Who will win this years World Championship?

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Who's your favourite for this years title ?

One of the seeds ? Or will it be a qualifier ?


We're down to the last 4, so let us know who you think will finally clinch it.

Regardless of world ranking (unless it's 1 or 2), the world champion is ranked 2nd in all events all season next season.

Frozen at 2nd for all tournaments? No wonder Ronnie wants to quit the rest of the season..

In the Robbo v Ronnie clash I said Ro would win and I was right. Today, I'll say the guy from Essex will win.

How's that fence going for you TSC?

Anyway, here we go. Doubt anyone will get a crucial lead this session, for me it's all about sessions 2 and 3. If Ronnie pulls away as he did against Stevens then that's that. If Carter stays close, Ronnie may, just may, get a bit frustrated.

you and your essex love in.

I dont have a fav in this- just wanna a good match.

It's comfy here

never wrong is TSC

So a cagey start it's fair to say. Ronnie made a nice 60odd break, and Ali had a half-chance to upset him, but couldn't take it. 1-0 O'Sullivan.

I hope Ronnie doesnt run away with this, i would love a close match.

When Ronnie is cueing like that, i fear for Carter.

eirebilly wrote:When Ronnie is cueing like that, i fear for Carter.

This final looks like being another of those huge one-sided affairs. With the way O'Sullivan is playing, he could win this match 18-3.

That was a really good break from Carter.

Is that your prediction gboycottnut?

I have Ronnie 18 - 13 Carter

Why is it mysti hates Ronnie haters but says nothing about the Ronnie lover? Come on, I want to hear your explanation.

Virgo 'Inch perfect but for the kiss on the brown'

Ronnie gets a fluke but according to Virgo he went for the pot

Thats your Ronnie lover right there.

TSC wrote:Why is it mysti hates Ronnie haters but says nothing about the Ronnie lover? Come on, I want to hear your explanation.

lol.. show me some ronnie love and i will disect it for you

BTW i have just had a family meal and have missed the start..

but just seen the interview with the Ron. he seems well chilled out, deserves the respect for his game, he is da man on the baze.

oh its 2-2 sweet- game on!

Lovely piece on Alex Higgins during the MSI. I am sometimes a little guilty of forgetting just how good he actually was.

He was a legend-favourite player when i was a nipper.

How anyone could forget.... But we know about your memory issues

There you go again. Completely unprovoked antagonising.

Just ignore it TSC

Alli has turned down some good chances but he is doing really well here.

Ronnie hasn't had to work hard tactically during the last 2 weeks. Carter is causing him a lot of problems.

I can see Ali being ahead 9-7 tonight

He is certainly good enough to get a lead TwisT but i just dont think he has the extra gears to call on like Ronnie

What a pot by Ronnie and this looks like his frame now

PM for Mystiroakey

Oh don't get me wrong. I think Ronnie can easily make a comeback. I just think Carter is such a great counter puncher, that Ronnie won't streak ahead.

He is a quality player TwisT, possibly the best i have seen. Alli has done really well this worlds and i agree with you that Ronnie wont streak away.

It's the magical grey shirt. Has to take his chances though and make hay whilst the sun shines.

I never noticed the grey shirt until you mentioned it TSC, i wonder if Alli is aware it

Ronnie has more chance of getting in via a long pot, and scoring heavily. But Carter I think has the edge in tactical battles and grinding out a frame.

I mean it is 2-2 at the mo...not really dazzling snooker, hence the scoreline.

May look boring, but keeping it tight is the best way to beat Ronnie. He starts to push the boat out too much then.

That was an odd shot choice by Ronnie

Carter is clearly following Ebdons advice and playing proper matchplay snooker

Thats a bad frame for Alli to lose.

Indeed it is.

He's not had a bad session in the grey shirt. Lucky charm. I think he'll be superstitous of it. As I said earlier, John Higgins always wears white socks to the Crucible.

Really? I had no idea about that. Funny how people have thei little superstitions.

Annoying this final in a way- because i really dont mind who wins..

great pot by carter, played the safety part abit to well ... as allways happens

Two absolutely horrid shots from Carter. Cant do that against Ronnie.

Lovely opening red for Ronnie there and a nice snooker

Gonna be 3-3 here

Shhhh! You'll jinx it.

Lucky boy Alli lucky boy.

That was a superb red from Ronnie

I wouldn't go as far as DT but it was a good break

What a supreb break by Ronnie, pure quality

Great pot , this has got 147 written all over it

Ha, thats an early call

No 147

Alli will be kicking himself, he had a good chance to go into the interval at at least 4-4.

Im still feeling the effects of lastnight , this is a more determined Ronnie win the frame rather then the 147

brilliant quality. loveing it