by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Just as I say Mags has gone up a gear, he goes back to playing ordinary stuff.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Ayrshirebhoy wrote:Snooker Overdrive wrote:Ayrshirebhoy wrote:Nice century from mags for 4-2
I admire you for your calmness. I would be furious or very disappointed if Ronnie played like John tonight.
This is the first snooker I've watched in awhile so that's a treat in itself. Came to terms with Higgins form some time ago
I'm not a fan of Higgins as you can might imagine, but I have to admit it's a shame to see Higgins and Williams not being able to perform for 1 or 2 seasons now.
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by Andre147 » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Anyone think Higgins can comeback and win this match? He used to do that lots of times when he's playing his best, but at the moment even if he somehow levels at 4 all or even goes to a decider I fancy Mags because Higgins just can't kill it off like he used to time and time again in the past. The killer instinct is gone I'm afraid.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Andre147 PGC wrote:Anyone think Higgins can comeback and win this match? He used to do that lots of times when he's playing his best, but at the moment even if he somehow levels at 4 all or even goes to a decider I fancy Mags because Higgins just can't kill it off like he used to time and time again in the past. The killer instinct is gone I'm afraid.
No comeback from John tonight, I can guarantee you that. Especially after he missed that sitter of a pink.
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 03 Dec 2013 Read
No chance, he's not looking good here. Reckon 6-2 finish
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
5-2 Mags.
Higgins has done comebacks like this before but I highly doubt he's capable of it tonight.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Hawkins makes his second ton of the match to edge 4-3 ahead of Smurph again.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 03 Dec 2013 Read
The thing that worries me the most about Higgins's and Williams's decline in recent years is that Ronnie is the same age. It just reminds me that he won't be able to perform like he does now forever. And that thought scares me, I have to admit.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Snooker Overdrive wrote:The thing that worries me the most about Higgins's and Williams's decline in recent years is that Ronnie is the same age. It just reminds me that he won't be able to perform like he does now forever. And that thought scares me, I have to admit.
By all logic he shouldn't be able to play as well as he is now. His long potting is off, but it's been up and down for years.
Edit: That said his stamina seems to be a lot worse. I think he's already starting to feel a bit tired out from the few PTCs and events he's entered.
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Snooker Overdrive wrote:The thing that worries me the most about Higgins's and Williams's decline in recent years is that Ronnie is the same age. It just reminds me that he won't be able to perform like he does now forever. And that thought scares me, I have to admit.
Happens to the best of them but Ronnie seems to be defying nature right now.
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by TheRocket » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Snooker Overdrive wrote:The thing that worries me the most about Higgins's and Williams's decline in recent years is that Ronnie is the same age. It just reminds me that he won't be able to perform like he does now forever. That thought scares me, I have to admit.
Ronnie has the unique talent to make these 70+ breaks in a couple of minutes without any hard work. It's really his natural ability which still keeps him at this high level. But I'm worried too because I know that at the age of 38 his best times are coming to an end. Nevertheless I think that Ronnie still has another 2-3 years at the highest level though. He can win one more World title for sure.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Higgins takes his first frame in one visit to close to 5-3.
Still a way to go yet though...
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by snooker loopy » 03 Dec 2013 Read
It happened to Hendry and Davis so if it can happen to them it will almost certainly happen to Ronnie. To be honest for me, the sooner the better.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 03 Dec 2013 Read
That break from Higgins showed that even though he's really struggling with his game, in these backs against the wall situations he still can produce quality clearances.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Great red from Mags in the ninth. Can he finish it here?
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Mags looking a good contender here.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Snooker Overdrive wrote:Maguire is actually very good at splitting packs, isn't he?
His cannon play is very underrated. Personally I think only ROS, Ding and maybe Higgins at his best surpass him. Can't comment on Hendry.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Murphy draws level with Hawkins again. Going to be a close one and I still have idea who'll win it (mainly because I've been watching Higgins match).
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by snooker loopy » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Hawkins is in better form than Murphy from the couple of frames I've seen. Although it'll probably go to a decider.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
A rare pushing out of the boat from John and Mags is over the line 6-3.
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by GJ » 03 Dec 2013 Read
COME ON HAWK
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by masterdoctorgenius » 03 Dec 2013 Read
snooker loopy wrote:It happened to Hendry and Davis so if it can happen to them it will almost certainly happen to Ronnie. To be honest for me, the sooner the better.
Why sooner the better????
That guy will play the next five years for titles believe me.
The difference between him and Williams/Higgins is that he has more natural ability.
If you look at the last 3 WC, they were all above 35. I can see ronnie winning the world title in his 40s.
but above all, he is the best one to watch
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by TheRocket » 03 Dec 2013 Read
What a pity. Was a really good try of Higgins. However, Mags over the line.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Mag's opponent will be either Robbo or Perry. Bet Mags is hoping for Joe considering it's been almost five years since he's beaten Neil in a proper match.
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Good performance from mags, back to drawing board for Higgins.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Poor safety from Smurph and Barry is in. The way he's been scoring it could be 5-4.
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by GJ » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Robbo has so much repect for higgins game , if robbo doesnt make semis at least he will be raging.
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
Skullman wrote:Poor safety from Smurph and Barry is in. The way he's been scoring it could be 5-4.
He made 13. I was close
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by Skullman » 03 Dec 2013 Read
GJ wrote:Robbo has so much repect for higgins game , if robbo doesnt make semis at least he will be raging.
Nice to know, but what has that got to do with Perry or Mags?
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