2017 Masters

[ManiaMuse]

Wasn't the best by Ronnie but definitely a mature matchplay performance. Who would have ever thought that we would see him turn into a Selby type? And not his fault that all his supposed main rivals didn't make it to the final.

I wonder how much the new tip actually affected his performance and how much was just in his head? You could tell by his attitude after the match that it was still playing on his mind. He looked quite manic as if he wanted to go to the cue shop straight away to get a new tip fitted rather than bother with the trophy presentation.

[CueAntW147]

I think Joe should've played safe off that yellow, can't really blame him for taking it on though

Probably, the reds split really nice so yellow and good position gives him frame, plus after that great brown he potted in semi he maybe just thought he'd take any chance that came his way , as you say can't blame him.

[Csmith]

Glad to see Ronnie take it, although I would have been happy for Joe. It would have been quite the blow to be up to 4 finals in the season and not win a tournament. Oh well, he saved it for one of the big ones.

[jonny66]

I think Joe should've played safe off that yellow, can't really blame him for taking it on though

[CueAntW147]

Had it not been for the missed yellow with the rest could have been different for Joe, i'm not sure he ever believed throughout the match he could actually win it, and Ronnie seems to be able to win even when he's not playing great, proved that all the way through. It's like somehow even when he's not playing well his opponents seem shocked and still treat him like he is playing well, just because they know the standard he can play ( i've probably not explained that very well but know what i mean........lol )

[redmax123]

It was an absolutely amazing performance. It was so obvious that he struggled in the beginning of the match, the tip of his cue didn't help the situation, but in the end he kept his cool and that's what matters most. The likes of Selby and Higgins have won tournaments with their B-game because of their mental strength, Ronnie has such an improvment in that aspect of the game. Dr. Steve Peters is a genius! Congrats to Joe Perry. He played very well today

[VillaGuy]

Has to be said that it wasn't the highest quality of finals, but ROS had to dig it out not playing near his best, maybe a few years ago he would have sulked and given up but he's matured with age. Doubt it'll be his only tournament win of the season....

[jrc750]

Poor ole Joe, should of had that

[DeanH]

2017 Masters

"..sod it..." how many of us have said that to ourselves at the table

[rman]

I think Ronnie's starting to crumble. Perry could yet win this! Would be a great comeback win for such a massive underdog.

[narl]

all I'll say is that is what ROS said in an interview...
take from that what you will :biggrin:

Well, hes full of it

https://twitter.com/ParrisCues/statu...25557182111746

[thevenue2]

Quite simply he should have been told to change it at the mid session interval, and the people in the studio should have put him on the spot about it.

We get referees in football that are afraid of the home crowd, is this what happened yesterday ?

Hilarious! Take the tinfoil hat off and step away from the keyboard...

[DeanH]

2017 Masters

In the BBC interview after the match he changed tips ROS said he had had that tip on for nearly three years and he just didn't want to change it.

If he fitted tips himself then he might have a better memory. No way that a single tip can last three years for a pro playing six hours a day, five days or more a week. Quite simply he should have been told to change it at the mid session interval, and the people in the studio should have put him on the spot about it.

We get referees in football that are afraid of the home crowd, is this what happened yesterday ?

all I'll say is that is what ROS said in an interview...
take from that what you will :biggrin:

[VillaGuy]

Match over now I think, can't see Ronnie doing a Hawkings

[vmax4steve]

In the BBC interview after the match he changed tips ROS said he had had that tip on for nearly three years and he just didn't want to change it.

If he fitted tips himself then he might have a better memory. No way that a single tip can last three years for a pro playing six hours a day, five days or more a week. Quite simply he should have been told to change it at the mid session interval, and the people in the studio should have put him on the spot about it.

We get referees in football that are afraid of the home crowd, is this what happened yesterday ?