tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post5605474059568293664..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: CRUCIBLE COUNTDOWN: DING'S RESURGENCEDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10973700643869316502010-04-22T00:01:25.477+01:002010-04-22T00:01:25.477+01:00Ding will send Murphy back to Burger King in a qui...Ding will send Murphy back to Burger King in a quick 13-4 victory.Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17917709120816718132010-04-16T16:27:09.369+01:002010-04-16T16:27:09.369+01:00Ding has had his game back together for the whole ...Ding has had his game back together for the whole of the season. Before he would deliver one or two outstanding performances per season, but because he wasn't in the top 16 we only got to see him when he was in good form. The last couple of seasons we've got to see Ding when he wasn't playing well too. But even if he hasn't been the best player this season, on balance I'd say he's been the most consistent. To be fair all he has to do to reach a final is beat Murphy and probably Higgins or Robertson, and he despatched two of those at the UK in two session matches so a final is very do-able for Ding this year if he maintains his form.Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78751881805751025632010-04-16T09:48:59.817+01:002010-04-16T09:48:59.817+01:00how can it be too soon for ding after all his expe...how can it be too soon for ding after all his experience when it wasnt too early for hendry....<br />?<br /><br />it is never too early to win a worlds. his first may be his only win, so he should grasp with both hands and not think its too early!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71501068566617244762010-04-16T09:06:55.683+01:002010-04-16T09:06:55.683+01:00I don't think Ding is ready to be world champi...I don't think Ding is ready to be world champion right now, having only just gotten his game back together, I believe the pressure and expectation would be too much for him right now. I hope he does win it one day but this year is too soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-72569144477150875132010-04-15T23:24:16.351+01:002010-04-15T23:24:16.351+01:00Higgins has never defended a title so I think the ...Higgins has never defended a title so I think the favourite by some distance is Ronnie. They're the most recent winners, the top two players in the rankings, so they are rightly the favourites. Murphy has a really good track record in long formats so he's next favourite. Ding would be my favourite after that - the UK champ always has a chance - and 22/23 is a common age for the Crucible first strike.<br /><br />I don't fancy Selby at all - he's going to have serious problems hanging on to his top 16 place next season if he doesn't have a good run here. Robertson, the best player of the season after Higgins but no track record to speak of in the long format comps. He's going to have to at least reach a final either in Sheffield or the Uk for me to make him a favourite. Maguire has played like a solid top 8 player this season but he's going to have to produce a standard he hasn't done so far this season to stand a chance.<br /><br />So my picks would be 1) Ronnie 2) Murphy 3) Higgins 4) Ding 5) Robertson.<br /><br />The winner will come from that group bar one exception: the dark horse - Williams. If he beats Ronnie he will probably win it.Bety Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64973741433076298442010-04-15T20:20:06.827+01:002010-04-15T20:20:06.827+01:00Based on form,but mostly the increased statistical...Based on form,but mostly the increased statistical prospect of a 1st time champion.<br /><br />The list in preference order is<br /><br />1 - ROBERTSON 2 - DING JUNHUI<br />3 - SELBY 4 - JOHN HIGGINS<br />5 - RONNIE 6 - M.WILLIAMS<br />7 - MURPHY 8 - CARTER<br /><br /> I have no interest in boldy declaring a winner (I don't bet)<br /><br /> Just merely giving a rounded summary of the total equation.<br /><br /> If the winner came from OUTSIDE those 8 players...then <br />someone - somewhere - is probably gonna make LOADS A MONEY !!CHRISK5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-43612571226078759992010-04-15T19:18:28.217+01:002010-04-15T19:18:28.217+01:00No matches will be moved but I read on 110sport th...No matches will be moved but I read on 110sport that Mark Allen has had to find an alternative way of getting to Sheffield because his flight was cancelledDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-81510782733103867472010-04-15T18:37:48.920+01:002010-04-15T18:37:48.920+01:00Dave - any news on any players who could be disrup...Dave - any news on any players who could be disrupted with the volcano? And would there be provision for say moving the schedule around to ensure matches could all go ahead if one of those early 1st round matches has a player stranded at an airport? Surely allowances could be made for such exceptional circumstances!<br /><br />I must apologise for any inconveniences caused by the birth of the Island by the way!Sonnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55731737256165547092010-04-15T15:16:10.524+01:002010-04-15T15:16:10.524+01:00Thanks for that wonderful insight 1:14PMThanks for that wonderful insight 1:14PMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4173345031246034232010-04-15T13:14:01.997+01:002010-04-15T13:14:01.997+01:00It's not rocket science to predict who might w...It's not rocket science to predict who might win the World Championships.<br /><br />Each new decade has started with a first-time winner - So Robertson, <br />Ding or maybe Mark Selby are high on the list.<br /><br />Previous winners - John Higgins or Ronnie - with Mark Williams as an outside chance also.<br /><br />Also wonder if Shaun Murphy or Stephen Maguire will spring a timely surprise aswell.<br /><br />Could there even be a shockwinner ? (eg)Joe Johnson,Graeme Dott type thing.<br /><br />In any event - unlike the 1980s & 1990s - At least there is many more than just one likely potential winner!CHRISK5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48451196742174151802010-04-15T12:47:31.512+01:002010-04-15T12:47:31.512+01:00Ding will crash out against Shaun Murphy in round ...Ding will crash out against Shaun Murphy in round 2. He hasn't got it in his make-up to beat one of the top boys here. Doing it in China or even in winning the UK is one thing, but doing it in the Crucible furnace with its claustrophobic feel is a another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12360701431764161262010-04-15T12:47:31.513+01:002010-04-15T12:47:31.513+01:00Just heard that Maguire and Burnett have been refe...Just heard that Maguire and Burnett have been referred to prosecutor's. Maguire is drifting in the betting market, but I feel this match fixing cloud is weighing heavily on him as he has not been in the winner's enclosure for a while.<br /><br />Tough first match against Lee for him - and it's the 2nd year Maguire will play someone under investigation for betting irregularities.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-76025970540729661442010-04-15T12:42:10.192+01:002010-04-15T12:42:10.192+01:00Dave, I notice you have tipped a Ding v Ronnie fin...Dave, I notice you have tipped a Ding v Ronnie final. Have you tipped a victor in this match-up. Surprised you went for Ronnie as the draw he has got is so tough this year. <br /><br />From a punting angle the value lies with Neil Robertson at 12-1 as he has a favourable draw and has this year gone to a level that only Ding, Higgins and O'Sullivan can compete with. Even tipping it without a betting hat on I still think this could be Robertson's year.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63616684357686283752010-04-15T10:06:57.968+01:002010-04-15T10:06:57.968+01:00ding is outstanding
long live hendry. long live t...ding is outstanding<br /><br />long live hendry. long live the king of the crucible!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com