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Looking forward to one of the first games tomorrow already.
I agree with Lat's earlier selection/point on here - Wu to beat Williams at odds against, my first decent bet of this tournament.
Good luck all for the marathon. Bring it on.
ps longer term bet, laying Ronnie to win it, and against Carter 1st round.
I agree with Lat's earlier selection/point on here - Wu to beat Williams at odds against, my first decent bet of this tournament.
Good luck all for the marathon. Bring it on.
ps longer term bet, laying Ronnie to win it, and against Carter 1st round.
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Final had so much potential but so disappointing
Think its time they have a days rest before the final
So many finals have been done early on and killed the spectacle
Think its time they have a days rest before the final
So many finals have been done early on and killed the spectacle
xingtong tiddle i poh
Glad I'm not the only one old enough to remember that.
Glad I'm not the only one old enough to remember that.
Got to say this final Saw most
Bore me ****
Switch off so one sided
O well
Been some crazy games alone the way
Definitely shorter early rds help
Watching Ronny in thst semi was embarrassing
Now this final become the same
Now either genius is Chinese fella
Or old boys have run there race few days ago
Bore me ****
Switch off so one sided
O well
Been some crazy games alone the way
Definitely shorter early rds help
Watching Ronny in thst semi was embarrassing
Now this final become the same
Now either genius is Chinese fella
Or old boys have run there race few days ago
been mentioned a few times in passing , without any details a , but what did the Chinese fella get banned/take a break from snooker for ?
yeh just read on the other forum cheers, the Chinese love a punt,
so he,s basically thrown a few matches good news for BBC that's he,s not averse to chucking half a dozen frames Williams way
, they,ll be hoping he,s backed himself for a 18 v 17, 18 v 16 win
so he,s basically thrown a few matches good news for BBC that's he,s not averse to chucking half a dozen frames Williams way
, they,ll be hoping he,s backed himself for a 18 v 17, 18 v 16 win
Might be unlikely but willo wins todays session 5-3 and it's still game on I'd say. Think he has to play better than yesterday anyway but might have too much to do. Quick start from zhao and that would be that.
Why was Zhao Xintong banned from snooker?
Zhao's blossoming career was cut short in January 2023 when he was suspended in connection with a high-profile match-fixing investigation.
The WPBSA found him guilty of match manipulation and betting between 2019 and 2022, but exonerated him of actively fixing his own matches.
The prominent issue wrapped snooker, when ten Chinese players were accused with various levels of match-fixing, and Liang Wenbo and Li Hang were eventually banned from the sport for life.
The WPBSA disciplinary committee that conducted the hearing described former world No. 11 Liang's attitude as "particularly disgraceful".
The two highest-profile figures involved in the scandal were 2021 Masters winner Yan Bingtao, who is presently serving a five-year ban until December 2027.
And Zhao, who was ranked ninth in the world when his suspension began, having added the 2022 German Masters title to his stunning UK Championship victory.
Zhao, who did not personally toss a match, acknowledged allegations of assisting another player in rigging two matches and betting on matches himself, for which he received a 20-month sentence - reduced from the initial 30.
he didn't fix his own matches
he knew about other fixed matches & bet on them
Zhao's blossoming career was cut short in January 2023 when he was suspended in connection with a high-profile match-fixing investigation.
The WPBSA found him guilty of match manipulation and betting between 2019 and 2022, but exonerated him of actively fixing his own matches.
The prominent issue wrapped snooker, when ten Chinese players were accused with various levels of match-fixing, and Liang Wenbo and Li Hang were eventually banned from the sport for life.
The WPBSA disciplinary committee that conducted the hearing described former world No. 11 Liang's attitude as "particularly disgraceful".
The two highest-profile figures involved in the scandal were 2021 Masters winner Yan Bingtao, who is presently serving a five-year ban until December 2027.
And Zhao, who was ranked ninth in the world when his suspension began, having added the 2022 German Masters title to his stunning UK Championship victory.
Zhao, who did not personally toss a match, acknowledged allegations of assisting another player in rigging two matches and betting on matches himself, for which he received a 20-month sentence - reduced from the initial 30.
