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World Snooker Championship: Ding Junhui to compete in Sheffield in July

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/53241628

World Snooker Championship: Tournament must be played despite withdrawals - Allen :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/53229379

Ding Junhui will play in World Snooker championship despite missing Tour Championship :

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/ding-confirms-world-championship-bid/181455

'Brutal' – Neil Robertson puts snooker before family for world title dream; Ding Junhui will play :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...-ding-junhui-will-play_sto7790394/story.shtml

Rankings update : Crucible seedings confirmed :

https://wst.tv/rankings-update-crucible-seedings-confirmed/

Ricky's Red's– Top five teams :

https://wst.tv/rickys-reds-top-five-teams/

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WPBSA / EPSB Statement :

https://wst.tv/wpbsa-epsb-statement/

Sheffield launches ‘make yourself at home ’ :

https://wst.tv/sheffield-launches-make-yourself-at-home/

Oddschecker : https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship :

World Championship Betting Odds
Championship League
The Masters
UK Championship
World Championship
World Championship WinnerView all oddsView all odds
Judd Trump
11/4
Ronnie OSullivan
9/2
Neil Robertson
6/1
Mark Selby
12/1
Popular Bets
Stephen Maguire
World Championship
50/1
Judd Trump
World Championship
11/4

https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship/winner :

Best prices for Mark Allen is 18/1 and Ding Junhui ia 22/1 .

2 jul 2020 wpbsa and wst provide best possible support for overseas players

https://wst.tv/wpbsa-and-wst-provide-best-possible-support-for-overseas-players/

Challenge tour play-off to take place July 20th :

https://wst.tv/challenge-tour-play-off-to-take-place-july-20th/

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...d-snooker-championship_sto7794171/story.shtml

Crucible Seed #16: Yan Bingtao’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/01/crucible-seed-16-yan-bingtaos-season/

Crucible Seed #15: Barry Hawkins’ Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/02/crucible-seed-15-barry-hawkins-season/

Crucible Seed #14: Stuart Bingham’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/03/crucible-seed-14-stuart-binghams-season/

Jason Ferguson Defends Support for Overseas Snooker Players :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/02/jason-ferguson-defends-support-overseas-snooker-players/

Overcoming Big Losses & Sticking With It | Inside the Mind of Niels Feijen Ep. 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sIDrBXUO1Y&t=26s

Attitude Tips for Playing World Class Pool | Inside the Mind of Niels Feijen Ep. 4 :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuFA6sARAsA&t=34s

Visualizing & The Mental Side of Pool | Inside the Mind of Niels Feijen Ep. 5
5,091 views•Jul 2, 2020 :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcr9zVdyZR0&t=4s

Mosconi Cup 2020 :

http://www.matchroompool.com/moscon... Cup 2020,most anticipated tournament in pool.

I guess the player rankings are up in the air this year .

Characters .

alphadog said:

Bob,thanks for posting that link.

I love Ronnie away from the table having a good time. He always puts everyone at ease.(If he isn't chastising Matchroom)

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Yeah !

It would be great fun if players spoke out more often but not every player can afford to pay the fines hahaha ! :smile::thumbup:

World Snooker Championship organisers hope to allow in spectators

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...to-allow-in-spectators_sto7797871/story.shtml

Crucible Seed #13: Jack Lisowski’s Season

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/04/crucible-seed-13-jack-lisowskis-season/

Crucible Seed #12: David Gilbert’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/05/crucible-seed-12-david-gilberts-season/

Crucible Seed #11: Ding Junhui’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/06/crucible-seed-11-ding-junhuis-season/

Crucible Seed #10: Shaun Murphy’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/07/crucible-seed-10-shaun-murphys-season/

‘New kids’ now on Matchroom live :

https://wst.tv/new-kids-now-on-matchroom-live/

Doherty setting sights on Crucible :

https://wst.tv/doherty-setting-sights-on-crucible/

WST remain hopeful of Crucible crowd :

https://wst.tv/wst-remain-hopeful-of-crucible-crowd/

WPBSA / EPSB Statement :

https://wst.tv/wpbsa-epsb-statement-2/

Oddschecker : https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship :

Top 4 .

