Royal London Watches Grand Prix First Round Discussion

[JiangYu]

Saturday, 11 October - Round 1
12:00 (Noon)

John Higgins v Anthony Hamilton
Joe Perry v Barry Hawkins


Sunday, 12 October - Round 1
1pm

Stephen Hendry v Dave Gilbert
Neil Robertson v Steve Davis


NB 3pm
Marco Fu v Jimmy Michie
Mark Allen v Michael Holt


7pm
Graeme Dott v Judd Trump
Ryan Day v Ricky Walden


Monday, 13 October - Round 1
1:30pm
Stephen Maguire v Jamie Cope
Ding Junhui v Jamie Burnett


7pm
Mark Selby v Andrew Higginson
Peter Ebdon v Simon Bedford


Tuesday, 14 October - Round 1
1:30pm
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Liang Wenbo
Allister Carter v Dave Harold


7pm
Shaun Murphy v Adrian Gunnell
Mark King v John Parrott

Wednesday, 15 October – Round 2
2pm
Match 17*: Random Draw v Random Draw
Match 18*: Random Draw v Random Draw

7pm
Match 19* Random Draw v Random Draw
Match 20* Random Draw v Random Draw

Thursday, 16 October – Round 2
1:30pm
Match 21* Random Draw v Random Draw
Match 22* Random Draw v Random Draw

7pm
Match 23* Random Draw v Random Draw
Match 24* Random Draw v Random Draw

Friday, 17 October

1:30pm & 7pm - Quarter Finals

Saturday, 18 October

1pm & 7:30pm - Semi Finals

Sunday, 19 October
2:30pm and 8pm - Final

Matches on Sunday 12 October are played on a roll on/roll off basis. Play will start at the allocated time each day with a 15 minute interval between matches. The 3rd and 4th match will not start before 3.00 pm. The evening session will not start before the time indicated on the format.

The draw for Round 1 will be made on completion of the qualifiers on 26 September 2008. The draw from Round 2 up to and including the Semi Final will be made on a random basis.

*Match numbers are for demonstration purposes only.

The order of play and table numbers for all matches up to the semi-finals will be determined once the draw for that round is made and published by the Tournament Director.

All matches up to and including the Quarter Finals will be best of 9 frames, Semi Finals will be best of 11 frames and the Final will be best of 17 frames (7/10)..

Can't wait for tomorrow! I'm hoping Hawkin's will beat Perry and that we get to see a shock defeat of Higgins. It's been a while since Hamilton has progressed to the last 16 of any tournament.

:)

[JiangYu]

Alright - I'm watching it now. Perry is in with the first chance but he's come on the wrong side of the black so he's playing safe.

[darrus]

Where are you watching it? On BBC?

[JiangYu]

Yeah - BBC Interactive on BBC 2. Hawkin's just missed a red and Perry is in again in what promises a good chance to establish an early lead. Perry looks set to take the first frame with a 58 point lead (and he's still going strong).

He's cueing very well and Hawkin's has yet to pot a ball.

K - Perry has frame in the bag but Hawkin's is still carrying on. Hawkin's is going well atm with a nice nudge on the pack of 2 reds to bring them into play. When will he lay the snooker?

EDIT: He's missed the pink, which he needs and so he concedes the fram to Perry.

1-0 to Perry

2-0 to Perry

[spike]

John Higgins looks to be hitting the ball very sweetly and goes 2-0 in front of Anthony Hamilton.

[jaguarf1]

i just hate bbc because they don't allow me to watch snooker just because i'm outside the uk. whats the point? :mad:
sitting like the dog on the hayrick. the dog don't eat hay, but is not going to give it to someone else. that's why the snooker dies.

[JiangYu]

3-0 to Higgins and
3-0 to Perry

Are we about to witness 2 whitewashes [again], like the Premier League?

[In-off]

The BBC really do need some younger commentators

It's like Jurassic Park!

[toupihiggins]

what's wrong with John:D he never played so good in the first round of a tournament so far

gooo Higgins

[dannyd0g]

The BBC really do need some younger commentators

It's like Jurassic Park!

LOL, who have they got on ?

[In-off]

I like Clive Everton because he has authority but Virgo must be at least 90 and Thorne and Taylor give the impression they don't know who half of the players are

Neal Foulds and someone like Ken Doherty should be used IMO

[spike]

4-0 to John Higgins now. He looks very composed and relaxed out there.

[spike]

I would rather them replace Willie Thorne and have Neil Foulds doing commentary more than what he is at present

[João]

Is Anthony Hamilton gay? (Just curious)

[spike]

I'm sure that's been discussed before but cant remember where. I would say NO to that but could be wrong.

[JiangYu]

Come on Hawkins! Perry is cracking up as he misses a few and comes out of position.

[João]

Didn't watch Higgins' match but I guess that was his old one visit snooker style?

Gotta fancy him from here.

[PaulTheSoave]

Why? You fancy a date?

i agree with In off. Some new blood should be brought in. Get rid of Dennis Taylor and Willie Thorne. Or have a different team at different tournees.

Is Anthony Hamilton gay? (Just curious)

[darrus]

Hm. I think even Taylor and Thorne are better than most commentators on other channels - Eurosport or else. At least they are not annoying and don't talk constantly - IMHO, of course :)
They did well to bring Ken in the BBC team.

Now hoping for some sort of a livestream tomorrow, because the matches will be interesting...

[João]

Why? You fancy a date?

I was watching some youtube videos and some people were talking about Hamilton and Carter being gay so I wondered if anyone had an idea.

I don't understand your question, though.

[PaulTheSoave]

The same here, as I cant understand what a players preference for ladies or gents in their private lives has to do with their snooker abilities. What is the relevance?


I don't understand your question, though.

[JiangYu]

I was watching some youtube videos and some people were talking about Hamilton and Carter being gay so I wondered if anyone had an idea.

I don't understand your question, though.

He's asking you if you wanted a Date with Hamilton :D in response to you asking whether he was gay or not. It doesn't really matter anyway.

[João]

I cant understand what a players preference for ladies or gents in their private lives has to do with their snooker abilities. What is the relevance?

You are implying someone said that. Certainly not me as I just asked it out of curiosity. And would you please keep your jokes for you? I found the date thing very rude.

[PaulTheSoave]

I find your question rude because its not your business if a player is gay or not. Your question therefore was complete rubbish!! And if you cant stand a joke, its bad luck to you. Your question got nothing to do with snooker as it was posted on the GP discussion thread. If you had wanted to post this, should have posted on the off topic section mate!

