World Snooker Championship 2015

[The Golden Eel]

Starts on Saturday.

 

Draw is at 10.30 this morning, although the seeds have already been bracketed.  I'll post it when it's done.

 

Betting-wise, I've got Selby 9/1, Mark Williams 66/1 each way and Joe Perry 100/1 each way.  I don't think Ronnie will be winning it this year but you can never write him off.  Trump and Robertson are obviously contenders too. Should be an interesting 16 days.  Bring it on. 

[dickie mint]

Trump.

[The Golden Eel]

A spot of snooker quiz banter for your perusal:

 

http://www.sporcle.com/games/supercert/players-with-10--world-snooker-championship-appearances

 

This includes 3 people who will be making their 10th appearance this year. I added them already.  So, if one of them pulls out with snooker AIDS, I can't be held accountable for the inaccuracy of the information.  

[Stickman]

Whenever the World Championship comes around it always reminds me to watch the greatest ever break

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAO48WSZnRU

[lifetime fan]

Ronnie.

[The Golden Eel]

Ronnie drew Eddie Hitler.  Wonder if Richie will be heckling from the stands

[Bjornebye]

In New York for the last 3 days. Fucking gutted. one of my favourite things to do the final weekend of the worlds is to sit in my boxies needing a shit, pigging out and watching it.

[Jairzinho]

In New York for the last 3 days. Fucking gutted. one of my favourite things to do the final weekend of the worlds is to sit in my boxies needing a shit, pigging out and watching it.

 

Devastated for you, mate.

[magicrat]

Trump.

x2

[The Golden Eel]

x2

 x3:  http://www.snookerbacker.com/2015/04/16/world-championship-preview-trump-can-play-the-ace-card/

[bouncebrigade]

How about Stuart Bingham?

[lifetime fan]

Trump is a jumped up little gobshite.

 

Anyone but him.

[Mendoza]

Anyone but Murphy. 

[The Golden Eel]

How about Stuart Bingham?

Can't see it but wouldn't rule him out completely. He's only ever made one quarter final

[Chris]

Whenever the World Championship comes around it always reminds me to watch the greatest ever break

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAO48WSZnRU

 

Fucking ace.

[Bjornebye]

Ding Trumps Trump

[The Golden Eel]

First round bets:

 

Acca @ 5/1 - Carter, Fu, Selby, Bingham, Hull +5.5, Higgins

 

Singles - Hull @ 11/2, McGill @ 11/4 - double on them @ 23/1

[RobbieOR]

This is a brilliant article on the 1989 tournament.

 

Never realised Parrott wore a black armband for the 96 either. 

 

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/that-1980s-sports-blog/2015/apr/17/snooker-world-championship-steve-davis-1989-john-parrott-stephen-hendry

[The Golden Eel]

This is a brilliant article on the 1989 tournament.

 

Never realised Parrott wore a black armband for the 96 either. 

 

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/that-1980s-sports-blog/2015/apr/17/snooker-world-championship-steve-davis-1989-john-parrott-stephen-hendry

 

That's class

[Bjornebye]

Always thought Parrot was a bit of a cock. Not anymore.

[lifetime fan]

Always thought that was well known.

 

The Beeb made a point out of mentioning during the commentary and highlighted he was a blue.

[Bjornebye]

I was 5 Col.

[lifetime fan]

Fuck off. Cunt.

[Bjornebye]

*he-man picture loading*

[lifetime fan]

Haha you prick.

 

You just made me feel bloody old.