World Championship WinnerView all oddsView all odds
Judd Trump
11/4
Ronnie OSullivan
9/2
Neil Robertson
13/2
Mark Selby
12/1

Six players including Marco Fu absent from World Snooker Championship qualifying

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/six-absentees-from-world-qualifying/181837

Crucible Seed #9: Stephen Maguire’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/08/crucible-seed-9-stephen-maguires-season/

How to watch the 2020 Snooker World Championship live stream? :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...p-robertson-ding-allen_sto7799253/story.shtml

Skybet Markets : https://m.skybet.com/snooker/world-championship/event/25612042 :

World Championship 2020
World Championship
Bets placed in accordance with our Market Rules
Tournament Outright Winner
Each way terms: 1/2 for first 2 places
Judd Trump
5/2
Ronnie O'Sullivan
4/1
Neil Robertson
11/2
Mark Selby
9/1
Shaun Murphy
14/1
Ding Junhui
16/1
John Higgins
18/1
Kyren Wilson
18/1
Mark Allen
18/1
Dave Gilbert
25/1
Stuart Bingham
25/1
Mark Williams
28/1
Stephen Maguire
28/1
Barry Hawkins
33/1
Yan Bingtao
33/1
Jack Lisowski
66/1
Luca Brecel
66/1
Ali Carter
100/1
Gary Wilson
100/1
Graeme Dott
100/1
Ryan Day
100/1
Joe Perry
125/1
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
125/1
Zhou Yuelong
125/1
Xiao Guodong
150/1
Zhao Xintong
150/1
Liang Wenbo
200/1
Ricky Walden
200/1
Yuan Sijun
200/1
Anthony McGill
250/1
James Cahill
250/1
Tom Ford
250/1
Jimmy Robertson
300/1
Michael Holt
300/1
Tian Pengfei
300/1

China Cancels International Sporting Events Until 2021

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/10/china-cancels-international-sporting-events-until-2021/

From One Crucible to Another – Ireland’s Aaron Hill :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/10/from-one-crucible-another-irelands-aaron-hill/

Crucible Seed #9: Stephen Maguire’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/08/crucible-seed-9-stephen-maguires-season/

Oddschecker : https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship/winner :

History: World Championship Winner / Stephen Maguire :

https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship/winner/bet-history/stephen-maguire

Best odd's for Stephen Maguire are 28/1 then 25/1 .

Lockdown a time for reflection – O’Donnell :

https://wst.tv/lockdown-a-time-for-reflection-odonnell/

BETFRED World Championship – List of players :

https://wst.tv/betfred-world-championship-list-of-players/

Challenge tour play off draw :

https://wst.tv/challenge-tour-play-off-draw-2/

2020 BETFRED World Championships qualifiers draw :

https://wst.tv/2020-betfred-world-championship-qualifiers-draw/

Sporting Nation: Stephen Hendry - the making of a winning machine

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/53349163

KING OF KINGS-Motorhead :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4PqD6CF7nU

"Bow down to the king" . :wink::grin:

The Jam - When You're Young - The Jam

Bob Jewett said:

Under the heading of, "Well, aren't they cute!" we have Barry Hawkins playing against Stephen Maguire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvbG_xmPVPc

Ronnie's commentating was still in his formative years.

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Hi Bob !

Did Ronnie predict Covid - 19 ?

Stop the video at around 19.45m to 20.25m :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvbG_xmPVPc

Ronnie O’Sullivan Covid-19 Coronavirus Response (Snooker) *PRO CHINA* :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d9molh2ptc

The Jam - When You're Young :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO-3oXkZwPg

Happy Birthday Shane van Boening !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUnP-DP6VH0

Hi Bob !

Bob Jewett said:

Under the heading of, "Well, aren't they cute!" we have Barry Hawkins playing against Stephen Maguire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvbG_xmPVPc

Ronnie's commentating was still in his formative years.