You are implying someone said that. Certainly not me as I just asked it out of curiosity. And would you please keep your jokes for you? I found the date thing very rude.

[João]

You seem way too worried about off topic while your last couple of posts have been as off topic as my question.:eek:

Also don't think you're a moderator so stop telling people what to do?

[JiangYu]

Kids - cool it down.

[PaulTheSoave]

Not at all. its you who came up with this stupid question, not me. I dont have to be a MOD to comment on your silliness. Grow up! And wont spend another second on an infantile like you.

You seem way too worried about off topic while your last couple of posts have been as off topic as my question.:eek:

Also don't think you're a moderator so stop telling people what to do?

[kntallops]

Hmm...
nice performance from Higgins.
I hope some luck for Hendry tomorrow, he hasn't yet won a qualifaying match this season!

[The Boss]

Did anyone see Joseph's match with the Bazza this afternoon? That's the worst standard i've seen in a long time. It was like two amateurs struggling to string a 20 together. Hawkins had 4 good chances in the 7th frame to make a 40+ but ran out of position each time. What's ironic is that they each potted a few good long ones, but failed to make any significant breaks. The atmosphere was dead out there. Joseph needs to toughen up because that's his biggest weakness. He doesn't want to hurt the opponent enough. He looks like a Sicilian hitman when down on the shot, but he doesn't back it up. He's got to put them away like he means it :cool:

[JiangYu]

Did anyone see Joseph's match with the Bazza this afternoon? That's the worst standard i've seen in a long time. It was like two amateurs struggling to string a 20 together. Hawkins had 4 good chances in the 7th frame to make a 40+ but ran out of position each time. What's ironic is that they each potted a few good long ones, but failed to make any significant breaks. The atmosphere was dead out there. Joseph needs to toughen up because that's his biggest weakness. He doesn't want to hurt the opponent enough. He looks like a Sicilian hitman when down on the shot, but he doesn't back it up. He's got to put them away like he means it :cool:

I disagree. Perry was pretty comfortable for the first 3 frames. His cueing was good but it all fell to crap after the interval.

[wildhoney28]

I was watching some youtube videos and some people were talking about Hamilton and Carter being gay so I wondered if anyone had an idea.

I don't understand your question, though.

I hope they both cure this illness.

[In-off]

What a stupid comment

[Ellena]

Should we go back to the GP now ? To much unnecessary fuss was already made for Joao's question..

Today matches:
Sunday, 12 October - Round 1
1pm

Stephen Hendry v Dave Gilbert Ref: Eirian Williams
Neil Robertson v Steve Davis Ref: Pete Williamson


NB 3pm
Marco Fu v Jimmy Michie Ref: Alan Chamberlain
Mark Allen v Michael Holt Ref: Jan Verhaas


NB 7pm
Ryan Day v Ricky Walden Ref: Michaela Tabb

Any of yas know if therell be smth Live on ES ...?

[wildhoney28]

People say so when have no arguments.

[wildhoney28]

Should we go back to the GP now ? To much unnecessary fuss was already made for Joao's question..

Today matches:
Sunday, 12 October - Round 1
1pm

Stephen Hendry v Dave Gilbert Ref: Eirian Williams
Neil Robertson v Steve Davis Ref: Pete Williamson


NB 3pm
Marco Fu v Jimmy Michie Ref: Alan Chamberlain
Mark Allen v Michael Holt Ref: Jan Verhaas


NB 7pm
Ryan Day v Ricky Walden Ref: Michaela Tabb

Any of yas know if therell be smth Live on ES ...?

Only at 8 pm(7pm UK) live coverage from Day -Walden.
I hope internet broadcast will be available today.

[Ellena]

Ta Wildhoney. So no Hendry on TV today.. or Fu. 5 matches on and ES showin only 1 ..that's cool, right?! :rolleyes:

[João]

Will Eurosport broadcast Ryan Day's match only? :( How I miss the times when they were showing afternoon and evening sessions of almost every event.

[Marc]

Will Eurosport broadcast Ryan Day's match only? :( How I miss the times when they were showing afternoon and evening sessions of almost every event.

yes that is correct for eurosport viewers

however

UK viewers can watch it all live on bbc interactive by pushing the red button on your digital TV remote control and it will give you exclusive live access to any match this week!

[dannyd0g]

Apparently the audience has been very sparse again this year, even on a saturday.

Maybe they should ditch Aberdeen and return to The Guild Hall Preston, which was always well attended ! :rolleyes::mad:

[JiangYu]

I can't wait for the matches. What's everyone's verdict on the matches? Neither Davis nor Robertson have made any real impact and I don't think Hendry is quite either (except that run up to the crucible he hasn't be in form at all).

I think Dave Gilbert will take this one and Davis the other.

[wildhoney28]

I hope it will be old firms afternoon.
Hendry and Davis could win it.
Any news about live stream outside the Uk?
Can't understand politic of ES and BBC.
Why are they so bloody selfish?

[pekmez]

I hope it will be old firms afternoon.
Hendry and Davis could win it.
Any news about live stream outside the Uk?
Can't understand politic of ES and BBC.
Why are they so bloody selfish?
totally agree... we want snooker :(

[PaulTheSoave]

They have! Its held in Glasgow! :p





Maybe they should ditch Aberdeen :rolleyes::mad:

[PaulTheSoave]

I agree. But not surprised by this comment from a catholic polish homophobic member. Think he should be banned for it.

What a stupid comment

[dannyd0g]

They have! Its held in Glasgow! :p

oops, seems to be just as badly supported in any case

[hegeland]

Apparently the audience has been very sparse again this year, even on a saturday.

Maybe they should ditch Aberdeen and return to The Guild Hall Preston, which was always well attended ! :rolleyes::mad:Well it's not in Aberdeen, it's in Glasgow. I agree the crowds looked very sparse, but it has it's explanations... yesterday there were only two matches throughout the day. It could be like at the last year NI Trophy, when there were plenty of people further up, but lots of empty seats in front of the camera because WSA had reserved all of them (had a long fight with them about it then).

[tallguy]

yes that is correct for eurosport viewers

however

UK viewers can watch it all live on bbc interactive by pushing the red button on your digital TV remote control and it will give you exclusive live access to any match this week!

That's just great ! And what are the snooker fans in the rest of the world supposed to do ? Not even an internet stream.

Is this going to be the case for all events that BBC has rights to ?


