kevshat Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters What a standard in that Maguire Robertson match. 5 Centuries in a row! If Maguire can keep that up, no one will touch him. 'On Fire' Stephen Maguire! You do talk bollocks. Stick Maguire playing his best in with O'Sullivan playing his best over best of 19 frames and Maguire won't win 3 frames. Really looking forward to this last QF. Early signs are Ronnie's brought his A game with him. Should be a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters I think I love Michaela Tabb.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Bad day with Robertson losing but what a quality match that was :eek. Back to +12.95 now which I'll still take, especially with both outrights being favourites in their matches to make the final. I wasn't going to bet tomorrow but the overs appeals in the 1st semi. 5pts M.Selby vs J.Higgins - Over 9 Frames Evs Bet365 Both these players played good snooker in their quarter finals and with both being top notch match players I expect a very close semi final here. Both can score heavily and Selby can hold his own in the tactical department which Higgins specialises in. We've got two real class acts here. Selby has now won 5 best of 11 matches at Wembley without losing and he's won them all 6-5 which says a lot about his temperament. Higgins is no stranger to close matches either and with the two men evenly matched I'm confident we'll see a 6-4 or 6-5 scoreline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyTHFC Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Carter didnt really turn up last night. Just one for the semis. Higgins 11/10 var 10 pts On paper a tight clash between two pretty closely matched players but just going for the more experienced Higgins. Higgins has been in good form this season as shown by his win at the grand prix and he has played better as this event has gone on. In his first game he played quite well against Fu where a fortunate fluke settled matters but I felt he upped it against Ding in the next round, scoring well when he got in, 5 50+ breaks including a century in a good 6-4 win. Selby also upped his game from round 1 to round 2. In his first game he didnt play all that well against Walden and limped over the line somewhat but he played well in a high quality q/f against Allen, scoring particularly well when amongst the balls before another fortunate fluke helped him in the final frame. It should be a good game with both players playing well but Higgins has been priced as the underdog if not a narrow one and Im not sure I totally go with that as I think the more experienced Higgins might just edge this one and get to another Masters final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJarvis Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters O'Sullivan is far too in and out though mate, have to worry if he doesn't turn up at his best and then he basically just chucks the game like a little kid. No doubt if he is on form though he should win the whole thing. HIGGINS to beat Selby has to be the call at odds against today. (11/10). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters O'Sullivan v Maguire Ronnie was very impressive last night and yes sometimes he may not 'turn up' but for me even when he is playing poorly he is still a quality player, Maguire has played some nice stuff but I think it will be another comfortable victory for O'Sullivan tonight to set up a good final tomorrow with Selby. O'Sullivan -1.5 @ evens Paddy Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters O'Sullivan v Maguire Ronnie was very impressive last night and yes sometimes he may not 'turn up' but for me even when he is playing poorly he is still a quality player, Maguire has played some nice stuff but I think it will be another comfortable victory for O'Sullivan tonight to set up a good final tomorrow with Selby. O'Sullivan -1.5 @ evens Paddy Power Nice shout Spooner. Never in doubt either :ok. Nothing for me tomorrow. I'm on both finalists outright so for the 1st time in a while I can watch a final without biting my fingernails over a bet :lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wong Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters I'll go with 2 outrights. 4pts R.O'Sullivan to win The Masters 3/1 Coral Ronnie O'Sullivan is a big price here. He loves this event in front of what is as good as his home crowd and they are a massive advantage for him too. Ding Junhui will tell you that :lol. O'Sullivan loves nothing more than entertaining fans and there'll be plenty to entertain as the week goes on at Wembley Arena. He also loves winning the big titles so I expect him to play well this week and if Ronnie brings a game which is 80% of his best he'll win this tournament, he's that good. To be fair he's got a tough little draw with Perry and probably Carter needing to be seen off before the semi finals but I'm not too worried about his draw as if he plays well he's as close to unbeatable as there's been in snooker. He tends to go tits up in events that are long in duration or when he's away from home but this isn't that long in that he'll play 4 matches to win it and he'll probably stay at home all week rather than a hotel so I'm sure his head will be right and if it is the others are in trouble. The rocket for me. 1pt ew M.Selby to win The Masters 13/2 William Hill If Mark Selby could've picked a better draw with his own hands I'd like to see it. King or Walden in the 1st round and worst case scenario Ryan Day in the quarter finals before a semi final which could potentially be tricky but you'd expect the Jester to be playing well by then. In all fairness, Selby's form hasn't been great recently but I don't see any shame in losing to Mark Williams at Telford. He's the defending champion this week so if that doesn't bring a return to his top form then nothing will. He knows the prestige of this event and will love to defend the title. At his