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That was good fun to watch Bob and when you think about it not much has changed since then in the players antic's or attitude's or style's maybe the only thing that changed was their tactical awareness .

Ps .

It reminded me of Shane 'The South Dakota Kid ' van Boening picture's when he was a kid and look at what an excellent player he turned out to be .

Crucible run can turn season – day

https://wst.tv/crucible-run-can-turn-season-day/

Extra 147 prizes for BETFRED World Championships :

https://wst.tv/extra-147-prizes-for-betfred-world-championship/

A money incentive is better than 'The Golden Cue' that vanished and resurfaced as a Race Horse all these years later ! : :thumbup:

Trump savouring title defence :

https://wst.tv/trump-savouring-title-defence/

Judd V Neil Final looked odds on but then came the lock down so who knows ?

Matchroom Live to broadcast World Snooker Championship :

https://wst.tv/matchroom-live-to-broadcast-world-snooker-championship/ :

Quote .

" And it’s not just live content because Matchroom Live contains a remarkable wealth of archive footage, going back to the 1980s, featuring names from Steve Davis and Ronnie O’Sullivan, to Chris Eubank and Anthony Joshua, to Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, and many more. I could spend weeks on there just watching the classic moments! "

Quote .

"“Anyone who loves sport must register for Matchroom Live today, it is the perfect new platform for those who share our passion.”

No you don't have to register because I know someone who can post them.....

Crucible Format :

https://wst.tv/crucible-format/

Judd Trump: I feared I'd lost chance to defend my world title :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...-defend-my-world-title_sto7806718/story.shtml

Quote .

"Trump is also bidding to set a new record for the most centuries in a season. He is on 98 centuries – still five short of Neil Robertson's landmark total of 103 from 2014."

Questions .

1. Do you think Judd can break the centuries record ? I hope so !

2. Do you think Judd can defend his title ? I thought so but not so sure now because of this pesky corona virus .

Snooker HQ

Crucible Seed #6: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/13/crucible-seed-6-ronnie-osullivans-season/

Quote .

"He has frequently let outside factors overwhelm him since, so the set-up in 2020 – with possibly no crowd and probably fewer media in attendance too – could help him to maintain his focus."

Crucible Seed #5: John Higgins’ Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/14/crucible-seed-5-john-higgins-season/

Quote .

"Time catches up with every player eventually, and even though Higgins has been wrongly ruled out several times in the past, it now seems like his best days are truly behind him."

Crucible Seed #4: Mark Allen’s Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/15/crucible-seed-4-mark-allens-season/

Quote .

"It’s unusual for a player of Allen’s stature to have never made a proper stab at world glory, and while time isn’t running out just yet, he would want to start challenging sooner rather than later if he plans to achieve his ultimate goal in the sport."

Crucible Seed #3: Mark Williams’ Season :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/16/crucible-seed-3-mark-williams-season/

Quote .

"Similar to the comments made about John Higgins in a previous piece in this series, it would be foolish to completely write off the 22-time ranking event winner because he has proven on so many occasions his pedigree for the big matches.

But time does inevitably catch up with every player, and at the moment Williams genuinely has the look of a competitor who has seen his better days."

Hi Bob !

Remember that post about the Hawk Eye system and how it looks so amateurish when the players are trying their hearts out on tour all season but it could come down to a referee decision , up a bit , down a bit a little to the left , little bit more to the right , think that's it , and a players career could depend on the referees decision ?

Right so your Boffins are on that case but it might take £Millions to perfect especially under PM Boris 'Bonkers' Johnson's Conservative UK Government .

Bob .

This time I'm asking you to get your boffins working on the MASK idea and this time I'm asking your boffins to make face masks of screen shots of player such as Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins etc .

It could be face masks of your local Billiards Hall .

When you make your first £1M let me know Bob and thank me later !

Human League - Sound Of The Crowd

World Championship Crowd Allowed in Crucible :

https://snookerhq.com/2020/07/17/world-championship-crowd-allowed-crucible/

Quotes .

