[Other Sport] The Masters

[crodonilson]

I don't know about you but I absolutely adore the masters, one of the premier sporting events of the year and all kicking off on BBC 2 right about now.

An absolute cracker to get us started too, when the Tiger faces off against The Welsh Potting Machine. The Ally Pally will be absolutely rocking.

 

[Acker79]

Eric for me.

 

[GREASED WEASEL]

Kyren Wilson

 

[Is it PotG?]

Had a sneaky lift of the old, golden trophy during the interval of Davis / Knowles in 1989, a 5 nil drubbing.

Nobody said owt, it was just sat there at the edge of the arena.

 

[crodonilson]

Another couple of good uns at the Ally Pally today:

13:00 - The Wizard of Wishaw (Sco) v The Cyclone (Chn)

19:00 - The Magician (Eng) v The Hawk (Eng)

 

[sydney]

Trump is on fire .

 

[Bold Seagull]

Mark Williams one handed snooker escape with potted pink is on BBC Sport website. Lovely stuff.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I was up there for Williams v Yan yesterday.

Great atmosphere as always. Brilliant come back by Williams. Probably I'll now get Covid

 

[crodonilson]

I was up there for Williams v Yan yesterday.

Great atmosphere as always. Brilliant come back by Williams. Probably I'll now get Covid

It was encouraging that a great majority of the audience wore masks.

 

[Titanic]

The Wizard v The Cyclone is going to be a cracker

Angles is purring in the Comm Box.

 

[timbha]

It was encouraging that a great majority of the audience wore masks.

Yes, I saw one

 

[Lego-Stand]

Have tickets for Thursday and Friday afternoon sessions looking forward to it .... no idea who to back its so open

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

It was encouraging that a great majority of the audience wore masks.

I did mate and yes about 90% did. Rob Walker made a thing of it before the players came out

 

[crodonilson]

Best day of the tournament in store today, a couple of absolute crackers to look forward to....

13:00 - The Rocket (Eng) v Jackpot (Eng)

19:00 - The Jester from Leicester (Eng) v Maverick (Sco)

 

[Durlston]

What incredible sportsmanship from Kyren Wilson last night.

Leading 4-1, he feathered the white ball when looking to go one frame away from victory. The referee didn't spot it but Kyren immediately called a foul shot on himself and the match swung Stuart Bingham's way, levelling at 5-5. But the snooker Gods were smiling on Kyren for his honesty and he prevailed in an unbelievably nervy decider to go through.

Snooker is so proud of its honesty. Some other sports could learn a thing or two from it. What a cracking day yesterday. I missed Trump/Allen through work after having my booster jab on Monday.

 

[Durlston]

Have tickets for Thursday and Friday afternoon sessions looking forward to it .... no idea who to back its so open

What a pair of matches you have mate!

Ronnie O'Sullivan v Neil Robertson this afternoon

and

Judd Trump v Kyren Wilson tomorrow afternoon.

I am very envious! Hope you really enjoy them [MENTION=1405]Lego-Stand[/MENTION]

 

[Bold Seagull]

What incredible sportsmanship from Kyren Wilson last night.

Leading 4-1, he feathered the white ball when looking to go one frame away from victory. The referee didn't spot it but Kyren immediately called a foul shot on himself and the match swung Stuart Bingham's way, levelling at 5-5. But the snooker Gods were smiling on Kyren for his honesty and he prevailed in an unbelievably nervy decider to go through.

Snooker is so proud of its honesty. Some other sports could learn a thing or two from it. What a cracking day yesterday. I missed Trump/Allen through work after having my booster jab on Monday.

Allen also called a foul on himself in the earlier match against Trump, although the referee may have spotted that one, nevertheless amazing sportsmanship where cheating seems to be in so many other sports whether drugs, play acting or otherwise.

 

[Durlston]

I was up there for Williams v Yan yesterday.

Great atmosphere as always. Brilliant come back by Williams. Probably I'll now get Covid

I was going to give you a thumbs up until you mentioned Covid! Stay safe and glad you enjoyed the snooker.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I was going to give you a thumbs up until you mentioned Covid! Stay safe and glad you enjoyed the snooker.

Had it a month ago, so feeling as bulletproof as I can be. And you do need to show a covid pass, so they are at least thinking about it

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Allen also called a foul on himself in the earlier match against Trump, although the referee may have spotted that one, nevertheless amazing sportsmanship where cheating seems to be in so many other sports whether drugs, play acting or otherwise.

One of the reasons I love snooker. Like an oasis of honesty in the sporting world. A sport nearly unchanged in the last 50 years