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World Championship 2022 Ante-post
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Its the first time I wont miss it on the Tuesday which is odd
was gunna post something similar to that...agree 100% |
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Pandora
Even that felt acted and half baked as well The whole thing just feels emotionless, like it was going through the motions Even ronnie cant wait to get out of there by the looks of it |
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these are not sportsmen BUT (even if one concedes the pockets are not as demanding as in the past and the cloths are quicker)
it is still an incredibly skilful game and the WC demands a lot of mental concentration and being able to handle pressure so fair play to all involved |
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I think that definition of sportsman no longer applies in any top sport though johnny theyre brands now
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Latalomne 02 May 22 20:59
Was Ronnie tonguing Judd's ear?! Ha! I was sure my screen had stalled, it was bit weird wasn't it, but then ronnies a weirdo anyway so kind of stuff you expect. Didn't enjoy this year as much as others but fair play to him anyway. I never thought he'd get the sixth a few years ago, never mind the 7th and just not going to bother saying anything about the 8th! |
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i watched ES predominantly and i have to say that Radzi dude was really refreshing,enthusiastic,knowledgeable and professional aided and abetted by Angles and Jimmy..great coverage
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Radzi isn't too bad, never annoying unlike the t0sspots who came before him. Rachel is terrible but that apart, ES is vastly superior to bbc. Jimmy F bomb was class too!
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I was a Eurosport viewer all the way I thought the coverage was great thought Radzi did a good job of holding it all together The tournament as a whole I probably don't put it in my top 5 but Ronnie reaching 7 made it special Ronnie was my main bet and the winner to come from the bottom half with Unibets generous 11/10 made it a good comp overall punting wise Jimmy said Ronnie could reach 10 I'm not sure on that but he could get close Also its painfully obvious Robertson does not produce at Sheffield and with the beats Higgins took this season 10 might be on the cards
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Seen some vids of ronnies dad and I wouldnt trust myself not to have it out with him
 Hes confrontational and aggressive to basic questions ffs, tries to intimidate people as his normal trait A total cant in my opinion |
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Probably something to do with him being a convicted murderer.
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Yes, mate, extremely weird! Must admit, I didn't put the normal TV on once the BFLV coverage finished, so no idea if anything was said about what sweet nothings Ronnie had whispered.
Circumstances meant it was difficult for me to get into it, but other than the Trump v MJW match, I don't think I would have fared desperately well had I been around for all of it! I did say in early-December that I thought Ronnie might not win much else unless he changed something, and there was a marked step-up following his split from Laila, though whether that was the catalyst for it or not, who knows. From what I saw, he thoroughly deserved his success here. Quite glad the season is over, TBH, as good as it's been overall. Not sure I'll bother with the ranking CL, which starts at the end of June, but I'll definitely give the European Masters qualies a bash in mid-July. Catch you then, if not before! |
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It felt weird because at the end of the day while there is obvious respect there, you'd hardly say they're mates exactly would you? He hugged judd longer than he did both his kids, no big deal really but just weird.
What was most disappointing for me about it is i don't think ronnie was ever put under any serious pressure at any time and it wasn't even as if he was playing THAT well, absolutely nothing like 2013 or 2004 anyway, no matter what certain pundits would have you believe. Draw turned out incredibly benign but that does happen. Remember, robbo won his sole title beating Fergal/Gould (who could have beaten him)/Davis/Carter/Dott. Not sure any softer world titles than that have been won. But you can only play what's put in front of you. Anyway, have a good summer mate and catch you in the autumn. As ever, i'm resolving to watch at least 50% less snooker next season but already i see Fergal has drawn Liam Davies in the first q school event, the guy who put him off the tour, and I'm finding myself being suckered in already. Plus ca change etc   |
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Yes, given that there was a record number of Crucible centuries, which as we know is the single biggest indicator of rising standards, it is surprising that O'Sullivan wasn't really tested, particurlarly in an era of 10 or 12 supposed all-time greats. Each of his 5 opponents massively under-performed against him, other than Trump on day 2 of the final. Do people really believe that Hendry or Davis would not have made short-work against this standard of opposition? None of this is O'Sullivan's concern, of course, and it is a truly phenomenal effort for him to reach 7 World titles. I definitely did not think this was possible a few years ago, but O'Sullivan did. He knows that if he applies himself, and plays to this level then he is still the player to beat, even at The Crucible - maybe, especially at The Crucible. I don't think he'll win an 8th, but I didn't think he'd win a 6th or 7th, and I expect thegiggilo will be putting O'Sullivan's case, as strongly as ever, nearer the time.
Just 346 days before hostilities resume... |