China Open match discussions thread

[Fuu]

Well, Murphy and Selby practise together don't they? They must know each other's game inside out. It will all depend on the day. My money is on Selby though.

yes they do. I'm quite curious already to see them play tomorrow. should be a good match.

[Mignon]

Well, Murphy and Selby practise together don't they? They must know each other's game inside out. It will all depend on the day. My money is on Selby though.

[Fuu]

Haha, please do!

I like Murphy-Maguire in the final now.

admittedly that would be a final to make me utterly unhappy on a personal me-likes me-likes basis eventhough it would for sure display fantastic snooker.

[nickdyr]

Haha, please do!

I like Murphy-Maguire in the final now. Seems like this is the season where the new guard takes over. Murphy-Maguire-Selby are the new top dogs.

But i like Hendry in a month

[pekmez]

I wonder if Murphy will stumble again at the semis as he has done numerous times this season. Still great achievement.

yeah, that would be interesting match, because murphy has hardly passed 1. and 2. round, and finaly today he showed good game... at the other side selby is so confident in himself and it would be very hard to stop him

[Fuu]

It sounds crazy to not like Ebdon´s style of play and have Selby as your favourite...

I know and I haven't yet been able to define what it is that makes the difference. I've found myself thinking the same. if I ever manage to pin down the thing that makes the big difference, I'll let you know

[nickdyr]

know the feeling, I'm about the same with ebdon and several other players, but well, there are so many different styles to the game, which I think is one of the things that makes it so attractive. I love snooker, and I like some ways to play it better than others but I absolutely acknowledge everyone who is playing on such a high standard as the guys do.

It sounds crazy to not like Ebdon´s style of play and have Selby as your favourite...

[PaulTheSoave]

I wonder if Murphy will stumble again at the semis as he has done numerous times this season. Still great achievement.

[pekmez]

weee.... murphy-allen 5:3

[pekmez]

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oh thanx man

[Robert602]

and sorry for the offtopic but how can i activate quick reply i am new here

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[Fuu]

Correct! There is indeed a difference between like or dislike a certain style (which everyone is entitled to) of play, and to acknowledge the quality of a player.

For instance I dont like Ebdons' style as a player, but I do acknowledge him as an all time top player and having respect for it.

know the feeling, I'm about the same with ebdon and several other players, but well, there are so many different styles to the game, which I think is one of the things that makes it so attractive. I love snooker, and I like some ways to play it better than others but I absolutely acknowledge everyone who is playing on such a high standard as the guys do.

[The Boss]

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[PaulTheSoave]

Correct! There is indeed a difference between like or dislike a certain style (which everyone is entitled to) of play, and to acknowledge the quality of a player.

For instance I dont like Ebdons' style as a player, but I do acknowledge him as an all time top player and having respect for it.

absolutely. saying someone who did, what was it, 12 or 13? centuries at the worlds would have no breakbuilding skills whatsoever wasn't excactly smart anyway.
but I guess there will always be people who doubt players whose style they don't like that much.

and admittedly, eventhough he's having a huge season, he will have to proof his brilliance by staying at this level or even improving in the following.

[pekmez]

absolutely. saying someone who did, what was it, 12 or 13? centuries at the worlds would have no breakbuilding skills whatsoever wasn't excactly smart anyway.
but I guess there will always be people who doubt players whose style they don't like that much.

and admittedly, eventhough he's having a huge season, he will have to proof his brilliance by staying at this level or even improving in the following.

yea... i prefer older players, old school-best school, but this young man really force you to like him... excellent offensive playing with no fear; sometimes he make stupid errors but if he will play constantly like this, his future will be very good..
btw murphy-allen 4:3