2025 World Championships

[Billy]

Commentators reading from the ‘Intro script’ again. You could almost hear the paper shuffling as Murphy checked what he had to say… “What do I say now? Oh yeah, ‘I’ve got goosebumps’ (can be substituted for ‘hairs on the back of my neck are standing up)” 😒

This sport really needs to stop bigging itself up so much. It is what it is and its fan base is already established.

[Nifty50]

Already looking forward to 2026 and The Curse of The Crucible.

[PatBlock]

My previous post is now awaiting approval, according to the little message at the bottom, presumably because it contains a link. Is this approval process automatic or does it require a person?

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[PatBlock]

...people who know more than me have noted he wears a Patek Phillipe watch....

It's my birthday soon, so I've put my order in with the Mrs.
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Blue Men's Watch - 5650G001 for sale online | eBay

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[CueInAction]

Marks level has been abysmal in this final. Feel it's dragged both players down as Zhao hasn't been threatened at all. Will be lucky to get 3 games tonight

[trains]

The most disappointing Welsh performance i can think of in a final since Colin Jones got stopped in 4 rounds by Don Curry, coincidentally in 1985.

[PatBlock]

Yeah...keeping hope alive. 👍

Going to need some major resuscitation this one. Got to admire how coolly Zhao is taking it all.

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[daffie]

Yeah...keeping hope alive. 👍

[PatBlock]

I don't see Mark winning it. And if Zhao should go on and win it then just do it now. I hate a short evening Final session.

I know what you mean, but they are the potential seeds for very rare and special sporting moments. Hope springs eternal.

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[daffie]

I don't see Mark winning it. And if Zhao should go on and win it then just do it now. I hate a short evening Final session.

[trains]

14 century's in the 85 WSC, times have changed a bit.

4 channels at the time Mr Parrot, channel 4 came in nov 82, remember Richard Whiteley through the fuzzy screen.

[PatBlock]

I had been wondering how Zhao manages to remain so calm, I hear a lot about him being from a prominent family, people who know more than me have noted he wears a Patek Phillipe watch and I guess if you can get help from Ronnie O'Sullivan in your young career that would probably come at a cost too...

He has the air of a Prince around the table and carries himself with great confidence and grace, that would seem to come from good breeding, almost royalty.

It will be interesting to see him put under some early pressure today but, I feel he needs no luck with that talent and temperament.

That's interesting, makes sense. Just picked one of those watches at random, £60,500 shweet. He reminds me a little of Hendry, that aloof manner round the table.
Shame Mark's not firing on all cylinders, not getting much rub either.

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[GeordieDS]

Williams looking like a 50 year old with bad eyes in this final

[trains]

Currently 7 - 13, Williams on the precipice for me now where i wont actually want him to win, doesn't deserve it, good start to the 21st frame though, lets see.

[PatBlock]

Friendly and informative, that's TSF.

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