ronnie's off like The Rocjet already. 1 nilly, the youngster got a shot.

 

[skogstokig]

I'll go with Ronnie 10-5

5 might be generous.

 

[gregcantrall]

Off like a Rocket at 2 - 0 the young He must feel like he got hit by a truck.
Hit by a Rocket?

 

[BeiberLvr]

Don't recall ever seeing a snooker player wear a glove before.

 

[gregcantrall]

He will have to strengthen aspects of his game. Long pots are his strength. Speed control of whitey ? None to little.

 

[skogstokig]

Don't recall ever seeing a snooker player wear a glove before.

mark selby did for a short while iirc, also seen kyren wilson and sam craigie play with a glove

this guy is toast

 

[gregcantrall]

Wow, just wow! The Ronnie show is awesome. No quarter will be given. 3-0.