Can't help but compare this to the Shanghai masters where they had all the matches streamed.

[Matt_2745]

Well it's not in Aberdeen, it's in Glasgow. I agree the crowds looked very sparse, but it has it's explanations... yesterday there were only two matches throughout the day. It could be like at the last year NI Trophy, when there were plenty of people further up, but lots of empty seats in front of the camera because WSA had reserved all of them (had a long fight with them about it then).

Scotland were playing too yesterday so that won't have helped.

Oh Stephen you can't miss that.

[wildhoney28]

I agree. But not surprised by this comment from a catholic polish homophobic member. Think he should be banned for it.
Dear Paul.
I think you must accept a fact that not every user of this forum is from country like yours.When it is does not raelly matter if you sleep with woman, man or dog.
Why you are so untolerate?
I'm Catholic and Polish.That is right.It is a problem for you?
but I don't fell any kind of phobia to "homos".
It is a disease and they shoul help themself.
It is not only my opinion but even in your country many people knows that fact.
Sorry for long off topic but i must react for this rude attack.
C'mon let's back to snooker?
Who do you think will win today?

[JiangYu]

What a miss on that blue by Gilbert!

:eek::eek:

[Matt_2745]

Good break this after Gilbert let him off for his earlier miss. So many balls seem to have rattled the jaws but at least he has made them.

[PaulTheSoave]

I also dont like to put it on here, but wont let this pass. You are just a racist. Narcist!

Dear Paul.
I think you must accept a fact that not every user of this forum is from country like yours.When it is does not raelly matter if you sleep with woman, man or dog.
Why you are so untolerate?
I'm Catholic and Polish.That is right.It is a problem for you?
but I don't fell any kind of phobia to "homos".
It is a disease and they shoul help themself.
It is not only my opinion but even in your country many people knows that fact.
Sorry for long off topic but i must react for this rude attack.
C'mon let's back to snooker?
Who do you think will win today?

[hegeland]

wildhoney28, your posts are very offensive to other members and are not allowed on TSF. If you (or anyone else) continue to say such offensive things in your posts, actions will be taken.

[wildhoney28]

wildhoney28, your posts are very offensive to other members and are not allowed on TSF. If you (or anyone else) continue to say such offensive things in your posts, actions will be taken.
Oh really;)
It is Sad that you see offense only in my posts.

[PaulTheSoave]

Well, he/she has the privilige to be the first (and only one) on my ignore list. All enjoy your snooker, I am off!

Always said Poland should never have entered the EU. Haha!

[wildhoney28]

Well, he/she has the privilige to be the first (and only one) on my ignore list. All enjoy your snooker, I am off!

Always said Poland should never have entered the EU. Haha!

:)You are really funny man
I said the same

[PaulTheSoave]

I remember on another thread you asked whether Ali Carter is gay. So whats your problem? Think you should come out of the closet! :D So, who you fancy most? Hamilton or Carter?

[wildhoney28]

Surely Carter!
Hamilton is rather boring don't you think?

[tallguy]

Dear Paul.
.....
Why you are so untolerate?
......


Not looking to get into an argument wildhoney, but it seems to me maybe you should ask that question to yourself.

[Matt_2745]

Hendry looking decent but Gilbert is gifting him this atm.

[João]

grrrrr, let me watch the matches already! :mad::mad:

Can anyone describe how's Hendry looking like? Hopefully not as bad as in the Premier League.

[Mignon]

Any news about live stream outside the Uk?
Can't understand politic of ES and BBC.
Why are they so bloody selfish?


Obviously, they want to help snooker become more and more popular!! :mad:

[PaulTheSoave]

Marvellous digital picture over here. Nice widescreen LCD 40 inch BBC2 coverage. Gilbert can make it 2 all. But still not decided.

[JiangYu]

Dott is out on screen!!!

=D

[Matt_2745]

grrrrr, let me watch the matches already! :mad::mad:

Can anyone describe how's Hendry looking like? Hopefully not as bad as in the Premier League.

He's not playing well at all, missing so many easy balls :( Got to fancy Gilbert's chances now I think.

[Peter147]

To those outside the UK, the stream on the BBC isn't good. It plays for 5-10 seconds then the picture pauses for nearly a minute. It goes around in this cycle every time. I've tried deleting my cookies and restarting but it makes no difference. I've got 10 meg broadband so it's not the speed of my PC. You would expect a much better stream from a massive company like the BBC. It must be down to them not increasing the size of the server or not streaming in a high enough kbps.

[matoski]

I hate cycling, especially when it is broadcasted instead of snooker on eurosport:mad:
I apologize to all people who like cycling for being cyclophobic.

[João]

To those outside the UK, the stream on the BBC isn't good. It plays for 5-10 seconds then the picture pauses for nearly a minute. It goes around in this cycle every time. I've tried deleting my cookies and restarting but it makes no difference. I've got 10 meg broadband so it's not the speed of my PC. You would expect a much better stream from a massive company like the BBC. It must be down to them not increasing the size of the server or not streaming in a high enough kbps.

I feel much better now! :p

Is Steve Davis using his new break shot?

[steedee]

is david gilberts haircut a homage to a young alex higgins?

[tallguy]

C'mon Robbo.

[spike]

Gilbert makes it 3-3. Hope Hendry can get over the line in this match.

[JiangYu]

Gilbert makes it 3-3. Hope Hendry can get over the line in this match.

Looks like 4-3 after that difficut shot by Gilbert but I reckon it's going to go all the way to a decider.

EDIT: Ouch, landing up to the pink. Maybe there's a twist and Gilbert goes 4-3 up. If he does, I think he'll take the match.

[spike]

Yeah JiangYu it could well go to a decider. Gilbert's inexperience is just starting to show in this 7th frame and Hendry is now 4-3 in front.

[tallguy]

Does Steve need snookers now ? World Snookers shows the score as 64-38 in favor of Robbo.

[bobbond]

Steve is 27 behind with 27 on the table

[spike]

Gilbert is on 72 and in with a great chance of a 147!

[JiangYu]

Come on! 147!

[JiangYu]

Ah! What a shame

[PaulTheSoave]

The standard of snooker is very mediocre this afternoon. On the other table, must be even worse as they only managed 6 frames till now.

There is a good audience, but they all have fallen asleep it seems.

[spike]

Hopefully tonight's matches will provide a better quality of play. We hope anyway

[dannyd0g]

its been quite exciting stuff though hendry and gilbert

[spike]

Hendry edges past Gilbert in a gripping last frame.

