Snooker World Championship

[Smokin Joe]

Didn't they just split the money if there was more than one in a competition?

They would have done, but when £147k was offered it never happened. The money never came direct from the organisers pocket, they used to insure against it.

 

[Beebo]

I remember when they'd have a prize in darts for the highest finish of the tournament. Unthinkable now that there wouldn't be multiple 170s. It's now almost more likely than not that you'll see a 9 darter in a tournament

Exactly. There is a 9 darter most weeks now.
The standard is so high and the equipment so much better.

 

[albion]

He doesn't really look like an athlete it must be said, but appearances can be deceptive.

He is no lightweight. His exuberant lifestyle hints that he is more than a bit lost so maybe the Iron Man was a body image 'idea'.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Trump has to be firm favourite for the Title. There's a long way to go yet, but his form up to now has been fantastic.

 

[Beebo]

Trump has to be firm favourite for the Title. There's a long way to go yet, but his form up to now has been fantastic.

Those last 4 frames he was completely unplayable.
Murphy is playing well and doesn’t get a look in.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I missed what the 100 grand was for? Was it the xth century of the tournament or something?

 

[Animo]

I missed what the 100 grand was for? Was it the xth century of the tournament or something?

100 in a season. He's done it before (as has Robertson) but the prize wasn't offered then.

 

[Beebo]

Most centuries in a season.
Trump has 6 entries in the top 10!

1 Neil Robertson (2013-14) 103
2 Judd Trump (2019-20) 102
3 Judd Trump (2024-25) 100
4 Judd Trump (2020-21) 90
5 Neil Robertson (2018-19) 84
6 Judd Trump (2018-19) 83
7 Judd Trump (2014-15) 82
8 Judd Trump (2023-24) 79
9= Ronnie O'Sullivan (2017-18) and Kyren Wilson (2020-21) both 74

 

[Electric_Andy]

Watching Ronny this morning, he played well. But the post match interview was difficult to watch. I still can't work out what he's going to come out with next, I would not want the task of interviewing him!

 

[Beebo]

Watching Ronny this morning, he played well. But the post match interview was difficult to watch. I still can't work out what he's going to come out with next, I would not want the task of interviewing him!

He’s sometimes very difficult to like or understand. He just seems to strive for unachievable perfection all the time.
If his constant negativity gets him motivated then carry on. But he definitely sucks all positivity out of every situation. He must be awful to live with.

 

[Animo]

He’s sometimes very difficult to like or understand. He just seems to strive for unachievable perfection all the time.
If his constant negativity gets him motivated then carry on. But he definitely sucks all positivity out of every situation. He must be awful to live with.

I've always found it rather disrespectful to the player he has just beat when he constantly whinges about how terrible he played.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I've always found it rather disrespectful to the player he has just beat when he constantly whinges about how terrible he played.

Yes agree. I don't think he means to, but he comes across as quietly arrogant and a bit of a narcissist. I think he has a lot of MH issues all going on at once. He is still good to watch when he's playing positively but I'd prefer to watch another match if he's not playing well, as you can almost feel the thumbscrews he's turning on himself.

 

[albion]

Watching Ronny this morning, he played well. But the post match interview was difficult to watch. I still can't work out what he's going to come out with next, I would not want the task of interviewing him!

I usually have to turn off when he is interviewed. I have long held the position that he should never ever give interviews. It might be the interviews driving him away, O'Sullivan being his own enemy.
Those broadcasters should know better !

 

[Smokin Joe]

The trouble with him as that his talent was so natural he never had to think about technique, so when it goes awry he can't understand it and his head goes.

Great player, but he can behave like a twat at times.

 

[albion]

He is not that different from anyone else. But his mind always puts words to his angst.
It is just a permanent manifestation of that angst. That absurd ultra focus is what made him great.

If only he could stick to going for a run and/or avoid all interviews. Or even take up the 'art of saying nothing' as a new permanent hobby.