by Wildey » 09 Feb 2016 Read
Tuesday 9th ~ Thursday 11th of February at the Metrodome in BarnsleyThe China Open is well established on the tour having started back in 2005 and won by China's own Ding Junhui in the first of his 11 World Ranking titles to date.
Last year Mark Selby captured the title with the defence of his World title just round the corner but things didn't go to plan for Mark is Sheffield.
This year the tournament is still in Beijing but before that 120 players will be battling it out in Barnsley to join defending Champion Mark Selby, World Champion Stuart Bingham, China's top two players Ding Junhui and Liang Wenbo plus Darryl Hill, Lee Walker, Peter Lines and Cao Yupeng in Beijing.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is sitting this one out as he has so many this season but theres plenty of quality still on show.
Who will make the trip to Beijing?
DRAWORDER OF PLAY
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by SnookerFan » 09 Feb 2016 Read
My computer is on the blink at the moment. Might try to watch some on my Tablet, but it hates streaming stuff from World Snooker, for some reason.
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by Gridlock » 09 Feb 2016 Read
Looks like Theppy is out.
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by PoolBoy » 09 Feb 2016 Read
Gridlock wrote:Looks like Theppy is out.
Was just noticing that!
If a player's going to draw an 'amateur', Adam Duffy's one of the last he'd want to face!
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by SnookerFan » 09 Feb 2016 Read
TWITTER ATTACK!
ryanday @ryan23day Anyone fancy a trip to Barnsley?? #lonesome
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by Dan-cat » 09 Feb 2016 Read
Nice. Watching Selty-pants
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by SnookerFan » 09 Feb 2016 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Nice. Watching Selty-pants
You are watching Selty's pants?
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by eraserhead » 09 Feb 2016 Read
I've been looking on live scores occasionally, Mcgill won 5-1 and made some big breaks along the way which is nice to see. I hope he has a decent run in some of the rankers that are left this season.
I also hope Cope sees Selt off.
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by SnookerFan » 09 Feb 2016 Read
eraserhead wrote:I've been looking on live scores occasionally, Mcgill won 5-1 and made some big breaks along the way which is nice to see.
Round of applause.
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by Wildey » 09 Feb 2016 Read
Duane Jones has been a disappointment in the first few months of his pro career winning just 2 matches in 7 tournaments played.
he is 2-1 up on Dave Gilbert at the moment
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by Dan-cat » 09 Feb 2016 Read
SnookerFan wrote:Dan-cat wrote:Nice. Watching Selty-pants
You are watching Selty's pants?
I meant his trousers.
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by Smart » 09 Feb 2016 Read
SnookerFan wrote:TWITTER ATTACK!
ryanday @ryan23day Anyone fancy a trip to Barnsley?? #lonesome
should ask his Auntie
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by Gridlock » 09 Feb 2016 Read
SnookerFan wrote:eraserhead wrote:I've been looking on live scores occasionally, Mcgill won 5-1 and made some big breaks along the way which is nice to see.
Round of applause.
The sound of one hand clapping?
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by SnookerFan » 10 Feb 2016 Read
I see Ghou Yolonge is 2-0 up.
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by Wildey » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Sean O'Sullivan having the better of Mark Joyce this morning.
Joyce who reached the Quarter Final in germany last week beating Mark Allen 5-2 and was 4-2 up on Luca Brecel.
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by Cue Guru » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Such a shame Ronnie won't fly over and is so picky about his personal life that the trip isn't possible. It's a big one but only valued at 50% without the Boss. Glad I'm not his mgr, he'd drive me nuts.
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by SnookerFan » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Cue Guru wrote:Such a shame Ronnie won't fly over and is so picky about his personal life that the trip isn't possible. It's a big one but only valued at 50% without the Boss. Glad I'm not his mgr, he'd drive me nuts.
He's 40 now, and prioritises and other commitments now. He's a millionaire and has won everything in the game, multiple times. I have no real problem with him slowing down now towards the end of his career.
At least he isn't doing what he did a few years ago, pulling out at the last minute with some dodgy excuse. He had less excuse then, there was only six ranking events.
Try to enjoy the players that aren't Ronnie. You'll enjoy the tournament more.
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by Wildey » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Cue Guru wrote:Such a shame Ronnie won't fly over and is so picky about his personal life that the trip isn't possible. It's a big one but only valued at 50% without the Boss. Glad I'm not his mgr, he'd drive me nuts.
Ronnie playing doesent do a blind bit of difference to the value of tournaments hes just 1 player not even World Champion since 2013.
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by Dan-cat » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Joyce one up with two to play against Sean 'is that a gentle breeze blowing?' O'Sullivan.
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by Dan-cat » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Wildey wrote:Ronnie playing doesent do a blind bit of difference to the value of tournaments hes just 1 player not even World Champion since 2013.
Didn't they add four extra rows of seats to Ally Pally because Ronnie had entered? Just sayin.
Also, did you know that 'occasionally on fire' Maguire's nickname at one point was the 'Merlin of Milton'? That one didn't catch on....
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by Gridlock » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Good morning all! Dan-cat how was NYC if I may ask? Did you make it to Prince Snooker Club. Looking forward to watching Gouldy later.
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by Wildey » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Wildey wrote:Ronnie playing doesent do a blind bit of difference to the value of tournaments hes just 1 player not even World Champion since 2013.
Didn't they add four extra rows of seats to Ally Pally because Ronnie had entered? Just sayin.
Also, did you know that 'occasionally on fire' Maguire's nickname at one point was the 'Merlin of Milton'? That one didn't catch on....
im not saying that Ronnie isnt a ticket seller because he definitely is but if you had Strippers at the mid session interval im sure that would sell tickets too.
But that is totally separate issue to how valuable a tournament win is.
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by SnookerFan » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Wildey wrote:im not saying that Ronnie isnt a ticket seller because he definitely is but if you had Strippers at the mid session interval im sure that would sell tickets too.
But that is totally separate issue to how valuable a tournament win is.
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by Vallomas » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Glad to see that one of my first snooker heroes, James Wattana, has beaten David Morris and will travel to China.
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by SnookerFan » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Jimmy White leading Dott?
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by SnookerFan » 10 Feb 2016 Read
What happened with "Ghou Yolonge" in the end?
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by motorhead » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Matt @ProSnookerBlog
Jimmy White 3-1 up on Graeme Dott. Looking to increase his prize money earnings for the season from £500 to £4,500 with a win there.
a win in R128 is 4k??? anyone has the prize money breakdown for this one?
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by snooky147 » 10 Feb 2016 Read
Graeme wins 5-4.
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