Snooker:- The Masters

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World no.1 Selby out already.

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And Denis Taylor cocks up introducing the players.

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Leroy902 said:

I was a massive snooker fan years ago. I'll always associate the masters with Paul Hunter (RIP). he had a handful of great matches/tournament victories.

The trophy is called the Paul Hunter Trophy now--I expect you knew that though.

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robsco said:

Stunning from O’Sullivan this afternoon, snooker from another planet.

When ROS is on it he is in a different league to ALL other snooker players.

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He is saying he didn't feel well, fair dues he did say that the other day.

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And Judd Trump throws it away again !!

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Don't think he is overrated, just not mentally up to it a lot of the time.

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REALIST123 said:

I’ve given up. I thought Selby was boring but these two have him beat.

This match is a bit scrappy so far, I think both of them want to win so badly that it is affecting their usual game.

But Selby is "always" boring.
Not much of a jester about him

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Now, we have "The Snooker Shoot-out".

Awful , for those with short attention spans again.

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cuprabob said:

Stan the Bat said:

Now, we have "The Snooker Shoot-out".

Awful , for those with short attention spans again.

Got half way through your post and gave up

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BlackLabel said:

It’s Masters time again.

Ronnie looked in great form today.

He seems to be enjoying it all at the moment after all those years wingeing about giving up.

Could have won even more if his head had been in the right place years ago.

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Teddy Lop said:

Anyone find the eurosport presenter a bit of a tool? Snooker coverage doesn't need Chris evans style zany antics. Also he went on and on and on about Barry Hawkins fluke the other night like you'd think it was what won him the match, no it was 92-74% pot success that did it and fluke was but a footnote, found it bordering on disrespectful myself.

Yes, agreed, he is a large tool.

Why not watch it in the Beeb ?

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Looking forward to see if Trump can keep his composure this evening.

Does tend to have a bit of a walkabout nature at times.

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clarkmagpie said:

Stan the Bat said:

Looking forward to see if Trump can keep his composure this evening.

Does tend to have a bit of a walkabout nature at times.

He has been remarkably composed so far in the competition.

Agreed, a change for the better.

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He didn't play anywhere near his best, but Trump played a great match.

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2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

I was interested to learn that a maximum break is 155. I had to Google to check & find out how!

There is a video around somewhere of Jimmy White ( I think) getting one.

Not in a competition, but in a practice session.

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No, wasn't Higgins.

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This is what I remember.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq6wJHIYor4

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Not good to be a favourite in this years Masters !

Now if this can only carry on with Higgins match.

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Gameface said:

Just glad that Higgins is out.

I despise him.