[JiangYu]

Fu and Michie on a Re-Rack

[spike]

Davis and Robertson are 4-4 a piece

[darrus]

Forza Steve Davis! :D
Robertson is on a break though.

Hendry didn't win the match but rather Gilbert lost it, but still I am glad. Stephen needed this win badly. Hope things will start to look better for him from now.

[JiangYu]

A very close first frame but Michie's snooker has put him a frame up.

[darrus]

Still a decider in Robertson-Davis match.

[João]

Well done Nugget. Just keep going like this and you should be fine by the end of the season.

[PaulTheSoave]

Davis won, but its typical for the state of snooker. If someone goes through with an awful display like that, its tear jerking.

[dannyd0g]

Davis won, but its typical for the state of snooker. If someone goes through with an awful display like that, its tear jerking.

Cant always be back to back centuries, and flawless snooker. The occasional tense and scrappy match can be just as enjoyable. The Hendry Gilbert match was another simillar one....

[darrus]

Well done, Steve! Fantastic long red to clinch the match :)

[PaulTheSoave]

Yes, I agree. I am not one for only back to back centuries, like good safety and tactical battles as well. Have been around at many tournaments to widen my opinion. But davis has developed into the anti snooker over the last years. I vividly remeber a few rounds at The Crucible over the last couple of seasons which were gruesome to watch. Well, if the rest is not good enough, we have to live with it and watch it. :eek: Unfortunately the draw is very friendly to him again, so would not be surprised if he went all the way to the semis. Hope not, cause I am there. :D

Cant always be back to back centuries, and flawless snooker. The occasional tense and scrappy match can be just as enjoyable. The Hendry Gilbert match was another simillar one....

[bobbond]

It's understandable that he plays that way at his age. He can't knock in big breaks consistently anymore and he's using his experience and tactical knowledge to his advantage. I'm a Ronnie fan but I enjoy watching Steve grind out his opponents as much as Ronnie making century after century.

[jaguarf1]

Unfortunately the draw is very friendly to him again
what draw? remember the new format.

[PaulTheSoave]

I understand all that Bobbond, and it is his right to play like it. Who am I to judge with a highest break of 36;). His opponents tend to drag themselves in the mediocre quality of play when playing Davis. Its unworthy of professional snooker in my opinion. I like tactical battles where one is forced an error and the opponent takes an advantage. hardly the case here, its missing easy pots, poor safety etc. Comedy blunder of capers

[PaulTheSoave]

Exactly! He would normally have played Ronnie next round!:p

what draw? remember the new format.

[JiangYu]

2-1 to Jimmy

[ramiresreis]

who win? fu? or michie?

[JiangYu]

who win? fu? or michie?

Marco is favourite to win but he is looking a bit shakey at the moment. Marco is always a strange character, always performs better with the Top players and struggles with the lower ranked players.

2-2 @ Mid-Session Interval

[spike]

Couldn't believe some of the balls Neil Robertson was missing today. I know he is low in confidence due to his poor run of late but i was certainly expecting him to play better than he did. Still it's a testament to Steve Davis's dogged and tactical determination that got him over the line today. Well done anyway Steve

[Matt_2745]

Who is the ref in the Allen/Holt match at the moment?

[ferret]

Anyone know who the referee is in the Holt/Allen match?

EDIT: Who is the ref in the Allen/Holt match at the moment?

lol Snap

[JiangYu]

Marco just made the highest break of the tournament at 139. I recall Higgin's making a 135.

[Matt_2745]

Greats minds and all that ferret :D

[JiangYu]

Awesome display of form by Marco with the highest break of the tournament at 139 and a 5-2 win against Jimmy Michie. Jimmy Michie dominated the first session and really should have been at least 3-1 up but his confidence deteriorated after the interval.
That equaliser by Marco really boosted his confidence and now he goes into the Hat. I'm watching the Mark Allen match and I'm hoping he goes down tonight to the Hitman.

[João]

Neil Robertson is still too young to start fading away like this. He is already out of the top 16 and it's clearly not looking good for him now. Does anyone know what might be the cause of this?

[JiangYu]

Neil Robertson is still too young to start fading away like this. He is already out of the top 16 and it's clearly not looking good for him now. Does anyone know what might be the cause of this?

I think it's quite normal to be honest. I mean you get those players who go in and out of the Top 16, pretty much like some of the current Top 16 members: Hawkins, King, Fu, Perry etc. He'll be back in no time, pretty much like Steven's will be (I really hope!).
Neil's just going through a bad spell but I wouldn't say it's all lost and I wouldn't call it a Doherty situation just yet.

[steedee]

i think he might be homesick.

its alarming how much his form has dropped. 2 seasons ago he was a potential world champion.

i hope he can turn it round

[Ellena]

Wow..some interesting results for the today matches..Davis is through and Hendo finally won his first match this season. Was a good day for the "big names".
What happened with the "Waldo- Day" match ..werent they supposed to play this evening ?

[João]

I think it's quite normal to be honest. I mean you get those players who go in and out of the Top 16, pretty much like some of the current Top 16 members: Hawkins, King, Fu, Perry etc.

I think Neil is from another level of those players. He was even considered the player of the season during 2006, having won 2 ranking titles. People like Perry, King or Fu have been around for ever and only Fu managed to win a ranking title which was last year.

Some people were already saying Robertson was taking over Mark Williams as being the best single ball potter on the circuit but even that seems to be going away from him.

I agree that he might be homesick, but if that's the case he needs to find a way around it or we could be losing a big, big talent.

[very.tee]

Neil won my respet by winning when i didn't want him to but now, when want him to do well his form seems to evaporate!

Looking foward to the Walden-Day match, just started. If Ricky can play like he did in Shanghai he's in with a chance.

[darrus]

Still early to say, but Walden seems to be on a roll...
And well done Marco Fu! Last three frames were great.

[JiangYu]

I think Neil is from another level of those players. He was even considered the player of the season during 2006, having won 2 ranking titles. People like Perry, King or Fu have been around for ever and only Fu managed to win a ranking title which was last year.

Some people were already saying Robertson was taking over Mark Williams as being the best single ball potter on the circuit but even that seems to be going away from him.

I agree that he might be homesick, but if that's the case he needs to find a way around it or we could be losing a big, big talent.

Well, Fu had a pretty good run in 2006 getting up to the Semi's of the World as well as knocking out a lot of big names. He was also considered a huge rising star back in 1998 when he turned professional and a possible dominant force especially knocking out Ronnie a few times (can't remember what tournaments). But look how he slipped so beneath what was expected of him.

