Judd a-goner in the first round. I need a drink.
2023 World Snooker Championship - 3rd April to 1st May
Caporegime
No surprise at all. Judds dropped levels this year. He hasn’t won a ranking tournament since March last year, and only two finals since, losing both to Allen and Perry.
Soldato
Trump's cue action is so unorthodox, have you seen how he aims up for long straight pots and relies on perfect timing to pull the back end of the cue towards his body as he strikes the white?
Brilliant when timing is right, but too many errors against a very capable McGill over this first round match.
Brilliant when timing is right, but too many errors against a very capable McGill over this first round match.
One of the worst methods ever as he has to basically turn his cue into the shot every time, works for him but I can't imagine what ever made him play that way.
Commissario
It's what they get used to - He's always done it that way so it's natural for him.
It's like the cue itself. If anyone picked up Ken's cue, they'd struggle because it's warped but he's always played with that cue and knows how to use it. John Spencer's cue barely had a straight bit of wood on it, but it never hurt him.
It's like the cue itself. If anyone picked up Ken's cue, they'd struggle because it's warped but he's always played with that cue and knows how to use it. John Spencer's cue barely had a straight bit of wood on it, but it never hurt him.
Soldato
Joe Perry all at sea this morning, while Rob Milkins re-tipped his cue and looks like a modern day Tony Drago, from 7-2 overnight it's now 8-8!
They're going to have to end it soon for the 1pm start. So it's going to be 9-8 to somebody and then they come back for a third time.
EDIT: Looks like they're carrying on!
EDIT: Looks like they're carrying on!
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Soldato
Yep, playing to a finish, only right after the protest disruption they had the other night.
The BBC stream switched to BBC2 politics 5mins+ ago and I'm struggling to find a way to watch the match conclusion either on Freeview or BBC website... Any ideas?
Exit: BBC sport now has working link for decider, Milkins looks strong favourite.
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It's on Freeview red button (channel 601)
ever since he had Covid i have thought he was never the same player, maybe that has nothing to do with it but i have never fancied him to win many trophies since then
What a lovely third frame from Luca. If only he can concentrate and not let Willo run away with it.
Soldato
Barry Hearn wants to su the protester in small claims court
Soldato
For a while I was getting all excited that Selby might not make it over the line... Boo. 
Man of Honour
Some comeback for Milkin's he's had a great season though so not a huge surprise to see him through.
Looking forward to Murphy v Si this evening, part of me wants to see Murphy out
Looking forward to Murphy v Si this evening, part of me wants to see Murphy out
I do like Shaun, wouldn't mind if he won now that Judd's gone.
Soldato
Murphy takes it to a decider agaist Si from being 9-6 down... Late night drama!
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Soldato
Si prevails and the magician is on his way home!
Great game to finish round 1.
Great game to finish round 1.
It was a good late night bit of drama as we all love at the Crucible.
Now let’s hope Luca gets another win.
Trying to get as much work done before the big showdown at 2:30
Wouldn't normally be watching as I avoid Ronnie matches but this should be an experience. There might be some argy bargy. I remember Ronnie and Ali Carter bumping shoulders some years ago.