Dilemma

65 today, opened cards and pressies, one from Daughter for opening session at world's at Crucible, front row. Is it always traditional reigning world champion on first, the problem I have is not a Selby fan,in fact can't stand to watch him hence dilemma. Thoughts.

An HQP (High Quality Problem)... happy birthday Runningside may you continue to furnish us with your one liners for many more years to come.

You can prob swap the sessions. Have you been before?

Ps. That is an awesome present. You raised her well

Happy birthday, RS

Been many times from 78 upto 2015,live in Sheffield so no excuse really, and also been involved in the carpet and flooring fitting since 78 got lots of happy memories working behind the scenes some of them posted on here,mainly about the one and only Cliff Wilson. Tricky decision with ticket is Daughter will be expecting to see me sat in the seat she's booked, she used to work for a events booking business so no chance of fooling her, at least I've got 8 months thinking time.

Happy birthday!

Seems you have two options.
1. Support the underdog. Enjoy the contest!
2. 'Hope' that some foul play befalls our jester and he is unable to play...

Use the ticket and immerse yourself in the Selby experience. It is the right thing to do

I've got some joke specs somewhere could wear them and have a 4 hour nap.

Running side wrote:65 today, opened cards and pressies, one from Daughter for opening session at world's at Crucible, front row. Is it always traditional reigning world champion on first, the problem I have is not a Selby fan,in fact can't stand to watch him hence dilemma. Thoughts.

The World Champion always plays on Table 1 at 10:00am on the opening day. And again at 7pm.

If you're on Table 2 for either session, or are at the 2:30pm session, it'll be somebody else. (Assuming they don't suddenly change what is tradition, of course.)

Happy Birthday. It's a nice dilemma to have. I'd say go and enjoy it. Perhaps Selby will have opening day nerves and the qualifier will have him under pressure. I know you don't like Selby but perhaps he will make a 147.

Lots of things can happen. Also I think sitting so close to the play you get to see the subtlety and precision of the play so clearly. It's a lovely gift, go have a great day.

happy birthday mr side.

I have been to matches live where Selby actually plays attacking, flowing, exciting snooker. Tends to be matches where his opponent doesn't put him under any pressure though.

Happy birthday, by the way.

Running side wrote:65 today, opened cards and pressies, one from Daughter for opening session at world's at Crucible, front row. Is it always traditional reigning world champion on first, the problem I have is not a Selby fan,in fact can't stand to watch him hence dilemma. Thoughts.

Happy birthday! I'd agree with what others have said, go along and enjoy rooting for Selby's opponent if you do get his table (and who knows, he might be drawn against an on-fire qualifier with Selby himself out of match practice).


Funnily enough it's my birthday today too! I'm only 50 though. And nobody bought me any Crucible tickets.

I'll very generously accept your tickets if you want to get rid. I have nothing against Mr Selby.

Running side wrote:Been many times from 78 upto 2015,live in Sheffield so no excuse really, and also been involved in the carpet and flooring fitting since 78 got lots of happy memories working behind the scenes some of them posted on here,mainly about the one and only Cliff Wilson. Tricky decision with ticket is Daughter will be expecting to see me sat in the seat she's booked, she used to work for a events booking business so no chance of fooling her, at least I've got 8 months thinking time.

Oh yes of course I'd forgotten that!! Love those stories.

You got 8 months to find a doppelganger.

James Bentley wrote:
Funnily enough it's my birthday today too! I'm only 50 though. And nobody bought me any Crucible tickets.

Happy birthday James

Dan-cat wrote:

James Bentley wrote:
Funnily enough it's my birthday today too! I'm only 50 though. And nobody bought me any Crucible tickets.

Happy birthday James

Thanks, man!


Are you going to buy me some Crucible tickets?

James Bentley wrote:

Running side wrote:65 today, opened cards and pressies, one from Daughter for opening session at world's at Crucible, front row. Is it always traditional reigning world champion on first, the problem I have is not a Selby fan,in fact can't stand to watch him hence dilemma. Thoughts.

Happy birthday! I'd agree with what others have said, go along and enjoy rooting for Selby's opponent if you do get his table (and who knows, he might be drawn against an on-fire qualifier with Selby himself out of match practice).


Funnily enough it's my birthday today too! I'm only 50 though. And nobody bought me any Crucible tickets.

Happy birthday James! Enjoy your day, what ever you’re doing

James Bentley wrote:

Dan-cat wrote:

James Bentley wrote:
Funnily enough it's my birthday today too! I'm only 50 though. And nobody bought me any Crucible tickets.

Happy birthday James

Thanks, man!


Are you going to buy me some Crucible tickets?

We'll have a whip

James Bentley wrote:

Running side wrote:65 today, opened cards and pressies, one from Daughter for opening session at world's at Crucible, front row. Is it always traditional reigning world champion on first, the problem I have is not a Selby fan,in fact can't stand to watch him hence dilemma. Thoughts.

Happy birthday! I'd agree with what others have said, go along and enjoy rooting for Selby's opponent if you do get his table (and who knows, he might be drawn against an on-fire qualifier with Selby himself out of match practice).


Funnily enough it's my birthday today too! I'm only 50 though. And nobody bought me any Crucible tickets.

happy birthday mr bentley.

That bucker Bentley's hijacked the thread.

Runningside and James - two sterling recent additions to our SI crew

Dan-cat wrote:Runningside and James - two sterling recent additions to our SI crew

They don't know about my crew.

They don't know what we do.

SnookerFan wrote:

Dan-cat wrote:Runningside and James - two sterling recent additions to our SI crew

They don't know about my crew.

They don't know what we do.

drink beer and pick up lost smarties ?

csprince wrote:

SnookerFan wrote:

Dan-cat wrote:Runningside and James - two sterling recent additions to our SI crew

They don't know about my crew.

They don't know what we do.

drink beer and pick up lost smarties ?

Damn straight.

I'm pretty sure they don't know about my flow, and I'm 99% certain they don't know where I go.

Thanks for the birthday messages guys, congrats to James on yours fellow yorkie. Just got in from afternoon of golf, played OK surprisingly, nett 69,hopefully might pot a 69 in tomorrow's snooker match, still expecting sleeping back to back with my wonderful wife, 2 out 3 an"t bad.

Running side wrote:65 today, opened cards and pressies, one from Daughter for opening session at world's at Crucible, front row. Is it always traditional reigning world champion on first, the problem I have is not a Selby fan,in fact can't stand to watch him hence dilemma. Thoughts.

could be worse. On the other table its Selt V Lee Walker