Maroon Sailor Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Draw just been made today - Starts 20th April Ronnie O'Sullivan v Marcus Campbell Ali Carter v Ben Woollaston Stuart Bingham v Sam Baird John Higgins v Mark Davis Shaun Murphy v Martin Gould Graeme Dott v Peter Ebdon Matthew Stevens v Marco Fu Judd Trump v Dominic Dale Neil Robertson v Robert Milkins Ricky Walden v Michael Holt Mark Williams v Michael White Stephen Maguire v Dechewat Poomjaeng Mark Allen v Mark King Ding Junhui v Alan McManus Barry Hawkins v Jack Lisowski Mark Selby v Matthew Selt Got a feeling that Mark Selby will finally breakthrough this year and win it. ?20 Win with Paddy Power @ 13/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Predictions Semi-Finals O'Sullivan 15-17 Trump Robertson 17-15 Selby Final Trump 16-18 Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Graeme Dott v Peter Ebdon, exciting tie that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Predictions Semi-Finals O'Sullivan 15-17 Trump Robertson 17-15 Selby Final Trump 16-18 Robertson That's me laying Robertson for ?100. PHREEE MUNNNEYYY and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weststand93 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Ronnie O'Sullivan for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 with o'sullivan being out of the game for so long and not playing competitive snooker will hamper his chances and could see him going out in the first three rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Graeme Dott v Peter Ebdon, exciting tie that one! Ebdon's career is in the wrong era. He would've been more successful playing late 70's early 80's with the rest of the bores - Griffiths, Thorburn and Davis to name but three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Garcia Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 My predictions for the semi final line up with Ali Carter knocking out the rocket then immediately falling to the Wizard of Wishaw. John Higgins v Judd Trump Neil Robertson v Mark Allen Final between Higgins and Allen with the Northern Irishman winning his first World Championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 That's me laying Robertson for ?100. PHREEE MUNNNEYYY and all that. In all seriousness, I think it's ridiculously close between Selby, Trump and Robertson. Title's between them IMO, however much O'Sullivan, Higgins and Ding are capable of giving them a run for their money. But between those three, it's practically a coin flip. I just nudge towards Robertson because I think he's a superb matchplayer - and a much better player than when he won this title in a strange Championship three years ago. Selby, meanwhile, the player I'd most like to see win it, just can't seem to get it done at Sheffield, and always ends up coming a-cropper in a close one. Then there's Trump: capable of destroying anyone, but you have to sweat blood to win the World Championship, and I'm still not quite convinced he's able to do that. If Trump does win it, snooker would more than likely enter a new era, with him as its new standard bearer. I'll stick with Robbo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Ebdon's career is in the wrong era. He would've been more successful playing late 70's early 80's with the rest of the bores - Griffiths, Thorburn and Davis to name but three He won the world championship. I doubt he would have had he played then. And Thorburn, for all he was a slow player, went foe his shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 He won the world championship. I doubt he would have had he played then. And Thorburn, for all he was a slow player, went foe his shots. But so does Ebdon. That's where he's always been misunderstood. Under pressure, he's one of the ballsiest snooker players there's ever been - and I think he's the only player ever to win the title by winning the semi and final both in a final frame decider, the latter against The Greatest himself, Mr Hendry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I think that Selby or Robertson will do it this year. Ronnie has not played enough competitive snooker and Trump has been quite inconsistent when I've seen him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 No Alain Robidoux? Is he still in the huff cos Ronnie O'Sullivan got bored kicking his ass and started playing left handed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 He won the world championship. I doubt he would have had he played then. And Thorburn, for all he was a slow player, went foe his shots. He won it by grinding out results and wearing his opponent down. Just like the Thorburn's of this world did back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 But so does Ebdon. That's where he's always been misunderstood. Under pressure, he's one of the ballsiest snooker players there's ever been - and I think he's the only player ever to win the title by winning the semi and final both in a final frame decider, the latter against The Greatest himself, Mr Hendry. That's a fair point actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 I agree about Ebdon being one of the ballsiest players there's ever been - but by Christ he's painful to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I don't believe Dechewat Poimjaeng would've made it out of Bathgate Academy with that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Robertson would be my bet but wouldn't rule out Higgins or O'Sullivan I would never count out Higgins although he's been poor recently he always seems to dig out performances at tis tournament. IMO O'Sullivan ability I seriously don't think missing most of the season will stop him only thing that will is which mentality will he bring with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Used to quite enjoy watching the World Championship but I can't remember the last time I gave a **** now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I didn't even know McManus was still playing. Can't see him beating Junhui though unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 I didn't even know McManus was still playing. Can't see him beating Junhui though unfortunately. First time McManus has qualified for The Crucible in years. 