General Snooker Thread

[Baddar]

Much better from Judd in this session. They're 11-all and he's looking good to take the lead again, with one more to come after this tonight.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Sensational response from Ding in this frame to tie them up at 14-14. Bloody fantastic match right here, best of the tournament for me.

[Baddar]

I hope Trump wins - if Ding does, he'll still have a face like you've pissed all over his mother during the chinese new year celebrations.

[Starvinho]

Ding's not giving this up, fantastic clearance in that last frame. I'm stilling saying him to win, all depends how Trump comes out after the interval.

[Baddar]

Ding looking good to go two up with three to play, but just lost position as I typed!

48 point lead, anyway. I wouldn't go as far as to rule out a comeback if it goes 16-14, but I think Trump needs to win this one.

[Starvinho]

Trump's so good he's potting them two at a time now! You're right though, crucial frame this...

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Gutted, simply gutted. All I can hope for is Higgins or Williams to play a stormer in the final to beat Trump. Great match overall though.

[Starvinho]

Trump through and what a game, this lad can go all the way now.

Trump      13

           ---------- 

Dott       5         |

                      Trump    17

                               --------               

                      Ding     15      |  

Ding       13        |                 | 

           ----------                  |

Selby      10                          |

                                        Trump  0            

                                               ---------||CHAMPION||

                                        Winner 2

Williams   13                          |    

           ----------                  |

Allen      5         |                 | 

                      Williams 11      |

                               --------                          

                      Higgins  13

OSullivan  10        |

           ----------

Higgins    13

[Baddar]

Higgins wins, but he's probably been paid to throw the final, so all will be alright for Trump in the end!

[Starvinho]

I know I keep saying Trump won't win, but I just don't seeing Higgins losing. So I'm going Higgins in the final. The final's over 4 sessions, afternoon and evening sessions today and tomorrow.

Trump      13

           ---------- 

Dott       5         |

                      Trump    17

                               --------               

                      Ding     15      |  

Ding       13        |                 | 

           ----------                  |

Selby      10                          |

                                        Trump   4            

                                                --------||CHAMPION||

                                        Higgins 4

Williams   13                          |    

           ----------                  |

Allen      5         |                 | 

                      Williams 14      |

                               --------                          

                      Higgins  17

OSullivan  10        |

           ----------

Higgins    13

Edit: 4-4 after the first session.

Edited May 1, 2011 by Starvinho

[Baddar]

I haven't watched any of it today, but just read on BBC that it's 12-12 at the moment. Wow, tonight's session is gonna be wonderful.

[Starvinho]

13-12 Higgins at the end of the session, Higgins is rallying now, he's won four on the bounce. Should be good tonight.

[Jimmy]

The final's been fantastic. Rooting for Judd to win this one but both of these men are just so good.

[Starvinho]

Can't believe the quality of snooker, and I think everyone is rooting for Judd! But my head says Higgins even if my heart says Trump!

[Jimmy]

Yeah, Higgins has done so well to put himself ahead after being three frames down. I'd like to see it go down to the last frame but I've got the feeling that Higgins might win this frame and the one after.

[Starvinho]

One to win for Higgins now, I'd be very, very surprised if Trump can win it from here. Not to worry though because it's more than evident that Trump will have his day in the future for sure.

[Jimmy]

Oh wow. Thought Trump had that one for sure. What a wonderful final.

[Starvinho]

Higgins is awesome. To comeback against Ronnie and Williams was amazing but to win the final aswell is just special, especially after the year he has had. I think he could win another couple World's yet before he's done, maybe even get near Hendry's seven? I'll put money on Trump going out in the first round next year, but without a doubt he is a multiple World champion in the making.

This is the best snooker event I've seen in years, it just proves that these extra ranking events now is making the quality of the game better. Snooker is on the up again so it's a great time for players and fans alike.

Trump      13

           ---------- 

Dott       5         |

                      Trump    17

                               --------               

                      Ding     15      |  

Ding       13        |                 | 

           ----------                  |

Selby      10                          |

                                        Trump   15            

                                                -------- John Higgins

                                        Higgins 18

Williams   13                          |    

           ----------                  |

Allen      5         |                 | 

                      Williams 14      |

                               --------                          

                      Higgins  17

OSullivan  10        |

           ----------

Higgins    13

[Baddar]

What a load of bastards the BBC are. They were SO determined to make Higgins cry at the end.

Gutted for Trump, but Higgins played well. I still think he's a dirty fucking cheat, though.

[Starvinho]

You could tell Higgins was holding the tears back then they asked him about his Dad the tight bastards! Good to see him smiling and enjoying it when he lifted the trophy though.