The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

[culraven]

I agree. I think it's only one bloke who's got a thing against Murphy.

I've never liked him either, no idea why, other than he has a an annoying smugness about him?

[gazza147]

Im Glad Murphy beat Robertson im not keen on either too be 100% honest but Robbo definately too cocky sometimes striding it out etc which i dont like personally! and i also had a few quid on Murphy to Win the Masters as soon as Ronnie went out so happy days.


Gaz.

[PatBlock]

Disappointing semis and final for me, I'm pleased for Shaun and he did play some exceptional snooker throughout the event so hats off and well deserved.

Oh well, Germany next, her damit!

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[cyberheater]

I do not understand the hate towards Murphy. He is one of the nicest guys you will meet and when he is playing well his cueing is pure textbook style and everyone should take note of this.

Well deserved win! A great ambassador to the game!

I agree. I think it's only one bloke who's got a thing against Murphy.

[Viktortheman]

I do not understand the hate towards Murphy. He is one of the nicest guys you will meet and when he is playing well his cueing is pure textbook style and everyone should take note of this.

Well deserved win! A great ambassador to the game!

[cyberheater]

Well done SMurf ... thanks. ... I finally won a snooker bet this week

Well.

Looks like I finally put my money right .... Allen is no Maggie ... Allen can win scrappy n can score big too .. Shaun has no clue in safety ... his only chance is his potting n that does nto always work .. no wonder he has not won much ... come on Allen ... both were gifts from Smurf but one still has to put it away n Allen did just that very well

Your snooker analysis and deep insight into the game is frankly stunning. :stupid:

[brusque]

Well done SMurf ... thanks. ... I finally won a snooker bet this week

[P.Smith]

Man that final sucked. If I was there in person I'd probably want my money back. Very disappointed in Neil's performance but you have to hand it to Shaun who was the most consistent player throughout the tournament and certainly the most deserving winner. Wouldn't be surprised if he kicked on from here and became a real contender for the worlds.

Edit: By the way, what was up with Murphy's speech at the end saying something like "I hope I never have to play him again if that's what it takes to beat the world no. 1."? Wake up Shaun you just won 10-2, I know you're supposed to be a nice guy but that was a tad patronising I thought.

[GeordieDS]

Yes, well done, Murphy. Perhaps in another 9 years you might fluke another major title.

Don't be silly Billy

[WHolmes]

One thing they almost all seem to do except Davis and Hendry is talk on/during the shot

I have noticed than Hendry won't talk as the player is taking his shot, It seems like Hendry doesn't want to say anything while they are taking the shot even though he wont be heard by the players

[cebs]

One thing they almost all seem to do except Davis and Hendry is talk on/during the shot

JV even called up the new ref up on talking to the crowd as a player was about to make a shot. Yet how many times do they try to get a funny line before a shot, just enjoy the silence a bit more.

[jonny66]

do some cueing practice on the kitchen table ?

already done

[WHolmes]

I wish it was JV. WT is the best and they have this clown Virgo on all finals day. He talks one load of crap.

Couldn't agree more, JV just talks and talks. Dennis and Hendry make the best combo in my opinion, the both know the game inside and out and both can read the players and are mostly correct when it comes to shot prediction but the main thing is they don't talk so much

[andy carson]

about time murphy showed us what he can do when it all comes together for him, fully deserved win


i see all the ronnie fanboys are spitting dummies out he wasnt in the final and shaun won it......

[Odrl]

Well, that was about as far away from a midnight finish as it gets, a pretty disappointing end to a good week. Robertson probably played his worst-ever match on a big occasion such as this, and Murphy played one of his best, so it's no wonder the score is so one-sided.

Murphy played great all week and is a deserving champion. He did the damage early on today, then just took advantage of Robertson's many mistakes. He left him in the balls quite a few times, but Robertson just couldn't put anything together. Murphy also had a bit of luck when he needed it. It's amazing, if we look back to the very first match of this tournament, Mark Selby had a scoring visit in the decider to take Murphy out. What a different tournament this could have been... But as so often happens, Murphy survived and really raised his game for the rest of the week. Hopefully he can now be a factor in the remaining major events this season as well. :smile:

Looking forward to the German Masters.