2015 World Championships - Discussion Thread

by CaledonianCraig Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:18 pm

First topic message reminder :

So another world championship at The Crucible is upon us. Who will emerge victorious and be crowned the world champion? For me a lot depends on the early rounds. Players who will get better as the tournament goes on I feel will be the likes of Neil Robertson, Mark Selby and John Higgins so them avoiding an early exit will put them right in contention. Obviously, Ronnie O'Sullivan will be one of the favourites and his chances will hinge on avoiding top notch match play players ie Mark Selby and John Higgins in the latter stages. Ronnie is at his best in matches against expansive shot players who play an open game and whose misses leave chances. This year it is wide open I think so here is hoping we have a great fortnight of snooker. Enjoy and start discussing here when the matches get under way........

by temporary21 Mon May 04, 2015 8:50 pm

three to go thats all Stuart has to focus on

by Josiah Maiestas Mon May 04, 2015 8:52 pm

First 2 frames shared and that's all Stuart has to do. Shaun is running out of time Run

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 8:54 pm

A loose shot from Murphy and Bingham is handed a golden chance in frame 28.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 8:56 pm

Wow lucky for Bingham there. Missed a great chance and never left anything. Fate?

by temporary21 Mon May 04, 2015 8:58 pm

More than that he somehow got on the black too

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 8:58 pm

Bingham in again and he won't get a better chance than this to win the frame.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:02 pm

Ooooh Bingham misses the black off the spot on 47 and Murphy is out of his seat like a whippet.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:05 pm

This has become a massive frame now. If Murphy wins it this will hurt Bingham.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:07 pm

Superb. Just superb from Murphy. What a break of 75 to pinch that frame and he is most definitely back in the match trailing 15-13.

by Josiah Maiestas Mon May 04, 2015 9:09 pm

Tremendous break and somehow Bingham loses a frame where he gets in the reds/blacks first!

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:12 pm

Ooooh long red missed by Bingham. Is the pressure telling?

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:16 pm

Great long pot from Bingham. Now can he take this chance.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:18 pm

Ooooh error again from Stuart. Chance missed and he breaks down on 17. Pressure continuing to build.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:23 pm

Stuart under the cosh.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:29 pm

Are the cracks now widening in Stuart's game? I hope not but there are worrying signs in these last two frames. Murphy takes the final frame before the interval and Bingham leads 15-14.

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 9:53 pm

Showing shot of the tournament then...

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:55 pm

I agree with JP. This next frame is mammoth.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 9:59 pm

And the first chance falls to Murphy.

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 10:02 pm

The break obviously not helping Bingham and his momentum after that shot, quite poor.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:03 pm

Murphy looking the more focused and confident just now....until then. An unexpected miss on the blue. Now can Bingham mount a counter attack?

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:04 pm

No. Stuart really struggling just now.

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 10:06 pm

A big chance missed by Murphy then with that blue. Chance for Bingham to take control of this frame. By no means out of it though Murphy after that, did really well to get himself just 1 behind.

Although, a bad shot from Bingham swings the initiative back to Murphy. Tension is the obvious answer as to why both layers shots have been below par in these early stages. This is a great chance for either player to taker this frame with the spread of the balls.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:08 pm

Frame-winning chance now for Murphy to level it up at 15-15.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:10 pm

Wow an unexpected miss by Murphy but Bingham can't capitalise (he was snookered though) and Murphy goes favourite to win the match now considering that Bingham looks to be cracking.

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 10:11 pm

Once again, another poor shot that was just a simple pot. And then, a much tougher shot and Bingham misses, giving it all back to Murphy, great chance now, surely he must finish this one off?

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:13 pm

Murphy levels it at 15-15.

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 10:15 pm

Murphy's frame now we must feel unless something catastrophic happens in the next few minutes. Levelled up now. The first frame is the most important to win, now he has 3 in a row and its 15-15. This is big.

There will be all sorts of reasons for Bingham's failure should he not win this. Inexperienced in big finals, Murphy being the better player imo, cue action when under pressure, tension, thinking he has won the match when he had a solid lead? All these factors could have affected Bingham's performance. But, there are still 5 frames left to play.

Winner takes all...

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:17 pm

Good long pot by Bingham and he is in with the first chance.

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 10:18 pm

That was a nice shot by Bingham.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:18 pm

But again a chance slips by. And he is in bother here.

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 10:20 pm

Well, we are talking a thousandth of a millimetre there I think. Laugh

by FootballLight Mon May 04, 2015 10:24 pm

Expected that then from Murphy. I doubt he would take another risk after the last one on the yellow could have cost him if it was a fraction weaker Bingham's shot. Better to be safe than sorry.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:25 pm

Bingham a bit like a punch drunk boxer at the moment, taking punishment and hanging on - barely.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:26 pm

And to make matters worse for Bingham the run of the ball is with Murphy.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:27 pm

Great safety shot that from Murphy and Bingham in trouble again.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:31 pm

Great shot to nothing there by Bingham but missed opportunity to put Murphy in trouble.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:32 pm

But Murphy misses and Bingham has a chance here.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:33 pm

Wow what a run of the ball for Bingham to land on the black.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:35 pm

But the chance only brings a handful of points and he only has a safety shot here but has a handy 30-9 lead.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:39 pm

A safety battle now and this is mighty tense stuff. Murphy with advantage.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:41 pm

Longest frame of the match and still half a dozen reds on the table. You feel this safety battle may help settle Bingham down a bit. Critical frame this.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:42 pm

But Bingham catches a safety shot too thick and Murphy with a chance now - won't be easy though.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:43 pm

Hmm poor shot choice by Murphy and his break comes to an abrupt halt and we are back to more safety.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:50 pm

Unbelievable. Cracking pot by Bingham but deflects into the pocket for a foul. Murphy now has a great chance here.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:53 pm

Drama. Murphy misses the yellow. Now Bingham given a lifeline but nothing easy on here.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:55 pm

Good safety shot from Bingham.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:57 pm

Murphy with three fouls and Bingham going favourite for this frame.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 10:58 pm

Five misses and counting. Make that six. Bingham now hot favourite for the frame.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 11:04 pm

Epic frame this.

by CaledonianCraig Mon May 04, 2015 11:05 pm

Whoever wins this frame it will feel like winning two frames.

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