"There will be a World Championship crowd at the Crucible Theatre this year after the UK government announced the event among its new pilot scheme for the return of spectators.

Along with other upcoming sporting competitions in horse racing and cricket, snooker will be used as a test for the reopening of live sport to the public."

Sports minister Nigel Huddleston said: “For months millions of us have felt the void of being unable to go to the match to support our team or attend a top-class sporting event.”

“So I am pleased that we are now able to move forward with a plan to help venues safely reopen their doors to fans.

“I recognise that not every sport, team or club has the benefit of huge commercial revenue, and it is often their dedicated fans that are the lifeblood which helps keep them going. By working closely with sports and medical experts, these pilots will help ensure the safe return of fans to stadia.

“Although it will remain some time before venues are full to capacity, this is a major step in the right direction for the resumption of live spectator sport across the country.”

Glorious Goodwood and World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre to include spectators under Government-backed pilot :

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/fans-allowed-at-goodwood-and-snooker/182130

Snookerbacker :https://twitter.com/snookerbacker/status/1284130425846280198

snookerbacker Speaking head in silhouette
@snookerbacker
Would you feel confident sitting in a crowd at The Crucible for several hours in a face mask?
Yes
21.9%
Ronnie O'Sullivan
34.7%
No
43.5%
375 votes · Final results
3:18 PM · Jul 17, 2020·Twitter for Android
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tony lyles
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Convinced I had a very mild version at the Masters final in January. I coughed all the way though it and couldn’t have gone the week before I was so rough. If I did have it then I could have infected loads. No way there should be fans there this year.
snookerbacker Speaking head in silhouette
@snookerbacker
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I think me and the Mrs had it in Jan. Mrs had been to international education fairs in London, Sheffield and Birmingham, lots of Chinese and European students come back after Xmas. We were both crocked for about three days, lots in work had it too.
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Michael Horton
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No, it would still feel like a risk. And also, I'd rather sit at home and watch it without a mask than sit for several sessions a day in a mask.
snookerbacker Speaking head in silhouette
@snookerbacker

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No chance that’s gonna work either let people in or don’t.
GRS
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I would personally so long as its socially distanced (if there was someone persistently coughing might be different!) but have been working right through the whole schamoodle in close proximity to others seemingly without any of the workforce being adversely affected.
GRS
@Pottingpinks
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But have already gotten a refund for my tickets so dont think I would be bothering now in the unlikely event they did open it up. Think the risk to Ronnie would be negligable unless he had someone hanging over his shoulder coughing and spluttering.
Gavin Williams
@GavWilliams147
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I wouldn’t see a f**king thing, glasses would be steamed up.
Gareth
@Padgestic
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Tough enough to breathe in a face mask let alone with all the tension going on.
Liam
@tashmanefc
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Someone behind me at Southport had flu symptoms. There were a lot of older people there like. Hope everyone was ok.
Daniel Puddicombe
@Thatcargeek
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Funny you should say that as I felt really hot and had a migrane on the train home from Southport on the Monday. Couldn't taste a thing for days afterwards too and I also became tired very quickly and had to have naps during the day. Was very odd.
Gareth
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Yep

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan expresses concern over crowd being allowed at the Crucible :

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/crucible-crowd-concerns-ronnie/182141

Quote .

"According to the Sun, he said: "If they start bringing in crowds in, even if it is only a couple of hundred, I wouldn’t feel good about that. And I think to the point where it would even affect my willingness to participate.

"I don’t think there should be any crowds in an indoor area until at least 2021 and, to me, it seems insane that we are even talking about it."

PM Boris 'Bonkers' Johnson has changed his tune over lockdown policy against his team of science advisors but let's give him his full title , Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson .

Would you listen to advice from someone with the name de Pfeffel in his title ?

There's three F's in de Pfeffel . :grin::thumbup:

Human League - Sound Of The Crowd :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHtTJ7aBjTc