he didn't fix his own matches
he knew about other fixed matches & bet on them
May 5, 2025 -- 8:25AM, FATTIEWHITEYSLOVEADRINK wrote:
Got to say this final Saw mostBore me **** Switch off so one sided O well Been some crazy games alone the way Definitely shorter early rds help Watching Ronny in thst semi was embarrassing Now this final become the same Now either genius is Chinese fellaOr old boys have run there race few days ago
mark J 4x 50 breaks in 17 frames tell you all you need to know riddler
you have to score heavy on bucket bags otherwise its bye bye
if he doesn't get involved in doing this one,it looks like 200 quid a tkt tonight to watch John Virgo do a few hurricane and Terry griffiths impressions,hope their better than lying in a box for that money 
no betting up for next year yet but 5/2 xintong 4 judd 6 wilson 7 selby 14 ronnie 16 dwarf 25 tubbs 33 bar what you're looking at
but that's long long way off 4-5 months off before even think about snooker again
hope so cant stand 7 hrs of Steve Davis boring the Arris off people as much as he did whilst playing,same as the other muppet Dennis Taylor commentates as though he was playing,thought about 70 potted balls were impossible to pot yesterday
"unless something dramatic happens - you're looking at the World Champ this year" -- Thanks for telling us Steve
TBF there's not a lot they can say really, and it's there job to say something!
I'd still make Judd fav for next year, Xintong around 9/2
class of 92 surely not taking up 15% again next year, all 50+
"and it's there job to say something!"
Think that was the instruction Rob W got whan he went in the comms box - say something/anything!
Think that was the instruction Rob W got whan he went in the comms box
- say something/anything!
Yes GW - at least listening to a former world champ feels as though it has something of understanding behind the comments.
Zhao has played/playing this match just like his other rounds here - never been bothered by the opponent, and known he can ease clear over time...he had closer matches in qualifying though oddly!
after a dozen break offs and leaving the same red on every time with hand on the table you can only assume,williams is leaving it on purpose,no one can be either that bad or that unlucky, wonder if Williams asked the lad where he,d like it left, Williams safety has been below the level of the under 12,s in a club on a sat morning before the drunks fall in
What a let down. MJW is playing garbage and having no run. Easy for the kid
I wouldn't say it's a total letdown, I'm finding him a fascinating player to watch, even though Mark is obv below his best.
1.05 still there for anyone who thinks this is already over too...
willing to be corrected but if it finishes earlier maybe the bbc can show highlights of what I always connect the bank hol world snooker final with for those of a certain age
THE IRANIAN HOSTAGE SIEGE IN LAAANDAAN
THE IRANIAN HOSTAGE SIEGE IN LAAANDAAN
Think the Lord Mayor turns up at the venue for the evening session and final frames - better get a car round there sharpish
what's the prize for a 147, highest break, they should be agreeing to tee each other up now and split the cash
cheers , I don't bother betting on snooker anymore but I did many moons ago back cliff thorborn to have highest break the yr he made his 147,obviously a lot shorter than for a 147, about 7,s for top break I seem to remember
Zhao taking liberties against Mark Williams that most players wouldn't take against Rex Williams !!
Go on Dennis - not sure Dennis understands that the UK Champs are shown on tv/internet outside the UK
- not sure Dennis understands that the UK Champs are shown on tv/internet outside the UK
surely it makes sense to play to a finish rather then drag everyone back at 7
May 5, 2025 -- 3:16PM, Gutless Wonder wrote:
Go on Dennis - not sure Dennis understands that the UK Champs are shown on tv/internet outside the UK
its comments like that from dennis which make you realise how little some people know
about snooker & life in general
Those final session tickets must look like a great investment now
'No love, I'm buying them in January because nearer the final they will cost a fortune...!'
'No love, I'm buying them in January because nearer the final they will cost a fortune...!'
Could've been wrapped up 11pm in Zhao's home country, but now a billion viewers will now be asleep 2am China time
Someone fancies a comeback at big odds williams, gl with that...
Been said Xintong reminds people of Jimmy - well Jimbo lost 10 on the bounce against Hendry in a World Championship Final 1992 - all hope is not lost 
- lets goooooooooo
- lets goooooooooo
run of the ball after 26 frames wtf you on about shon
it's not going to happen of course but it would be hilarious if mjw wins this
May 5, 2025 -- 3:45PM, Gutless Wonder wrote:
8-17 Going to be a late night - hope Gin is around
vwd zhao a worthy champion...and it won't be his last
at least ronnie didn't win. would never have heard the end of it if he had done
Fair play Zhao - followed his games from start of qualifying as I was curious. At one point he was losing against Long Zehuang.
That now seems like a Long time ago
That now seems like a Long time ago
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wondersobright 05 May 25 20:46 Joined: 13 Jun 06 | Topic/replies: 113,005 | Blogger: wondersobright's blog
nice girlfriend
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Very pretty. A bit pale and as my Irish relatives would say: "She could do with a good feed."
wondersobright 05 May 25 20:46 Joined: 13 Jun 06 | Topic/replies: 113,005 | Blogger: wondersobright's blog
nice girlfriend
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Very pretty. A bit pale and as my Irish relatives would say: "She could do with a good feed."
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