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  1. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    He was 6-3 down. Great comeback, never in doubt.
     
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    And he doesnt hide it very well.
     
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    I think the nicest thing he said post game was "he's starting to annoy me".
     
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    If anyone thinks they can play snooker, catch o,Sullivan against Ding tonight. Then you will realise how phenomenal o,Sullivan is.
     
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    It was something else. When he is on it he makes the game look so easy. Guess all the greats are like that
     
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    Nobody has ever competed in a sport and had such a gap by which they are better.

    It’s mesmerising when he’s in the zone. The best ever to do it by so far it’s wild.
     
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  7. Nacho

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    Missed it all tonight but I gathered he rattled through it from how early it finished. I've seen a couple of his games this tournament and he looks to be playing almost as good as he ever has. Banging in the long pots which isn't always his strong point.
     
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    O’Sullivan is in fine form. Joy to watch currently.
     
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    Another tournament for Ronnie what a start to the year. Seems to be getting better with age somehow, never happens in snooker.

    Can only imagine how good he'll be when he's 80.
     
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    Ronnie vs Mark Williams in the Tour Championship final tomorrow, should be a good game. I think Ronnie has a great record against Mark but who knows on the day.
     
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    I’d back Ronnie all day long there. Genius.
     
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    Same here, good matchup for a final though, two class players and old rivals.
     
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    Fair play to Mark Williams played some of the best snooker of his career at the age of 49. Funny how most players get to 40 and go downhill at a rate of knots but a handful are able to refine their game and carry on indefinitely.
     
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    Well done Williams. Fair play
     
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    World Championships start Saturday morning :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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    Neil Robertson got knocked out the qualifying tonight, beaten 10 - 9 by Jamie Jones.
    First time since 2004 he hasn't been in it.
     
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    Nice one, thought that must be sometime soon.
     
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    Yeah, happy days! Looking forward to it.

    Draw takes place tomorrow morning…
     
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    Robertson has gone right down in the rankings of late
    24 in the world
     
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