Robbo leads 9-7 going into the final session. 6-6 mid session then Robbo hits 3 one visit breaks , 2 centuries. Jack finishes with a century. High quality session and a cracking game bar the first mid session.
Williams 5-3 Higgins , I found it funny early on when Higgins was breaking like Willo has been (if you have been following there has been alot of uproar, roll up behind the pack from the break) i actually think its a good tactic, well if you are playing someone who is a good long potter but not necessarily against Higgins. It actually isn't as negative as people think, firstly it has its pluses that you aren't leaving one on, although a few have by mis-hitting/ pace. Also it keeps the black free which does lead to a quicker frame. It also brings a new dynamic people have to try and find a tactical edge from the back of the pack, so makes for some interesting beginning of frame) for me at least. I dont mind it, even my old mate Ronnie did it a few times earlier so might catch on... Was always going to be a battle this one but neck and neck, Williams looking the better potter and scorer but Higgins is well in the match, reckon its going at least 23 frames , possible 25 so not the boldest calls but it will be close.
Hats off to McGill there. Thought he'd blown it but he composed himself and went again. Brilliant clearances in the last two frames under such pressure.
Hats off to McGill there. Thought he'd blown it but he composed himself and went again. Brilliant clearances in the last two frames under such pressure.
feel a bit for Gilbert at the moment. should never had said to put the ball back before the white had finished rolling. ended up going in the pocket. Ref didn't hear him but Gilbert in honest and sportsmanship fashion said he did say it. Trump eventually after some poor shots from both won the frame. Nice guys never prosper.
I didn’t realise what was going on. He almost certainly would have won from there but he still got that red and was really unlucky to pot the yellow out of a snooker. His head went after that and the match is over now at 11-5.
Hats off to McGill there. Thought he'd blown it but he composed himself and went again. Brilliant clearances in the last two frames under such pressure.
Sorry for the delay, but thought i would add class performance from Mcgill. You cant even say Ronnie didn't turn up as he didn;t let him, yes another day ROS might have cleared up in the decider, but lovely clearance under huge pressure. Deserved well played Mcgill
Murphy looked in good form yesterday - should be a great game against Trump.
Trump will bash him up, i can only really see Trump losing to either Robbo/Wilson or Selby. would be a bit of a shock for me Murphy winning, although he is capable.
Even at this stage its so tough to call a winner, Trump is the man to beat and world number one. Selby playing his best snooker and is going to be tough to beat. Robbo looking decent, Mcgill the Ronnie slayer can he carry on the momentum or will it be hard to lift himself back to the same performance. Wilson is playing well and solid but has Robbo, probably the only reasonable value left tbf, i got at 16/1 pre tourney, he is still 14/1 and will win it one year. Murphy / Bingham/ Willo , all previous winners and playing well. Great to see it so open, although i was a little disappointed the last round was alot of one sided affairs.
Quarter final preview, if people want to look at recommended tips (not mine) also just a good preview. Highly recommend it, not too long either Snookerbacker
Murphy looked in good form yesterday - should be a great game against Trump.
Trump will bash him up, i can only really see Trump losing to either Robbo/Wilson or Selby. would be a bit of a shock for me Murphy winning, although he is capable.
Even at this stage its so tough to call a winner, Trump is the man to beat and world number one. Selby playing his best snooker and is going to be tough to beat. Robbo looking decent, Mcgill the Ronnie slayer can he carry on the momentum or will it be hard to lift himself back to the same performance. Wilson is playing well and solid but has Robbo, probably the only reasonable value left tbf, i got at 16/1 pre tourney, he is still 14/1 and will win it one year. Murphy / Bingham/ Willo , all previous winners and playing well. Great to see it so open, although i was a little disappointed the last round was alot of one sided affairs.
I expect Trump to win but Murphy looked really sharp yesterday and I hope he'll make a game of it - needs a good start.
Murphy looked in good form yesterday - should be a great game against Trump.
