UK championship match discussion thread

[PaulTheSoave]

Maguire on top

I bet this will be a repeat of the NI semi final. Maguire fractions better than Murphy, but enough to clinch the match. Still early days though as Maguire can become unstettled and cross with himself if he misses the odd ball.

[PaulTheSoave]

That was because I was shouting at him!

Yes, that is likeable. I think in Belfast, only Mark Allen and Fergal stayed to write more than one or two autographs. (Fergal even for a good 10-15 mins, even though the clock was nearing midnight and he had a match the next day!)

[Wim]

Selby is the new Ebdon, only worse.
For some reason, he gets away with the same tactics many of us dislike Ebdon for. We all remember how Mark tried to slowplay Higgins out of the worldfinal...

At least Ebdon has paid his dues, he has won the big titles and earned the right to play any way he wants to.

Selby is a rookie who should show the veterans some respects until he has something to back up his antics with. (read a couple of titles)

If Fu had played as slowly as Selby the frame would indeed have lasted 2 hours. On Europsort I heard he really would like to play against an Osullivan who is playing at his maximum. If this happens Selby could return to earth sooner then he thinks (a bit like Ding at the masters remember...)

[nickdyr]

Selby is the new Ebdon, only worse.
For some reason, he gets away with the same tactics many of us dislike Ebdon for. We all remember how Mark tried to slowplay Higgins out of the worldfinal...

At least Ebdon has paid his dues, he has won the big titles and earned the right to play any way he wants to.

Selby is a rookie who should show the veterans some respects until he has something to back up his antics with. (read a couple of titles)

[PaulTheSoave]

Can confirm this. Even after his marathon with Murphy in Sheffield, he walked into the bar and gave me his autograph instantly. Coulld have something to do with his win.

ps. autograph is kept well now.

[April madness]

Also he never refuses when asked to take a pic with him, have already 2 pics with him

[Monique]

The other thing I particularly liked with Selby was that after such a gruelling match (and frame) he signed many autographs for what must have been a good five minutes (when the coverage finished) and looked like he was in no hurry to stop.

Mark seems to be particularly in demand for autographs and generous at giving them. In June in Warshaw, not only did he need some 20 minutes to walk the 20 meters from the minibus to the venue doors ... signing all the way long, but he also scribbled ceaselessly during his matches. Every moment he was seated, people from the security were bringing him things to sign from the audience! and he obliged

[hegeland]

Finally we get commentary on the webstream!

[hegeland]

Yes, that is likeable. I think in Belfast, only Mark Allen and Fergal stayed to write more than one or two autographs. (Fergal even for a good 10-15 mins, even though the clock was nearing midnight and he had a match the next day!)

[The Statman]

Unlucky Fu, well played Selby and always a pleasure to watch. It's good to have someone like Selby on the circuit because he breaks such a tense situation. I loved it when he motioned towards the skies and where he had a fit when he thought the cue ball didn't reach the brown when he tried the snooker.



Great quality and all rounded player. I'll be wanting him or Rodders to win. It's evident that one of them will win anyway since they're facing each other but I believe Ronnie's got the upper hand, especially at this form he's showing. He probably kicked himself for how poorly he played against Holt.

The other thing I particularly liked with Selby was that after such a gruelling match (and frame) he signed many autographs for what must have been a good five minutes (when the coverage finished) and looked like he was in no hurry to stop.

[PaulTheSoave]

I respect him as a good player, but he is not my preferred player to watch. After the world final has been enough for me.

[Anastasia]

I like Ebo too , hi have charisma . This is question of taste .

[Caroline]

I like Ebdon also.

It's a fact that some players even though they perform greatly, don't have charisma. Peter Ebdon is a great player, but still no one likes him.

[Anastasia]

77 mins lol this is really LONG frame .Yes let's hope Ebdon-Dott don't want a revenge!

I don't know if it's just me, but this is the first time in a long time that a tournament is turning out a way I like. Good matches, good players advancing (I admit it, I prefer it when players I already know make it to the final). Looking forward to the grand finale!