showtime69 514 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 To me i love to watch the "machines" play i like the serious never give in attitude of the Hendry and even Trump has it he never knows when be is beaten albeit he is being matched tonight every step of the way.Hendry in his pomp, in amongst the balls and break building was a joy to watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 16-16 right now. Could go either way. Bingham in the balls rnExcellent match, I thought Trump would take it but Bingham played well in the decider. Some cracking shots Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Wanted Trump to win, but find it hard to be disappointed when you see how much it meant to Bingham. Cracking match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Wanted Trump to win, but find it hard to be disappointed when you see how much it meant to Bingham. Cracking match.I hope he beats Murphy, not sure why but I can't suffer him. Bingham seems a nice lad, played well all tournament. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I will follow the scores on twitter and watch the final few frames in Monday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hendry in his pomp, in amongst the balls and break building was a joy to watch There was none better and never will be his success speaks for itself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigyboy9 416 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Remember seeing an interview with Hendry years ago when he was at his peak. He said that he'd 'never refuse a pot'. It was this approach that changed the way the game is played and meant that any player wanting to beat Hendry had to also try to adopt this approach and match him, which of course they rarely did. I think he gets a raw deal, personally. White, O'Sullivan and Higgins, the Mavericks if you like, they get the plaudits and are mentioned on TV more often than Hendry, but it was Hendry who pulled the game into the real professional era. The Mavericks were all could've beens. Outstanding talents, but they didn't have he mental strength and belief that Hendy or Davis did to be undisputed Number 1's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can't call Ronnie a coulda been, not with 5 world titles, 5 uk championships, 5 masters nearly 800 centuries, 13 pro maximums and a scatter of other accolades. You can't even call him an unfulfilled talent. There are 4 modern era players I call legends.HendryDavisO SullivanWhiteAny others are simply cannon fodder Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can't call Ronnie a coulda been, not with 5 world titles, 5 uk championships, 5 masters nearly 800 centuries, 13 pro maximums and a scatter of other accolades. You can't even call him an unfulfilled talent. There are 4 modern era players I call legends.HendryDavisO SullivanWhiteAny others are simply cannon fodderAs much as he's one of them, John Higgins isn't exactly a bad player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 As much as he's one of them, John Higgins isn't exactly a bad playerTaig Alert. ****ABORT THREAD**** Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Taig Alert. ****ABORT THREAD****That did mate me laugh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hendry was too far ahead in the 90's, players had caught up by 2000. The quality of professional snooker now is better than it's ever been.Same as Tiger Woods really, other players raised their game and had caught up by 2005/6. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can't call Ronnie a coulda been, not with 5 world titles, 5 uk championships, 5 masters nearly 800 centuries, 13 pro maximums and a scatter of other accolades. You can't even call him an unfulfilled talent. There are 4 modern era players I call legends.HendryDavisO SullivanWhiteAny others are simply cannon fodderyou can though simply because he is talented enough to have achieved so much more than that by now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hendry was too far ahead in the 90's, players had caught up by 2000. The quality of professional snooker now is better than it's ever been.Same as Tiger Woods really, other players raised their game and had caught up by 2005/6.I think that is the main issue now and why you will NEVER see one person dominate snooker again simply because the standard across the board is so high every single player on the circuit can beat the rest on any given day it makes it much more exciting and the quality comes from that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeReadyStu 70 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hendry in his prime was the closest thing I've seen to unbeatable in any sport, except maybe prime Federer or Usain Bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigyboy9 416 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can't call Ronnie a coulda been, not with 5 world titles, 5 uk championships, 5 masters nearly 800 centuries, 13 pro maximums and a scatter of other accolades. You can't even call him an unfulfilled talent. There are 4 modern era players I call legends.HendryDavisO SullivanWhiteAny others are simply cannon fodderCould've been as in could have been undisputed world number 1s like Hendry and Davis. O'Sullivan could have been a ten time World Champ and probably the most successful player ever, but his mental fragility has limited that to where he is today. Davis and Hendry achieved their potential to the full. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigyboy9 416 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I think that is the main issue now and why you will NEVER see one person dominate snooker again simply because the standard across the board is so high every single player on the circuit can beat the rest on any given day it makes it much more exciting and the quality comes from thatThe reason it's so high now is in my opinion due the the approach to break building that Hendry brought to the table in the 90s. Would Hendry at his peak playing today still win 7? I seriously doubt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,735 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 First session tied. I hope it goes all the way! I remember when everyone watched this final as there were only 4 channels. It was a bank holiday tradition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 The reason it's so high now is in my opinion due the the approach to break building that Hendry brought to the table in the 90s. Would Hendry at his peak playing today still win 7? I seriously doubt it.you have a very good point but it would have been interesting to see where it would be without Stephen Henry coming along Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 First session tied. I hope it goes all the way! I remember when everyone watched this final as there were only 4 channels. It was a bank holiday tradition.My wee boy has finally went to sleep so i can finally settle down and watch some snooker shame it isn't still level and with all the drama to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Bingham needs to win the next session 3-1 to get back to 9-7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,735 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Bingham playing some good stuff. Will not be surprised if it is all square going into tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Fair play to Bingham, 3 frames in a row ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 9-8 overnight would be a cracking score, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 As usual I'm rooting for the underdog, so until the conclusion of the snooker I'm firmly in the Bingham camp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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