The Ginger Prince Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Can I just say that since I lumped a 10er each way on Higgins at 16/1 (on the say-so of Stephen Hendry), I very much hope that he wins. Edit: I think BWV or someone else alluded to earlier, but surely the most exciting snooker to watch is the tactical matches where they're constantly trying to play safe - rather than just banging in century breaks frame after frame? 10000%. On the odd occasion, like Selby's 143 the other day it is fun watching them bang in a big break especially when they have to work for it but for me the tactical frames are hugely entertaining. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Someone find out if Higgins voted no, that'll shut him up. GRAEME Dott broke off from a heated debate on independence on Wednesday to set up a clash of former world champions against Shaun Murphy at the Shanghai Masters. The 37-year-old Scot saw off Chinese wildcard Yan Bingtao 5-2 at the Grand Stage and will now take on England’s Murphy today [Thur] for a place in the quarter-finals. But Rangers fan Dott’s time in China so far has been split between practice and arguing with John Higgins, Stephen Maguire and Alan McManus over Scotland’s future. However world No16 Dott has not lost sight of the fact that several big guns, including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Barry Hawkins and Higgins, are already out. And keen to try and secure a berth for the Masters in January, reserved for the top 16 only, the Larkhall pro wants to take full advantage. Dott said: “There was a discussion on the plane, especially with John. I think we agreed to disagree, but there have been plenty more discussions since we have been here. “And rightly so, it’s a really big decision. It’s incredible how big it is. But I think the majority is yes from the people I speak to – apart from me. They seem to have timed the horse race perfectly. “Personally I think it’s too risky, I don’t think they have answered enough of the questions I wanted to hear answered about how much it all costs, now we need to pay for it all. “But Shaun will be a hard match, you are never going to beat him if you don’t play well so I’ll need to play as well as I did today or better. “Yan is one of the better Chinese wildcard kids, so I am pleased to be through and played pretty well, with frame-winning breaks in one visit. “Looking ahead this season you will have to play three matches to get to the World Championship if you are not in the top 16. “So that is a big motivation for people in my situation in the rankings and my main goal – as is trying to make sure I am at the Masters in January.” Maguire joined Dott in the last 16 – and will play fellow Scot McManus for a place in the last eight. And the five-time ranking event winner was very unhappy with the condition of the tables despite a 5-1 win over Jimmy Robertson. Maguire, 33, said: “Everything was wrong with them, and I can say it because at least I won. The table was running off, you’re getting kicks on every shot, the cushions are uncontrollable. It is impossible to play well. “And I know I am playing well, I am cueing well and was really looking forward to this. It is a massive tournament, so it is heart-breaking. “I am not surprised so many of the big names have lost already. It is just a leveller and in a 50-50 match anything can happen. “But I know how some of them feel, they have travelled 6,000 miles to get here and are going home probably through no fault of their own. “Kicks are difficult, no one really knows how to eliminate them altogether but if a table is rolling off that is not right. It means you hit everything hard, even if it isn’t the right shot. “As for the independence thing I’ve mostly let them get on with it but I am a ‘Yes’ for sure. And if it wasn’t for Alex Salmond it would be a landslide, a lot of Scots don’t like him.” Its a go for Joe. As you were JLD. Mon the Higgins 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 As I recall Dott showed off his trophy at Ibrox when he won it. No surprise there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 "f**k off" because some people place character and decency above nationality when deciding whether they like someone?What a weirdo you are. Aye. The man and his family was under threat.... you do what u have to do to protect.He is a champion, a proud Scot and hopefully he wins. Spouting your pish when you have no idea what the man went through says more about the cretin in you than anyone else. Cmon Higgins, get the saltire flying 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Someone find out if Higgins voted no, that'll shut him up. Absolute fuddery from you as usual 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 It's possible to be pro-Indepence and still be a bellpiece. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 It's possible to be pro-Indepence and still be a bellpiece. What a pointless off topic post 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 BWV has a point although I'm tempted to retract his greenie for "pro-Indepence". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Prince Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Get this independence shite to f**k from this thread. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmistermustard Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Who gives a f**k who voted for what? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Get this independence shite to f**k from this thread. It's "Indepence", M9. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Exactly. I never once mentioned independence in this thread. No idea why the fukin zoomers brought it up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Anyway, just checked the score. Higgins playing brilliantly, Selby being shite or a mixture of both? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmistermustard Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Mixture of both. Selby appears to be moaning about the table and looking up to his wife every 7 minutes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 He looked miserable as f**k last year when he won it. He must be unbelievably depressed to be losing 9-4. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Four ball plant from Higgins. Disgusting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Whilst all Higgins seemed to have rooting for him from the gallery was his elderly maw. Keep the talent away from the table and it's easier to keep your eyes on the prize - it would seem. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Higgins keeping things really tight. That last frame was absolute class. 40 break, safety. Another 20, safety, balls on the cushion. Job done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmistermustard Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Four ball plant from Higgins. Disgusting. An even more disgusting plant. So vile Virgo was left bemused. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iminavest Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Those two plants are absolute filth Higgins playing some superb stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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