Betfred World Championship Final:Mark Selby v John Higgins

Wildey wrote:

GJ wrote:good luck john Higgins

Wildey wrote:John Higgins is a 41 year old HAS BEEN and he will never win another WSC FACT

if he had played at even 50% the player that won in 2011 id have held my hands up but he hasent so i am right its a shame players has not stepped it up.


Selby will tomorrow

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Wildey wrote:

GJ wrote:good luck john Higgins

Wildey wrote:John Higgins is a 41 year old HAS BEEN and he will never win another WSC FACT

if he had played at even 50% the player that won in 2011 id have held my hands up but he hasent so i am right its a shame players has not stepped it up.


Selby will tomorrow

You ought to man up and admit you were wrong. Higgins is in the WSC final. He isn't a has been.

GJ wrote:Andre

I think its a coin flip no matter what the bookies say

Higgins loves the Selby match up and I think that will be a big factor.

I'm expecting a high quality affair with Higgins shading it

If Higgins does win, I'll be one of the first here to congratulate him on this fine achievement, more so because of his age.

But Ronnie will still remain ahead of him. Sory but 29 rankers are no better than the amount of TC Titles Ronnie has, and he has 2 more UKs than Higgins has, and 5 more Masters! This does make a huge diference.

Cloud Strife wrote:Higgins is one of the few players out there who won't be phased Selby's stalling tactics. Also I doubt Selby can bully Higgins tactically either.

Higgins safety isnt a problem he can definitly compete with selby although having said that his safety and tactics in the semi was rubbish. But his missing pressure potts and missing sitters will be there for all to see

Andre147 wrote:

GJ wrote:Andre

I think its a coin flip no matter what the bookies say

Higgins loves the Selby match up and I think that will be a big factor.

I'm expecting a high quality affair with Higgins shading it

If Higgins does win, I'll be one of the first here to congratulate him on this fine achievement, more so because of his age.

But Ronnie will still remain ahead of him. Sory but 29 rankers are no better than the amount of TC Titles Ronnie has, and he has 2 more UKs than Higgins has, and 5 more Masters! This does make a huge diference.

I agree Ronnie has won a good bit more

Was being tongue in cheek the other night

Andre147 wrote:

GJ wrote:Andre

I think its a coin flip no matter what the bookies say

Higgins loves the Selby match up and I think that will be a big factor.

I'm expecting a high quality affair with Higgins shading it

If Higgins does win, I'll be one of the first here to congratulate him on this fine achievement, more so because of his age.

But Ronnie will still remain ahead of him. Sory but 29 rankers are no better than the amount of TC Titles Ronnie has, and he has 2 more UKs than Higgins has, and 5 more Masters! This does make a huge diference.

That's being said as a wind up I think.

onlyevertonjon wrote:

Andre147 wrote:

GJ wrote:Andre

I think its a coin flip no matter what the bookies say

Higgins loves the Selby match up and I think that will be a big factor.

I'm expecting a high quality affair with Higgins shading it

If Higgins does win, I'll be one of the first here to congratulate him on this fine achievement, more so because of his age.

But Ronnie will still remain ahead of him. Sory but 29 rankers are no better than the amount of TC Titles Ronnie has, and he has 2 more UKs than Higgins has, and 5 more Masters! This does make a huge diference.

That's being said as a wind up I think.

as admitted above

If Selby wins Higgins will be in serious danger of getting surpassed by Selby in the All-Time-great list in the future.

Saying that I hope Higgins wins this. But has to peak somehow for tomorrow.

I know you were Gj.... but I also know some people weren't.

Will be interesting to see Wild's angle if Higgins wins because he never turns on Selby , so not sure how he will spin it

GJ wrote:

onlyevertonjon wrote:

Andre147 wrote:

GJ wrote:Andre

I think its a coin flip no matter what the bookies say

Higgins loves the Selby match up and I think that will be a big factor.

I'm expecting a high quality affair with Higgins shading it

If Higgins does win, I'll be one of the first here to congratulate him on this fine achievement, more so because of his age.

But Ronnie will still remain ahead of him. Sory but 29 rankers are no better than the amount of TC Titles Ronnie has, and he has 2 more UKs than Higgins has, and 5 more Masters! This does make a huge diference.

That's being said as a wind up I think.

as admitted above

I noticed you admitted it the other night. It did make me laugh.

onlyevertonjon wrote:

GJ wrote:

onlyevertonjon wrote:

Andre147 wrote:

GJ wrote:Andre

I think its a coin flip no matter what the bookies say

Higgins loves the Selby match up and I think that will be a big factor.

I'm expecting a high quality affair with Higgins shading it

If Higgins does win, I'll be one of the first here to congratulate him on this fine achievement, more so because of his age.

But Ronnie will still remain ahead of him. Sory but 29 rankers are no better than the amount of TC Titles Ronnie has, and he has 2 more UKs than Higgins has, and 5 more Masters! This does make a huge diference.

