888.com World Grand Prix Semi Finals Discussion !!!

Skullman wrote:

Snooker Overdrive wrote:This is just cruel. Martin only had a real chance in one of the last 5 frames.

He had a fair few from 5-1 to 5-3 but afterwards he was totally frozen out.

He had 3 decent chances at 5-2 but overall he didn't do much wrong I would say. But Trump was outstanding after that.

Judd inspired by Selby

Cloud Strife wrote:

Snooker Overdrive wrote:Trump will be favourite tomorrow whoever he plays.

I'm not so sure. Trump played okay, but if Gould had a better or any killer instinct for that matter, Trump would have lost that match 6-1.

If Ronnie wins this evening, I'm certain he will raise his game for the final.

Of course not favourite by a large margin but slightly I think. Ronnie definitely has to step it up if he wants the title. But I'm not entirely convinced he will do that...

Yeah. I think, if Trump and Ronnie were to meet tomorrow, Trump will be the more determined player, especially after his two defeats to Ronnie this season. So in terms of motivation I see Trump ahead.

But as I said millions of times since the Masters. What really matters for Ronnie is the WC. He'd get over it very quickly if he doesn't win this tournament. He wants to peak for the WC and that's the most important thing for the next 3 weeks.

Skullman wrote:Judd inspired by Selby

He reminded me of Selby during that comeback actually. His safety game was ridiculously good.

Ronnie plays Bingham in the semis, Trump waiting in the final. This is the UK all over again.

Snooker Overdrive wrote:Ronnie plays Bingham in the semis, Trump waiting in the final. This is the UK all over again.

Technically, in the UK Ronnie was waiting in the final while Trump played Maguire

So the dream final is still on.

I expect Ronnie to polish off Bingham quite easily tonight.

But Trump can still beat him in the final.

TheRocket wrote:Yeah. I think, if Trump and Ronnie were to meet tomorrow, Trump will be the more determined player, especially after his two defeats to Ronnie this season. So in terms of motivation I see Trump ahead.

But as I said millions of times since the Masters. What really matters for Ronnie is the WC. He'd get over it very quickly if he doesn't win this tournament. He wants to peak for the WC and that's the most important thing for the next 3 weeks.

Ronnie not winning this event might improve his chances for the WC. He needs to start practicing again. Long and hard. A win here might distract him from that.

Skullman wrote:

Snooker Overdrive wrote:Ronnie plays Bingham in the semis, Trump waiting in the final. This is the UK all over again.

Technically, in the UK Ronnie was waiting in the final while Trump played Maguire

I knew you would notice

I don't think Ronnie's too fussed about practice right now, win or lose.

Snooker Overdrive wrote:

Skullman wrote:

Snooker Overdrive wrote:Ronnie plays Bingham in the semis, Trump waiting in the final. This is the UK all over again.

Technically, in the UK Ronnie was waiting in the final while Trump played Maguire

I knew you would notice

PEDANT POWER!!!

Snooker Overdrive wrote:

TheRocket wrote:Yeah. I think, if Trump and Ronnie were to meet tomorrow, Trump will be the more determined player, especially after his two defeats to Ronnie this season. So in terms of motivation I see Trump ahead.

But as I said millions of times since the Masters. What really matters for Ronnie is the WC. He'd get over it very quickly if he doesn't win this tournament. He wants to peak for the WC and that's the most important thing for the next 3 weeks.

Ronnie not winning this event might improve his chances for the WC. He needs to start practicing again. Long and hard. A win here might distract him from that.

I don't think so. He knows more than anyone that the WC has his own rules and that the current level, he's producing probably won't be enough to win it. Even if he somehow wins this tournament. He was very honest yesterday after his match against Dott and about his current game.

Skullman wrote:I don't think Ronnie's too fussed about practice right now, win or lose.

That might change if Trump hammers him in the final...

Skullman wrote:

Snooker Overdrive wrote:

Skullman wrote:

Snooker Overdrive wrote:Ronnie plays Bingham in the semis, Trump waiting in the final. This is the UK all over again.

Technically, in the UK Ronnie was waiting in the final while Trump played Maguire

I knew you would notice

PEDANT POWER!!!

If Trump can play how he did in the last four or five frames of this match, then he has a chance against Ronnie.

Really applied himself and not the usual hit and hope bashing he usually resorts to when things aren't going well.

He owes Ronnie a beating after two close finals this season.

Not sure that Ronnie is playing well enough to win. He may even struggle against Bingham today.

Alright, here we go - semi final number 2.

Let's see what Ronnie can do tonight and whether it's going to be just as gripping as their UK match.

Snooker time. Here's hoping that Bingo can put away a poor ROS unlike everyone else.

What is Ronnie going to moan about today? Discuss.

Skullman wrote:Snooker time. Here's hoping that Bingo can put away a poor ROS unlike everyone else.

Wouldn't you like see Ronnie battling it out with Trump? I would want Selby to win if he were in Ronnie's place tonight.

I wonder why Andre hasn't turned up here lately.

Snooker Overdrive wrote:

Skullman wrote:Snooker time. Here's hoping that Bingo can put away a poor ROS unlike everyone else.

Wouldn't you like see Ronnie battling it out with Trump? I would want Selby to win if he were in Ronnie's place tonight.

Not really fussed. I just don't want ROS to win another match playing crap because his opponent was too scared to beat him.

Anyway, careless miss from ROS...

..but Bingo can't capitalise

Lollipop, lollipop......

This Lynx advert is hella annoying.

Skullman wrote:

Snooker Overdrive wrote:

Skullman wrote:Snooker time. Here's hoping that Bingo can put away a poor ROS unlike everyone else.

Wouldn't you like see Ronnie battling it out with Trump? I would want Selby to win if he were in Ronnie's place tonight.

Not really fussed. I just don't want ROS to win another match playing crap because his opponent was too scared to beat him.

But Ronnie v Trump is likely going to be a better final than Bingham v Trump, wouldn't you agree?

For one thing, it must use the shittiest version of Welcome to the Jungle I've ever heard.

Everton making excuses for Ronnie...

Bingham playing like a flid.