by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
armchair de critique wrote:armchair de critique wrote:What curry are you having Mr SF ?
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Chicken Tikka Massala.
Boring, I know.
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by Skullman » 21 Mar 2015 Read
5-0. Looks like an early night unless ROS does a Hawkins.
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Muppet147 wrote:
I only learned today that it isn't even a ranking event. Mind you, top prize of 100k isn't bad.
Really?
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by TheRocket » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Skullman wrote:TheRocket wrote:And I think, it's just silly to moan all the time and to basicially hint that he doesn't deserves to win this match or that tournament , just because some of his opponents sh*t bricks and fail.
Not saying that. It just becomes tedious to watch as someone who's not a ROS fan.
No problem. And yeah, to be fair, it's an embarassing performance from Bingo.
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by Holden Chinaski » 21 Mar 2015 Read
TheRocket wrote:As someone who've been following his career since 2004 I'd say that the current O'Sullivan has strong similarities to the 2005-2006 O'Sullivan. Brillant pots and breaks at times but then the easy miss in the next frame and getting emotional as well. And not the best shot selection either.
Funnily he's still destroying Bingo.
Ronnie in the 2005 Masters final is still the best snooker I've seen anyone play ever. It was frightening. John Higgins did nothing wrong and Ronnie destroyed him. Good times.
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by armchair de critique » 21 Mar 2015 Read
I hate this type of match. Hopefully Bingo arm will loosen up now and possibly reel something off...
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
TheRocket wrote:What I wanna say is that people have to realize that for most players playing Ronnie O'Sullivan is a different thing than playing other players, especially for players who are not used to winning big tournaments and Bingo is one of them despite playing great stuff since 3 years or like that.
And I think, it's just silly to moan all the time and to basicially hint that he doesn't deserves to win this match or that tournament , just because some of his opponents sh*t bricks and fail. You had the same thing with Hendry in the 90's and Davis in the 80's. And you have to praise them for that.
These players worked hard to earn the fear factor and aura they had/have. And basicially there isn't a topplayer out there, who hasn't been completely trashed at least once by O'Sullivan. And with trashed, I really mean trashed. Like Walden and Ding in the Masters.
Yes. The likes of Higgins and Selby, who are mental warriors would be quickly getting over it while others don't. But I think, you all agree that Higgins and Selby are more an exception than the average.
I wouldn't take offence by it. It's a compliment to Ronnie that a lot of players are intimidated to play him.
Would you rather we pretended Ronnie was playing at his best tonight?
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by Skullman » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Clive using their match at the Crucible in 2013 as an example of Bingo's fighting qualities
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Everton said that Bingham succeeded in annoying Ronnie.
Makes it sound like he ran up behind him and shouted; "Booger, booger, booger."
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
An example of how to ask for something politely.
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by TheRocket » 21 Mar 2015 Read
SnookerFan wrote:TheRocket wrote:What I wanna say is that people have to realize that for most players playing Ronnie O'Sullivan is a different thing than playing other players, especially for players who are not used to winning big tournaments and Bingo is one of them despite playing great stuff since 3 years or like that.
And I think, it's just silly to moan all the time and to basicially hint that he doesn't deserves to win this match or that tournament , just because some of his opponents sh*t bricks and fail. You had the same thing with Hendry in the 90's and Davis in the 80's. And you have to praise them for that.
These players worked hard to earn the fear factor and aura they had/have. And basicially there isn't a topplayer out there, who hasn't been completely trashed at least once by O'Sullivan. And with trashed, I really mean trashed. Like Walden and Ding in the Masters.
Yes. The likes of Higgins and Selby, who are mental warriors would be quickly getting over it while others don't. But I think, you all agree that Higgins and Selby are more an exception than the average.
I wouldn't take offence by it. It's a compliment to Ronnie that a lot of players are intimidated to play him.
Would you rather we pretended Ronnie was playing at his best tonight?
Of course not mate. And it's me who keeps saying that Ron is playing relatively poor since the UK and I'm surprised how he's still winning all these matches.
The point is just , that people sometimes are using matches like this today and embarassing performances like from Bingo to devaluate O'Sullivans overall achievements (not adressed to you or Skull btw). You two always give to all players the credit if they deserve it.
And yeah, as you said, O'Sullivan actually has to be praised for that if people rubbish bricks against him.
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Another Ronnie vs Judd final.
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by Skullman » 21 Mar 2015 Read
6-0. Shame the evening was such a damp squib but that's entirely Bingo's fault.
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by Holden Chinaski » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Funny thing is, Ronnie was playing his B game.
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Is Jill Douglas back tomorrow?
If so, can we get Rob Walker to do MC duty. He's much better.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Ronnie v Trump final reloaded. It was bound to happen again this season after the UK. Part III coming up.
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by mantorok » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Ronnie and Judd final.
It's taken until the final to get the dream match. But you know it will be worth the wait.
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by Wildey » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Saturday 21st of March
7pm
Stuart Bingham 0-6 Ronnie O'Sullivan
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by TheRocket » 21 Mar 2015 Read
This could ruin Bingham for the rest of the season. To get whitewashed from a O'Sullivan, who was maybe not even playing his B game and missing a lot balls is really poor.
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Ronnie admits Bingham was under par. He's undermining his own achievements.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 21 Mar 2015 Read
I take the tag line of the axe commercial very seriously. I always mute during the spot.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 21 Mar 2015 Read
TheRocket wrote:This could ruin Bingham for the rest of the season. To get whitewashed from a O'Sullivan, who was maybe not even playing his B game and missing a lot balls is really poor.
He's tough. He'll get over it.
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by Cloud Strife » 21 Mar 2015 Read
It seemed like Bingham missed more balls than he potted, absolutely dire performance from him.
Anyway, thankfully we have a Trump vs O'Sullivan final. Gould vs Bingham would have been a competition in seeing who could choke less.
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by Cloud Strife » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Snooker Overdrive wrote:I take the tag line of the axe commercial very seriously. I always mute during the spot.
I don't get this Lynx advert at all. What is the message they're trying convey?
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by Skullman » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Hint: it would be Bingo, the proven winner.
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by Snooker Overdrive » 21 Mar 2015 Read
BBC could also analyze the keys shots with the victorious player in their studio afterwards instead of just asking the usual stuff.
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by Cloud Strife » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Skullman wrote:Hint: it would be Bingo, the proven winner.
Is that what the Lynx advert is about?
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by SnookerFan » 21 Mar 2015 Read
Cloud Strife wrote:Snooker Overdrive wrote:I take the tag line of the axe commercial very seriously. I always mute during the spot.
I don't get this Lynx advert at all. What is the message they're trying convey?
That Lynx is understated. And that annoying card players, half naked men and other such nonsense is for lesser deodorant based products.
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