by Juddernaut88 » 22 Apr 2022 Read
Andre147 wrote:Juddernaut88 wrote:It's actually hard thinking of matches to be honest so here's an easy one.
Crucible 1st round match which is known for the fastest ever 147 break.
1997, Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mick Price 1st round
Correct
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by Andre147 » 22 Apr 2022 Read
Crucible late night match.
The winner, when asked in his press conference after the match if he cared for the people who left the arena and the very few who stayed, simply replied: "buck the crowd, I'm here to win!"
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by Juddernaut88 » 22 Apr 2022 Read
Cliff Thorburn vs Terry Griffiths 1983?
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by Andre147 » 22 Apr 2022 Read
Wrong
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by Juddernaut88 » 22 Apr 2022 Read
Tough one. I'll have to do a lot of thinking.
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by Ck147 » 22 Apr 2022 Read
Andre147 wrote:Crucible late night match.
The winner, when asked in his press conference after the match if he cared for the people who left the arena and the very few who stayed, simply replied: "buck the crowd, I'm here to win!"
Was thinking a Selby match, but don’t think he would say that about the crowd. Dennis Taylor in ‘85?
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by SnookerEd25 » 23 Apr 2022 Read
Cliff Thorburn v Eddie Charlton, 1989
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by Juddernaut88 » 23 Apr 2022 Read
Is Ed correct?
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by Andre147 » 23 Apr 2022 Read
SnookerEd25 wrote:Cliff Thorburn v Eddie Charlton, 1989
That is correct!
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by SnookerEd25 » 24 Apr 2022 Read
Second and last visit to the Crucible for this stalwart of the game. He defeats a former World Champion before falling in the last 16. Despite another 25 years on the circuit, he never makes the hallowed turf again.
Identify that match! (his 1st rd. win)
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by Juddernaut88 » 24 Apr 2022 Read
This is a tough one. It requires a lot of thinking.
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by SnookerEd25 » 25 Apr 2022 Read
badtemperedcyril wrote:Rod Lawler v John Parrott, 1996
Spot on
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by badtemperedcyril » 26 Apr 2022 Read
This multiple world champion, won his last title but lost his opening round match the following year, despite making what would be the highest break of the championship.
Identify the match
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by SnookerEd25 » 26 Apr 2022 Read
Bit of a stab in the dark : John Spencer v Perrie Mans? ‘78?
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by badtemperedcyril » 26 Apr 2022 Read
SnookerEd25 wrote:Bit of a stab in the dark : John Spencer v Perrie Mans? ‘78?
Ton Up!!!
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by SnookerEd25 » 26 Apr 2022 Read
Goodness. Although I have an encyclopaedic knowledge of 70s & 80s stuff due to poring over the record books as a kid (whilst most of my contemporaries were reading kids fiction or talking to girls), it doesn’t quite extend to century breaks in particular matches. I just thought I’d start at the beginning of the Crucible era… jackpot!
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by Juddernaut88 » 27 Apr 2022 Read
Ed is correct :)
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by SnookerEd25 » 27 Apr 2022 Read
Juddernaut88 wrote:Ed is correct :)
Oops
And I had a match in mind but got lost in last night’s play.
Anyhow, it’ll come back to me I’m sure - bare with me
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by SnookerEd25 » 27 Apr 2022 Read
Sorry, I mean ‘bear’ with me. Probably best we all keep clothed - certainly before the watershed anyway
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by SnookerEd25 » 27 Apr 2022 Read
A first round match between a former and future World Champ; for the victor it is his first taste of the Crucible, the vanquished will never play there again.
Identify that match
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by Juddernaut88 » 28 Apr 2022 Read
I feel I should know this but I am struggling :(
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by badtemperedcyril » 28 Apr 2022 Read
SnookerEd25 wrote:A first round match between a former and future World Champ; for the victor it is his first taste of the Crucible, the vanquished will never play there again.
Identify that match
Williams v Griffiths, 1997
Terry’s farewell match, he having already semi-retired after the 1996 championship.
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by SnookerEd25 » 28 Apr 2022 Read
badtemperedcyril wrote:SnookerEd25 wrote:A first round match between a former and future World Champ; for the victor it is his first taste of the Crucible, the vanquished will never play there again.
Identify that match
Williams v Griffiths, 1997
Terry’s farewell match, he having already semi-retired after the 1996 championship.
Spot on
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by badtemperedcyril » 28 Apr 2022 Read
A first round match in which the victor, who is now a commentator, had a high break of only 37!
Identify that match.
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by Juddernaut88 » 30 Apr 2022 Read
I have no idea :(
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by badtemperedcyril » 09 May 2022 Read
badtemperedcyril wrote:A first round match in which the victor, who is now a commentator, had a high break of only 37!
Identify that match.
Thought a **bump** was due on this question
It occurred to me only because Mr Hendon, during a quiet, uneventful frame, was presumably browsing through his copy of the Almanac for some interesting stats with which to share with the viewers. He brought up that in years gone by, some Crucible matches had been won without the aid of a 50 break, rather condescendingly, I thought, towards the players of yesteryear. It then hit upon me that there was such an occurrence involving the very man with whom he was sharing commentary. It made me chuckle, hence this poser.
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by Juddernaut88 » 10 Jun 2022 Read
Maybe reveal the answer and ask another question instead? I don't think anyone is getting this.
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by Empire State Human » 10 Jun 2022 Read
I believe you've mentioned it before, and I remember Dave Hendon bringing it up in commentary, as you said ... Dale v Drago. 1999?
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