I can't really say much about the other two seeing as I've hardly seen them in action with exception for the past season.

[João]

Ryan Day is leading 3-1 and this is usually when he starts to struggle. :confused: Hopefully not this time.

[JiangYu]

Ryan Day is leading 3-1 and this is usually when he starts to struggle. :confused: Hopefully not this time.

I'd rather see Walden go through. Ricky reminds me of how Selby started out. I think Ricky is potentially a Top 5 player within the next season.

[In-off]

He could walk into the top four at the moment. I was looking at the provisional top eight earlier.

After Ronnie and Maguire the remaining players have FOUR ranking titles between them.

These are strange days indeed. There's a huge vaccuum and a player like Walden could fill it.

[JiangYu]

What are the chances that Walden gets drawn with Ronnie in the last 16, assuming they both get that far?

:D

[wildhoney28]

Is it a joke?
ES finish live coverage after 5 th frame.
The same on german site.
They are stupid or something???

[hegeland]

Swedish commentator stating contractual reasons for stopping the transmission. It's still available for those who have purchased Eurosport Player, but we are already paying £30 a month for the satellite, so I don't like it one bit...

[jaguarf1]

They are stupid or something???

probably they are.

[alexholowczak]

Wow..some interesting results for the today matches..Davis is through and Hendo finally won his first match this season. Was a good day for the "big names".
What happened with the "Waldo- Day" match ..werent they supposed to play this evening ?

They're playing now. 4-3 Day.

[JiangYu]

Come on Ricky!

4-4

[darrus]

Come on Ryan!
He too needs supporters, doesn't he? ;)

[ja.]

^ nope. come on rick!!!!!!!!

[darrus]

But Ryan it is :)
I have a friend who is a great fan of him, she will be happy.

[ja.]

and i have a friend who is a great fan of waldo, hes gonna need some tissues tonight =((

[darrus]

Ah, it's too bad that when someone wins someone has to lose...
I still remember crying after Hendry lost in the WC semifinal - although during the whole match I was staring at the computer screen and shouting 'Come on Ronnie'...
Snooker is so confusing sometimes. Good thing it's just a game :)

[JiangYu]

I wouldn't call it just a game. It's much more than that to a lot of players since it's their career. If your snooker is suffering, your finances are too.

[darrus]

Well yes, for players it's their profession.
But for us spectators... Or what was said then about 'life and death thing'? ;)

[imy147]

I'm really pleased that Steve Davis made it through! I like the idea of the draw as it adds a little more excitement. Ronnie V Liang should be a cracker!

[matoski]

I'm really pleased that Steve Davis made it through! I like the idea of the draw as it adds a little more excitement. Ronnie V Liang should be a cracker!

Ronnie vs Liang will be a whitewash.

[scoo24]

Ronnie vs Liang will be a whitewash.

Could you back that up with a few quid indicating who is on the wrong end? :p ;)

[Rane]

Was there anyone who saw the Allen - Holt match and could give a little matchreport ? I was quite surprised that Allen lost and even more that he got a huge beating as well.

[The Boss]

Ronnie vs Liang will be a whitewash.

Mark King also plays tomorrow. I'm tipping Mark for this title. He's going to send the Parrott back to the studio. With Davis still in the draw, he needs to be there.

[The Statman]

Davis won, but its typical for the state of snooker. If someone goes through with an awful display like that, its tear jerking.I wonder what is awful, though. Perhaps the most awful thing about it is not so much that Davis won but that Robertson was unable to beat him, with Davis playing not all that well.

Having said that, I thought it was an absorbing match. I thought Davis really worked hard to limit Robertson's opportunities but, even having said that, Robertson had ample chances to win.

[João]

After having won so much in the past I bow down to Mr. Davis for still trying his absolute best in each match, with the obvious limitations age brings. Where does he find the motivation!

[scoo24]

After having won so much in the past I bow down to Mr. Davis for still trying his absolute best in each match, with the obvious limitations age brings. Where does he find the motivation!

I believe he finds enjoyment rather than motivation in playing matches nowadays *I think that's the difference between him & Jimmy White*. The fans love it & love him for that :)

[ferret]

Greats minds and all that ferret :D

I watched the replay on BBC 2 lastnight of the match and the referees name was mentioned half way through the first frame but I forgot, damb.

I do remember they said that the referee was a local man, probably apart of the local referee's association in Scotland!!

While we are on the subject don't you all think Michael Holt is looking alot more relaxed around the table, whatever it is that he is doing I hope he keeps it up, his safety play is a hell of alot better too.

[alexholowczak]

I didn't see the Davis match, how was he breaking off? Was he using the containing break that he used in China, or did he use the "normal" breakoff?

[Kathrin]

Maguire-Cope 0-1

[Ellena]

Wow..Cope is 3-0 up. magsy not in the match yet..hope he "wakes up" before its to late. hes my lucky dip..hmm not so lucky it seems :(.
Mon the Magsy.

So Dott gets no pints for the Shanghai , neither for the GP. Sad and unfair id say.

[darrus]

Ellena, is it official infromation - about Dott's points?
Well, too bad :( Stupid Association grrr.

[Ellena]

Ellena, is it official infromation - about Dott's points?
Well, too bad :( Stupid Association grrr.

Our commentators said it...dunno if its official..should be if they said so..:confused:

[rokas_m]

whats wrong with Maguire :confused: 3:0 and Cope is building a break. I guess if Jamie makes frame-winning break the match is done :(

EDIT: great safety shot by Maguire and now he can win this frame

[Rane]

If Maguire really wants to be no. 1. He certainly need to take his chances. Against Ronnie, he had the chance to win and blew it, and he got an uninspected chances in second frame and missed the pink in front of the cornerhole. As long as he does things like that he should worry more about keeping his no. 2 position !

And Cope is good, but also makes some silly shots once and a while, so he shouldn´t be a real thread.

[João]

Clearly not Mags day.

[Rane]

OMG. First Maguire missed on the frameball, leaving it in front of the hole, next he does exactly the same on the respotted black. Cope 4 - 0 should have been 2- 2.

