Snooker 2021-22

[stavros]

How the fuck did O'Sullivan get out of that session level? Some of his positional play was exceptional, but Robertson had plenty of opportunity to be at least 5-3, and more likely 6-2 up.

 

[two sheds]

ah ta - I watched it last night, O'Sullivan was a bit fucking lucky there too, will put it on for next session.

 

[stavros]

ah ta - I watched it last night, O'Sullivan was a bit fucking lucky there too, will put it on for next session.

They mentioned in commentary that in getting to the semis he hadn't played anyone in the top 45 in the rankings.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

O Sullivan seems to have cranked it up a gear after looking lacklustre earlier

 

[two sheds]

playing really well over the last couple of frames - fuck me he's done it - nice to see him win something again I've not seen him win anything for ages.

 

[blairsh]

Really quite incredible. Good on you Ronnie.

 

[stavros]

I didn't watch the evening session, instead watching SPOTY, where snooker was barely mentioned again. Yan and Selby got about five seconds each, for their Masters and WC wins, but that was it.

 

[stavros]

A quick straw poll of the handful of us who frequent this thread: should the Masters get its own thread? It runs from 9 to 16 January, and is back at the Palace this year. I think we've done threads for it in the past.

 

[two sheds]

I'm easy - whatever other people think.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

I'm easy - whatever other people think.

Same

 

[stavros]

I've checked with Barry Hearn, and he's says fine, as long as it can be sponsored by Bet Fred, Bet365 and Ladbrokes.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

A quick straw poll of the handful of us who frequent this thread: should the Masters get its own thread? It runs from 9 to 16 January, and is back at the Palace this year. I think we've done threads for it in the past.

Masters deets

Masters snooker 2022: Full tournament results

Full tournament results for the 2022 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London.

www.bbc.com

 

[stavros]

It's a bit of a shame the first day clashes with the third round of the Cup, but I'm sure I'll balance it somehow.

 

[stavros]

Right, bring it on. Yan-Williams and Robertson-McGill tomorrow. Both could be good, especially the latter.

 

[blairsh]

If you're not watching the first match this afternoon, put it on now!

Fifth frame!

 

[two sheds]

caught the end of the 6th frame, ta.

Yan is seeded no. 1? Have I missed a year's snooker or something?

 

[blairsh]

caught the end of the 6th frame, ta.

Yan is seeded no. 1? Have I missed a year's snooker or something?

Yearly rank?

You seriously need to watch the fifth frame, it was (and i loathe to use this word, but...) EPIC

 

[two sheds]

just switched back - one thing that's so much better about bbc coverage than itv that you can do that, as well as flick back a few seconds for anything you missed.

just catching very end of 4th frame - williams snookered on the pink, played it one handed and potted the fucker

 

[blairsh]

just switched back - one thing that's so much better about bbc coverage than itv that you can do that, as well as flick back a few seconds for anything you missed.

just catching very end of 4th frame - williams snookered on the pink, played it one handed and potted the fucker

Wasn't that the fifth? Whichever, that entire frame is where he stamped his name on the match,

Be surprised if he loses here at this point.

 

[two sheds]

aaargh yep was fifth, bit of a giveaway with the score being 1-3 but that's what confused me

 

[blairsh]

aaargh yep was fifth, bit of a giveaway with the score being 1-3 but that's what confused me

Not important really when ir was such an entertaining and crucial frame.

 

[two sheds]

Not important really when ir was such an entertaining and crucial frame.

true but being able to count would be a bit of a help

 

[two sheds]

yes ta for that again - the yellow and brown did it for him in the frame, plus the pink

 

[blairsh]

I always know its been good when i catch myself clapping loudly on the settee, on my own

...fnar

 

[two sheds]

final frame - misses twice so loses the frame if he misses again so pots it

 

[stavros]

Yan is seeded no. 1? Have I missed a year's snooker or something?

I think he got the number 1 seed as the defending champion. I think there was one year where O'Sullivan was the defending champion, but had dropped out of the top 16. He took the Masters spot from whoever was number 16 at the time.

Having written that I may be getting it confused with the WCs in 2013, when he was also the defending champion, but hadn't played much at all since.

Anyway, Higgins-Williams on Thursday.

 

[two sheds]

I think you're right - I saw today he was defending champion.

 

[stavros]

O'Sullivan-Robertson wasn't the highest quality, but it was exciting. Robertson had loads of easy misses, despite what Rob "the talker" Walker said to him immediately after, but O'Sullivan could not find that baulk cushion with his safety.

Where's Dennis Taylor? I've not seen or heard him all week. And where's Hazel?

 

[two sheds]

Enjoying Higgins v Williams on BBC replay still close

shame whoever loses really

 

[two sheds]

Enjoying Higgins v Williams on BBC replay still close

shame whoever loses really