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Anyone for some Snooker?

54 replies

MintMa · 15/04/2023 11:12

So excited for the Snooker 🎱 today :) anyone else? Its good that it's on the BBC so advert free but love a bit of Jimmy on Eurosport. I have a soft spot for Ronnie but also most (except for Mark Allen and Stuart Bingham) haha.

It's a shame the match fixing hearing is bang in the middle of it- it's going to overshadow it :( it's weird without some of the big names that are embroiled in it too.

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Willmafrockfit · 30/04/2023 11:31

i wanted the young Chinese lad to win, only 20, he would have been the youngest ever.
i think the Belgian Breca will win
mark shelby makes the game quite boring.

Willmafrockfit · 30/04/2023 16:01

@MintMa are you watching?

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MintMa · 30/04/2023 16:04

I've been watching most of it :) bit of a late finish last night! I agree with Si, he played brilliantly and should have a good future ahead. I don't mind who wins but yes, Selby does tend to bore his opponents (and us!)

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SaveMeFromForearms · 30/04/2023 16:06

I really want Luca Brecel to win, it's great seeing young guys come through and mix things up a bit.

Willmafrockfit · 30/04/2023 16:07

we stopped watching last night when it looked certain Shelby was going to win,
however it turns out that Allen really had a come back, even though Shelby did win

the80sweregreat · 30/04/2023 20:29

I hoped that Allen would win last night
I like how Luca plays tbh , he seems a nice man

SeeSawSeen · 30/04/2023 22:03

Omg, 147!! I'm not the world's biggest Selby fan, but I'm absolutely thrilled for him😁

Willmafrockfit · 30/04/2023 22:06

amazing, and on the anniversary of the first televised one 1983, <<i saw that one>> Cliff Thorburn

but this one is actually in the final! very exciting

Florenz · 30/04/2023 22:11

I want Brecel to win but that was an amazing moment for Selby.

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MintMa · 30/04/2023 22:22

Amazing moment 🎱❤️

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the80sweregreat · 30/04/2023 22:25

It was incredible!
They both make some of these shots look so easy ., when it's not at all

neilyoungismyhero · 30/04/2023 22:31

I was initially hoping Luca would win as Mark already has 4 under his belt but I do like Mark..he's had a bit of a hard-time with depression just lately I think so would be nice for him plus he's a real super trooper and now that 147...awesome....

Brahumbug · 01/05/2023 08:39

Both players in the final are outstanding, but I want Mark Shelby to win, especially after that 147!

Willmafrockfit · 01/05/2023 08:44

yes, Selby was so happy wasnt he
absolutely chuffed

Brahumbug · 01/05/2023 14:04

Why did I type Shelby instead of Selby😂. Still, he is struggling now, come on Mark!

Willmafrockfit · 01/05/2023 14:28

i did the same upthread Blush

Brahumbug · 01/05/2023 17:08

@Willmafrockfit
did the same upthread

I will blame you then😁😂. Mark is struggling to get any momentum going, he will have to go some this evening.

depre · 01/05/2023 17:10

Selby was showing some personality last night which almost made his tedious play watchable.

I hope Brecel wins he is showing some exciting snooker only second to a younger Ronnie.

Florenz · 01/05/2023 18:26

Luca winning will lead to an explosion of Snooker popularity in continental Europe.

Willmafrockfit · 01/05/2023 20:42

Selby 13-16 Brecel
commentators on tv seem to have written off Brecel somehow!

SaveMeFromForearms · 01/05/2023 21:07

Selby is boring the life out of me.

Willmafrockfit · 01/05/2023 21:08

i dont think i can bear to watch it

mum2jakie · 01/05/2023 21:14

16/14 - can't believe it's so close!! They have both played fantastically

BarryShitpea · 01/05/2023 21:14

It's getting closer.... I thought it would be over by now!

SeeSawSeen · 01/05/2023 21:16

Come on Luca, hold it together, you can do this.
Might have to watch from behind the cushion...