[Mal]

He (SM) doesn't seem to be at the races today. Missed a pink in 2nd frame he'd normally pot. Let in at end of 3rd frame and played a poor positional shot and then went for a tough double which was always going to lose the frame if he missed. 4th frame he played position on pink when black would have left Jamie needing snookers, but even so missed a red that he should always have potted.
Jamie has been gifted the last three frames - (although he was still strong favourite in 3rd frame)

He did used to demonstrate this mood on occasions, but last couple of seasons, it hasn't been evident. Snooker's world no.2 isn't displaying the form he can...perhaps pressure in front of family and friends. 4-0 down, maybe the pressure will be off and he'll perhaps pick up a couple of frames.

[Mal]

Strange - the fluke Jamie just had is the 2nd that he has had today where a ball has jawed and rolled along the other cushion to go in opposite pocket. Ding had one exactly the same as well.

[Ellena]

Unfortunately for Mags , Cope is cuing good. 95% pot success is not bad at all.
Magsy looks tired and off, cant see him coming back. Hope he'll prove me wrong tho.

C'mon Ding! :snooker:

[Rane]

1 - 4 still Maguire is struggling a little with the positional play.

[Rane]

Certainly not Maguires day. Very unlucky to leave a red on to Cope.

[In-off]

These 'Timelines' the BBC do are excellent

[Ellena]

And an whitewash signed Ding..Way to go! Im happy hes through, more than that i liked the Ding i saw playing this afternoon, bit more confident and focused. :snooker:

[darrus]

In-Off, whose timeline it was today? I've seen Hendry's and it was great.

Good to see Ding winning a match at last.
Surprising result from Maguire - not his loss, but the score, and he's also missed some easy balls today.

[JiangYu]

Oh my God...I've just come back from Uni and I saw the scores. I'm not surprised about Ding's Whitewash but Maguire suffering a loss to Cope!

:eek: :eek:

[JiangYu]

Come on Ebdon! Make me proud!

COME ON! COME ON! COME ON!

[attilahun]

Selby and Ebdon won the first frames...

[Ellena]

4-0 to Selbs already. Another whitewash ?!

[darrus]

Probably. Higginson does everything he can to lose this match, not that Selby needs much help to win it anyway...
Seems like it's going to be a looooooooong game between Ebdon and Bedford...

[João]

Selby is playing the best snooker by far of these first 3 days.

[Rane]

Selby has made two centuries so far and is fast as lightning, down on the shot before the colour is placed. He has really changed his style.

[scoo24]

Has anyone heard Selby's "ohhhh" when he was stretching for a shot a la O'Sullivan? It sounded sooo fake lol :rolleyes:

I think that first frame has really affected Andrew's performance for the next 3 frames :(

[matoski]

Yes, Andrew should play the pink with bottom right hand side on the cue ball in the first frame to go arround the angles for the black. Even while he was aiming with only right hand side i knew he is going to make a mess of that shot. That could have turned the match in a completely different direction.

[Ellena]

...
Seems like it's going to be a looooooooong game between Ebdon and Bedford...

lol. And you're surprised ?!:p
Not that long anyway..seems its 2-1 to Ebdon...

[Rane]

5 - 0 and the third century and 2 halfcenturies. Impressive.

[Marc]

selby wins easy 5-0 playing good solid snooker

other match, ebdon leads 3-1 at the interval.

[Marc]

Wow..Cope is 3-0 up. magsy not in the match yet..hope he "wakes up" before its to late. hes my lucky dip..hmm not so lucky it seems :(.


nope not lucky at all ella

cope won 5-1...Maguire had his best chance leading by 35 points, he missed the frame-ball last red along the top cushion. Cope,cleared the balls to force a re-spotted black. :) Then next frame after a couple of safety shots, mags took on a difficult cut to the green pocket and left it in the jaws of the pocker which allowed jamie Cope to go to the mis sessino interval at 4-0 up.
After the teabreak Cope opened frame five with a run of 22 but a loose positional shot left him with a tricky red. He didn't make it and Maguire got on the board with a break of 66 to win the frame. Mags in the next frame had chances but his miserable afternoon was completed when he missed a difficult green to a middle pocket and Cope cleared to the pink to win the match!:)

[Rane]

A funny fluke from Bedford. A shame for Ebdon after a great snooker.

[Alex0paul]

Does anyone else think Bedford's mannerisms around the table are like Joe Swail's?

[Matt_2745]

Anyone know the name of the ref in the Ebdon match yet?

[Matt_2745]

Ebdon wins 5-1.

This (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Matt_2745/Ref.jpg) is the ref in question btw.

[poolqjunkie]

So, Ding has won. Good for him.:)
His opponent is from the local area, isn't him?
He made a 148 or something like that with a free ball a while back, right?

[Monique]

I watched the replay on BBC 2 lastnight of the match and the referees name was mentioned half way through the first frame but I forgot, damb.

I do remember they said that the referee was a local man, probably apart of the local referee's association in Scotland!!

While we are on the subject don't you all think Michael Holt is looking alot more relaxed around the table, whatever it is that he is doing I hope he keeps it up, his safety play is a hell of alot better too.

the snooker ref on tsf that someone requests the name of is Leo Scullion

thanks to an scottish ex member of the site. do you recognise him?

[Mitsuko]

Ding is on his way to win :D

[Ellena]

Ding is on his way to win :D

To win what ? :p

Seriously now..id be very happy if he won it..but unlikely.

[Kathrin]

maybe a rather stupid question from someone who doesn´t play (hence doesn´t know the mental strength you need): Last week, Ding got beaten 6-0 by Ronnie, yesterday he won 5-0. is it a PL thing (maybe he doesn´t take it "serious") or an opponent thing ("scared" of Ronnie but not of Burnett)? :confused:

[hegeland]

So, today's macthes have started:

Allister Carter (Eng) 14 (0-0) 0 Dave Harold (Eng)
Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) 24 (0-0) 1 Liang Wenbo (Chn)

1900 BST:
Shaun Murphy (Eng) v Adrian Gunnell (Eng)
Mark King (Eng) v John Parrott (Eng)

[Mitsuko]

Wenbo will beat O'Sullivan today, I'm 100% sure.

[Kimaster1976]

The signs are not good for Ronnie. He seems to be way out with some of his shots, and looks completely disinterested already.

[In-off]

They're both playing poorly at the moment but the look on Ronnie's face suggests he is in one of his 'down' moods

[Marc]

They're both playing poorly at the moment but the look on Ronnie's face suggests he is in one of his 'down' moods

he looks like he dont care today and he has missed a lot of balls he would of normally get.. its early days still yet tho..

liang leads 2-0

[Ellena]

he looks like he dont care today and he has missed a lot of balls he would of normally get.. its early days still yet tho..

liang leads 2-0

Hes playing worse than me.:p 65% pot succes...:eek:
Hope he'll improve..Mon the Rocket. I was really lookin forward to this match , so far i cant say im enjoying it.

