Snooker World Championship
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What’s going on with the ref?
This afternoon he failed to spot a red drop (a foul pointed out by Ronnie to him)
Now (15th frame) he puts the pink in a place that is clearly NOT in line (when the spot was covered).
Terrible!
But….the players are stepping up to the mark: good quality stuff
This afternoon he failed to spot a red drop (a foul pointed out by Ronnie to him)
Now (15th frame) he puts the pink in a place that is clearly NOT in line (when the spot was covered).
Terrible!
But….the players are stepping up to the mark: good quality stuff
So many great players bottle it when the winning line approaches. Jimmy White would be a multiple world champion if it wasn't for that last 1% of mental strength to get over the line. Ronnie has the ability to go up about 3 gears and close off a match astonishingly quickly when he gets a sniff of victory. That's quite a power to have when you're also best break-builder the game has ever seen.
To still be winning big tournaments at his age, after maintaining such a high level for 30 years is just unreal. I was always a big Hendry fan but by that age he'd been retired for years having slipped out of the top 16. I suspect Ronnie could be a 50+ year old world champion, if he wants to be.
To still be winning big tournaments at his age, after maintaining such a high level for 30 years is just unreal. I was always a big Hendry fan but by that age he'd been retired for years having slipped out of the top 16. I suspect Ronnie could be a 50+ year old world champion, if he wants to be.
hungry_hog said:
RoS and Ding seem like unlikely friends but seems to be genuine bond there
Wonder how long he can carry on... mid 50s? As long as his mince pies are in good order he's fine I guess
I think one of Dings first appearances was being soundly beaten by Ronnie, & he put his arm round Ding and consoled him. I suspect he has been a bit of a mentor over the years ever since.Wonder how long he can carry on... mid 50s? As long as his mince pies are in good order he's fine I guess
& yes, it often feels like when Ronnie decides to show up, he annihilates the opponent, after toying with them.
Proper character of the game, and truly the GOAT!
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