2025 World Championships

[Billy]

Missed the morning sessions - did Wilson and Goudong play exceptionally well or did Lei and Selt play badly?

Well it was Selt, so one of them certainly played badly.

[snookerfollower]

Ridiculously generous pockets this year.

[JimMalone]

Missed the morning sessions - did Wilson and Goudong play exceptionally well or did Lei and Selt play badly?

Neither the one nor the other thing for the most part. Xiao played very good though and at the end Selts temper hindernd him as well.

Lei started well, but began to make mistakes which helped Wilson, who wasn’t without errors himself settle into a certain Level.

[Nifty50]

What’s happening with Williams match? Thought I heard a few boos?

[PatBlock]

Robertson - Wakelin has upset written all over it.

Not too much of a surprise though, is it. Chris played great today, took on just about everything he could and he has a well deserved lead now. It's hard to see Robertson, this Robertson, coming back from 7 - 2.

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[Cue crafty]

Not too much of a surprise though, is it. Chris played great today, took on just about everything he could and he has a well deserved lead now. It's hard to see Robertson, this Robertson, coming back from 7 - 2.

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Agree mate, not likely. Something special would need to ignite there as far as I'm concerned. I feel Chris has attainted that high match level of play where, unless a higher ranked/level opponent, plays their best, then he is there and very capable of taking a scalp! (Or three)

[PatBlock]

Agree mate, not likely. Something special would need to ignite there as far as I'm concerned. I feel Chris has attainted that high match level of play where, unless a higher ranked/level opponent, plays their best, then he is there and very capable of taking a scalp! (Or three)

Yeah, he's been solid and brave, a great combination, hope he can keep it up.

Peifan turning it on in this second session. Can't help thinking of Andrew Lloyd Webber whenever I'm watching him.

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[Cue crafty]

Peifan turning it on in this second session. Can't help thinking of Andrew Lloyd Webber whenever I'm watching him.

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Yes, good stuff! Will the Phantom of the opera prevail?!?!?! 👻

[Nifty50]

These booths for the players to sit in seem awfully small now. How on earth did Big Bill Werbenuick ever manage to squeeze into one of them surrounded by his 10 pints of lager?

[Cue crafty]

So is this the point where Kyren really shows his mettle? Or will he become mediocre once more....

[JimMalone]

Not too much of a surprise though, is it. Chris played great today, took on just about everything he could and he has a well deserved lead now. It's hard to see Robertson, this Robertson, coming back from 7 - 2.

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Of course it's not surprising, hence my comment. Robertson's recent Crucible record is pretty poor. After he made at least three quarterfinals he seemed to have lost confidence totally with his last two early exits here. He just doesn't feel comfortable there any longer.
And then on the other hand he drew an in-form player, who is a strong fighter.

[snookerfollower]

Kyren crumbling out their under the pressure. Peifan needs to take full advantage.

[JimMalone]

So is this the point where Kyren really shows his mettle? Or will he become mediocre once more....

It will be interesting to see as well if Lei cramps with the goal line coming closer.

[Nifty50]

So is this the point where Kyren really shows his mettle? Or will he become mediocre once more....

He’s a Warrior don’t forget. Oh and the Wilson’s are fighters.

[Cue crafty]

He’s a Warrior don’t forget. Oh and the Wilson’s are fighters.

Lolz Nifty. 🤣