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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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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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John Higgins stumbles across the finishing line

John Higgins and Rory McLeod (finally) finished their match this afternoon, John winning 13 frames to 7. It was a scrappy affair, John never really looked comfortable and they both missed quite a few pots. Both players rarely wanted to … Read more

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Allister Carter and Graeme Dott at 8 all

The second session of Allister Carter versus Graeme Dott finished today and the scoreline is 8 all. As we recall Graeme was in front 5-3 after the first session, only to see Ali make the same score in the second … Read more

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Sixth day in Sheffield is over

Well, appearently Mark Allen did an amazing comeback yesterday coming back from 6-9 behind to win against Matthew Stephens. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see that match, but it was probably for the best seeing as I lost the large … Read more

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Latest from the Crucible

Surprisingly Stuart Bingham manages to steal the win in his match against Peter Ebdon. Playing well in the second session and sitting comfortably at a 8-6 lead I sure wouldn’t bet against Peter, but somehow Bingham won 4 on the … Read more

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Snooker World Championship 2011

So, the world championship of Snooker is coming up this weekend. Guess I won’t be going out this weekend then. Nor the next week. Ok, more like won’t be leaving the house for 17 days. Wonder who’ll win. Seems I’m … Read more

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