UK championship match discussion thread

[HarmySandwhich]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsgj9HQiCts

I ripped the 147 if anyone wants to watch it.

[Alex0paul]

Higgins hit a 147 in his final match in the LG Cup and then again in his 1st round match at the British Open against Michael Judge.

[darrus]

Higgins, I think. And if I'm not mistaken, it too happened in two consecutive tournaments.
Can someone confirm?

[RaNeN]

I think Higgins in 2000.

[doorag]

which other players have made 2 maximums in one season? Are there any? Cope...?

[aderion]

What can i say.. ronnie haters will never give him a break .. he played as good as any top player .. he produced a great play all week long. .by his standards was not the top . but it was awesome.

he ended the game with a fantastic 147 .. what else you want .. stop bitching and cool the hell down. .. and give the man his due.

Go ronnie Go

[Mal]

'average' by Ronnie's standards perhaps - i thought he played a solid performance and although not at his best, he looked more dangerous as the match went on.

When Mark Selby missed that red at the start of that frame, he was unlucky that it went right over the corner with a perfect angle to go in the pack. I thought at the time if he got a good split on that shot, Ronnie would win the frame and match, but to polish off with a 147 is awesome stuff.

[Semih_Sayginer]

Of course, ROS 147 was very strong but not to be foreseen by anyone, and till then his game was 'average'

indeed Wim. my comment was made a couple of frames B4 the end, and up until then it was a good match, but not amazing standard.

how someone playing a 147 AFTER that can make my comment about the previous play "invalid" is beyond me

[Wim]

no it doesnt

i was commenting on the game up to that point, as i cant tell the future.

Of course, ROS 147 was very strong but not to be foreseen by anyone, and till then his game was 'average'

[Ekphantos]

The maximum surely was great, but overall it wasn't that impressive.
I hope for a close match tomorrow.

[Semih_Sayginer]

That last frame might make you change your mind!

no it doesnt

i was commenting on the game up to that point, as i cant tell the future.

[Wim]

What a way to decide a match, that was snooker played at it's absolute best.
Under pressure, for a final spot, to make a 147 is awesome.

Probably the greatest person to ever pick up a cue.

Probably ?? you must be joking

[Gimme Danger]

yip. not amazing standard, but a very good match

That last frame might make you change your mind!

[Gimme Danger]

What a way to decide a match, that was snooker played at it's absolute best.
Under pressure, for a final spot, to make a 147 is awesome.

Probably the greatest person to ever pick up a cue.

[zombieman]

Un-freaking-believable.

Hendry made one in a decider in '97, but that was an invitational event (vs ROS in the final). UK semi decider - different level.

And seeing one on live TV is always a treat.

The final is a different match altogether... remember ROS's 147 vs Carter and then his match against O'Brien in the NI Trophy.