Wont be able to watch the whole match anyway...MOn the Rocket.:snooker:

[bobbond]

i havent seen Ronnie play this bad in a long time. He's missing so many easy shots and his positional play isn't good either

[Kimaster1976]

I thought these kinds of performances from Ronnie were a thing of the past now, I guess not.

[bobbond]

This is getting ridiculous now, hes missing balls even I could pot

[Kimaster1976]

Surely he is ****ed up or drugged up!

[bobbond]

Hes definitely in one of his silly moods

[bobbond]

I honestly don't know how Ronnie won that frame

[toupihiggins]

at least i'm having a good laugh...even ronnie is laughing of his own game:))

[Kimaster1976]

I think Ronnie's horrendous performance has completely thrown Liang, and he has been dragged down to that level.

Ronnie is now sitting in his chair talking to himself. The man is drunk I tell you.

[tallguy]

Bad luck for Wenbo with the red going in.

[toupihiggins]

ronnie must consider himself lucky to meet wembo...many other players which came from the qualifiers would have demolished him in this session

[tallguy]

Boy, is Ronnie lucky to be 2-2 at the interval ? As soon as Wenbo needed a snooker Ronnie promptly missed another easy red !!

[Kimaster1976]

I have a feeling Ronnie just has a complete lack of respect for Liang's ability which is why he is playing like he is.

A little unfair if so, as Ronnie himself was so attacking and wild at times when he came on the scene and was Liang's age.

[In-off]

I thought O'Sullivan kept his discipline very well. He was playing poorly but stuck at it and now I expect him to win.

[wildhoney28]

Dave Harold in 6th frame was attempting 147 break.
He has 104 and missed red to middle.
Anyway is 3-3.
C'mon Dave!

[scoo24]

Wenbo will beat O'Sullivan today, I'm 100% sure.

Damn :mad: I should have dared you to put a little wager on that :p

[scoo24]

I thought O'Sullivan kept his discipline very well. He was playing poorly but stuck at it and now I expect him to win.

I thought so too, looked as if he was doing whatever it takes to get him over the line. Had two excellent snooker escapes in 5th or was it 6th frame :confused: I especially liked the one where he was snookered behind the blue & the last red was somewhere around the black spot :cool:

[tallguy]

I just started watching. Can anyone recap what happened in the first frame of the Shaun Murphy match ? Is Shaun's run of poor form continuing ?

[The Boss]

I just started watching. Can anyone recap what happened in the first frame of the Shaun Murphy match ? Is Shaun's run of poor form continuing ?

Sorry, watching King V Parrott. Both players look in good form, so this should be a classic. King was very fluent in that first frame and can beat anyone when in this mood :cool:

[The Boss]

Seriously, the rest of you should turn off the other match and watch King and Parrott fighting it out. King came back from 0-50 down in the second frame to go ahead, then missed a brown. Parrott eventually cleared up to level. It's shaping up to be a classic :cool:

Superb plant from King to keep the break going. It should be 2-1 very soon. King isn't messing about tonight :cool:

Another plant from King clinches the 3rd frame. Davis alluded to how well King is playing tonight in commentary. He'll beat anyone when in this mood :cool:

[João]

I just started watching. Can anyone recap what happened in the first frame of the Shaun Murphy match ? Is Shaun's run of poor form continuing ?

Murphy was miserable in the first two frames, just like Ronnie was earlier today. Question is, though, can he win five in a row now? :p

[The Boss]

This fourth frame is a safety exchange so far. The reds are nicely spread so if King gets a chance, i think he'll win the frame :cool:

[Nat5guns]

Another plant from King clinches the 3rd frame. Davis alluded to how well King is playing tonight in commentary. He'll beat anyone when in this mood :cool:

He missed an easy brown off the spot, unforgivable at this level, even Parrot should punish him for the mistakes he is making:cool:.

[scottley]

I'm quite impressed with some of the shots Gunnell has played having never ever seen him play before, also does anyone know whats happened to hawk eye? a few times a situation has come up were i've thought the viewer would benefit from a hawk eye view.

[The Boss]

As difficult a snooker as you're likely to get. King found himself by the brown tight near the cusion with the reds spread down the other end. Parrott puts him back when he could have potted a red :D

Hit and hope you get it safe from King at the second attempt. Parrott in.

Poor position on the pink from Parrott leads to a miss. King back in :cool:

Parrott pots a long blue, but should have rolled the pink in. King can still level :cool:

King doubles the pink and does level. A black ball re-spot :cool:

But it's the Parrott who has the final say. He pots a long black to level the scores. 2-2 at the interval :cool:

[Nat5guns]

Parrot is playing bad, but still makes it 2-2:rolleyes:

[bobbond]

Huge drama in the King-Parrott match, Parrott will be relieved after taking the 4th frame on a respotted black to level at 2-2

[footygirl]

I just started watching. Can anyone recap what happened in the first frame of the Shaun Murphy match ? Is Shaun's run of poor form continuing ?

Certainly seems the case tallboy. Adrian Gunnell leads 3-1. The winner to face The Boss in the next round:)

I'm sure Steve will quite happy with Adrian Gunnell in the next round

[The Boss]

Parrot is playing bad, but still makes it 2-2:rolleyes:

He's not playing bad. He's missed a few long ones and had to escape some tricky safeties. He's scored a lot of points, as has King :cool:

[The Boss]

A quick-fire 61 break is not enough to clinch the 5th frame for King. Parrott back at the table :cool:

The key to this frame is the red near the side cusion, which Parrott will need to snatch the frame :cool:

We're down to the final red, with King leading 61-41

King pots the final red to seize the 5th frame and lead 3-2. C'mon :cool:

[The Boss]

Get in. Superb long red from King to start a break in this 6th frame :cool:

The red didn't pass the black, so King had to play a trickier red. It rattles in the jaws and stays there. Parrott back in.

A missed blue from Parrott puts King back in control :cool:

A bold long red from Parrott culminates in a frame winning break. The scores are now level at 3-3 :cool:

[PaulTheSoave]

I am flabbergasted with Murphy's form. I have never seen him play this bad! its a tight bum!

[Marc]

I am flabbergasted with Murphy's form. I have never seen him play this bad! its a tight bum!

i saw him play worse than this,the other 2 matches he played this season! hes playing better tonight!