Trump will bash him up, i can only really see Trump losing to either Robbo/Wilson or Selby. would be a bit of a shock for me Murphy winning, although he is capable.
Even at this stage its so tough to call a winner, Trump is the man to beat and world number one. Selby playing his best snooker and is going to be tough to beat. Robbo looking decent, Mcgill the Ronnie slayer can he carry on the momentum or will it be hard to lift himself back to the same performance. Wilson is playing well and solid but has Robbo, probably the only reasonable value left tbf, i got at 16/1 pre tourney, he is still 14/1 and will win it one year. Murphy / Bingham/ Willo , all previous winners and playing well. Great to see it so open, although i was a little disappointed the last round was alot of one sided affairs.
I expect Trump to win but Murphy looked really sharp yesterday and I hope he'll make a game of it - needs a good start.
Yeah sorry, my phrase bash him is probably a bit extreme. I do think it would be quite a shock, but he is playing well and Trump hasn't looked as on his A game as some of the others, its not impossible but i just expect Trump to go through the gears each round getting better. I hope not as Robbo or Wilson win me money
4-4 Trump v Murphy. Very evenly matched and not a great deal of safety play.
Not quite like Selby v Williams, 6-2, i have been watching Judd v Murphy been decent but apparently the other game Selby has been flawless had 99% pot success at 6-1
This morning is not one to miss, the final session for Robbo v Wilson, high quality and could go either way poised at 8-8 i am looking forward to it. The battle of my outrights!
This morning is not one to miss, the final session for Robbo v Wilson, high quality and could go either way poised at 8-8 i am looking forward to it. The battle of my outrights!
I predict 13-11 Robbo
No drama, Wilson took him apart. Bit of a surprise but Wilson loves the Crucible.
This morning is not one to miss, the final session for Robbo v Wilson, high quality and could go either way poised at 8-8 i am looking forward to it. The battle of my outrights!
I predict 13-11 Robbo
No drama, Wilson took him apart. Bit of a surprise but Wilson loves the Crucible.
Agreed, Wilson was just too good and felt like Robbo was unsettled. Partly due to Wilsons performance? or as people are raising questions is it the crucible factor? A big shame, although i had both anyway but would love to see Robbo win another.
Bit of a shock in the manner of the win from 8-8 not the result as i thought it was going to be tough to call anyone who got into the swing of things , well played Wilson think he could potentially cause a problem for Selby, Trump/ Murphy
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Williams 5-3 Higgins , I found it funny early on when Higgins was breaking like Willo has been (if you have been following there has been alot of uproar, roll up behind the pack from the break) i actually think its a good tactic, well if you are playing someone who is a good long potter but not necessarily against Higgins. It actually isn't as negative as people think, firstly it has its pluses that you aren't leaving one on, although a few have by mis-hitting/ pace. Also it keeps the black free which does lead to a quicker frame. It also brings a new dynamic people have to try and find a tactical edge from the back of the pack, so makes for some interesting beginning of frame) for me at least. I dont mind it, even my old mate Ronnie did it a few times earlier so might catch on...
Was always going to be a battle this one but neck and neck, Williams looking the better potter and scorer but Higgins is well in the match, reckon its going at least 23 frames , possible 25 so not the boldest calls but it will be close.
