2016 World Championship discussion

[Ben04uk]

What, less snooker??? No, I don't like the sound of that at all. I suppose you want a winter break for our poor overworked footballers as well. Pffft.

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I agree! Seems odd that snooker fans would want less snooker! If they do ever change the format that has been in place since 1982 (other than 33 frames for the SF) then reducing the second round to best of 19 would be the most stomach-able. I always think the Quarter Finals are the biggest disappointment as they only last 2 days opposed to 6 days for the first round, 5 days for the second round and 3 days for the semi-finals.

[PatBlock]

What was the tip issue in the Ding williams match ?

I think someone said that Williams was playing with a new tip which hadn't been played in.

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[PatBlock]

Almost one table time, I do enjoy the last few days but wish the semi finals were done over two days like the quarters. And maybe a rest day on the Saturday for both finalists and some fun stuff for public.

What, less snooker??? No, I don't like the sound of that at all. I suppose you want a winter break for our poor overworked footballers as well. Pffft.

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[Ben04uk]

Does anyone know why the order of play is changed tomorrow? Was it done once the draw was made so it could have been Ronnie match?

There has been no change - it is the same as at the start of the tournament. QF3 is always the afternoon and evening sessions each year, as far as I recall.

[PatBlock]

10 - 6 to Selby then, scrappy but enthralling all the same. Hats off to Kyren for sticking in there, it could so easily have been 9 - 7.

Ding through with an extra day's rest, and what a lovely clearance of the colours in the final frame, O.K. the yellow wasn't so great but green onwards, superb. Shame the match was so one-sided but even without the tip trouble I couldn't see MJW troubling Ding too much atm.

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[peterpackage]

What was the tip issue in the Ding williams match ?

[peterpackage]

Ding is really benefiting from having to go through the quallies

There is no one left he can't beat, i still think he has mental barrier against Ronnie

[cebs]

Pleased for ding but not a great match due to the tip issue, as mentioned before and by John parrot strange why he had no spares.

Great chance for ding, as I would normally have said he had little chance against Ronnie but those left in...

I would like a ding vs Wilson final, if anyone had a bet on either of those before qualifying started must be happy.

I don't think two qualifiers have ever made the final before, last one was Murphy from memory but can't recall before that.

Ding has moved nicely back up the rankings now, if he wins I think he might be number two. What a difference to a few weeks ago.

Does anyone know why the order of play is changed tomorrow? Was it done once the draw was made so it could have been Ronnie match?

Almost one table time, I do enjoy the last few days but wish the semi finals were done over two days like the quarters. And maybe a rest day on the Saturday for both finalists and some fun stuff for public.

[JimMalone]

Who will likely be Dings next opponent?

The winner of Higgins - McManus. So probably Higgins.

[Le Ball Sack]

Who will likely be Dings next opponent?

[cally]

Aye, it's unfolding nicely for ding so far....

[Billy]

13-3.... as predicted

Thank you.

[P.Smith]

I'm actually pleased ding finished off the match there and then as it gives him a days rest and stands him in better stead for the tournament. Lets be honest, that match was over pretty much as soon as it began.

[Ronnie's tip]

That could be important for Ding to have a free day tomorrow. He's played a lot of snooker and I'd fancy either Selby or Higgins to beat him in a tight, draining struggle unless he's fresh.

What's the Ding / Williams score, please?

13-3. Match over.

[Cov86]

gutted about that. I think that tip issue really ruined what should have been a great game. Massive disappointment.. I feel sorry for the people that have bought tickets for the 3rd session of that match!