[The Boss]

The white slides off the pack, but Parrott leaves nothing for King. King plays another good safety to land behind the green. Another tactical battle in progress in this crucial 7th frame :cool:

Parrott pots another long red, but the balls are awkwardly placed. More safety in store :cool:

[João]

Gunnel has had his fair share of flukes in perfect timings too. But it's a pain to watch Murphy playing like that. The fifth frame took almost an hour and was full of boredom and mistakes.

I can't see Murphy turning this around. :confused:

[PaulTheSoave]

lol! I have missed some highlights then! ;)

i saw him play worse than this,the other 2 matches he played this season! hes playing better tonight!

[The Boss]

...Meanwhile, in the King match, the reds are nicely spread but the colours are in poor positions to make any chance easy for the two players. This is a crucial frame :cool:

King attempts a very difficult long plant. It doesn't come off and Parrott is back in. He won't clear from here, but King could be some points behind when he returns to the table.

Nope. Parrott can't cut the black in and King is back. If King can get the black back on its spot, it could turn into good chance :cool:

It turns into a good chance for Parrott instead. Three reds are safe on the side cusion, each blocking each other. King has to work hard to scrape home :cool:

Parrott's 31 point lead is looking big with the remaining balls where they are :(

Agony for King out there, but the red won't cut in for Parrott. There's still life in this frame :cool:

Parrott leads by 44 points, with 51 left on the table. King won't go away.

GET IN! King cuts the long red in and he's back :cool:

But no colour. 43 behind, 43 left.

Parrott prevails eventually. King will have to win the last two frames. Don't bet against the great man pulling it off :cool:

[Rane]

Murphy makes a century to go 3 - 4. He has been playing well in the last two frames.

[dannyd0g]

well i was supporting JP earlier in this match - but now im beggining to think he had some nerve to criticise Ebdons gamemanship against Ronnie, with his sudden refusal to take on anything but a 99% pot. :rolleyes::confused:

[Rane]

Gunnel is at the table and just made a nice split of the pack. Now its time for Murphy to hope of mistakes.

[dannyd0g]

Dennis Taylor : "John Parrot is making Cliff Thorburn look like Tony Drago" :p

[Rane]

Gunnel makes a few not so good shot and leaves the table 47 - 4 up with balls on. Could be a decider.

[darrus]

:D
Great one from Taylor!

[The Boss]

well i was supporting JP earlier in this match - but now im beggining to think he had some nerve to criticise Ebdons gamemanship against Ronnie, with his sudden refusal to take on anything but a 99% pot. :rolleyes::confused:

Well the balls weren't well placed for any significant breaks. It was a bit of a smash and grab frame. King must have felt the punches out there. He won't go away though. C'mon Mark :cool:

[Rane]

Gunnel gets back after an unlucky split from Murphy, now has a lead of 52 with 51 on the table, but Murphy is back.

[The Boss]

King still out of the arena, probably getting treatment after Parrott's sadistic showing in that last frame. He's going to need more than paracetamol to recover after that frame :(

[darrus]

Murphy is still suffering out there...

[The Boss]

Now Parrott is frustrated. He's walking about as King is not back yet. :(

King is finally back. He was getting his tip repaired. Parrott breaks off in this 8th frame. King needs both frames to win.

[scottley]

the balls are nicely placed for Murphy to get snookers.

[scottley]

famous last words

[toupihiggins]

oh he gave up so soon?...only needing about 12 snookers:))

[Rane]

Gunnel´s through.

[The Boss]

King is in the wars. This is when he'll battle. King won't go away.

[Rane]

oh he gave up so soon?...only needing about 12 snookers:))

No, no only 9 ! :p

[toupihiggins]

No, no only 9 ! :p

5 weren;t enough for him..now 9..who knows maybe next tournament he'll try to make snookers with only one ball left

[The Boss]

This is a great chance for Parrott. He's outmuscled King. A damaged cue is a damaged arm. He needed Ebdon's arm tonight :(

[Nat5guns]

Well done Parrot you deserved this one!:D

[The Boss]

Well done Parrot you deserved this one!:D

I wouldn't get cocky mate. Cope might not beat the Cyborg. One good match doesn't win the tournament :p

[tallguy]

.....
The fifth frame took almost an hour and was full of boredom and mistakes.

.....


I thinks thats where I dozed off :o . Just woke up again to see Gunnell finishing off the match. In my defence it is now 3.30 am here and I had a tiring day.

[Nat5guns]

I'm not on about Cope, I'm talking about the Parrot-King match. John Parrot has played reasonable here, i hope that he can play to his full ability next round though.

[The Boss]

I'm not on about Cope, I'm talking about the Parrot-King match. John Parrot has played reasonable here, i hope that he can play to his full ability next round though.

What do you mean full ability? This is not the Parrott of the 90s. He's purposefully messed the table up in the last few frames to knock King out of his stride. That, combined with a damaged tip has been King's undoing. He was playing great before all this.

[Nat5guns]

What do you mean full ability? This is not the Parrott of the 90s. He's purposefully messed the table up in the last few frames to knock King out of his stride. That, combined with a damaged tip has been King's undoing. He was playing great before all this.

John has basically bogged down Mark King, an attacking player, through good safety and tactical play. John might not be up to the standard that he was playing throughout the 90's but he can still manage to beat most players if he is playing half-decent, as seen tonight.

[kellie-text]

Well done John! Good win.

[The Boss]

John has basically bogged down Mark King, an attacking player, through good safety and tactical play. John might not be up to the standard that he was playing throughout the 90's but he can still manage to beat most players if he is playing half-decent, as seen tonight.

I disagree. He played great with the tactics he employed tonight. Seriously, how many half chances did King have in those last two frames? Parrott pots a long one, scores a few points, then messes the table up. I can't see what any player could have done in those frames. A classic example of a player battling the other player, not the table. He punched him up and i can see him doing the same thing to Carter in the next round, since he is a similar player to King. There was nothing wrong with Mark's temperament tonight. He stuck at it. The score reads 5-3, but that doesn't tell the story :mad:

[poolqjunkie]

Did you see the pink Parrot missed in the middle pocket? :confused: (His game ball after he potted the long blue?) Does old age really do that to a player, it was a half table shot, may be a thick 3/4 ball or something like that. Looks like he was really struggling out there.
I watched some of his early videos in his younger days, and he was a very nice player.
Good for him to be in the last 16 anyhow

[Fist of Fury]

Hes definitely in one of his silly moods

it is called bi polar. Check it out,....