I wonder what goes through his head when he gets like this. Truly bizzare.
Redcafe Snooker
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are here to talk about United's dreadful home defeat at the hands of Big Ange's Tottenham Hotspur. Should this have been the end of Ten Hag? How long does he actually have left? And does Nik finally want ETH out?!
I just think he's a bit of a hypocrite - he loves the privilege to be able to rock up when he wants from the tour protection. But give the new guys some earning potential and take away that protection a bit, he'll whinge. The big problem is, theres little money at the bottom so you've gotta be massively dedicated + likely earning elsewhere.... + potential family.... and when the earning power is stronger in a normal job.... why bother? So as I say, you've essentially gotta smash it early.... which can be tough with endless quali's.
But then he's right in probably thinking "people pay to watch me".... similar to why Jimmy White still gets the invitational cards.
Ronnie has basically mentally given up already here... far too reckless. There’s a balance to how aggressive he should play and he’s way off it at the moment.
True. It's a massive grind and commitment needed. I just think he feels entitled to do what he does and say what he says. He has a point though, but as you say, its not a him problem, he's just doing what all have done over the years and is benefiting from it.
It's games like tonight that show me how little his arsed about the game, more duty than desire, and probably been like that for some time.
What a snooker from Selby.
What is he at.
If this was a boxing match he'd go down
If this was a boxing match he'd go down
Love Ronnie but anyone who loves the game would want Selby to win now . This is a joke
Nah this is unprofessionalism if I've ever seen it. The hell Ronnie.
Ronnie has lost the plot 
Ronnie has gone.
Ronnie’s lost his head
Yeah can't see Ronnie winning 3 in a row with the way he is playing. He basically handed Selby the final spot.
He is going to win this frame now
All Selby has to do is wait Ronnie out. He's sabotaging himself every 5 balls.
Probably. But a long way back from here.
I get horrible anxiety watching Ronnie play. Its like a new take on “tortured genius“ where he’s the genius that tortures.
So predictable from Ronnie. I read an interview from him recently and he said the final he lost to Selby was the biggest regret of his career. Mentioned that he felt he fell into Selby’s trap and was bogged down rather than playing his own game. If anything this aggressive approach he’s played this session (reckless may be a better word) just plays into Selby’s hands - a few good snookers and Ronnie just loses his head.
Such a weird player.
This is incredible sport . I am missing Bayern Barca for this
This!
Selby has to be a little worried. He needs one frame and his opponent needs three and yet his opponent is someone who could win those 3 frames in under 20 minutes.
A mad genius indeed.
Look at Selby’s miserable bastard face. Who the feck wants him to win.
Unreal.
This is fascinating, Selby will be under so much pressure now
Jesus this man
What a long pot!
Insane isn't he!
Come on Ronnie don’t let Selby to the table.
I've not been following. Was Selby quite far ahead?
Ronnie suddenly can't miss anything
Selby ain’t going to let Ronnie roll into the next frame. He’s going to slog this.
Can never count out Selby for a snooker.
Well this guy. Playing on his own "Feck this" terms.
2 frames in under 20 minutes, still a genius
The guy is an absolute freak