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Claymore said:
Did you, which section? Will have a look at the alert things in a min.

As for the long potting, yeah he's good at that but so was Williams and many others, all round I'd not rate Robertson as attacking minded player, and no where near trump, and this game showed. Robertson also reckons 100 centries is better than a 147 and mentioned that the noise was more than for 147's he's seen or the couple he mad. That was due to the media point on it and his pressure if he'd do it, nobody can call a 147, much tougher hence why Ronnie the best ever to pick up a cue and Hendry the most successful are out on their own. Still good though in one season no doubt.

For me if he wins it again with his play and character it'd be like Liverpool winning the title. He supports Chelsea as well now he's over here.
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Just reading that Trump said the 147 was better. He was maybe put up to it by the media but he did come across sounding bitter.

World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson record played down
WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP

Neil Robertson's 100th century break of the season does not compare with a 147 break at the World Championship, says beaten opponent Judd Trump.

Robertson became the first player to reach the milestone on his way to a 13-11 quarter-final win at the Crucible.

Trump headed straight out of the arena to refocus as Robertson celebrated his landmark century in the 24th frame.

“I put him under pressure and sometimes people say things they don't really mean”

"If it was a maximum, I'd have gone over and shook his hand," said Trump, who held the previous record of 61.

He told BBC Radio 5 live: "Although it's a brilliant achievement, 100 centuries doesn't mean anything to me.

"I just wanted to get on and win the game. I congratulated him at the end of the match and wished him luck, so that's all I can do."

He added that he did not regard the feat as significant as a maximum break but admitted: "In other people's eyes, it may be.

"I've got no hard feelings against Neil. I get on with him and there was nothing in it. I just wanted to try and win the match and I thought my best way of doing that was getting out of the arena as quickly as possible."

Australia's Robertson, 32, had failed to make a century earlier in the tournament when reaching 99 and celebrated vigorously after potting a green in the 24th frame to take him to 101.

Trump held the previous best with 61 centuries last season.

Robertson was in no doubt that a maximum break was not as significant a feat as the century of centuries.

"I've made a couple of 147s and it's nowhere near the same achievement, absolutely nowhere near," said the world number one.

He felt Trump's comments may have been down to the disappointment of losing in the quarter-finals after establishing a "really big lead".

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/27234957
 
Just seen Selby miss a black he shouldn't as I type this but thought it was amazing when he went 6-5 I think it was and the last couple of frames he was getting some crazily bad luck position wise, like when he went through the tiniest of gaps in the cluster of reds, yet despite that his amazing safety play owned Robertson. Basically what Robbo was doing to others he's done to him and its brilliant to see.

Currently 9-6 so far and Robertson just got back in due to said black easy miss above, 40 odd points behind. Go on Sebls Welbs, grind him up, bore him out. Taste, medicine.
 
Robertson should stop looking at what the crowd are doing and get on with his own fecking game.
 
Could be through to the final tonight and win with a session to space. Needs 6 of the 8 frames. It's do-able.
 
Jippy said:
Just reading that Trump said the 147 was better. He was maybe put up to it by the media but he did come across sounding bitter.
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He probably was bring bitter, I mean he had 61 and I think that was the highest, plus Robertson just knocked him out of the best tournament and on top of that people were crticising him for leaving the arena without a handshake for the 100 centuries, even though he did shake his had for the win. I'd be pissed myself considering and lets not forget Judd Trump is a bit of a c... as well.

Points still stand though, for me the 147 is better than a milestone of centuries and Judd is more exciting to watch so its easier to put up with his interview cockiness than it is Robertsons arrogance, table swagger, face expressions and antics. He's also 24, Robertson is 32, 3 ranking wins to 9 I think so far.

For me where the 100 centuries in a season comes into it is if its paired with longevity, if he's consistent he can get up there with Ronnie and Hendry. That is exciting but again, doesn't come close to the 147 top list. All the talk in snooker is always about the 147, who's got the fastest, who's made them, who's got the most, century talk is just for the match itself if a player can make one and who has the most, generally. But there was big buzz about Robertson on 99 via the commentators and crowd, so Robertson is right there, although its due to the monkey on his back and the expectation, we knew it was coming, where as even with Ronnie you can't say, oh if he got one more he'll top Hendry's 147, even at the first round stage because its just so hard to do, so hard to predict. Is only when so many red/blacks go in that the excitement builds, so of course the roar might be less than the expected 100 centuries. That's where I think Robertson was wrong, IMO (about it being a better achievement).

Anyway, I've got no chance of making a 100 or a 147 so either are amazing, whatever the number.
 
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Sixpence said:
Could be through to the final tonight and win with a session to space. Needs 6 of the 8 frames. It's do-able.
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Yeah could be, hope so just so it gives him advantage for the final, because lets be honest even if Selby wins its still going to be a grind. At the same time you just wanna see some good snooker. Quite like Hawkins, came offwell in the final last time, against any of the other two I be wanting him to win.
 
