2016 World Championship discussion

[stephenm2682]

Probably not. But he can only beat what's in front of him. I don't think a lot of the bigger names showed up. Let's take Trump as an example. How many world titles might he win with the mental toughness and match play of Selby?

he would probably rather slit his wrists than play like Selby

[richo]

If (or when) Selby wins will anyone have had an easier (on paper) route to a world title? Four qualifiers & the number 14 seed.

Probably not. But he can only beat what's in front of him. I don't think a lot of the bigger names showed up. Let's take Trump as an example. How many world titles might he win with the mental toughness and match play of Selby?

[ken147]

Come on DING... You can do it. He's only a night porter. LoL

[daffie]

Oh this final is just about all over. Congrats to both players...Selby well deserved winner. Sad to see Ding's tremendous fightback wasn't to be.

Really can't see a comeback from Ding and overtaking Selby..it hasn't happened during the 3 previous sessions, so he needs to play to an outerwordly standard now to have a chance.

[Tim65]

If (or when) Selby wins will anyone have had an easier (on paper) route to a world title? Four qualifiers & the number 14 seed.

[cally]

Out of shape Middle aged blokes in footy shirts with a beer gut always tickles me aye!...
It's not a good look... Lol

[GeordieDS]

I don't know.. (Maybe not after the last ball is potted) But a WC re cap show with players talking about their time in Sheffield, how they prepped, a few select pieces from matches to talk through with players. Players opinions on things in the game etc etc...

It just never has felt right to me that that's that after the last ball. Nothing else said about it, it's not as if snooker champs get an invite on TV shows these days is it. I'd just like a little more insight into the goings on than we have for the past 39 years I guess, nothing has evolved whatsoever in this aspect of the game, it would be nice to add a little more. Don't you think?

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Pisses me off that you can't watch the last session on the red button late Monday night through to 6am but they show repeats all the way through the comp

[fredkite]

Bet he got married in one!

[cally]

Nope. I don't think his wife has either..

[fredkite]

Has anybody ever seen Front Row Brian without a Coventry shirt?

[cally]

I see people say this all the time, but what would you actually have them do once the match has finished?

I don't know.. (Maybe not after the last ball is potted) But a WC re cap show with players talking about their time in Sheffield, how they prepped, a few select pieces from matches to talk through with players. Players opinions on things in the game etc etc...

It just never has felt right to me that that's that after the last ball. Nothing else said about it, it's not as if snooker champs get an invite on TV shows these days is it. I'd just like a little more insight into the goings on than we have for the past 39 years I guess, nothing has evolved whatsoever in this aspect of the game, it would be nice to add a little more. Don't you think?

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[armstm]

#game over. well played mark. maybe he can buy a new suit with the prize money!

It's not going to be Ding's year, is it? There's a horrible inevitably about this match.

[PatBlock]

Escaping from snookers isn't exactly Ding's strong point atm is it. Not good when you're playing one of the toughest tacticians ever.
I wonder how many penalty points he's given away in this match compared to Mark?

Still, a couple of quick early frames tonight from Ding and it's all good for a tense finish. ositive:

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[Billy]

It's not going to be Ding's year, is it? There's a horrible inevitably about this match.

[bolty]

I've always thought that Chinese players tend to lack bottle, and although ding has come so far I just can't see him seeing this through unfortunately - as much as I'd like to see!