That's being said as a wind up I think.

as admitted above

I noticed you admitted it the other night. It did make me laugh.

Good to have you posting again

GJ wrote:Will be interesting to see Wild's angle if Higgins wins because he never turns on Selby , so not sure how he will spin it

What will he spin? Either Selby wins or he does not for a reason. There is nothing to spin. Selby has done exceptionally well compared to last year.

Jester82 wrote:

GJ wrote:Will be interesting to see Wild's angle if Higgins wins because he never turns on Selby , so not sure how he will spin it

What will he spin? Either Selby wins or he does not for a reason. There is nothing to spin. Selby has done exceptionally well compared to last year.

Wilds anti higgins rant is what I'm talking about

For me this is the best Mark Selby I've seen to reach the Final. He didnt play better than he has in this edition in 2007, nor 2014 nor 2016.

But it may not mean much the next 2 days. I hope it does mean he'll win.

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Good to have you posting again

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Kind of you to say, Sir.

Looking at the rankings, the money from the final is enough put Higgins as WN2 when the tournament's over. No chance of Selby being overtaken as WN1 for a while though, he's now over £500,000 ahead and even further ahead if he won the title.

Also, this is the first final between multiple WCs since 1966, back when it was challenge matches between John Pulman and whoever he felt like playing.

I hate snooker.

I prefer Higgins to Selby, not by much. I like both players. They are about the only 2 players who haven't rolled over to O'Sullivan's hype over the years.

Selby will get more chances to win this great event for at least another 7 or 8 years(unless another Hendry comes along), but Higgins won't. He won't have another chance to win this. I believe Higgins will perform better that most think he will, and Selby may be in for a far tougher match than he expects. Of course, the run of the ball will play a big part. Snooker is a game that has more luck involved than any other sport/game. Higgins may need to have the majority of the luck. But then again he is the 'Zen Master'....

For those who are unaware that John Parrott is a disgrace to snooker; please look at this clip at 2:36...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_npWpaRSzs

vodkadiet wrote:I prefer Higgins to Selby, not by much. I like both players. They are about the only 2 players who haven't rolled over to O'Sullivan's hype over the years.

Selby will get more chances to win this great event for at least another 7 or 8 years(unless another Hendry comes along), but Higgins won't. He won't have another chance to win this. I believe Higgins will perform better that most think he will, and Selby may be in for a far tougher match than he expects. Of course, the run of the ball will play a big part. Snooker is a game that has more luck involved than any other sport/game. Higgins may need to have the majority of the luck. But then again he is the 'Zen Master'....

Zen Master...what utter nonsense!

Cloud Strife wrote:

vodkadiet wrote:I prefer Higgins to Selby, not by much. I like both players. They are about the only 2 players who haven't rolled over to O'Sullivan's hype over the years.

Selby will get more chances to win this great event for at least another 7 or 8 years(unless another Hendry comes along), but Higgins won't. He won't have another chance to win this. I believe Higgins will perform better that most think he will, and Selby may be in for a far tougher match than he expects. Of course, the run of the ball will play a big part. Snooker is a game that has more luck involved than any other sport/game. Higgins may need to have the majority of the luck. But then again he is the 'Zen Master'....

Zen Master...what utter nonsense!

'Snooker' and 'Zen' are like Siamese twins.

O'Sullivan complained about Selby's celebration after beating Junhui, but what about his celebration after beating that taxi driver:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Var2ZFFTk

Awwwwwwwwwwwww shame Ding didn't win :(

But I'll be supporting Higgins even if he reaches my man's 5 WC titles. Higgins needs to save Snooker tomorrow, badly!!!

GJ wrote:

Jester82 wrote:

GJ wrote:Will be interesting to see Wild's angle if Higgins wins because he never turns on Selby , so not sure how he will spin it

What will he spin? Either Selby wins or he does not for a reason. There is nothing to spin. Selby has done exceptionally well compared to last year.

Wilds anti higgins rant is what I'm talking about

what anti higgins ???


what about your anti taylor rant buck me its like a broken record

This is Dennis Taylor in pictures....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C40pTdtQ8GI

vodkadiet wrote:O'Sullivan complained about Selby's celebration after beating Junhui, but what about his celebration after beating that taxi driver:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Var2ZFFTk

Ding can f cough, he was beaten fair and square.

O'Dongivan can also f cough, generally. He has become very irritating this season.

Good luck Mark, not that you'll need it tomorrow.

SnookerFan wrote:I'm tempted to go to the pub, watch a bit of Anthony Joshua.

did you go.......class fight.

Big-butt wrote:

vodkadiet wrote:O'Sullivan complained about Selby's celebration after beating Junhui, but what about his celebration after beating that taxi driver:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Var2ZFFTk

Ding can f cough, he was beaten fair and square.

O'Dongivan can also f cough, generally. He has become very irritating this season.

Good luck Mark, not that you'll need it tomorrow.