Snooker Masters 2024 Thread

Oh yes, he was 8-4 in the streaker match against Davis and then fell apart. Davis was amazing to be fair

Hunter again played amazing in 2004, but Ronnie let him back in at 7-2 up.

Doesn’t matter though as it all worked out in the end.

John Streets last match as a referee the 97 final great old referee

"That was the only thing that turned me on tonight. Let's just get him to that point. I want to see if he twitches. I love seeing it when their bottle goes. I love it.'

Almost sadistic stuff from Ronnie O'Sullivan after his Masters win.

If Ronnie is playing anywhere near his best, then there are probably only a handful of players who could beat him, and they would need to be at their best.

Ronnie wasn't really focused until the end and then just went up a gear.

Carter, even if he played his best, still seems to give up chances - against Allen, even though he made a few centuries, he gave Allen plenty of chances.

Ronnie was more convincing at the UK than here, but he still found a way to win.

Still clearly ahead of the rest.

Yes it's odd that a 48 year old still manages to beat most players comfortably even when he isn't at his best.

I'm not a Ronnie fan, but he is so far ahead it's ridiculous. The likes of Hendry, Davis, John Higgins, Williams, Selby, maybe Trump, at their peak are amazing players, but Ronnie not only matches them but exceeds them by a good margin.

When Ronnie really focuses, which can be rare, and is prepared to truly battle, he can play match hard tactical snooker with the best of them, and of course he is the best break-builder out there. His recovery shots, which he makes look so easy during breaks, are a real attribute.

Others in small spells can maybe match, but over the years, he plays at an average standard which can match most people's A games.

Of course it is in the mind where any weaknesses can be found - that is just the make-up of Ronnie. I guess if he had the mind of a Hendry / Davis etc, he really would be unbeatable.

Whatever number of majors he ends up on him, it will be both a crazy number, but even more crazy is that we will think, he should have had so many more

Ronnie looked shaky in 1995/96, 1998/99, 2005-2007 and 2009-2011. Even by 2016/17 his ranking total was quite disappointing.

Maybe if he had dominated more earlier in his career, he might’ve ended up like Henry or Davis or the thought of Ronnie winning would be boring and he wouldn’t have been as popular.

He's getting the numbers now his talent deserves, I'll be happy with 8-8-8, that world championship would retire Ronnie I think... No one is getting close to those records

I think there were so many instances pre 'Steve Peters' where Ronnie obviously wasn't enjoying the game and it showed and he didn't really understand / appreciate his demons etc. In terms of tournament wins, he's been able to be more focused and have the consistency which was previously missing, without mentally being a Hendry or Davis.

I can't lie, some of his interviews still do my nut in, the greatest player, but not exactly a great ambassador for the sport. But watching him play is the greatest sight in snooker - it's the tricky shots and medium length pots that he makes look so easy, like a computer game

comment by kinsang (U3346)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
I think there were so many instances pre 'Steve Peters' where Ronnie obviously wasn't enjoying the game and it showed and he didn't really understand / appreciate his demons etc. In terms of tournament wins, he's been able to be more focused and have the consistency which was previously missing, without mentally being a Hendry or Davis.

I can't lie, some of his interviews still do my nut in, the greatest player, but not exactly a great ambassador for the sport. But watching him play is the greatest sight in snooker - it's the tricky shots and medium length pots that he makes look so easy, like a computer game
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Agree mate, like you, I cringe when he opens his mouth sometimes..