who's going to win the world championships 2012

tough opening match against doherty?

i know Doherty had a bad season last yr, and fancy robbo to win, just said "tough opening" because i think most 1st round match's are tough has players get a feel for the tables.

Allen

selby

robertson to beat higgins in final

Think it's too long a tournie for Selby at the moment with his injury. Got a feeling it will catch up with him.

I agree with the Robertson's. Higgins a no for me this year. Trump still got a couple of years of mental improvement to do for me.

Setup for the Aussie.

Masters winners in same year have bad record,would be all over him otherwise,draw is very good for the first couple of rounds

changed my bet now still over a grand waiting to be matched at 10.5, so got 80 @10's

£100 on Murphy at 17

and a fiver on Brecel at 130 - could be a wildcard!

Expect a good run from Matthew Stevens, Trump is far to over rated for my liking and 5/1 to lift the title is far to short.

Hendry to beat Bingham at evens will do me thank you very much, and I will hopefuly collect on the correct score of 10-5 10-6.

Trump .
Much as I dislike him , but I think he'll have another good run .

Very very open but gun at my head? .......................... Neil Robertson

DING

Mark Allen will do for me as Im pretty sure the next champion will be a first timer.

Robbofor me,expert David Hendon tweeted bk to me that he would win lol,ah no in all seriousness i fancy him to win ,fancy him to grab a couple of Worlds in the next 2-3 years.. Allen is my EW bet good value and in good form,Selby a big lay with that neck inj i cant see him lasting 16days

DING

A lot of smart people saying Robertson

Personally don't think he's ready to win it again yet..

Ding/Maguire final with Ding winning I reckon

Do you really think Allen has the temperament to go all the way Moondan.  I mean 13-5 defeat against Williams last year, he completely lost his head didn't he?

I've actually backed him myself amongst others, but maybe I'll back to lay or get rid completely.  Hmmm, at least he should get through 1st round easily enough.

My other main selections:  Ding & Murphy.  Lots of small backs on some high priced players.

Ding the serial choker,wouldnt put a penny on him

Except when he's won tournements, but maybe you're right, we shall see.

I agree that Neil Robertson has a tricky 1st round match against Doherty, who can be shocking in both meanings of the word 'shocking', but to me he's the right choice, as is John Higgins.

lukekelly88 - dont know how you can call someone who has won 2 UKs and a Masters as a serial choker

Think Trump has the 'easiest' route to the semis so I'm on him at 6.2
Will be looking to lay off later on though.

I agree Ding or Robertson look the pick of the bunch.

at the crucible i have never been impressed by him,in my opinion he is a choker.. he can turn it on from time to time but he should have won a heck of a lot more tournaments with the hype thats surrounded him for the last 7 years

robertson, amazing amazing price. nailed on for the semis....would be worried about an in form ding but that's about it

John Higgins. This guy ia going to surpass Davis and Hendry

nice start for robbo winning 10-4, and now faces gilbert in the 2nd round

Ronnie Osullivan (10.5) Win bet.

Ronnie peaking too early

Trump has different pressure these days. Not only favourite in the betting but favourite in his own head. He expects great things and like Selby struggled with expectation, it may just stop him playing to his max .
Higgins will struggle to play himself into form.
Ronnie could struggle when he plays fellow attacking players who hit his confidence.

Robertson ticks every single box again this year. He is bang in form, he can battle,handle pressure, his matchplay game is much improved. He can play to a very high level consistently and he seems to be on an upward curve.

trump @4.9 now. 

Not easy to win this event when you are favourite and the expectation is for you to win it. Trump has completely different pressure on him than last year. Robertson is equally as talented in the balls and his long game. Robertson has the edge on experience and maturity. Boys dont win the World Championship.

Will Trump reach evens overnight?? How silly is that price? 4.9 and he's not even played 1st round... I know why it's been shortening but it still is shockingly low.

I wont have a bet until the quarters just stick to the match betting.

I am certain there is no Hendry out there but Judd could be the closest thing if he grows up.

Too many dark horses emerging and Stevens springs to mind.

Ding seems to be slipping under the radar but these tables dont help real class.

just added mark williams £20 @ 28's,

Ronnie looked "chilled~out" yesterday. 

7/1 to lift the trophy. 

Robertson. Bit cheeky making my pick now I know

that half certainly opening up now with Ding gone and Selby on way out too,Williams could be a little big

another seed out, good for my robbo and mark backs, nice to see 3 welsh lads in the 2nd round hoping for another 2

Ronnie will have to battle once he plays someone who can clear up in one visit. Ebdon was dire. Not sure if Ronnie will stay positive when the mind games begin. It will be a war of attrition somewhere down the line for him.

Made a thread about it...gonna stick my neck out and say that this years Snooker World Champion is Andrew Higginson.

well 2nd round starts today, looking 4ward to the robbo game this afternoon, hope williams gets through 2nite as well, at the moment i am.

robbo +700
williams +460
field  -100

looks like winner of Robbo and Ronnie will take all the beating,Maguire might have a better chance in final than Carter

Will be a dire final whatever!!

dont think so!,  maguire v robbo/ronnie will be tight.

dire final? I don't think so.

Would love to see Ronnie do it because any tournament loses something when he has gone.

I think his game is too fragile now and Robbo for me is long odds on.
Maguire mostly finds a way to lose but hopes he makes the final.

Robbo,Maguire   Ronnie,Maguire, in the final will ensure plenty of interest.

I havent been impressed with either Ronnie or Robbo in this game and will be laying the winner for the Championship. They will be overbet and may also be on a "comedown" after such a big match. I know Maguire has been a bit of a choker in the past but I'm prepared to give him one last chance to take it this year. Now or never for him.

Ronnie has been impressive today