2025 World Championships

[Jim Magee]

Was wondering what cue Ronnie is using for this tournament? Watching him vs Carter and caught a glimpse of a red badge- a Ton Praram?

[cueman]

Yep, TP.

For all the talk of stage fright and him not being in a good place, lack of practice etc, that can all be dismissed now.

He's a strong contender and his draw is not bad either. Coming in fresh is a big advantage and personally I think he's nailed on for the 8th.

[snookerfollower]

Yep, TP.

For all the talk of stage fright and him not being in a good place, lack of practice etc, that can all be dismissed now.

He's a strong contender and his draw is not bad either. Coming in fresh is a big advantage and personally I think he's nailed on for the 8th.

I think it all depends on his patience in the inevitable Selby v O'Sulliivan Quarter Final match. If he keeps in control of his emotions against Selby I can see him getting the 8th title if he plays like he did this afternoon.

[PatBlock]

Yep, TP.

For all the talk of stage fright and him not being in a good place, lack of practice etc, that can all be dismissed now.

He's a strong contender and his draw is not bad either. Coming in fresh is a big advantage and personally I think he's nailed on for the 8th.

He looked good in the latter part of the match, but quite nervy earlier on. And lets be honest, Carter offered very little in the way of resistance.

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[vmax]

Two words; Mark Selby - he's won 4 in the time Judd's been classed as a top player so it's more than possible. Why aren't we seeing those numbers from Judd - because his safety game has never been up to scratch. You can con your way to a win a Best of 7. Best of 9 or Best of 11 with mediocre safety but it's going to get found out in the long matches at the crucible. He can't be considered a great until he wins at least 1 more in not in reality 3 more titles. He's got plenty of time to do it in though as players careers now seem to run into their fifties.

I agree 1 doesn't make a great player, but only the greats get 2 or more World Championships in their career.

You're arguing with me within the same context that I dispute. The world championships is the tournament at the end of the season and winning that one compared to say, six others in the same season is considered more worthy. That is an opinion I don't buy as I believe the world champion should be decided over a season and not just one tournament. The world championship only exists because once upon a time it was the only game in town, times have changed and snooker needs to change with it.

Selby was world number one for a few years and that is better in my book than his world championship wins, but grinding the focus out of your opponent in order to win and the media letting him get away with it through the false premise that taking bloody ages over everything means you're trying harder and have greater mental strength is more of a con.
At least Trump, like Ronnie has the balls to stand toe to toe with everyone and will test his best game against anyone elses best game.

[vmax]

Rishi interviewing Ronnie after the match with the same questions Ronnie has been asked countless times.
Why didn't he ask him about his cue, that's what we want to know, that's what I would have asked, hey BBC, gis a job!

[snookerfollower]

You're arguing with me within the same context that I dispute. The world championships is the tournament at the end of the season and winning that one compared to say, six others in the same season is considered more worthy. That is an opinion I don't buy as I believe the world champion should be decided over a season and not just one tournament. The world championship only exists because once upon a time it was the only game in town, times have changed and snooker needs to change with it.

Selby was world number one for a few years and that is better in my book than his world championship wins, but grinding the focus out of your opponent in order to win and the media letting him get away with it through the false premise that taking bloody ages over everything means you're trying harder and have greater mental strength is more of a con.
At least Trump, like Ronnie has the balls to stand toe to toe with everyone and will test his best game against anyone elses best game.

We're never going to agree on this. The World Championship should be decided the way it is now. The idea Selby's stint as World No 1 is superior to his 4 world championship wins is just nonsense.

[GeordieDS]

Yep, TP.

For all the talk of stage fright and him not being in a good place, lack of practice etc, that can all be dismissed now.

He's a strong contender and his draw is not bad either. Coming in fresh is a big advantage and personally I think he's nailed on for the 8th.

His long game isn’t there, he was good amongst the balls but it helps when your opponent is struggling, imo he won’t beat Selby, Judd, Higgins or Murphy so can’t see number 8 happening

[PatBlock]

Ronnie's Eurosport/TNT Round one PMI:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jme0t...plk1e4d4o&dl=0

And how about this from Alan McManus:

I don't know about you lot, but I keep going "no, no, that's not i......Oh, OK.

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[cueman]

His long game isn’t there, he was good amongst the balls but it helps when your opponent is struggling, imo he won’t beat Selby, Judd, Higgins or Murphy so can’t see number 8 happening

I don't think his long game has ever been his main weapon, it's still decent and I've seen nothing to suggest it's a major issue. He's hitting safety shots well, not struggling in hitting balls too thick or thin.

I still go back though to the intimidation factor. He has that aura that makes any player uncomfortable and he feeds off that. I don't see anyone in the top half except Allen standing up to him. So I think he has a very good chance of reaching the semi and then it's all about bottle. He's been written off so many times, I'd never write him off now, especially with a new cue as he may see this as a challenge and could clear his mind.

[vmax]

We're never going to agree on this. The World Championship should be decided the way it is now. The idea Selby's stint as World No 1 is superior to his 4 world championship wins is just nonsense.

Ronnie takes a year off and then decides to enter the world championship and becomes world champion, how's that for nonsensical.

[GeordieDS]

I don't think his long game has ever been his main weapon, it's still decent and I've seen nothing to suggest it's a major issue. He's hitting safety shots well, not struggling in hitting balls too thick or thin.

I still go back though to the intimidation factor. He has that aura that makes any player uncomfortable and he feeds off that. I don't see anyone in the top half except Allen standing up to him. So I think he has a very good chance of reaching the semi and then it's all about bottle. He's been written off so many times, I'd never write him off now, especially with a new cue as he may see this as a challenge and could clear his mind.

I hope you’re right to be honest, I’m not sold though as Ali was so bad but we will find out soon enough

[Cue crafty]

Ronnie's Eurosport/TNT Round one PMI:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jme0t...plk1e4d4o&dl=0

And how about this from Alan McManus:

I don't know about you lot, but I keep going "no, no, that's not i......Oh, OK.

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Lolz yeh, come down my social, I'm struggling to breath in the dust ploom after brushing the table, 😭 now that's challenging!! 😂

[PatBlock]

Lolz yeh, come down my social, I'm struggling to breath in the dust ploom after brushing the table, 😭 now that's challenging!! 😂

Haven't they go a Henry?

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[Cue crafty]

Haven't they go a Henry?

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no a shark ate it.