Soldato
Two great frames from Ronnie. He's just one frame behind now. Exciting stuff ! 
2014 World Snooker Championship
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That yellow down the cushion, wow
Permabanned
come on mark, one frame away from lifting that trophy. Don't give that arrogant **** the opportunity to win. You deserve it. (subliminal message submit) 
Soldato
I hope Selby wins this, he deserves it!
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my heart can't take anymore
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YES!
WELL DONE MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well deserved win.
WELL DONE MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well deserved win.
Soldato
Well played Ronnie. You tried your best. Next year could be your 6th title. You're still the peoples favourite.
You're still the peoples favourite.
Permabanned
that's nice I didn't know the referee got a present.
Caporegime
Great result for snooker.
Means Ronnie will have to either get back in to the top 16 by competing more or get in via the qualifiers won't it?
Means Ronnie will have to either get back in to the top 16 by competing more or get in via the qualifiers won't it?
Well done to Mark.
A few bullet points :
Ronnie :
* Played below his average standard
* He didn't have the run of the ball
* His positional play (and safety) let him down
* It was like someone or something had pulled the 'plug'
* I honestly don't think he was fated to win it this time
Mark :
* Again, I thought he played below his usual standard, though not as much as Ronnie did
* Had the run of the ball
* Struggled with his positional play
* Excellent safety
* He was fated to win this
In all honesty, probably the most boring final I've seen.
A few bullet points :
Ronnie :
* Played below his average standard
* He didn't have the run of the ball
* His positional play (and safety) let him down
* It was like someone or something had pulled the 'plug'
* I honestly don't think he was fated to win it this time
Mark :
* Again, I thought he played below his usual standard, though not as much as Ronnie did
* Had the run of the ball
* Struggled with his positional play
* Excellent safety
* He was fated to win this
In all honesty, probably the most boring final I've seen.
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Soldato
The way Selby played was effective, but my God is he absolute turd to watch at times. Pushing Ebdon for being risk averse.
Soldato
Really ? I thought it was terrible. When such a boring, tedious, safety obsessed, frame choking player like Selby can win a world championship, I think it's a sad day for the sport from a spectators point of view. After all, without the spectators the sport would die. I've been watching snooker since the 70's, and without exception, the biggest draws that put bums on seats are the attacking players who make the game come alive with century breaks and the occasional 147. Selby is definitely not in this camp. Selby's style of play does win him matches, but not fans.
Caporegime
Davis had his fair share of supporters
no. rankings are done on prize money won over a 2 year period. ronnie is in 4th place. it means he doesn't have to play many tournaments - only the ones with decent money.
Man of Honour
Stop sulking. I'm a fan of Ronnie too but the better player won today. Ronnie just didn't turn up focused.
Soldato
Not sulking lol. Speaking my mind and I think you'll find a lot of people agree.
Have to agree with Selby being boring to watch, he's known as the re-rack king to many as he barely goes a match without forcing some sort of stalemate that results in a re-rack. His style of play does remind me a bit of Ebdon's, slows the game down and things get scrappy. Graham Dott said something similar about Selby saying he constructs frames by getting the balls messy then grinds the opponent down and picks the reds off. Wasn't as evident in this match but a lot of his frames do go that way.
Was a good win for him regardless.
Was a good win for him regardless.
Caporegime
Wasn't aware of that, used to be ranking points over two seasons didn't it?