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Jerichohol
Apr 17 2005, 22:39
Another year, another Championship. I hope they don't switch venues like they were planning, I still have to see some matches at The Crucible.

For Updates see: BBC Snooker

What a fantastic opening match yesterday. Shocked O'Sullivan came back but what do you expect from the world number one. Great to see Hunter also playing well.
Where's Ding Jun Hui. Shocked to see he is not playing

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World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan produced a sensational recovery to defeat Stephen Maguire 10-9 in the first round at The Crucible.

Resuming 5-4 ahead, O'Sullivan opened up with a 96 to extend his lead.

O'Sullivan's excellence seemed to bring out the best in Maguire and the Scot won four straight frames on his way to a 9-7 advantage.

Under pressure, O'Sullivan showed nerves of steel to level at 9-9 and a 68 break sealed a brilliant win.
Rappy
Apr 18 2005, 02:41
Just saw Legend Steve Davis Win 10-9...He Had a Tough Match....yes.gif
spa2k
Apr 18 2005, 19:14
The Billiardrome

I have always loved snooker, and always follow Ronnie O'Sullivan. This years tournament looks like its going to be a cracker, shame about hunter though.
Rappy
Apr 18 2005, 21:37
QUOTE(spa2k @ Apr 18 2005, 20:14)
The Billiardrome

I have always loved snooker, and always follow Ronnie O'Sullivan.  This years tournament looks like its going to be a cracker, shame about hunter though.
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Interesting Billiardrome....Would be good to keep it in Sheffield..Could never see it anywhere else but there....

Shame hunter went out...I can understand why he lost really..mind is elsewhere which is understandable unsure.gif
Jerichohol
Apr 21 2005, 23:05
Fantastic 147 by Williams, what a joy to watch. Great tournament so far, at least O'Sullivan is getting challanged unlike last year, Would be great to see him retain though I would like Williams to win it.

Lets see what happens this weekend
Rappy
Apr 22 2005, 12:15
just read crucible is keeping the world snooker championships...for next 5 years until they build next venue....good news smile.gif
GOHARD
Apr 22 2005, 12:18
can u watch snooker live on the net??
does any1 have any links to live streaming??
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Apr 22 2005, 14:56
wtf is snooker? huh.gif
RPatel
Apr 22 2005, 15:20
it's a sport which is a bit like pool.
Here's some info http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_spor...ker/default.stm
Jerichohol
Apr 23 2005, 17:31
QUOTE(BOOGSoftball @ Apr 22 2005, 15:56)
wtf is snooker?  huh.gif
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History of Snooker

On topic, Fantastic to see Davis to win again, great match, 47 years old and he can still play, a true legend. O'Sullivan also won though that was quite a close match.

O'sullivan still the favourite though smile.gif
tga
Apr 23 2005, 17:38
Gotta love Snooker, watched the UK and World Championship since I was little.
Rappy
Apr 23 2005, 20:56
Couldnt believe davis fought back in that match...great to see him winning yes.gif...maybe he wil get a bit further smile.gif
russ0943
Apr 23 2005, 21:01
cause snooker was cool back when....o wait, it was never cool.
ramesees
Apr 23 2005, 21:06
Glad to hear The Crucible is getting to host the World Championships for the next 5 years biggrin.gif

I'd love to go some year, it looks awesome smile.gif
Rappy
Apr 25 2005, 15:19
Come on Jimmy White........you can come back smile.gif
Jerichohol
Apr 26 2005, 18:36
QUOTE(russ0943 @ Apr 23 2005, 22:01)
cause snooker was cool back when....o wait, it was never cool.
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Please don't post if you don't like snooker, Its offtopic.

On topic Quarter final draw looks good:

R O'Sullivan (Eng) v P Ebdon (Eng)

S Murphy (Eng) v S Davis (Eng)

S Hendry (Sco) v M Stevens (Wal)

A McManus (Sco) v I McCulloch (Eng)

Great to see Murphy play so well, but I still Ronnie is going to walk away with the title.
xxpor
Apr 26 2005, 21:32
QUOTE(BOOGSoftball @ Apr 22 2005, 09:56)
wtf is snooker?  huh.gif
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EXACTLY what i was thinking
Rappy
Apr 26 2005, 22:50
QUOTE(Jerichohol @ Apr 26 2005, 19:36)
Please don't post if you don't like snooker, Its offtopic.

On topic Quarter final draw looks good:

R O'Sullivan (Eng) v P Ebdon (Eng)

S Murphy (Eng) v S Davis (Eng)

S Hendry (Sco) v M Stevens (Wal)

A McManus (Sco) v I McCulloch (Eng)

Great to see Murphy play so well, but I still Ronnie is going to walk away with the title.
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Davis is on verge of going out no.gif ...I want ronnie to win the world title smile.gif
scaramonga
May 3 2005, 02:06
Sean Murphy wins!!

Well done to the qualifier at 150/1......... yes.gif

Awesome snooker final.....best for a few years.............. smile.gif
Rappy
May 3 2005, 14:52
Should of put a bet on ...lol
RPatel
May 3 2005, 15:35
Congrats to the brilliant Shaun Murphy. It was probably the longest final i've ever seen. 3 frames I think were over 30 mins.
mondeo
May 3 2005, 15:39
150-1 would of been a nice bet on the brilliant player..
cq_
May 3 2005, 16:26
SNOOKER is the english name for pool or billiards...
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