Category Archives: Snooker

Snooker World Championship 2012: First round analysis and predictions

Here’s my analysis for the first round matches of the Snooker World Championship 2012. The analysis is partly made from a betting perspective therefore I’ve chosen not to include a winner prediction where I’m in doubt. Good luck and punters don’t blame … Read more

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Ken Doherty and bow-ties

Ken Doherty is really something. Last week in Thailand he was complaining China should have been docked a frame because Liang Wenbo forgot to wear his bow-tie, of course he came across as a whiny, grumpy old man. Today he … Read more

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China wins world cup 2011

At about midnight in the Bangkok convention center china seals the deal against northern Ireland by a scoreline of 4-2. Been a long day of snooker for me; watched the semifinals, wales – china and northern ireland – hong kong. … Read more

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Quarterfinals done

My first time watching snooker in live and I must say it was pretty sweet, despite the fact that every frame seemed to last an eternity. You might think I’m overreacting but seriously, two best of sevens lasted from 1pm … Read more

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How to get new blood into snooker?

Everyone agrees that the game needs new blood – new snooker players that can carry the game forward. The question is: how do you get the youngsters to start playing and more importantly keep on playing? Barry Hearn has made … Read more

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John Higgins is the new world champion

Another anti-climax for me, but all credit to John. It could and should have been a totally different match if only Judd had gotten better run with the balls in the third session. It’s incredible how John managed to take … Read more

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Snooker World Championship 2011 coming to an end

After two weeks of snooker day in and day out, we’re facing the inevitable end of the Betfred World Snooker Championship 2011. Only the final remains where youngster Judd Trump faces the veteran John Higgins. All though both of my favorites lost … Read more

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Stephen Hendry will continue playing

There was some commotion about the great legend Stephen Hendry retiring after the Betfred World Championship 2011. Shortly after his 4-13 deficit to Mark Selby he announced he would think it over the summer before making a decision, turns out … Read more

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Ding through to the semis

I’m delighted! Ding potted a sensational halflong pressure pink and black in the last frame to seal the deal with a 13-10 scoreline against Mark Selby. What a great day of snooker this was. Two giants of the game playing … Read more

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Amazing comeback by Ding

Ding goes through to the quarter finals in an amazing fashion beating Stuart Bingham in the decider. Ding was 9-12 down at one point in the match but somehow he managed to climb his way up to 12-12, thoroughly assisted … Read more

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