Edit- Added score for Willo v Higgins
Anthony McGill 13 Ronnie 0'Sullivan 12
Saturday April 24
Second round - best of 25 frames
Morning session 10.00
Afternoon session 1430
Evening session 1900
Live coverage
13:15-16:15 - BBC One
10:00-12:00, 16:15-17:30 & 19:00-20:00 - BBC Two
19:00-21:00 - BBC Four
10:00-14:00, 16:15-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Red Button
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Sport website & mobile app
Highlights
00:00-00:50 - BBC Two (00:30-01:20 BBC Two NI)
03:30-04:20, 06:20-07:10 & 09:10-10:00 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
World Championship Extra
00:50-02:50 - BBC Two (01:20-03:20 BBC Two NI)
04:20-06:20 & 07:10-09:10 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
Neil Robertson 13 Jack Lisowski 9
Mark Williams 13 John Higgins 7
Kyren Wilson 13 Barry Hawkins 10
Sunday April 25
Second round - best of 25 frames
Morning session 10.00
Afternoon session 14.30
Evening session 1900
Live coverage
10:00-11:30, 14:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00 - BBC Two
10:00-12:00, 14:30-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Red Button
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Sport website & mobile app
Highlights
23:55-00:45 - BBC Two (00:00-00:50 BBC Two NI)
03:30-04:30, 06:30-07:20, 09:20-10:10 & 12:10-13:00 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
World Championship Extra
00:45-02:45 - BBC Two (00:50-02:50 BBC Two NI)
04:30-06:30, 07:20-09:20 & 10:10-12:10 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
Live on Eurosport from 10.00
He has now lost another 2 frames. 8 - 4 to Trump.
Monday April 26
Second round - best of 25 frames
Afternoon session 1300
Evening session 1900
Monday 26 April
Live coverage
13:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00 - BBC Two
20:00-22:00 - BBC Four
13:00-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website & mobile app
Highlights
23:30-00:20 - BBC Two (00:00-00:50 BBC Two NI)
03:30-04:20, 06:20-07:10 & 09:10-10:00 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
World Championship Extra
00:20-02:20 - BBC Two (BBC Two NI)
04:20-06:20 & 07:10-09:10 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
Live on Eurosport from 13.00
Even at this stage its so tough to call a winner, Trump is the man to beat and world number one. Selby playing his best snooker and is going to be tough to beat. Robbo looking decent, Mcgill the Ronnie slayer can he carry on the momentum or will it be hard to lift himself back to the same performance. Wilson is playing well and solid but has Robbo, probably the only reasonable value left tbf, i got at 16/1 pre tourney, he is still 14/1 and will win it one year. Murphy / Bingham/ Willo , all previous winners and playing well. Great to see it so open, although i was a little disappointed the last round was alot of one sided affairs.
Highly recommend it, not too long either Snookerbacker
Stuart Bingham 13 Jamie Jones 6
Judd Trump 13 David Gilbert 8
Mark Selby 13 Mark Allen 7
Shaun Murphy 13 Yan Bingtao 7
Tuesday April 27
Quarter-finals - best of 25 frames
Morning session 10.00 BST
Afternoon session 14.30
Evening session 19.00
Tuesday 27 April
Live coverage - Quarter-Finals
10:00-12:15, 13:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00 - BBC Two
20:00-22:00 - BBC Four
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website & mobile app
Highlights
23:30-00:20 - BBC Two (00:30-01:20 BBC Two NI)
03:30-04:20, 06:20-07:10 & 09:10-10:00 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
World Championship Extra
00:20-02:20 - BBC Two (01:20-02:20 BBC Two NI)
04:20-06:20 & 07:10-09:10 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
Live on Eurosport from 10.00
McGill particularly looks well up for it in the last few frames.
I predict 13-11 Robbo
Wednesday April 28
Quarter-finals - best of 25 frames
Morning session 10.00
Afternoon session 14.30
Evening session 19.00
Live coverage - Quarter-Finals
10:00-11:15, 13:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00 - BBC Two
20:00-22:00 - BBC Four
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website & mobile app
Highlights
23:30-00:20 - BBC Two (00:30-01:20 BBC Two NI)
03:40-04:30, 06:30-07:20, 09:20-10:10 & 12:10-13:00 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
World Championship Extra
00:20-02:20 - BBC Two (01:20-02:20 BBC Two NI)
04:30-06:30, 07:20-09:20 & 10:10-12:10 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
Live on Eurosport from 10.00
Bit of a shock in the manner of the win from 8-8 not the result as i thought it was going to be tough to call anyone who got into the swing of things , well played Wilson think he could potentially cause a problem for Selby, Trump/ Murphy