World Championship match discussions thread

[hegeland]

So, first matches are soon under way. Will Higgins be able to raise his game to the level we saw a year ago or can Stevens find some longed-for form and overturn Higgins' attempt to retain his title? Also we have a clash of styles on table 2, with an attacking but out-of-form (?) Robertson taking on the methodical Bond and later Ebdon trying to let his experience overpower Cope.

10.00
John Higgins v Matthew Stevens
Neil Robertson v Nigel Bond
14.30
Stephen Lee v Joe Swail
Peter Ebdon v Jamie Cope
19.00
John Higgins v Matthew Stevens (second session)
Allister Carter v Barry Hawkins

[Alex0paul]

Just put on m Embassy 30 years dvd to get me in the mood. Its like christmas eve! The wait is just agonising.

[hegeland]

Indeed! I'm watching Hall of Frame on Eurosport 1 at the mo, recapturing the the last Embassy championship.

[spike]

I've been feeling a little nostalgic this evening and have been watching some footage of the 1977 final.

[rambon]

The morning session is intriguing:

Higgins vs Stevens (both players struggling relatively)
Robertson vs Bond (both players struggling)

3 former finalists including a former champion

I go for Higgins to edge the first session 5-4 and Robertson to go in 6-3 up

[wildJONESEYE]

one of the best first seshion line up for the world championship ever.......

only 9 hours to go for break off cant wait.........

[PaulTheSoave]

Interesting line ups. Unfortunately auntie Beeb wakes up around 2pm!

Normally Higgins would oust Stevens, but Higgins not in topnotch form and Stevens bringing out his best in Sheffield, but lacked pressure matches this season (early exits). Hoggins to edge it.

Robbo and 007. Same here. Robbo out of sorts, so Nigel could be the surprise.

Ebbo and Cope. I hope Cope thrashes Ebdon!! but I doubt it.

Seen Carter play in Newport and am of the opinion he is having the potential to go a step further. Carter to win.

Roll um on!!!

[pekmez]

first off all, hello to everybody, i hope that we will enjoy in discussion like we do in at china open... .. one question, can i watch world championship with live streaming... is it available, and where?

[rambon]

first off all, hello to everybody, i hope that we will enjoy in discussion like we do in at china open... .. one question, can i watch world championship with live streaming... is it available, and where?

Now THAT is a good question. BBC website shows it in the UK, but what about us lot abroad? Anyone?

[pekmez]

i found some links for the streaming.... there is eurosport france; but i'll wait until first match start, and if it works, i'll send links

[matoski]

My wife's nightmare starts in a few minutes

[pekmez]

My wife's nightmare starts in a few minutes

hahaha.... :P

[ferret]

And there off

Come on Matthew :snooker:

[hegeland]

http://video.eurosport.se/snooker/video_vid70201.shtm

[Semih_Sayginer]

And there off

Come on Matthew :snooker:

im torn. i really like machoo, but higgi has been one of my fav players for many years. id be dissapointed for higgy if he lost, but id also love to see machoo have a great tournament.

so, im just hoping for a good close match on this one