13-6 to Ronnie. What is Willie Thorne on about though, end of that last frame talking about how Ronnie is doing so well. Not at all, not vintage by any means, its just that its too much for Hawkins anyway. Ronnie is missing lots of simple balls, does that in the final and could be in trouble.
 
Ronnie is so far ahead he can afford to open up and go for a few higher risk shots which if the match was tight he wouldn't. Therefore he has missed more than usual, which makes it look like he is slightly underpar.
 
Hawkins had one shot in that frame. He played a pretty decent safety after Ronnie's break off but left a single red sticking out of the pack. Ronnie pots it and makes an 84 break. That's what he's up against.
 
That was dull, but good thing it finished, as United games is on when last session of this would've been.

Luckily, Selby and Robbo have a great contest.
 
It's like those big tennis games in grand slams that go into a fifth set and never end, with crazy results. It's great, but you know that with ever minutes that passes it's becoming less likely they'll win the next round.

Obviously snooker is nowhere near as physical, but it's all playing nicely into O'Sullivan's hands.
 
Not physical no, but mentally the game must be so draining at this level.

14-14.
 
Incredible match. Hope Robertson wins the next 2 frames, I'm enjoying this so much.
 
Robertson's last shot of the tourney...

Calling it.
 
Incredible from Robertson there to make a century with the match on the line.
 
He isn't rapid amongst the balls but he is so steely - reminds me of Jonny Wilkinson with his routine; Gets down the exact same on every shot with the exact same timing.
 
Can't decide who I want to win out of these two. Both of them are capable of providing an epic final against Ronnie.
 
They are just two very similar, well matched players. Unfortunately I think both might have brought their A games here and might be jaded in the final. In terms of high quality, this match is one of the best I've seen in years.
 
I'd rather Robertson go through.

Think Selby would beat Ronnie - if he can get over this and not be too drained.
 
Selby wins 17-15. Great match. Would expect Ronnie to win something like 18-12.
 
Difficult to predict the final. Ronnie hasn't really been tested in his last 2 matches and that allowed him to play a level of snooker that's miles from his best. He won't get away with that in the final. On the other hand, Selby had to really dig deep here, so it remains to be seen how much of an impact that will have on him in the final. I'm sure it'll be a cracker. I've thouroughly enjoyed this semi-final. Have to give credit to Robertson as well. He managed to equalise a few times but never really got the turning point, but the margins were very fine.
 
Wanted them to go into the last frame, but I can't really complain, it was a spectacular match. High quality snooker under extreme pressure. Fair play to both players.

I believe O'Sullivan will win it, but hopefully he doesn't take the commanding lead early and then stroll it. I would be satisfied with 18-14.
 
That was a great match. I found myself cheering for Selby for some unknown reason. I think it could be a tight final but I'd be pretty confident Ronnie will win it. He is much more capable of putting a string of frames together and gaining huge momentum.
 
Only just seen the result, brilliant to see Robertson go out, he's way too negative for another final, Selby less so. Trouble is he's beaten Ronnie in finals before so Ronnie will need to be at it, so far he hasn't been, fully. Missed too many easy shots, not pressure shots like someone said above the other day, but just basic break shots without forcing the issue. Also looking at Ronnie's final opponents you'd say only Higgins (legend of the game) is up to Selby's level. Dott has won it but I don't feel him, Carter twice or Hawkins are as good in the game as Selby.

Maybe we expect too much of Ronnie and maybe his lower Scholesy type level is just way above most of the other players. Tomorrow we'll find out as Selby is a good test.


Amir said:
It's like those big tennis games in grand slams that go into a fifth set and never end, with crazy results. It's great, but you know that with ever minutes that passes it's becoming less likely they'll win the next round.

Obviously snooker is nowhere near as physical, but it's all playing nicely into O'Sullivan's hands.
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Yeah, snooker Travellers you out. Even just playing two or three hours with a mate, feels like you've read a couple of books whilst walking around, bending down. Your eyes, mind and body feel it. Bet two weeks of that many fames is killer. Pool isn't as bad.
 
Fantastic semi-final. Had it all, long pots, safety battles, drama...only the decider was missing.

Wouldn't mind seeing Selby winning the first title, and even though I do like Ronnie too, that would cause a massive meltdown to his fans, some of whom are just so bizarre in their hate towards Selby.
 
Selby is a muppet, though. I hate his face and his wobbly head. Also, how he gets called The Jester from Leicester and jokes about when he is five frames in-front. The only chance of him winning is if Ronnie is going mental and trying to pot everything at distance which he can't do all the time any longer. If Ronnie plays it fairly tight which he has done (apart from against Perry) then he will walk all over him. Let's see how many little "funny" remarks Selby makes when he is getting thrashed today.
 
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