by Cloud Strife » 13 Jan 2016 Read
It has recently come to light that Ronnie O'Sullivan is currently competing in the Masters with a possible broken back.
He has already seen off MJW whilst competing with this debilitating ailment, but can he go all the way? Can he withstand the effects of his injury to somehow claim the trophy against all odds?
And where would this achievement rank amongst his already lengthy list of 'miracles'?
He has previously won this event with a brand new cue. He recently won the UK with a broken foot. Maybe the Masters title now with a broken back?
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by Cloud Strife » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Ronnie is the miracle man. The Jesus Christ of snooker.
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by Holden Chinaski » 13 Jan 2016 Read
I don't think his back injury is that serious. He might be a bit stiff that's all I think.
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by Andre147 » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Cloud you forgot to mention he won the German Masters having glandular fever, and that was seriously affecting him at the time, he explains this in his Running book.
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by PoolBoy » 13 Jan 2016 Read
He doesn't have a 'broken back'! He apparently just 'twinged' it on a rowing-machine.
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by Andre147 » 13 Jan 2016 Read
PoolBoy wrote:He doesn't have a 'broken back'! He apparently just 'twinged' it on a rowing-machine.
Yeah it's not broken otherwise he wouldn't even leave home
just like his foot wasn't broken, but it was sore, no doubt about it.
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by Holden Chinaski » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Don't forget the insomnia!
Seriously, this thread is a bit of a joke. Winning with a new cue was amazing, but all the health issues are a bit silly. I don't think he has that much back problems. I hope so anyway.
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by SnookerFan » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Holden Chinaski wrote:Don't forget the insomnia!
Seriously, this thread is a bit of a joke.
A bit?
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by Smart » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Didn't he win the UK champs one year whilst suffering with an STD ???
The man is a walking talking miracle. I bet if he wanted to he could turn water into wine, and bread into fish. All rise for the the almighty Ronnie O.
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by Cloud Strife » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Smart wrote:Didn't he win the UK champs one year whilst suffering with an STD ???
The man is a walking talking miracle. I bet if he wanted to he could turn water into wine, and bread into fish. All rise for the the almighty Ronnie O.
I feel you are not taking this poll seriously which is a pity.
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by Smart » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Cloud Strife wrote:Smart wrote:Didn't he win the UK champs one year whilst suffering with an STD ???
The man is a walking talking miracle. I bet if he wanted to he could turn water into wine, and bread into fish. All rise for the the almighty Ronnie O.
I feel you are not taking this poll seriously which is a pity.
Contempt, just like the ridiculous prediction contest format you put together.
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by Cloud Strife » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Smart wrote:Cloud Strife wrote:Smart wrote:Didn't he win the UK champs one year whilst suffering with an STD ???
The man is a walking talking miracle. I bet if he wanted to he could turn water into wine, and bread into fish. All rise for the the almighty Ronnie O.
I feel you are not taking this poll seriously which is a pity.
Contempt, just like the ridiculous prediction contest format you put together.
The prediction contest has run as smooth as silk, even if I do say so myself. Not really sure what you're moaning about there.
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by Smart » 13 Jan 2016 Read
The time he won the World Champs whilst in a wheelchair, that was something that blew me away to be honest. it was almost as if he was so determined to win that year that his 2 broken legs would not deter him. He gained hero status that year.
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by Pink Ball » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Smart wrote:The time he won the World Champs whilst in a wheelchair, that was something that blew me away to be honest. it was almost as if he was so determined to win that year that his 2 broken legs would not deter him. He gained hero status that year.
Do you remember the year he won the Irish Masters stoned?
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by Smart » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Pink Ball wrote:Smart wrote:The time he won the World Champs whilst in a wheelchair, that was something that blew me away to be honest. it was almost as if he was so determined to win that year that his 2 broken legs would not deter him. He gained hero status that year.
Do you remember the year he won the Irish Masters stoned?
No, no I don't, but I would hazard a guess that the answer is somewhere on the internet IMVHPO, IMVHPO.
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by Pink Ball » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Smart wrote:Pink Ball wrote:Smart wrote:The time he won the World Champs whilst in a wheelchair, that was something that blew me away to be honest. it was almost as if he was so determined to win that year that his 2 broken legs would not deter him. He gained hero status that year.
Do you remember the year he won the Irish Masters stoned?
No, no I don't, but I would hazard a guess that the answer is somewhere on the internet IMVHPO, IMVHPO.
Look it up, he was stripped of the title in 1998 because it was too embarrassing for Ken Doherty, who lost 9-3.
The night he won Pot Black after getting a paper cut in his eye was awesome too.
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by Smart » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Talking of courageous sporting achievements......
How about the year that Maguire won the UK champs with a severe shaving rash.
I was nearly in tears when he clinched the trophy. It was like a victory for all sufferers of that terribly debilitating disease.
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by Pink Ball » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Smart wrote:Talking of courageous sporting achievements......
How about the year that Maguire won the UK champs with a severe shaving rash.
I was nearly in tears when he clinched the trophy. It was like a victory for all sufferers of that terribly debilitating disease.
Or how about that time Matthew Stevens won the UK during his first stint of homelessness
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by Dan-cat » 13 Jan 2016 Read
The Ken Doherty/Ronnie ranking title stripping - does that count for Ken's tally? I guess so.
Ironically, and I speak from extensive research, marijuana does not help your game. Well, it can fleetingly make you more focussed but it's short-lived. He should have been lauded for winning it while under the influence!
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by Pink Ball » 13 Jan 2016 Read
Dan-cat wrote:The Ken Doherty/Ronnie ranking title stripping - does that count for Ken's tally? I guess so.
Ironically, and I speak from extensive research, marijuana does not help your game. Well, it can fleetingly make you more focussed but it's short-lived. He should have been lauded for winning it while under the influence!
Nope, it was an invitational at the time
it was a good tournament too
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by Clara8633 » 13 Jan 2016 Read
I've voted yes, though whether he will win or not is another matter.
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by SnookerFan » 17 Jan 2016 Read
Smart wrote:Didn't he win the UK champs one year whilst suffering with an STD ???
The man is a walking talking miracle. I bet if he wanted to he could turn water into wine, and bread into fish. All rise for the the almighty Ronnie O.
Technically, I don't think Jesus turned bread into fish. The water into wine miracle is in there, but I think the other one you made up.
Are you thinking if the 5 loaves and 2 fishes story? Where he fed 5000 people, despite only having minimal rations?
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by Andy Spark » 17 Jan 2016 Read
Only when Ronnie believes there is nothing wrong with his body or his life will he start playing crap snooker.
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by kolompar » 17 Jan 2016 Read
Smart wrote:Didn't he win the UK champs one year whilst suffering with an STD ???
Which one of you did he get that from?
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by SnookerFan » 17 Jan 2016 Read
kolompar wrote:Smart wrote:Didn't he win the UK champs one year whilst suffering with an STD ???
Which one of you did he get that from?
Smart gave it to him.
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