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The Masters is underway at Ally Pally.

Neil Robertson (only called up on Friday after Ronnie withdrew) has just beaten John Higgins 6-5.

The rest of the first round draw:

Sunday, 12 January
19:00
Shaun Murphy v Gary Wilson

Monday, 13 January
13:00
Mark Williams v Ding Junhui

19:00
Mark Selby v Ali Carter

Tuesday, 14 January
13:00
Judd Trump v Barry Hawkins

19:00
Mark Allen v Si Jiahui

Wednesday, 15 January
13:00
Kyren Wilson v Zhang Anda

19:00
Luca Brecel v Chris Wakelin
 

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Sublime 147 from Sean Murphy in the semi final of the masters.
 

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giving every single snooker player ilon the circuit a w***y nickname doesn't stop them being dull as dogshit
 

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I cannot watch the BBC coverage - why does Dennis Taylor think talking all the time is required. Saying things like ‘he needs a sizeable break’ . Really? If we are watching we know about snooker just let us enjoy it.
 

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TorbayBee said:
I cannot watch the BBC coverage - why does Dennis Taylor think talking all the time is required. Saying things like ‘he needs a sizeable break’ . Really? If we are watching we know about snooker just let us enjoy it.
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I’d steer clear of the Eurosport coverage if I were you?
 

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Mrs WB and I go to the Masters most years.
We made our annual trip twice this year (including this afternoons final session). It really is a cracking tournament, and they've finally made a real effort with the new fanzone. Well worth a trip, even with the ball ache of getting to Ally Pally.
 

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Engrossing final of the Players Championship currently on ITV4.

Judd Trump (1) 6 - 8 Kyren Wilson (2)
(Best of 19 Frames)

Has ebbed and flowed nicely with some bad misses and excellent breaks under pressure.
 

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Looks like it's Wilson 9 8 up now as long as Trump does not mess this break up
 

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Wilson beats Trump 10-9.
Both players with a break in the 30s in the final frame before Wilson made the final telling contribution.
Enjoyable watch.
 

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And it was one of the few snooker events which are able to be watched without having to pay TNT 30 quid a month
 
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Brilliant performance from Mark Williams to destroy Shaun Murphy in the final.

In doing so, he becomes the oldest winner of a snooker ranking tournament ever. He eclipses the record held by his compatriot, the late great Ray Reardon, who held the record since 1982.
 

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Hippobee said:
Brilliant performance from Mark Williams to destroy Shaun Murphy in the final.
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Agreed. The first session was a demolition job. Murphy gave 2 frames away but was otherwise comprehensively outplayed.

The class of 92 strike again.
 

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Jack Lisowski wins his first ranking event title, on a final frame decider, at the Northern Irish Open.
Had previously been in 6 finals and has had a tough season, including his dad dying suddenly in March.
A talented attacking player and his matches are usually a good watch. Congratulations Jack 🏆👏
www.bbc.co.uk

Jack Lisowski: NI Open champion 'an emotional wreck' as he ends 15-year wait for title

Northern Ireland Open champion Jack Lisowski says he is an "emotional wreck" as he ends his 15-year wait for a ranking title in Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk
 

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Brilliant for Jack. He has shades of Jimmy White about him, a bit loose in the safety department but an absolute joy to watch. The standard is so good these days it's completely crazy he hadn't won a ranking event until now, but particularly poignant in light of his personal stuff this year.
 

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Fab game Higgins v Murphy. Really enjoyable. Fantastic tension
The downside is Dennis Taylors commentary it is truly awful, in the middle of a tense deciding frame when Murphy is positioning himself for a key pot he starts whittering about the crowds coming to the tournament. SHUT UP!!
Just have Hendry or Davis who talk brilliantly about various shots AND get it right.
Anyway as I say great game.
 

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TorbayBee said:
Fab game Higgins v Murphy. Really enjoyable. Fantastic tension
The downside is Dennis Taylors commentary it is truly awful, in the middle of a tense deciding frame when Murphy is positioning himself for a key pot he starts whittering about the crowds coming to the tournament. SHUT UP!!
Just have Hendry or Davis who talk brilliantly about various shots AND get it right.
Anyway as I say great game.
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If ever a bloke made an entire broadcasting career out of just 2 seasons of being a good snooker player, it's him. He's never been a good commentator, but has got even worse. Beeb fired him 2 or 3 years ago, but unfortunately reversed their decision.
 

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Hippobee said:
If ever a bloke made an entire broadcasting career out of just 2 seasons of being a good snooker player, it's him. He's never been a good commentator, but has got even worse. Beeb fired him 2 or 3 years ago, but unfortunately reversed their decision.
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That’s just complete rubbish, certainly more than 2 seasons.
 

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Cbee said:
That’s just complete rubbish, certainly more than 2 seasons.
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Is it? - look back at his ranking tournament wins. Off the top of my head, one WC in 1985 and one Rothmans Grand Prix tournament around and about the same time.

He was making up the numbers through the 70s and up to his glasses around 1984. I don't remember him doing much in tournaments after 1986/7. Google may prove me wrong.
 

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Hippobee said:
Is it? - look back at his ranking tournament wins. Off the top of my head, one WC in 1985 and one Rothmans Grand Prix tournament around and about the same time.

He was making up the numbers through the 70s and up to his glasses around 1984. I don't remember him doing much in tournaments after 1986/7. Google may prove me wrong.
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He won the Masters in 1987 which is a good one to win.
 

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Hippobee said:
Is it? - look back at his ranking tournament wins. Off the top of my head, one WC in 1985 and one Rothmans Grand Prix tournament around and about the same time.

He was making up the numbers through the 70s and up to his glasses around 1984. I don't remember him doing much in tournaments after 1986/7. Google may prove me wrong.
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Ok not wins, but he was in 1 world final, 3 world semi finals and 2 world quarter finals before he actually won it and was a consistent performer in all other tournaments, so I would say he wasn't making up the numbers at all and certainly more than 2 seasons per your earlier post!!!
 

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Hullbee said:
The pressure of having your family held by armed men back home
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That reminds me of the story that Mussolini sent a message to the Italian team at the World Cup in the 30s that said ‘win or die’ . They won.
 

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Sounds good - how much were the tickets?

I really can’t stand Mark Allen! I know not everyone can play attacking snooker but he is so boring these days - takes ages over every shot and then plays an obvious safety. I’m sure it’s deliberate to knock his opposition out of their rhythm - I can’t even watch him on telly anymore - it’s like watching paint dry! At least you will have Williams to entertain you!
 

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Aussie Bee said:
Sounds good - how much were the tickets?

I really can’t stand Mark Allen! I know not everyone can play attacking snooker but he is so boring these days - takes ages over every shot and then plays an obvious safety. I’m sure it’s deliberate to knock his opposition out of their rhythm - I can’t even watch him on telly anymore - it’s like watching paint dry! At least you will have Williams to entertain you!
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About £35.00 I think.
 

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Not keen on the different camera angle, makes the table look square and the black carpet too.
 
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