Any one watching the world champs! (snooker) ** spoilers **
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Snooker isn't something I follow as a sport, but I do watch it whenever I get the chance. Seen a couple of games, looking good so far. 
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denic2k6 said:LOL Ronnie thrashed him!
You lost your money there buddy
Earlier session:
R O'Sullivan (Eng) 7-2 D Harold (Eng)
113-14 (106) 87-40 (67) 80-14 73-40 139-0 (139) 86-12 86-0 (70) 0-80 (80) 61-69
(Resumes Wednesday 1000 BST)
Um, still going on?
i would watch more but
[rant]why the **** do the bbc employ those clowns virgo and thorne. useless gits are still living in the 80s with their lame commentary. "ooh this is a tricky shot". yeah it might be for you, you old codger. but things have changed a little.....
now dennis taylor - he's a chap who know's what he's on about. obviously hasn't played at the highest level for years yet he is completely in tune with the game of today. if he commentated every session i'd watch a lot more.....
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[rant]why the **** do the bbc employ those clowns virgo and thorne. useless gits are still living in the 80s with their lame commentary. "ooh this is a tricky shot". yeah it might be for you, you old codger. but things have changed a little.....
now dennis taylor - he's a chap who know's what he's on about. obviously hasn't played at the highest level for years yet he is completely in tune with the game of today. if he commentated every session i'd watch a lot more.....[/rant]
marc2003 said:i would watch more but
[rant]why the **** do the bbc employ those clowns virgo and thorne. useless gits are still living in the 80s with their lame commentary. "ooh this is a tricky shot". yeah it might be for you, you old codger. but things have changed a little.....
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I think i agree, Dennis Taylor does know what hes on about, he is a true pro.
Every other commentator/potato dont know what they are on about lol, they werent even good, take John Virgin/Virgo for example.. hes crap!
/ Joined in the rant and hi jacked my own thread! HAX
While he wasn't one of the greats, Willie Thorne is the one who knows what he is on about, especially when it comes to how to play a shot into the pack or one that requires spin/stun. Clive Everton just sits there and states the obvious, while Virgo and Taylor do their best to be annoying.
As for the snooker, my money would be on Stevens or Doherty
As for the snooker, my money would be on Stevens or Doherty
Man of Honour
Clive Everton was never a professional snooker player. Billiards I think (similar disciplines, granted).fuz said:
Can't say I object to any of them. They do often state the obvious, but so do most commentators in most sports. They are paid to commentate, not spectate.
Anyway, unless Dave Harold pulls a miracle, I have tickets to both sessions of Ronnie's 2nd round match on Monday. \o/
Caporegime
I think Hendry will come back to beat Bond, and what about Mcmanus getting whopped 
, he's definately gone downhill of late, Williams will be tough to beat by the looks of it, and the Davis/Murphy match should be a good one with a bit of luck, Davis can still play thats for sure. 
You can never tell with Ronnie though, if he's playing well he should be able to win it, but hes just hit and miss i think, sometimes hes playing awesome, and other times hes sick as a chip and on about throwing it all in to take up gardening or summit.
, he's definately gone downhill of late, Williams will be tough to beat by the looks of it, and the Davis/Murphy match should be a good one with a bit of luck, Davis can still play thats for sure. You can never tell with Ronnie though, if he's playing well he should be able to win it, but hes just hit and miss i think, sometimes hes playing awesome, and other times hes sick as a chip and on about throwing it all in to take up gardening or summit.
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Man of Honour
Right now the Ebdon v Holt match is compelling viewing, but for all the wrong reasons. Why is it that so many players end up having a hissy fit while competing against Peter Ebdon. 
Man of Honour
For those who are in work or away from a TV, the BBC are streaming the snooker from their web site. Go to http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport and click the link there. The match currently on is Ebdon vs Holt.
Soldato
Love snooker. Playing and watching. Definatly been watching it.
Holt just played a good shot on the brown just a sec ago.
Williams for the Championshop
Holt just played a good shot on the brown just a sec ago.
Williams for the Championshop
Shaun Murphy (Eng) 10-4 James Wattana (Tha)
Steve Davis (Eng) 10-4 Andy Hicks (Eng)
Matthew Stevens (Wal) 10-5 Joe Swail (NI)
Ken Doherty (Ire) 10-1 Barry Hawkins (Eng)
Alan McManus (Sco) 3-10 Marco Fu (HK)
Stephen Maguire (Sco) 10-6 Mark King (Eng)
Graeme Dott (Sco) 10-3 John Parrott (Eng)
Stephen Lee (Eng) 10-8 Ali Carter (Eng)
Paul Hunter (Eng) 5-10 Neil Robertson (Aus)
John Higgins (Sco) 4-10 Mark Selby (Eng)
Mark Williams (Wal) 10-1 Anthony Hamilton (Eng)
Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) 10-4 Dave Harold (Eng)
Are the games that have finished. Hendry is 3-7 down to Bond at the moment and Jimmy is 0-1 down to Grey.
Steve Davis (Eng) 10-4 Andy Hicks (Eng)
Matthew Stevens (Wal) 10-5 Joe Swail (NI)
Ken Doherty (Ire) 10-1 Barry Hawkins (Eng)
Alan McManus (Sco) 3-10 Marco Fu (HK)
Stephen Maguire (Sco) 10-6 Mark King (Eng)
Graeme Dott (Sco) 10-3 John Parrott (Eng)
Stephen Lee (Eng) 10-8 Ali Carter (Eng)
Paul Hunter (Eng) 5-10 Neil Robertson (Aus)
John Higgins (Sco) 4-10 Mark Selby (Eng)
Mark Williams (Wal) 10-1 Anthony Hamilton (Eng)
Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) 10-4 Dave Harold (Eng)
Are the games that have finished. Hendry is 3-7 down to Bond at the moment and Jimmy is 0-1 down to Grey.
Man of Honour
Now 6-7 and 1-4. Comeback Hendry, but come on Jimmy.Ukadder said:
/eyes tickets for Ronnie's match on Monday. Wonder who I'll be supporting.