kevshat Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I've got the snooker bug now!! Stan James have priced up the qualifiers which begin on Tuesday and there are 2 that have attracted my support. Both are short prices but both could still be overpriced as they are having decent seasons and are playing far inferior opponents. 10pts D.Roe to beat J.McBain 1.50 10pts M.Allen to beat L.Fernandez 1.40 James McBain has yet to win a match this season, losing in the 1st round of all 6 qualifying events whereas his more experienced opponent is having a decent season qualifying for the Grand Prix losing to Ken Doherty as well as qualifying for the upcoming China Open. He narrowly lost 5-4 to Barry Hawkins in the final round of the Malta Cup qualifying as well. Given these stats a maximum bet of David Roe looks the obvious call. Although Fernandez has done a bit better this season, like McBain he's still to qualify for an event this season whereas his opponent has qualified for the Grand Prix, UK Championship, Malta Cup and most recently he's made it to the final qualifying round of the World Championship. Allen is the current World Amateur champion despite being only 17 but could easily be half of his price. He also looks a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premierblade Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying when are these games being played kevshat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulenos Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying qualifiers which begin on Tuesday already stated above, blades.;) Are you taking them just as singles or do you reckon a double is in with a good chance as well, kev?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Sorry mate, I knew I'd missed something out! Both of these games are at 4.00pm on Tuesday. They are not live on TV but you can get free live scoring on the World Snooker website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying already stated above, blades.;) Are you taking them just as singles or do you reckon a double is in with a good chance as well, kev?;) I'm quite confident they will both win T, I don't tip doubles though. Both look good things and so a double should be well worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premierblade Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying come on david roe :ok i like the bet against a man with no form at all :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulenos Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying StanJames not making it too easy to place the bets, though - a non-existent coupon means you have to hand-pick all matches/bets. Following you with a double, kev. best of luck;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Rather you than me Kev, these matches are played with no crowd hardly and knowing how bad Roe is, I couldn't back him against anyone, not even my mum. :lol Allen should win, but Leo is very dangerous when he wants to be, and 1.40 is way too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying You are right, Paul. These qualifying matches can be dangerous as I've spoken about before on other threads. Knowing that and having it in mind I have chosen carefully and used previous qualifying form as my guide. As I said earlier I'm very confident these 2 will come in. As for your Mum, judging by the record of Roe's opponent, it could be your mum! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying I think it is mate, she aint answering the dog and bone anyway. :lol A couple that caught my eye were McDonnell @ 2.50 and Storey @ 1.72, but McDonnell hasn't had the best season and the only reason I pick him out, is that they are of equal ability, hence should be 1.90. Storey was the first pro to beat Ronnie in his first year as a pro, although he should have done more since then. He looks a decent price but my concern would be why he didn't turn up for the Masters qualifying tourny. So, no bets for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying I did think about Storey myself mate, I remember him winning a match or two at the Crucible a few years back and he threatened to finally break through but it hasn't been the case. His absence from the Masters qualifying also didn't go unnoticed with me either. I was also thinking of backing Judd Trump but trusting a 17 year old is just about safe but trusting a 15 year old no matter how good he is, is just a little too risky for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Trump has been eaten alive this season so far, but watch out next season, he will learn and fast. :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying I would agree with you there, Paul. It was interesting a few months back the Beeb "experts" were giving what they thought would be their top 8 in 2010. There were lots of upcoming stars, Maguire (upcoming at the time), Ding, Robertson and one or two said Trump too. That's a fair bit of expectation to have to deal with at such a young age isn't it? Shaun Murphy had the same and here he is 10 years into his career almost and he's still not a top 16 player. By building up the expectation it does the player no favours when going to qualifiers as everyone wants them as a scalp. I've no doubt that eventually Trump will be as good as they forecast though, I once played in a pro-am in Northampton and he played in the event too so I watched him and he just looked so natural. He was 12 at the time I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Storey lost 5-0, good job we didnt go for him, wonder what's wrong with him?:unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying I don't think he turned up mate. Steve James hasn't turned up for his match against Ding either. Probably a wise choice to be fair though :loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying I don't think he turned up mate. Steve James hasn't turned up for his match against Ding either. Probably a wise choice to be fair though :loon You could be right there mate. :ok Agreed about Steve James. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premierblade Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying cant believe from 4-0 up david roe hasn't finished the game off and it's now 4-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Well Allen won 5-2 and Roe is in the balls at 4-4, so hopefully the git clears up. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premierblade Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Well Allen won 5-2 and Roe is in the balls at 4-4, so hopefully the git clears up. ;) __________________ :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Break ended but leads 34-8. :unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premierblade Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying think roe just needs a colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premierblade Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying he's won :nana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying A hell of a lot closer than it should have been but he came through in the end. A winner is a winner! :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulenos Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying well done, kev:cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmphill Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying As you say Kev, a winner is a winner no matter what price.:ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Cheers chaps. I've had a look at tomorrow morning's matches and there is nothing I fancy. The afternoon matches are yet to be priced up so I'll be along tomorrow with any I like the look of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Nice one Kev. :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying Cheers mate. I thought that your mum was going to come back and get me for a minute though! ;) :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Welsh Open Snooker Qualifying She was only in first gear too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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