2016 World Championship discussion

[itsnoteasy]

I agree he seems to have a lot of unreasonable people who dislike him but it's all jealousy. He's rich, talented and has a beautiful family but that's no reason for him to get so much criticism. Anyone who thinks he played too slow needs to watch more players than just Ronnie and anyone who thinks he's boring to watch should realise these guys don't play to entertain us. They play to win trophies and big fat cheques. I don't think he was unsporting in anything he did he just had to find a way to win and he did. Ding should also be proud of the snooker he produced and it was nice the studio made a point of that afterwards.

I felt sorry for Selby because I suspect a reason why he was so subdued is because he doesn't want to stir up more criticism for celebrating. It seemed like he had to downplay it and that may be why he seemed very uncomfortable when his wife and daughter came over for the photographs.

who posted criticism about these subjects and not about snooker?

[MrRottweiler]

I'm surprised at the overwhelming dislike of Selby. I think his balanced approach, tactical mastery and superb potting under pressure is always worth the watch. Admittedly it's not as exciting as some players, particularly the quick break-builders, but it gets the job done time and time again and his mental strength is second to none. True champion and congrats to him.

I agree he seems to have a lot of unreasonable people who dislike him but it's all jealousy. He's rich, talented and has a beautiful family but that's no reason for him to get so much criticism. Anyone who thinks he played too slow needs to watch more players than just Ronnie and anyone who thinks he's boring to watch should realise these guys don't play to entertain us. They play to win trophies and big fat cheques. I don't think he was unsporting in anything he did he just had to find a way to win and he did. Ding should also be proud of the snooker he produced and it was nice the studio made a point of that afterwards.

I felt sorry for Selby because I suspect a reason why he was so subdued is because he doesn't want to stir up more criticism for celebrating. It seemed like he had to downplay it and that may be why he seemed very uncomfortable when his wife and daughter came over for the photographs.

[bolty]

I'm surprised at the overwhelming dislike of Selby. I think his balanced approach, tactical mastery and superb potting under pressure is always worth the watch. Admittedly it's not as exciting as some players, particularly the quick break-builders, but it gets the job done time and time again and his mental strength is second to none. True champion and congrats to him.

[GeordieDS]

If the opening session had been shared I think Ding would have won it, I expect him to win it if gets to the final again.

There's nothing on TV now.

He said he was nervous at the start and every time he caught up his bottle went so i don't think he would have won

[the lone wolf]

What makes snooker fascinating is the contrast of styles.

I agree.
I think all the negatives surrounding Selby is because his Mrs is so doooo able!

[DeanH]

2016 World Championship discussion

to fend off the withdrawal, down the club playing snooker

[MrRottweiler]

It's like December 27th today

[cyberheater]

Reardon is probably the most underrated player of all time. You'd think snooker started with Steve Davis to listen to these clowns.

I played him once. He thrashed me.

Anyway. Congrats to Selby. He must be overjoyed and well done to Ding too. I hope this marks a return to form.

[cally]

Lol.. Sounds like a plan...

[culraven]

Worst day of the year!

I've still got at least 2 days of matches left I never got around to watching, might even be able to win some money off the wife, I'll just tell her there playing for the plate this week!

[ADR147]

Depressing isn't it.

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Worst day of the year!

[PatBlock]

There's nothing on TV now.

Depressing isn't it.

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[wemba]

What makes snooker fascinating is the contrast of styles.

[Erwan_BZH]

But this is just the thing I mentioned and the one that makes him such a strong player and what I like about him so much. He can everything, but he knows when to play which. I don't see any negativity in this, just versatility.

Agreed....He's a versatile player, capable of the highest quality in defense but also knocking in tons. 422 tons in career, this is no gimme...

[jonny66]

If the opening session had been shared I think Ding would have won it, I expect him to win it if gets to the final again.

There's nothing on TV now.