2016 UK Championship

[VillaGuy]

Thats my point though, how can they call him a disgrace when hes just voicing his opinion. As a veteran player hes actually entitled to those opinions because theyre directly relative to his life and career. So for people to call him a disgrace and hate on him because they dont like or understand his perspective is just petty. And not saying he gets a pass for his controversial behavior at times but everyone knows his back story so why are they surprised and even offended... the rationale thing to do would be to try and understand him.

It's just the way people are, part of our natural make-up, the witch hunting, tribal clan aggression. I'm sure when those making severe derogatory remarks step back and think about it pragmatically they realise they are being a bit severe with their opinions. In reality I bet those who respect ROS is nearly 100%, I mean how can you not?

[OmaMiesta]

I'm a fan of Ronnie (amongst quite a few pros), but I don't think that if someone doesn't support him they aren't a fan of the sport. You don't pick players to support based on their net contribution to the game, their personality plays a role too. I agree calling him a disgrace is a bit hyperbole, but I'm sure those who do aren't showing their true feelings but just a gut reaction to some of the negative things he says aimed at the sport itself. Everybody knows he hasn't had the best family life or mental health, everyone surely has respect for him in a certain kind of way (unless they're psychopaths )

Thats my point though, how can they call him a disgrace when hes just voicing his opinion. As a veteran player hes actually entitled to those opinions as theyre directly relative to his life and career. So for people to call him a disgrace and hate on him because they dont like or understand his perspective is just petty. And not saying he gets a pass for his controversial behavior at times but everyone knows his back story so why are they surprised and even offended... the rationale thing to do would be to try and understand him.

[VillaGuy]

Lol some of you call yourselves snooker fans and call o sullivan a disgrace. Hes done more for this sport than any player in history with just his raw talent. You dont have to like his personality but to not acknowledge how special he is in this game and take petty shots at his character every chance you get is the real disgrace. Also, that split from the blue tho....

I'm a fan of Ronnie (amongst quite a few pros), but I don't think that if someone doesn't support him they aren't a fan of the sport. You don't pick players to support based on their net contribution to the game, their personality plays a role too. I agree calling him a disgrace is a bit hyperbole, but I'm sure those who do aren't showing their true feelings but just a gut reaction to some of the negative things he says aimed at the sport itself. Everybody knows he hasn't had the best family life or mental health, everyone surely has respect for him in a certain kind of way (unless they're psychopaths )

[OmaMiesta]

Lol some of you call yourselves snooker fans and call o sullivan a disgrace. Hes done more for this sport than any player in history with just his raw talent. You dont have to like his personality but to not acknowledge how special he is in this game and take petty shots at his character every chance you get is the real disgrace. Also, that split from the blue tho....

[Ramon]

Without the kick is was goodbye to Ronnie. He was motoring at that moment...

to be fair, Missing that green was inexcusable at this level.
As John Parrott pointed out, he woulda have potted 9 out of 10 times. just a matter of pressure.
many mistakes from both players and they got their chance to finish the job at decider. Fair play to both and was a great match to watch,imo.

[VillaGuy]

I'm ashamed to say after watching a loss to Villa and a few consolation drinks I fell asleep long before the game ended, I wasn't expecting it to be such a close match either so didn't battle my tiredness at all. I'm watching the replay now without the suspense of knowing what the result will be, but sounds like there's entertainment even so.

[screw-back]

Come on Selby. Not a fan but O'Sullivan a disgrace.

[throtts]

You can't choke like that and expect to beat O'Sullivan in a decider.

Fu is a good player but he doesn't have IT.

Without the kick is was goodbye to Ronnie. He was motoring at that moment...

[throtts]

Time for Selby to beat up Ronnie mentally again..

[PatBlock]

Superb match, I had Marco down for a 6 - 2 defeat but he stayed toe to toe with Ron throughout. What an excellent final frame from Ronnie, those little nudges freeing up red after red, lovely.

Can't wait for tomorrow, another classic battle between these two, hopefully.

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[Kargetina]

Choke ??? He had a kick , and then was slightly hampered with a rest shot on the green . I don't class that as choking

Not the kick, i'm talking about the green. One ball away from the final. He would hit that shot 99/100 without the pressure.

[ken147]

Choke ??? He had a kick , and then was slightly hampered with a rest shot on the green . I don't class that as choking

No way is it choking. I thought Ronnie was going to steam roll Marco, but when under the cosh Marco started to produce the goods and mount a fight back. The green with the rest wasn't easy considering the situation. Ronnie got himself out of a pickle today and produced something special in the final frame...

Macro is one of the best break builders in the game but I think he lacks a little belief in himself.

[Neil Taperell]

You can't choke like that and expect to beat O'Sullivan in a decider.

Fu is a good player but he doesn't have IT.

Choke ??? He had a kick , and then was slightly hampered with a rest shot on the green . I don't class that as choking

[armstm]

Selby favourite but given how bad Ronnie was tonight he'll feel low pressure.

The Dream Final it is then...Selby vs O'Sullivan.

Fantastic...

:snooker:

[Dr_Doctor]

I'm afraid Fu won't recover from this.

He didn't have time to. :/ Great match though