World Snooker Championship 2011 * Spoilers *

Cosimo · 13 Apr 2011 at 18:51

It’s that time of year again at the Crucible.

Dates: 16th April - 2nd May

Coverage: Eurosport, BBC Two, BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website (UK only), updates on BBC Radio 5 Live.

The draw and match results:

el_dazza · 13 Apr 2011 at 19:19

I wonder if Ronnie's going to bother any more. I reckon Robertson really could be the first maiden winner to retain his crown, he's been exceptionally good this year.

Decent longer odds punt would be Mark Allen, generally goes well here and has been playing well this season. In the tougher half with Higgins though.

Cosimo · 16 Apr 2011 at 17:16

Robertson was down but came back with breaks of 127 and 100 to be 4-5 with Trump before tonight's session.

Ricochet J · 16 Apr 2011 at 17:28

I sincerely hope Hendry puts in a better effort this year. He's been giving away a lot of poor shots and suffered for it. I miss the likes of Jimmy White.

I expect Ding Junhui and Neil Robertson to go through to Semi's.

Haircut · 16 Apr 2011 at 19:22

Have got tickets for what should be the final session of Robertson vs Fu next weekend. It could very well be Trump in that match though if the first session earlier today is anything to go by though.

We saw the epicness that was Davis beating Higgins last year, and if it is even half as good as that match I'll be happy whoever is playing.

I reckon if Robertson gets through this match it could be him and Mark Williams in the final, though I would like to see Mark Selby do well.

Ricochet J · 16 Apr 2011 at 20:04

Judd Trump definately has potential. I can see him winning something big in the future.

loltim · 16 Apr 2011 at 20:21

I'm going to these ones this year:

World Snooker Evening Session 26-Apr-11 Sheffield £28.00 £0.00 Q/F Match
World Snooker Afternoon Session 26-Apr-11 Sheffield £23.00 £0.00 Q/F Match
World Snooker Morning Session 26-Apr-11 Sheffield £23.00 £0.00 Q/F Match
World Snooker Evening Session 1-May-11 Sheffield £47.00 £0.00 Final
World Snooker Afternoon Session 1-May-11 Sheffield £47.00 £0.00 Final

can't wait

sigma · 16 Apr 2011 at 20:42

Nice Tim, nice!

Vanquished007 · 16 Apr 2011 at 21:07

Trump is finally fulfilling some of his potential.

Haircut · 16 Apr 2011 at 21:28

One more frame for Trump then.
Bad miss from Robertson in the last frame though, should have tied it 8-8 really.

Not seen Judd Trump play before and I have to say he does look the real deal, reckon he's got a good future ahead of him.

Haircut · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:05

No Robertson for us next Sat then.
Trump was a worthy winner today though, could go a long way in the tournament.

loltim · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:27

wow, early surprise :eek:

sigma · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:31

Thought he might do, was watching him play in the China Open, he was on fire.

Cosimo · 17 Apr 2011 at 10:23

Day one results:

Neil Robertson (Aus) 8-10 Judd Trump (Eng)
Shaun Murphy (Eng) 9-0 Marcus Campbell (Sco)
Ali Carter (Eng) 8-1 Dave Harold (Eng)
Mark Williams (Wal) 6-3 Ryan Day (Wal)
Jamie Cope (Eng) 4-4 Andrew Pagett (Wal)

Vanquished007 · 17 Apr 2011 at 12:42

Well done Judd, If Ronnie doesn't win I hope its Judd or Ding.

ic1male · 17 Apr 2011 at 13:53

Tim said:
I'm going to these ones this year:

You have to make and wear a 'Who's the Daddy?' T-shirt with Clive Everton's picture on. We need more Clive instead of the dull fest of JV and Willie.

Cosimo · 18 Apr 2011 at 08:21

Sunday winners:

Jamie Cope (Eng) 10-7 Andrew Pagett (Wal)
Shaun Murphy (Eng) 10-1 Marcus Campbell (Sco)
Ali Carter (Eng) 10-3 Dave Harold (Eng)
Mark Williams (Wal) 10-5 Ryan Day (Wal)

Cosimo · 19 Apr 2011 at 07:44

Hendry and Hawkins win their matches in the deciding frame.

Monday winners:

Ding Junhui (Chn) 10-2 Jamie Burnett (Sco)
Stephen Hendry (Sco) 10-9 Joe Perry (Eng)
Stephen Maguire (Sco) 9-10 Barry Hawkins (Eng)

ic1male · 19 Apr 2011 at 07:49

Damn. I was hoping for a Joe Perry win.

Stoner81 · 19 Apr 2011 at 08:09

Hendry needs to pull something out this year otherwise I think he is out of the top 16 from what I heard Hazel Irvine saying the other day so happy to see he won his match.

Stoner81.

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