English Open 2016

[Odrl]

I'm surprised there has been so little discussion about today's matches, I thought they were decent entertainment. Tonight especially, with those three centuries in a row at the business end of the match. Liang really did play well from 4-2 down, probably better than Trump did to win the first semi-final.

It's the third two-session final of Liang's career. He ran into O'Sullivan and Robertson in the first two and didn't really have much chance, but tomorrow could be a different story. Obviously Trump has more experience at winning titles and is high on confidence at the moment, but I think Liang is playing well enough to win this one. I will go for a 9-7 in Liang's favour. :smile:

I think he's overtaken Ding now as the best player in China.

That's a little crazy... Ding has just won the Shanghai Masters and played very well to reach the World final at the end of last season, while Liang hasn't even won a major title yet. He does look good when he finds his form, but he can't realistically be compared to Ding until he wins something big. :wink:

[DeanH]

English Open 2016

and who ever wins will be the only person who will have the £1M carrot in front of them for the next three nations events

[jonny66]

Should be a cracking final, looking forward to it. I like Liang and I hope he wins, seems like a nice chap.

[cueman]

Liang looking really good. Lovely total clearance then and looks like another early exit for Murphy. So tough now to win a tournament such is the depth of talent in the game.

I think Liang is on the verge of winning a big title soon. Seems to be able to play his A game now more and more and his scoring is as good as anyone.

Not a bad prediction. I think he's overtaken Ding now as the best player in China. I think he has taken his game to another level in the last 12 months and I think if he wins this title he may go up another level again.

Trump has always said he's the best player he's ever seen in practice and you are starting to see why. Fantastic scorer and has a lot of bottle and determination and seems to be able to control himself better under pressure now. Hope its a cracking final tomorrow.

[DeanH]

English Open 2016

Trump v Liang final
never played beyond last 32 round and a 3-4 h2h to Liang
difficult to call?

[mythman69]

I agree . Except he talks over Jimmy and Neil and will ask Jimmy a question and then cut him off before he has had a chance to answer it .

Other than that he's good .

Yeah, I noticed that too. If you ask a question then let Jimmy answer it.

[Catch 22]

Andy Goldstein is doing a great job as presenter

I agree . Except he talks over Jimmy and Neil and will ask Jimmy a question and then cut him off before he has had a chance to answer it .

Other than that he's good .

[gavpowell]

She could respot my pink....

The 1920s called - could you travel back in time to appear on a show marking the 50th anniversary of that joke?

[Boongogg]

She could respot my pink....

Oh I say, steady on old chap, there are places one can frequent on a Firday night for that sort of thing. Anyway....back to stiff shafts and hard tips....

[SnookerFan]

Could you re-spot the Pink please....and again...

She could respot my pink....

[Boongogg]

Loving the ref in the short skirt.

Could you re-spot the Pink please....and again...

[SnookerFan]

Loving the ref in the short skirt.

[Boongogg]

Trumpy pumpy

I think Mr Parpy is punching above his weight with his chick. Must Av bin da Ali G way dat eeh talks what has Impress der. Good luck to him, entertaining player!

[SnookerFan]

I am posting from a hotel in Manchester. At the semis and the final this weekend.

[jonny66]

He'll be getting some plan b tonight.