2016 World Championship discussion

[neuronic]

BTW I want Ding to win as much as I do McManus. Impossible to choose between them...arghh.






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Same here.
I vote both win, both Selby and Fu lose and the final will be Ding vs McManus^^

[itsnoteasy]

I see Steve Davis has received his Jacamo catalogue.

[daffie]

We're a fickle lot us snooker fans, aren't we?

All the support we saw for Ding up until this match, has all but disappeared. McManus winning the WC would be a great fairy tale and I wouldn't begrudge it him for a second, but I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for Ding. I just hope he doesn't sense the crowd's lack of support for him and feel like he's being ganged up on like he did against O'Sullivan back at the start of his career.

Agreed. But I think it will be alright. I feel most of the crowd just want this match to continue right up until the final frame...with a respotted black

BTW I want Ding to win as much as I do McManus. Impossible to choose between them...arghh.

Well that's not difficult, is it?

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[PatBlock]

Amazing stuff from Alan, just unbelievable! Pressure on Ding now...

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[Billy]

We're a fickle lot us snooker fans, aren't we?

All the support we saw for Ding up until this match, has all but disappeared. McManus winning the WC would be a great fairy tale and I wouldn't begrudge it him for a second, but I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for Ding. I just hope he doesn't sense the crowd's lack of support for him and feel like he's being ganged up on like he did against O'Sullivan back at the start of his career.

A couple of confused Ronnie fans in the audience

Well that's not difficult, is it?

[daffie]

A couple of confused Ronnie fans in the audience

[neuronic]

Yes! Comon Alan!
This other ol' scott? William who?

[daffie]

Wow what an opening frame! What a steal by McManus!

C'mon Alan :snooker:

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[daffie]

I just meant he mentioned the reason for the nose plug before I read your reply on here.

Ah I see. Cheers

Ding looks like going 10-7 up. Shame, I would have loved Alan to see get closer.

Edit...wait just a minute

[Billy]

Not prob Btw what's that about DT?

I just meant he mentioned the reason for the nose plug before I read your reply on here.

[neuronic]

Ding has been remarkably cool but now he's feeling it out there, I think....
McManus gotta be carefull he doesn't get too relaxed, he has a great chance there...

[daffie]

Thanks, daffie. I think DT beat you to it - must be reading this forum.

Not prob Btw what's that about DT?

[Billy]

Brilliant opening indeed! (Getting me old records out now...)

Alan had a nosebleed earlier today. Must be rather annoying I would think playing with one nostril stuffed

Thanks, daffie. I think DT beat you to it - must be reading this forum.

[thedublindoubler]

I agree. I think Fu should have won that 6-2. But at 8-8 he can at least sleep well knowing there is everything to fight for. Certainly if Fu keeps playing this well he has a good chance to beat Selby even if Selby finds his best game......... and I feel it is unlikely Selby is suddenly going to find top gear because he has been struggling throughout the tournament really.

Very true. Selby has struggled for fluency all tournament and has only made 60 something as a top break this game. One good session by Marco could win it for him. If it stays close , I would favour the jester over Marco no nickname Fu. He missed many easy chances (under pressure ) to clip the Hawks wings earlier than he did. Credit for the eventual clearance though. So, all in all , too close to call , two , three frames either way. Great performance by angles today though. What pressure Ding must be under. Savage.

[daffie]

Brilliant opening!

Does anyone happen to know what on earth McManus has got stored up his right nostril??

Brilliant opening indeed! (Getting me old records out now...)

Alan had a nosebleed earlier today. Must be rather annoying I would think playing with one nostril stuffed