Currently watching the snooker on polish Eurosport. It's like watching the match next to an undecipherable eastern European chuntering away.
It is, however, less annoying than a Shaun Murphy commentary.
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Trump playing a blinder. Good trump that is, not the orange Russian agent twat.
As good as watching some excellent snooker, was watching Murphy's smacked arse face on his way out of the arena.
Top trumps.
By the time I thought I might have a look at the snooker, both tonights matches were finished. Feel sorry for anyone loading up on snacks in the auditorium before joining the match after kick off....and for everyone else who paid for a ticket for this evenings sessions.
In other news, I hadn't realised that Shaun Murphy had been chased by a wasp at the masters earlier this year. Who knew that wasps were the good guys?
Wasn't Juanjo going tonight?
Yes he was. I imagine he will be in the pub/tucked up in bed by now.
I did. Build up was longer than the action!
Ts&Cs say anything less than four frames (unless it's over two hours) and the event promoter may (at their discretion) put on other entertainment.We were treated to a Big Break-style tournament with Doherty, Taylor and White. Twas actually very enjoyable - Doherty was very funny.
What's funny is going expecting Ronnie and Luca, and getting Taylor, White, and Doherty. It's like booking a ticket to see Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, and getting the golden girls.
I'd be fuming.
It's a gamble - you buy the tickets a year in advance, with no idea who will get through/be playing. We went for two second round matches to a finish in the hope of some exciting snooker (which IIRC we had last year when we booked the same session).
Why is Phil Mitchell playing Mark Williams?
And slightly concerned with the increasing presence of women at snooker events.
Snooker is a game never played in the classiest of establishments. It is in the local snooker hall where crimes are planned, drugs are dealt, money is laundered and prostitutes procured.
I'm concerned these ladies who believe they are working as talented referees or presenters may, ultimately, be mistaken for ladies of ill repute. And if John Virgo has another glass of whisky, he might turn into a bit of a, well, John.
He's definitely a fascist, and a really terrible commentator. I had to watch the snooker earlier with him on. It was not good.
The Trump v Brecel match is most entertaining as you'd expect. Some really high quality breaks, but also some superb safety play. Brecel never seems to worry when he's behind in frames.
The Williams/Higgins match was also top notch. Great comeback from Higgins but just fell short, eventually losing on the blue.
And Chris Wakelin's run comes to an end as he comes up against an in-form Zhao Xintong. Xintong looks good and is likely to face Ronnie in the semi, barring a strong comeback from Si Jiahui. Ronnie looks a bit out of sorts, so could struggle against Xintong if he gets through.
I'm going for Xintong in the final, and starting to think Brecel could overcome Trump. So Xintong v Brecel/Williams in the final is my call (will probably be very wrong).Ronnie/Williams final and the BBC endlessly wanking off about class. Then Dennis fucking Taylor telling you exactly what you've just seen for every fucking shot of the match. When Virgo isn't doing his pantomime act, and Murphy making me want to snap every cue in the house.
I'm looking forward to it enormously.
Brecel is extremely talented, but not really a professional. Fabulous array of shots, which he goes for at all times. Mostly not paying ultimate dividends. Which is why he's about to set a record for the speed at which a former world champion drops out of the top sixteen. Trump has an ultimately flawed technique that fails under the most extreme pressure. The Chinese betting cheat has had a virtual bye this round, and won't be ready for the challenge ahead. Ronnie is Ronnie. Williams has the hunger of a man who might never play again.
When Williams gets his eyes fixed he'll be some player. I think the definition of a snooker professional is someone who has a tour card, so I believe Brecel qualifies. I look at him as Tony Drago with more natural talent. If he continues playing the way he is then he's a match for anyone. Williams is the seasoned professional who is probably the best match player left. Ronnie definitely doesn't look that good and will struggle against Xintong I think.
