I should say in 2014 World Championship one of the 3 previous events that Tom Ford qualified for and lost in the first round he actually faced Trump and lost 10-8.
I wonder if we could have the same scoreline today
I think Carty will beat Bingham and at 11/2 that’s great odds. Mark Williams was lucky to only be trailing by one frame. McManus totally outplayed him.
1 more quick note on Barry Hearn. I may not always agree with him & I think the Anthony Hamilton affair has shown his arrogant side, but I remember what a terrible state snooker was in when Barry took over. 6 tournaments a year, little sponsorship, TV companies not interested as viewing figures were so low.
Now I think the game is in the best shape it's ever been in. Tournaments virtually every week, record sponsorship, record prize money. That's down to Hearn & his team. Who would've thought snooker & darts players would have the kind of careers they have these days. Incredible really.
He may not be everyone's cup of tea, but he's incredibly good at his job
Anyone watching Bingham? He just played a great shot, more of a pool shot, potting the black in off a red that was over the pocket. Except the black was about to drop then rolled back on itself and was left hanging in the jaws. Bizarre.
Anyone watching Bingham? He just played a great shot, more of a pool shot, potting the black in off a red that was over the pocket. Except the black was about to drop then rolled back on itself and was left hanging in the jaws. Bizarre.
Bingham is the 2nd man through the round 2, Carty tried the comeback but gave himself to much work after losing the first 4 frames today and going 9-4 behind
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Both players had chances but Trump took it
6-6
Round 1
1st session(mid session interval)
Mark Williams 2-2 Alan McManus
Round 1
2nd session(mid session interval)
Judd Trump 7-6 Tom Ford
Over on table 2 its 3-3 between Williams and McManus
He has done what only Neil Robertson had done beforehand and Made 100 centuries in 1 season
9-7 ahead and one away
Round 1
1st session
Result
Alan McManus 5-4 Mark Williams
damn knew I should have gone with it 🤦♂️
Round 1
Result
Judd Trump 10-8 Tom Ford
The defending champion is the first player to book his place in the 2nd round
Now I think the game is in the best shape it's ever been in. Tournaments virtually every week, record sponsorship, record prize money. That's down to Hearn & his team. Who would've thought snooker & darts players would have the kind of careers they have these days. Incredible really.
He may not be everyone's cup of tea, but he's incredibly good at his job
Bingham is 9-5 ahead of Carty
Bingham 9-6
Carty not letting this go
Round 1
Result
Stuart Bingham 10-7 Ashley Carty
Bingham is the 2nd man through the round 2, Carty tried the comeback but gave himself to much work after losing the first 4 frames today and going 9-4 behind
Round 1
1st session
Kurt Maflin 5-4 Dave Gilbert
King levels up v Ding 5-5 on table 2
6-5 to Ding on table 2
Round 1
1st session(mid session interval)
John Higgins 2-2 Matthew Stevens