Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Luca Brecel for fourth straight Shanghai Masters title - BBC Sport
'I'm preparing for death so I flog or get rid of my snooker trophies'.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Luca Brecel for fourth straight Shanghai Masters title - BBC Sport
'I'm preparing for death so I flog or get rid of my snooker trophies'.
What a documentary on prime. So honest about the hell of mental health. Clearly the greatest player on his day. Genius
Listened to an interview with him. Incredible childhood basically able to skip school and play at a snooker hall on his own from a very young age.
A good interview with the overlap lads on YouTube was a good watch, wrighty stole the show at the end in the 2 Vs 2 pool match.
Wins his 8th UK 30 years after his first. 22 triple crown victories now 4 clear of Hendry
He was frightening last night.
Can’t wait for the Scottish Open next week. Anyone else going?
When younger I used to play snooker to a decent level & watched every minute I could on telly at the height of its fame 80s - 90s. Went to loads of exhibitions, ie Highins v Davis @ Meadowbank & many others. I went to Abdeen for Hendry v White I think it was the Scottish Open & live snooker was not for me. Atmosphere was great but I just felt so bored. Never been to another tournament as a spectator.Quote:
Originally Posted by .Sean.
I was wondering when that was as knew it was back in town. Might get involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by .Sean.
O’Sullivan frustratingly good last night… I had ding from the start of the comp.. win only 😞
Rocket pulled out of the tourneyQuote:
Originally Posted by WeeRussell
Yeah I was there Monday night (think he was scheduled to play that afternoon). Was really good - recommend the experience for snooker fans if not been before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
Comfortable in the end vs Ding, who made a 147.
Have just watched today's match, well in Ronnie.
Brilliant 6th frame and brilliant post interview! Classic Ronnie O'Sullivan, on course to be the youngest and oldest winner of the masters.
He’s some laddie. I’d like to see Carter win tomorrow though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tambo
Ronnie brilliant again, but he doesn't half attract some morons in the crowd.
Can he hold on for the season treble, great stuff
The thing is I don't think he was anywhere near his best but he can grind a result out. I'm afraid Carter let the bams in the crowd get to him in those last few frames.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
Just finished watching and an enjoyable week of snooker, Carter played well untill the final hurdle. Ronnie on for the treble.
World grand Prix starts tomorrow on ITV4, will catch up as much as I can.
Ronnie scheduled for 20:00 tomorrow if anyone is interested.
Him and Ali Carter trash talking each other, is quite funny.
Semi final vs Ding on Saturday at 7pm, looking to be a O'Sullivan Trump final.
O'Sullivan was incredible tonight. An exhibition in how to make snooker look like it's easy. He was brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tambo
4 centuries, a 90 and a 79 in 6 frames. Amazing stuff.
A day of sporting extremes, from watching that abject pish at Station Park to watching the master at the top of his game.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
The opening long red was outstanding and set the tone, should be a decent final tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
Does it again, unbelievable season and at 48 ridiculous. That semi final is some of the best snooker I've seen fantastic
Not at his best at times today, great comeback and in good form.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Hopefully Ronnie is ok, just seen he pulled out of the masters a couple of days ago which start today.
Higgins looking good. Bet he’s delighted to be facing Robertson & not Ronnie. Never worked out why, but I’ve always disliked Robertson.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tambo
To big for his boots. Thinks snooker should work round him. This is the second tournament he's pulled out at the last minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tambo
Think of the fans who paid good money for a ticket to see him.
Can't stand him after the stunt he pulled when on for a 147. Stopped playing & asked the referee what the prize money was for a maximum. After a couple of minutes of non play he was told there was no additional £££ for a 147 so gave up the ghost on it.
Cheating the fans once again.
Higgins 5-1 up, now 5-5 final frame decider. Come on John!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
Very fair comment's, I looked at the fixtures and noticed he wasn't playing and was disappointed, seems a big tournament to pull out of at short notice. Ronnie's done it all in snooker and should call it a day and find a new job or just sit at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
I was there, was brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
Nice one, a cracker of a match to be in person for. I go down to the crucible every year and now the Scottish open at Meadowbabk.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3pm
As a big Higgins fan it’s so frustrating watching him. He’s still got it, but lost that killer instinct the last 5 or 10 years and just can’t get over the line like he used to. Though don’t think that was the case today or that he did much wrong. Simply (grudging) credit due to Robertson.
Masters has been brilliant this week. I’ve even managed to get my missus into watching the snooker over the last year or so, got her hooked on the world championship to the point she was watching it in the house on her own when ‘working from home’ 😂😂
By far my favourite sport to sit and watch, I’d watch it before football these days. Just a shame I’m absolutely hopeless with a highest break of about 16
Snooker like football have no characters these days. Give me 80's, 90's players rather than today's robots.Quote:
Originally Posted by .Sean.
O'Sullivan coming to the end, so all you have left is Judd Trump.
I wouldn't have mentioned Trump. Yes he's talented but he isn't a 'character' as such. Unless being a mouth is all it takes to be a character.Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
Yes your right about the character. But he has talent on the table, only player I would pay to watch. What that guy can do with a cue ball. Not seen the likes since Hurricane & Whirlwind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilson
I’m not sure characters are all that important without the skill to match it. You’ve got Vufai and Poomjaeng who are both characters, especially the latter. Their novelty wears off quite quickly though as both average ability wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
Trump is the one to watch, but I also enjoy Selby’s match play which is the polar opposite style wise.
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Originally Posted by The Modfather
Yes you need the talent. Which players in 80's - 90's had in abundance along with character. Funny how no one has mentioned Murphy winning the Masters, also achieving a 147 along the way.
Did you see the Allen/Selby black ball finish. It lasted at least 8 mins. Only a purist would enjoy that. Someone tuning in for the 1st time IMHO would have switched off classing it as boring.
Some of the frames I enjoy watching most are the cat and mouse battles where snookers are required, or the counter 50 and 60 odd counter clearances under pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
I didn’t see the 147 live despite having the masters on in the background most of the week. Still to see a 147 live. I saw Hendry at the Crucible before his 1st retirement the day AFTER his 147 😕 I can’t quite work out why but can’t take to Sean Murphy at all.