BetVictor Championship League Stage one !!

chengdufan wrote:

motorhead wrote:Davis is playing marmite, Chang worse.

Chang must have read your message. He's been spurred on.

I actually think he's a bit taller than last season. He will probably have to adjust his technique. He's still a tremendous talent, just turned 18. Unfortunately he will be under a lot of pressure this season, likely to be relegated.

O'Sullivan has withdrawn, John Astley replaces him on Monday.

Jones vs Johal.

The all star clash.

Mavis looking good.

Question is, will Carter take the next 2 frames seriously now that he cannot win the group? Will he just hand it to Davis?

Davis beats Chang Bingyu's 120 by 1 point! And Chang fouled on the black in his 120, which should have been 127! I'm assuming Davis will win this match, but if it ends 2-2, then Chang will need a 121+.

SnookerFan wrote:Jones vs Johal.

The all star clash.

who ya rooting for

Johal is not missing by much, just a couple of miles.

enthralling match nontheless.

Apparently Ronnie pulled out because of the Bubble Environment and all that

Anyway Group winners today Kyren Wilson and Mark Davis

Barry Hearn has tested positive. I think his son did as well?

@Moorhead I know nothing about this guy

SteveJJ wrote:Barry Hearn has tested positive. I think his son did as well?

Makes you wonder hat they’ve been doing

SteveJJ wrote:Barry Hearn has tested positive. I think his son did as well?

Yeah, Eddie did.

Andre147 wrote:O'Sullivan has withdrawn, John Astley replaces him on Monday.

This shitty tournament just got even shittier.

Cloud Strife wrote:

Andre147 wrote:O'Sullivan has withdrawn, John Astley replaces him on Monday.

This shitty tournament just got even shittier.

Why, did you decide to post more?

Corking third frame that between Yan and Brown

chengdufan wrote:Corking third frame that between Yan and Brown

Yan's playing very badly today. I don't know how he's escaped with 3-0 and 2-2. He might have to beat Carrington 3-0, and get a decent break.

So Jordan Brown could have won 3-0 and all but assured himself of winning the group had he potted the black along the cushion. He missed though and half an hour or so later, the match finished 2-2. If Yan now wins the group, he will be thinking about that black for a long time.

lhpirnie wrote:

chengdufan wrote:Corking third frame that between Yan and Brown

Yan's playing very badly today. I don't know how he's escaped with 3-0 and 2-2. He might have to beat Carrington 3-0, and get a decent break.

I thought he was poor in frames one and two. He picked it up a notch in the last two frames though.
I think virtually every player in the competition has played below their best so far, so it may just be the format rather than anything any particular player is doing wrong.

I didn't see his match with Michael White, but he won 3-0. Can't have played that badly, right?

Great clearance from hallworth, when he came to table I thought don’t worry slessor he’s not good enough to clear, was happy to be proven wrong!

Keep an eye on Yan Bingtao next season. Definitely one to watch.

SnookerFan wrote:

Cloud Strife wrote:

Andre147 wrote:O'Sullivan has withdrawn, John Astley replaces him on Monday.

This shitty tournament just got even shittier.

Why, did you decide to post more?

Cant say i disagree with him on this not seen any of it for reasons we all know

Wildey wrote:

SnookerFan wrote:

Cloud Strife wrote:

Andre147 wrote:O'Sullivan has withdrawn, John Astley replaces him on Monday.

This shitty tournament just got even shittier.

Why, did you decide to post more?

Cant say i disagree with him on this not seen any of it for reasons we all know

So, you agree that Ronnie pulling out makes this tournament worse, despite your reasons for not enjoying it having nothing to do with Ronnie?

Got it.

HappyCamper wrote:slessor warned cause his phone went off.

it was on his own shot.

Don't think that's a warning, but a reminder. If it happened again he would indeed be warned.

However, if it was his opponent's shot, then yes the referee should warn the offending player.

funny thing about that was that Slessor had problems to actually turn off his phone. At least thats what it looked like.

It was like watching someone who had a phone in his hand for the first time and didnt know what to do.

chengdufan wrote:

lhpirnie wrote:

chengdufan wrote:Corking third frame that between Yan and Brown

Yan's playing very badly today. I don't know how he's escaped with 3-0 and 2-2. He might have to beat Carrington 3-0, and get a decent break.

I thought he was poor in frames one and two. He picked it up a notch in the last two frames though.
I think virtually every player in the competition has played below their best so far, so it may just be the format rather than anything any particular player is doing wrong.

Yes I agree. This format is horrible. Even the first frame is huge pressure, there's no time to settle at all. I don't think they enjoy it. I'm still not happy with the tables either. With some top players withdrawing as well, I think this version of the Championship League may need 'reforming' next season.