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Old 26-04-2016, 23:28
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If Ding wins the whole thing he will be the first player to have won 8 matches to take the title
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Old 26-04-2016, 23:48
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If Ding wins the whole thing he will be the first player to have won 8 matches to take the title
How many matches did Shaun Murphy win when he won the World Championship
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Old 27-04-2016, 00:29
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Ding will sing and wear the bling.
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Old 27-04-2016, 01:55
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Anyone remember this documentary from 2001?

'Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story' (narrated by Paul McGann).

It found it very depressing at the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBi6zwCFesk
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Old 27-04-2016, 07:11
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How many matches did Shaun Murphy win when he won the World Championship
One less, seven.
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Old 27-04-2016, 08:15
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How many matches did Shaun Murphy win when he won the World Championship
As already said it was one less, qualifying changed recently whereby all players ranked 17-144 are thrown in at the same stage and battle down to 16 qualifiers.

It used to be the case where players came in at different stages of the qualifiers, so if you were ranked 17-32 you only had to win one match, players ranked 33-48 two matches, 49-64 three matches, and so on....

Under the old method, Ding would have only had to win 6 matches to win the title.
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Old 27-04-2016, 10:25
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I hope this is the first and last time Taylor mentions his brief hospital stay.
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Old 27-04-2016, 11:00
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As already said it was one less, qualifying changed recently whereby all players ranked 17-144 are thrown in at the same stage and battle down to 16 qualifiers.

It used to be the case where players came in at different stages of the qualifiers, so if you were ranked 17-32 you only had to win one match, players ranked 33-48 two matches, 49-64 three matches, and so on....

Under the old method, Ding would have only had to win 6 matches to win the title.
And the only other qualifier to win it, Terry Griffiths, only had 2 qualifiers to win too, Bernard Bennet ( possibly the worst ever pro player ) and Jim Meadowcroft who went onto be a good commentator
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Old 27-04-2016, 11:22
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And the only other qualifier to win it, Terry Griffiths, only had 2 qualifiers to win too, Bernard Bennet ( possibly the worst ever pro player ) and Jim Meadowcroft who went onto be a good commentator
Did Bernard Bennet’s frame win/loss ratio mirror Steve Davis or Hendry at their peaks reversed?
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Old 27-04-2016, 11:39
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I hope this is the first and last time Taylor mentions his brief hospital stay.
You’ll never hear the last of it.
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Old 27-04-2016, 12:40
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They could could go to a one table set up now, as the afternoon & evening session only have one match each left in the quarters.
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Old 27-04-2016, 13:09
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Did Bernard Bennet’s frame win/loss ratio mirror Steve Davis or Hendry at their peaks reversed?
Ha probably. Just looked on cue tracker

His match win ratio was 9.5% Stephen Hendry match loss ratio was 28.11% but that includes his early and later years
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Old 27-04-2016, 13:13
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They could could go to a one table set up now, as the afternoon & evening session only have one match each left in the quarters.
Not necessarily. If Barry Hawkins wins at least 3 frames this afternoon they are back tonight
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Old 27-04-2016, 13:32
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Old 27-04-2016, 14:55
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lol at the desperate audience clapping every single pot Hawkins makes :/
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:02
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Hawkins was never gonna win it, in way what a waste for the crucible fluker.

Since Ronnie is out I would have loved Mark Williams to win again, I hope Selby doesn't win it, I go for Ding.
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:06
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No Barry <weeps into a corner>, not after shutting the fawning BBC team up with that Ronnie win.

Ding is looking bloody formidable at the moment.
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:08
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Hawkins was never gonna win it, in way what a waste for the crucible fluker.
Yeah, fluked his way into 3 semis/finals on the bounce didn't he
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:09
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Hawkins can't even make a break without his flukes. Joke of a player. As above comments, hope Ding gets it this year over Mark 'boring' Selby or John 'I'm not a cheat' Higgins.
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:10
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Be good to see a bit of history here.

Edit: I spoke too soon.
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:11
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Hawkins can't even make a break without his flukes. Joke of a player. As above comments, hope Ding gets it this year over Mark 'boring' Selby or John 'I'm not a cheat' Higgins.
They're all to some degree quite boring to be fair, I like Mark's icy demeanour around the table and hope he wins. Ding would be a nice Leicesteresque winner though.
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:13
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Hawkins can't even make a break without his flukes. Joke of a playe.
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:14
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Such a shame the quarters have been a complete letdown. Probably the worst year of Quarters I can remember watching. The only match which is a contest is Higgins/McManus, the others are completely 1-sided.

I really wanted Hawkins to play well and go on to win (or at least be in the final again) but he has completely fallen apart here. At this point, kind of wish Ronnie was still in to give Fu a game.
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:23
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"Please ensure your reply is constructive and adds to the discussion".
TC can't even reply to a post without adhering to the rules.

and the ten pound voucher with no minimum spend
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Old 27-04-2016, 15:25
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TC can't even reply to a post without adhering to the rules.

and the ten pound voucher with no minimum spend
those 500 black jacks have lasted you well eh
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