by SnookerFan » 04 May 2015 Read
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by GJ » 04 May 2015 Read
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by Cloud Strife » 04 May 2015 Read
No.
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by Skullman » 04 May 2015 Read
Well considering Joe Johnson got the closest, and Bingo's run is vaguely similar to his, he could go deep.
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by Souvent » 04 May 2015 Read
I think it's more likely than an established champion breaking it. The underdog role fits him perfectly.
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by Holden Chinaski » 04 May 2015 Read
No. It can't be done.
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by Vallomas » 04 May 2015 Read
Of course, yes. Don't forget than Joe Johnson was one of the few that came so close.
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by Alex0paul » 04 May 2015 Read
Vallomas wrote:Of course, yes. Don't forget than Joe Johnson was one of the few that came so close.
But didn't beat it so your point is?
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by vodkadiet » 04 May 2015 Read
No way. He won't reach the semis again, but it doesn't matter because he has achieved his ultimate goal.
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by vodkadiet » 04 May 2015 Read
I am sure many top players will be looking to be seeded 16 next year.
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by Cloud Strife » 04 May 2015 Read
vodkadiet wrote:I am sure many top players will be looking to be seeded 16 next year.
Even though he's the champion, qualifiers will see him as a kind draw if they get him. Especially with the added pressure of defending the title.
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by vodkadiet » 04 May 2015 Read
Cloud Strife wrote:vodkadiet wrote:I am sure many top players will be looking to be seeded 16 next year.
Even though he's the champion, qualifiers will see him as a kind draw if they get him. Especially with the added pressure of defending the title.
Yes, but the qualifiers get drawn randomly, whereas the number 16 seed will play him in the second round, if they both win their first. I am sure O'Sullivan might try and manipulate that.
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by Andre147 » 04 May 2015 Read
Vallomas wrote:Of course, yes. Don't forget than Joe Johnson was one of the few that came so close.
That's a good point. Who'd have thought back in 1987 Johnson would be so close to breaking the Curse by reaching the Final....
I dodnt think Stu will even reach the semis again, but that doesnt matter anything now.
What matters is he's the World Champion of 2015 and no one can take that away from him.
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by Cloud Strife » 04 May 2015 Read
Andre147 wrote:Vallomas wrote:Of course, yes. Don't forget than Joe Johnson was one of the few that came so close.
That's a good point. Who'd have thought back in 1987 Johnson would be so close to breaking the Curse by reaching the Final....
I dodnt think Stu will even reach the semis again, but that doesnt matter anything now.
What matters is he's the World Champion of 2015 and no one can take that away from him.
Yes, Joe Johnson reached the final the following year, but he was never really in with a shout, was he? I mean Davis walloped him in 87. No way was Joe beating him again. Same goes for Doherty, walloped by Higgins in 98.
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by Andre147 » 05 May 2015 Read
Cloud Strife wrote:Andre147 wrote:Vallomas wrote:Of course, yes. Don't forget than Joe Johnson was one of the few that came so close.
That's a good point. Who'd have thought back in 1987 Johnson would be so close to breaking the Curse by reaching the Final....
I dodnt think Stu will even reach the semis again, but that doesnt matter anything now.
What matters is he's the World Champion of 2015 and no one can take that away from him.
Yes, Joe Johnson reached the final the following year, but he was never really in with a shout, was he? I mean Davis walloped him in 87. No way was Joe beating him again. Same goes for Doherty, walloped by Higgins in 98.
Yet those 2 are the ones that came closer. No Hendry, Ronnie, MJW, Higgins, Davis
managed to get that far.
It will never be broken, there's just too much pressure. Selby this year was in probably the best position to do so, and even he lost 2nd round so...
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by Skullman » 05 May 2015 Read
18-14 hardly a walloping.
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by Cloud Strife » 05 May 2015 Read
Skullman wrote:18-14 hardly a walloping.
It was one of the most comfortable 18-14 victories you're ever likely to see. Result was never in doubt.
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by TheRocket » 05 May 2015 Read
The main reason why Johnson reached the final in 1987 was simply because he played with no pressure whatsoever. By having won the title in 1986 he reached far more than anyone expected and he probably himself expected. He had nothing to lose and the pressure of the Crucible Curse didn't affect him.
He hadn't been in the situation of the Hendrys or O'Sullivans who had the ambition to win the second World title as quickly as possible to become an All-time great.
That's why I think that Bingham has a slight chance to have a good run at least but still unlikely that he'll beat the curse of course. The competition is very strong.
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by Wildey » 05 May 2015 Read
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by Snooker Overdrive » 05 May 2015 Read
vodkadiet wrote:I am sure many top players will be looking to be seeded 16 next year.
Bingham was underestimated by everybody since the tournament started and now after he has won it, it's starting all over again...
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by Ronnie79 » 05 May 2015 Read
Id go as far as to say i would wager he will go out in the first round.
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by vodkadiet » 05 May 2015 Read
You can hardly call it 'The Crucible Curse ' when Bingham loses next year. He just isn't good enough to win 2 world titles.
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by Ronnie79 » 05 May 2015 Read
Who would have said he was good enough to win it once. If he doesnt defend it the "curse" will continue
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by Ronnie79 » 05 May 2015 Read
I reckon he will join Davis Taylor and Dott ie first round exits
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by vodkadiet » 05 May 2015 Read
Ronnie79 wrote:Who would have said he was good enough to win it once. If he doesnt defend it the "curse" will continue
If Bingham wins next year I promise to eat a chicken dinner!
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by Clara8633 » 05 May 2015 Read
vodkadiet wrote:Ronnie79 wrote:Who would have said he was good enough to win it once. If he doesnt defend it the "curse" will continue
If Bingham wins next year I promise to eat a chicken dinner!
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