Nightcrawler Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 RONNIE v JUDD Should be a cracking Final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 3 hours ago, coxyhog said: Great comeback from Williams. Some of the commentary is verging on the ridiculous...."Outrageous courage" is not something one ever sees on a snooker table except in the eyes of some of these experts. Considering he was 7-1 down in the first session, that was amazing. Then again, you don't become a three times world champion without being a bit special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 13 hours ago, galenkia said: Considering he was 7-1 down in the first session, that was amazing. Then again, you don't become a three times world champion without being a bit special. He had been playing a bit special all week and was my tip to win it all. Unfortunately tiredness caught up with him and he had the disastrous start. I missed the last session because I was travelling home. Must have been a great watch. A shame he didn't quite make it over the line, I hear he did get a chance which is all you can ask for in a decider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I just hope Ronnie can keep his form, because he is going to need it to beat Trump, often the guy that is improving through the 2 weeks will finally peak and win and that has been Trump. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Ronnie on fire and Trump off colour - 8-4 after first part of evening session. Really enjoyable watch . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 What can you say about Ronnie? Just the purest talent ever, people from countries where snooker isn’t popular…..just don’t understand the level he has played at for 30 years now. Hope he finishes off Trump early tomorrow…..too bad about Williams, down 7-1 then leads 16-14……that stings 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Golfingboy said: What can you say about Ronnie? Just the purest talent ever, people from countries where snooker isn’t popular…..just don’t understand the level he has played at for 30 years now. Hope he finishes off Trump early tomorrow…..too bad about Williams, down 7-1 then leads 16-14……that stings Yup, com on Ronnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 And guys is it just me, or were there an insane amount of easy pots missed the last 2 weeks? I was on YT for many highlights, and saw many very easy balls missed. That being said, the amount of long reds potted is truly amazing…..in 1993 me and Dad started tuning in when Hendry was smashing everyone, he was the only player back then who even attempted those pots. Everyone else just played another safety……. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, boydeste said: Yup, com on Ronnie. Saw a tweet that read “ Wales & Scotland have been crushed, it’s an all-English final…. as it should be” Don’t know whether to laugh or shake my head……is there still that much hate between the borders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Golfingboy said: And guys is it just me, or were there an insane amount of easy pots missed the last 2 weeks? I was on YT for many highlights, and saw many very easy balls missed. That being said, the amount of long reds potted is truly amazing…..in 1993 me and Dad started tuning in when Hendry was smashing everyone, he was the only player back then who even attempted those pots. Everyone else just played another safety……. The pressure of the world's gets to many of the players. The long format separates the men from the boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Golfingboy said: Saw a tweet that read “ Wales & Scotland have been crushed, it’s an all-English final…. as it should be” Don’t know whether to laugh or shake my head……is there still that much hate between the borders? Not that I know of, if you love snooker, you appreciate the talent no matter where it is from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Golfingboy said: Saw a tweet that read “ Wales & Scotland have been crushed, it’s an all-English final…. as it should be” Don’t know whether to laugh or shake my head……is there still that much hate between the borders? I wouldn't read to much into it GB... Its a world championship final and its open for the top players in world wherever they come from. Just happens to be English blokes in the final right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, boydeste said: The pressure of the world's gets to many of the players. The long format separates the men from the boys. And way before Hendry.......south African player Perry Manns was famed for his long potting abilities. Saw him and others play in the park drive championship at belle Vue Manchester mid 70s. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just now, Aqualung said: And way before Hendry.......south African player Perry Manns was famed for his long potting abilities. Saw him and others play in the park drive championship at belle Vue Manchester mid 70s. I had a Perry Manns signed cue in the early days! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, boydeste said: The pressure of the world's gets to many of the players. The long format separates the men from the boys. Like those “easy” final blacks for 147……Un-Nooh and Doherty…..yikes! Same thing as golf for me…..in 1999 drove over to New York State and purchased a new titanium driver, feckin cost $250 USD used, but a very rare model, belonged to a pro at Lake Placid where they had the 1980 Winter Olympics. 7.5 degrees So I decide to try it out ASAP, it was midweek and a track Dad & I played was empty. The sound on the first tee made me jump, it was my 1st shot with that “alloy”. So 290 down the middle, lob wedge to 25 feet…..birdie. 2nd hole, tough dogleg about 420, down the middle again, hard PW from 145 looked way short……I walk up…..it’s in the hole! -3 thru 2 holes……I ended up shooting 45 for that nine, or +12 the final 7 Pressure is a real thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, boydeste said: I had a Perry Manns signed cue in the early days! I hope it’s still in good shape, unlike my local guy Robidoux. I’m sure you know the story…..but hey no shame for him, think he reached #9 in the world around the time Ronnie destroyed him, that’s some good snooker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 15 minutes ago, boydeste said: I had a Perry Manns signed cue in the early days! Never had a signed cue tbh but I remember the first cue my late father gave me. It was made in 1911 and had a thick butt lol and was straight as a die. Lovely grain also. Shamefully, after losing a league game for the club I played for against a right duck egg... I wrapped the cue around the toilet. Fucking livid I was. Cue in 2 pieces. The next time I went into the club my team mates had jokingly cello- taped it back together and mounted it on the snooker room wall.!!!! I had it repaired of course but it was never the same cue. Or maybe it was just me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 The greatest Canadian athlete ... 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Stillearly said: The greatest Canadian athlete ... Big Bill...He slit his pants once leaning over table to take a shot..a lady in the first row fainted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 29 minutes ago, boydeste said: I had a Perry Manns signed cue in the early days! Must be worth a small fortune now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I miss the old pros to be honest. Way less mechanical than they are now but I know the games moved on over the dacades. Only ever been to the one tournament as mentioned before and it was way different than those of today. Names I remember seeing from Manchester. John Spencer Perry Manns Graham Miles John Pullman Bill Werbenuik Fred Davies Terry Griffiths And the match I watched with my dad and about 6 other's.......... Ray Reardon v Jim Meadowcroft ( rip) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I remember watching all those players on Pot Black when staying over at my Grandparents .. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Stillearly said: The greatest Canadian athlete ... Big Bill…didn’t know about him until his passing unfortunately. Was nervous and needed a dozen pints just to play. Wasn’t on the same level as Thorburn or Kirk Stevens, but must have been entertaining as hell to watch as a fan. Believe he made a crazy fluke once too, ball flying off the table that sank in the middle like a putt Sadly, many sports had better characters 40 years ago than today. $ changed everything Edited May 1, 2022 by Golfingboy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, Golfingboy said: Big Bill…didn’t know about him until his passing unfortunately. Was nervous and needed a dozen pints just to play. Wasn’t on the same level as Thorburn or Kirk Stevens, but must have been entertaining as hell to watch as a fan. Believe he made a crazy fluke once too, ball flying off the table that sank in the middle like a putt Sadly, many sports had better characters 40 years ago than today. $ changed everything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 F—k me……Ronnie 12-5! Has the fat lady sung??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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