best he's very hard to beat and he was almost flawless here last year. I fancy him to come through the top half so he's my each way bet for the title. Superb Mate.:clap:clap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Nice shout Spooner. Never in doubt either :ok. Nothing for me tomorrow. I'm on both finalists outright so for the 1st time in a while I can watch a final without biting my fingernails over a bet :lol.Thanks. :ok Well done with getting both players in the final, Must be a nice feeling! :cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters O'Sullivan v Selby In this form O'Sullivan is unstoppable and I see him winning quite comfortably again tonight, Selby has had two 6-5's this week and could count himself a little lucky to be in the final although he played some nice snooker after the interval yesterday, He could of easily gone in 3-1, 4-0 down to Higgins which was a big turning point in the match. Maguire really didn't do much wrong last night its just when Ronnie is playing like this he is very hard to touch, I'll take him on the handicap again although I wouldn't mind seeing a 10-9 classic!. O'Sullivan -2 @ evens Stan James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wong Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters O'Sullivan v Selby In this form O'Sullivan is unstoppable and I see him winning quite comfortably again tonight, Selby has had two 6-5's this week and could count himself a little lucky to be in the final although he played some nice snooker after the interval yesterday, He could of easily gone in 3-1, 4-0 down to Higgins which was a big turning point in the match. Maguire really didn't do much wrong last night its just when Ronnie is playing like this he is very hard to touch, I'll take him on the handicap again although I wouldn't mind seeing a 10-9 classic!. O'Sullivan -2 @ evens Stan James I was thinking something similar mate, just looking at his body language, he's clearly enjoying himself and this hype about his new cue has been blown out of proportion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Selby to win for me :unsure I wasnt that impressed by Ronnie last night, he missed some easy balls and quite a lot of the time let Maguire in, it was only the fact Maguire played like a club player that it ended 6-1. Selby was excellent agaisnt Higgins and at 2/1 I am all over Selby today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Intensity Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Selby to win for me :unsure I wasnt that impressed by Ronnie last night, he missed some easy balls and quite a lot of the time let Maguire in, it was only the fact Maguire played like a club player that it ended 6-1. Selby was excellent agaisnt Higgins and at 2/1 I am all over Selby today. Agree with this. O'Sullivans last two opponents have played dreadfully. Selby hasn't been massively impressive, especially in the early stages but has stepped up when required. Sebly +2.5 frames for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Its all about opinions I guess but I must of been watching a different game to use two. :unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters You're not the only one mate. I only saw it from the interval and the highlights but O'Sullivan looked pretty decent to me. 2/1 Selby does represent value though although with the crowd behind him O'Sullivan could really be on song today. I'm with you in that O'Sullivan will win but Masters finals generally tend to be tight (last 2 excluded :lol) so whether he'll win 10-7 or not I'm unsure :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Ronnie started well but Selby came back at him very well and his saftey play is very good so far, I think that last frame was very important for O'Sullivan, Not to sure on my -2 bet now though. Good final so far though. :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Intensity Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Yep, gutted Selby didn't get that last frame - Ronnie was really wobbling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Intensity Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Another frame can't believe he hasn't won:sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJarvis Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters How the hell has Selby not already won this? O'Sullivan continually nicking the frames and looks likely to win it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters What a superb final this is :clap:clap. O'Sullivan's knocked in 4 of the best clearances I've seen to win these frames :notworthy:notworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters What a match. :clap Just how good was that blue and pink in frame 17! :loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Does anyone know what the kid from eastenders (Jay) relation is to O'Sullivan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatman Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Well done on the 2 finalists Kev, good work :ok Saw quite a bit of this tourney, a good standard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Great under pressure from Ronnie as always but how Selby didnt win that match is a complete mystery. He must be wondering what went wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters Just kept on shitting a brick when the frame was to be won didn't he. Very unlike Selby. Superb match though rounding off an excellent tournament with the highest standard of snooker I can remember seeing over a whole week :clap:clap. Good week for me too with me finishing +22.20pts for the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wong Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Re: Snooker: The Masters the whole standard was awesome this year, not just Ronnie and Selby, Maguire's 5 Century's on the bounce was class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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