Snooker

[Maxiton]

At this point in the match, 16-12 Selby, I'm gaining a new respect for Selby. It seems to me that with such a commanding lead, and fully confident in himself, Selby has a few times shot with less care than normal, and even set up a few opportunities for Ding, just out of compassion or a feeling of respect, and with no fear of losing the contest. Possible?

It also seems that now he's realized he likely won't win, the pressure is off Ding's shoulders and he is shooting much better and enjoying himself.

 

[sir fly]

Re:

At this point in the match, 16-12 Selby, I'm gaining a new respect for Selby. It seems to me that with such a commanding lead, and fully confident in himself, Selby has a few times shot with less care than normal, and even set up a few opportunities for Ding, just out of compassion or a feeling of respect, and with no fear of losing the contest. Possible?

As long as Selby keeps Ding 3 frames behind, he'll be relaxed and taking shots with less concern. But I doubt he will (is) be leaving some chances on purpose. It simply isn't the level of Crucible final. By any means.

 

[sir fly]

Selby missing balls...
Working people of China may have an excuse to come late at work, after all.
Frame 31 is gaining in weight by each shot they're taking.

 

[SeriousSam]

I love that look of unbridled joy on Selby's face when he wins.

 

[sir fly]

Congrats to Selby.
He's the first out of his generation (those who came to the scene during this century) who's won multiple World's.
Not a surprise. His game is better suited to the World's format than Murphy's or Robertson's, I think.

 

[Maxiton]

I love this sport. Snooker may be the only, most truly working class sport there is left on the world stage. What cycling used to be, and wishes it still was.

Hats off to Selby, fully deserving of his win. And now that he's had the experience, and come runner up, I expect we'll see the fine Ding in the winner's spot before too long.

 

[jsem94]

Leicester get two victories in one evening. Incredible story.

 

[Amsterhammer]

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Leicester get two victories in one evening. Incredible story.

Was just going to post along that line. Selby must be in triple hog heaven tonight.

 

[Cannibal72]

As a deliberately contrarian kind of guy, my affection for Selby increases with every bit of opprobrium he receives. Burying that old bloke really has worked wonders for Leicester, hasn't it?

 

[Maxiton]

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As a deliberately contrarian kind of guy, my affection for Selby increases with every bit of opprobrium he receives. Burying that old bloke really has worked wonders for Leicester, hasn't it?

What is he getting opprobrium for? And for those of us who aren't local, who is the old guy?

 

[snccdcno]

Richard III

 

[Maxiton]

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Richard III

Oh, the carpark. Got it. Yeah, that is an old guy. So that was in Leicester, huh?

 

[snccdcno]

Yeah, they were bottom of the league last season with 9 games left then he was re-buried in Leicester Cathedral, they won 7 out of the last 9 games stayed up and then this season, I mean there's nothing in it of course but a nice co-incidence, well not for me as I'm a Spurs fan.

On snooker I'm happy for Selby, as someone who used to live in Leicester and played the same snooker halls he grew up playing in, (albeit a year or two later) that's a bit of Leicester success I can feel happy about!

 

[Cannibal72]

Re: Re:

As a deliberately contrarian kind of guy, my affection for Selby increases with every bit of opprobrium he receives. Burying that old bloke really has worked wonders for Leicester, hasn't it?

What is he getting opprobrium for? And for those of us who aren't local, who is the old guy?

Since I made that post, I've had a conversation with someone who said 'he brings darkness every time he visits the table'. That's the kind of attitude In referring to - that he's a soulless robot, and unsporting with it.

Yeah, I was thinking of the villain with a smiling cheek himself, Richard III.

Leicester win rate, 2014-15 before R3's rebuttal: 37%
Win rate after reburial: 63%.

 

[god.child]

Just watched the replay. Congrats selby. After that 6-0 start it was never really Close.

 

[Maxiton]

Some things I've learned about match play at the Crucible:

• 1. If your opponent is new to the level you're meeting him at, he will be disoriented at the beginning of the match and trying to get his bearings. (We saw this with both McManus and Ding.) While this is happening, claim as many frames as you can. By the time your opponent comes to his senses he will be too far behind, and too discouraged, to catch up
  
  2. (This probably applies to all match play.) If your opponent is going to win the frame and you have the opportunity, snooker him for as long as possible. In this way, he may get the win, but it will tire him and frustrate him, knock him off his rhythm, and probably cost him several frames to come. And thus, potentially, you turn a lost frame into a won match.

 

[Maxiton]

Re: Re:

As a deliberately contrarian kind of guy, my affection for Selby increases with every bit of opprobrium he receives. Burying that old bloke really has worked wonders for Leicester, hasn't it?

What is he getting opprobrium for? And for those of us who aren't local, who is the old guy?

Since I made that post, I've had a conversation with someone who said 'he brings darkness every time he visits the table'. That's the kind of attitude In referring to - that he's a soulless robot, and unsporting with it.

Yeah, I was thinking of the villain with a smiling cheek himself, Richard III.

Leicester win rate, 2014-15 before R3's rebuttal: 37%
Win rate after reburial: 63%.

It did seem as though the crowd in the auditorium was more enthused by and supportive of Ding than Selby.

 

[RedheadDane]

Re: Re:

Leicester get two victories in one evening. Incredible story.

Was just going to post along that line. Selby must be in triple hog heaven tonight.

He sure seems happy about it!

 

[sir fly]

The quarters aren't over yet, but the single table phase in the Crucible has just begun.
Hawkins and Maguire still have to solve out who'll meet Higgins in the semis, and thanking to Selby, who went through the quarters with a session to spare, they're the only pair in Crucible parterre from the moment Ding eliminated O'Sullivan.

Anybody following?

 

[Flamin]

Following, yes, but not that much time to watch. Gonna watch more this weekend.

Hard to look past Selby again, isn't it? Incredible beating he gave Marco Fu the other day. I'm hoping for Ding to become WC though.

 

[Flamin]

And now Ding made it 12-12 with two brilliant consecutive centuries to finish the 3rd session. Gonna be an absolute thriller tomorrow.

 

[sir fly]

Yes, after the match with Fu I thought there was no way the third session with Ding will end 12 each. But, Ding learnt a lot from the last year's final it appears, and Selby looked nervous during this evening's session.
From the other side looks like Higgins' closer to the final.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Ding please... or The Hawk.

 

[sir fly]

Selby communicating a lot with his balcony support during the final session.
I'm sorry, but he can't watch the semis, he's playing it.
Should concentrate on himself, it's just a couple of frames left.

 

[Squire]

The Simon Gerrans of snooker seems unstoppable.