42 now so this may well be his last Championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Perrie Mans for me this year............................long overdue a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Graeme Dott v Peter Ebdon, exciting tie that one! That match has the potential to last the 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Mark Selby for me this year. Got Adam Scott right with the golf. Just saying like. :cool4: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Perrie Mans for me this year............................long overdue a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Don't mock Shaun. I had ?5.00 each way on Adam Scott. I'm on a roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Don't mock Shaun. I had ?5.00 each way on Adam Scott. I'm on a roll That wasn't what the thumbs up was for. Your post was an annual tradition. It wouldn't be the World Snooker thread without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 That wasn't what the thumbs up was for. Your post was an annual tradition. It wouldn't be the World Snooker thread without it. I knew what the smiley was for. Just kidding. I honestly don't watch snooker anymore, used to love it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Couldn't resist the 7/1 on offer from Skybet for Judd Trump, so lumped 30 sheets on him. Opposite side of the draw to my other bet, so a Trump / Selby final will do for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Bump Slipping down faster than Katie Price's knickers All starts tomorrow - Rocket Ronnie starts his defence. Will his rocket be rusty ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Bump Slipping down faster than Katie Price's knickers All starts tomorrow - Rocket Ronnie starts his defence. Will his rocket be rusty ? Yip, in and out early just like all Katies ex hubbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Championship press conference if anyone fancies a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Sounds like tickets are selling well according to Barry Hearn in that link I went down there a couple of years ago and got a seat that could see both tables. It was a god send as Rory McLeod was boring the pants off people in his match against Ricky Walden. The ref had to take them off as it would have run in to the afternoon session. Nice wee theatre like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Hoping Bristolian Judd Trump plays well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Hoping Bristolian Judd Trump plays well Same here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hope O'Sullivan and Trump get pumped oot ASAP. I look forward to the seethe from Chester re. Virgo/Thorne and the delight when Shan Murphy and Trump are punted oot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hope O'Sullivan and Trump get pumped oot ASAP. I look forward to the seethe from Chester re. Virgo/Thorne and the delight when Shan Murphy and Trump are punted oot Here's me going to buy you a pint with my Trump winnings anaw ! Still settle for Selby winning it though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Judd Trump has been terrible this season will be surprised if he even makes the quaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Got a 5r on the following: Alli carter @ 25/1 can see this being his year Robertson (?10) @ 6/1 Junghi @ 12/1 Macguire @ 16/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Graeme Dott v Peter Ebdon, exciting tie that one! Looks like these two will have to come back tonight after the scheduled evening session to finish this off. If that is the case and they start to burn the midnight oil at least some good could come out of it. A cure for insomniacs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Dott and Ebdon - Jeezo ! No guarantee they will finish tonight either - could put it back to Tuesday !! This just gives the likes of Barry Hearn ammunition to introduce putting the clock on players at the World Championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Has anyone seen the grown man in the Dundee United top yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Skacel Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Has anyone seen the grown man in the Dundee United top yet? Nah but theres some knob in a Celtic top today Higgins looking like he is going out to Mark Davis, 9-5 down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Higgins OOT !! That'll teach him to come out to " I just can't get enough " for his walk on music Maguire getting rinsed as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Has anyone seen the grown man in the Dundee United top yet? Not seen him this year - but the guy with the Coventry tops is still there sat in the corner of the bottom row as usual. Watch him change to wearing the England top tomorrow (St George's Day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Bit of a character this Poomjaeng boy ! Maguire not a happy bunny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley_ Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 7-7 between Maguire and Poomjaeng. Hope Poomjaeng wins. He had to come through four qualifying rounds just to reach the first round. Never been keen on Maguire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Final between Higgins and Allen with the Northern Irishman winning his first World Championships. Higgins and Allen both rinsed in the 1st round ! Quite a few shocks so far - Maguire is behind the 8 ball as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 7-7 between Maguire and Poomjaeng. Hope Poomjaeng wins. He had to come through four qualifying rounds just to reach the first round. Never been keen on Maguire. They'll have to come back later tonight to finish it off - looks like Poomjaeng will be 9-8 up going into that extra session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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