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  1. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    Gilbert v Wilson
    Jones v Bingham

    Wilson v Bingham final, I reckon
     
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    I hope the winner of Gilbert Wilson goes on the win the final.
     
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    Bingham/Jones could be a long old game
     
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    Never paid much attention to players nicknames but just realised today Bingham is 'ball run' and not 'bull run'. Assumed he was supposed to the snooker equivalent of a bull running amok.
     
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    Semis been very tight. Wilson looks like the one to me, been playing better the closer it gets to the final which usually signifies the winner.
     
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    Wilson and Jones in the final, interesting matchup. Wilson the favourite obviously but Jones has balls of steel and it could be very close.

    I enjoyed watching Dave Gilbert, classy player.
     
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    Jones has done unbelievably well reaching the final. I’d love him to win it
     
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    So would I, he's been great. Nothing against Wilson but I'll be backing Jones.
     
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    Wilson 1/3
    Jones 12/5

    It should be closer than that odds wise, imo
     
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    If Bingham had got into the final it would have been one not to watch. as it it is i am really looking forward to it.
     
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    Come on Jak Boyo
     
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    Some superb long potting from Jones. Playing top drawer snooker at the moment, I wonder if he can catch up.
     
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    Some cracking snooker getting played here.
     
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    Great final frame for entertainment. Thought Jones' relative inexperience showed a little few dodgy shot choices.
     
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    I hope this thread lasts forever ...

    ... I sometimes do a word search, on here, and he crops up.

    Bless him, what a really great lad.
     
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  16. Nacho

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    I've bumped it a couple of times and thought if it's in good taste or not but I imagine/hope he'd have been happy for us to carry it on.
     
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    He was full of life, fun and friendship ...

    ... I'm sure he'd enjoy his legacy living on.
     
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    I thought so, I would.
     
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    I don't agree with Hendry's verdict that it's all over after Wilson won the last frame. Obviously he's the favourite and it's a good lead but let's see how they both start off tomorrow. Wilson showed a few signs of nerves and Jones grew into the match.
     
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    Jones is done here :emoticon-0149-no:
     
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