UK championship match discussion thread

[Fuu]

And it s only broadcasted on a few channels. It s not like football where you can see almost every match played in the world (way of speaking). It s the result of the low world wide popularity of snooker.

yeah but still I don't see the necessity to broadcast evey single higgins / murphy / o' sullivan match. murphy has his third appearance today, and if I'm not fully mistaken, for the third time on a tv table. I understand he's one of the best players there are, and I understand he's got a fanbase and people want to see him and whatnot. I'd still vote for more variety in setting up the matchplans for the tv tables, and I simply can't imagine that this is so difficult.
I'm simply unhappy since I can go and see a tournament max. once a year, and I don't feel like waiting until then to see most of the guys playing.

need to calm down now. getting all worked up is unfortunately not helping the matter.

[Wim]

morning people...

is it only me or is anyone else fed up with the tv table politics??? I really got nothing against higgins/o'sullivan/robertson/hendry and the like, but why the hell do they have to be on the tv tables every damn match??? I'd have loved to see swail, I'd like to see ryan day, not to mention selby. but no chance. unless they are set against the mighty six or eight, they'll simply not show up on a tv table (that is, if they do not reach semis/final of course.)
I mean, what's the problem to mix a bit better and care about having different players broadcasted? I really don't get it and it ****es me off alot that during round one and two you always basically always see the same people.

maybe I'm overreacting since I had to rely on tickers for most of the matches I really cared about during the last three tournaments but it's frustrating to have a full broadcast and still not be able to see a single match of those you'd like to.

yeah indeed it would be nice to see some other players in the early matches of a tournament. Must be that the demand is too low for that kind of matches.
And it s only broadcasted on a few channels. It s not like football where you can see almost every match played in the world (way of speaking). It s the result of the low world wide popularity of snooker.

[Fuu]

tv tables

morning people...

is it only me or is anyone else fed up with the tv table politics??? I really got nothing against higgins/o'sullivan/robertson/hendry and the like, but why the hell do they have to be on the tv tables every damn match??? I'd have loved to see swail, I'd like to see ryan day, not to mention selby. but no chance. unless they are set against the mighty six or eight, they'll simply not show up on a tv table (that is, if they do not reach semis/final of course.)
I mean, what's the problem to mix a bit better and care about having different players broadcasted? I really don't get it and it ****es me off alot that during round one and two you always basically always see the same people.

maybe I'm overreacting since I had to rely on tickers for most of the matches I really cared about during the last three tournaments but it's frustrating to have a full broadcast and still not be able to see a single match of those you'd like to.

[Wim]

i think allen is a top 16 player on current form but make no mistake hendry will be back - if he didn't believe he would not bother. i am happy to see mark williams show some form and also glad stuart bingham is bringing his A game to the table - this is looking like it might be the best tourny for a while.

Great to see Williams playing well again ! I indeed think/hope hendry we will back again soon. The UK is quite interesting with some new names winning, a new generation (with a high standard snooker) could soon take over the top positions in the rankings, would be mega good for snooker

[April madness]

Today's order of play:

1.30pm
Table 1
Neil Robertson v Joe Perry*. Ref: Leo Scullion
Table 2
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Michael Holt*. Ref: Alan Chamberlain
Table 3
Ali Carter v Barry Hawkins*. Ref: Eirian Williams
Table 4
Ryan Day v Marco Fu. Ref: Colin Humphries

Not before 2.30pm
Table 1
John Higgins v Jamie Cope*. Ref: Terry Camilleri
Table 2
Graeme Dott v Dave Harold*. Ref: Brendan Moore
Table 3
Stephen Maguire v Ian McCulloch. Ref: Ben Williams
Table 4
Ding Junhui v Nigel Bond. Ref: Olivler Marteel

7pm
Table 1
Mark Williams v Mark Allen. Ref: Alan Chamberlain
Table 2
Shaun Murphy v Stuart Bingham. Ref: Eirian Williams
Table 3
Mark Selby v Anthony Hamilton*. Ref: Peter Williamson
Table 4
Ryan Day v Marco Fu*. Ref: Colin Humphries

[ilovesnooker]

Ronnie vs Holt at 13:00(GMT) must be the one match on tv,I think

[darrus]

Does anyone know who'll be playing on TV tables today?

[Alex0paul]

Bar the first frame today Murphy has played dreadful as has Paul Davies. Maybe Murphy's form has been and gone in the early part of the season and he missed his chance for a title then. I hope so anyway.

[ADR147]

i think allen is a top 16 player on current form but make no mistake hendry will be back - if he didn't believe he would not bother. i am happy to see mark williams show some form and also glad stuart bingham is bringing his A game to the table - this is looking like it might be the best tourny for a while.

[PaulTheSoave]

I have always rated Allen higher than Trump and co, its nice to see some jump on the band wagon now.

I really hope Maguire will go to number one, as he is a fascinating player and actually a good lad. Only his temper will be his greatest enemy. Always remember his display beating ROS in the UK and his evening session (was not enough) against Higgins in the worlds, delight to witness that kind of snooker.

[doorag]

I think Mark Allen could be the man to beat in this tournament.

[dannyd0g]

TBH I think Stephen may well start contemplating his future in the game after today. Its quite obvious that he doesn't have the game anymore to challenge for titles and he has always stated that once he goes to tournaments and cannot realistically expect to win that he would quit the game.

I'm not just basing it on todays performance, but his overall form for the last year or so. He has tried a few new cues, had a new coach, put extra hours practice in and for what? He's still missing a lot of simple balls, his long game is just not good enough and relies heavily on his opponent missing to leave him chances. Allen played pretty well today but didn't do anything special to win, just took his chances when he got them. Fact is, most of the top 32 and quite a few players outside can play to Allen's standard now and Hendry is sliding down quicklu, realistically his form is no better than a player outside the 32 now.

He may still turn the corner but at 39 in a few weeks, I don't think his form, if it ever does return, will last for long.

Unfortunately I have to agree with some of that. I keep hoping that Hendry will return to form but somehow it rarely surfaces any more. I would say on his recent history it is extremely strange that Hendry was made favourite for this match today, against a quality up and coming player. Sad to say but there could be some money to be made out of Hendry, by always betting on his opponents. There will be good prices on them and judging by Hendry's recent performances most in-form players in the top 40 or so are going to beat him quite easily ! I only wish I'd thought of this before todays match and put a few quid on Allen.

[Caroline]

That is very sweet of you

I'll keep you updated each evening if you like.

[Caroline]

Thank you Cap for sending me millions of red ants to pick up!

[cap]

Thanks Sam, your summary is highly appreciated. Our Eurosport was showing snow image rather than green baize the whole afternoon

GSC had commentary thoughout today, even for non-televised matches.

http://www.globalsnookercentre.co.uk...07-UK-draw.htm