2016 World Championship discussion

[mikeyd100]

Yeah , just hoping it's a close one . 13-12 Hawkings would do

Its got possibilities for a close finish.
Been impressed with how Barry has played and stood up to Ronnie.
First couple of frames will be big I reckon.

[daffie]

Kyren wins

Darnit! I'm still catching up @ 7-11 atm...

Well done Ding!! Glad Trumpett is out of this tournament, fed up with his antics....

EDIT : jeeeez.....Allen looks fatter and fatter year after year. He's on Stephen Lee's path for goodness's sake !

Well let's hope not *all* the way though...we all know how SL ended up

Apparently, Trump just said in his presser that he doesn't think Ding has the mentality/confidence to win it all.....If true, welp.....go back to the drawing board kiddo because clearly, you're not the one still on board here.
Disappointing attitude there IMHO...

Unbelievable...you have to wonder about him. What a complete muppet

[cally]

He's a clown, simple as...

[Erwan_BZH]

Apparently, Trump just said in his presser that he doesn't think Ding has the mentality/confidence to win it all.....If true, welp.....go back to the drawing board kiddo because clearly, you're not the one still on board here.
Disappointing attitude there IMHO...

[cally]

It's a different atmosphere when Ron plays. Electric.. Hope its a corker for you. Enjoy...

Edit, although I haven't seen him at the crucible, jeez I must get myself there one year. Should be ashamed of myself not getting to Sheffield yet aye..

[armstm]

wow - enjoy!! I'm a bit jealous :@)

Well il be off soon to the crucible to see the conclusion of Hawkins V O'Sullivan . It will be my first time to see Ronnie play at the crucible and live in any tournament for that matter.

I hope it's a cracker

[Billy]

Though I have to say if Williams and Ding both play to the same standard I would make the match a coin flip with a slight edge to Williams.

Oh man that's going to be a tough one for me to watch. I want them both to go through. Can they play someone else, please?

[djax]

Good for Snooker, to see Ding in the final stages once more. However, did I notice his eyelids about to set off flickering in spasms, during the last couple of frames?

[alabadi]

It's Obvious most of the Beeb commentators are in the Ronnie and Trump fan club in particular JV and DT .
Anyone who doesn't play exhibition snooker isn't given any enthusiasm no matter how they play.

I don't mind having a favourite player we all do.
However as commentators they should keep it neutral or not be so obvious

[johnsusername]

I agree about JV's bias. Ding's just as exciting (IMO) so I don't understand it. Also, Ebdon's yelling and whooping when Judd played a powerful shot. Calm your pipes!

It's a shame as I wanted Trump to win this year. Will be interesting to see how far Wilson can go - can he repeat Trump's 2011 tournament or go one further??

[Cov86]

Glad it's not just me who noticed this. Every frame Jud won JV was getting very excited, but when Ding won a frame he was very subdued.

Well I thought it was just me being anti Judd......... Virgo was ridiculous, he sounded like a fully paid up member of the Judd fan club. OK all commentators have their favourite players but they should at least TRY to be professional and neutral. The match wasn't entirely about Judd, Ding played very solid match snooker too. Though I have to say if Williams and Ding both play to the same standard I would make the match a coin flip with a slight edge to Williams. Ding must be getting tired by now and Williams is just the player to exploit that (assuming he doesn't throw in one of his horrible sessions again).

[alabadi]

Nice one, I reckon theres going to be a lot of tension in that, should be a great atmosphere.

Yeah , just hoping it's a close one . 13-12 Hawkings would do

[mikeyd100]

Well il be off soon to the crucible to see the conclusion of Hawkins V O'Sullivan . It will be my first time to see Ronnie play at the crucible and live in any tournament for that matter.

I hope it's a cracker

Nice one, I reckon theres going to be a lot of tension in that, should be a great atmosphere.

[Billy]

Well done ding despite the biased attitude of Virgo.

Glad it's not just me who noticed this. Every frame Jud won JV was getting very excited, but when Ding won a frame he was very subdued.

[jim evans]

Well done ding despite the biased attitude of Virgo.