In fairness to the first post, I've heard interviews with Eddie Hearn where he's said that he's a Boxing man and Snooker is his dad's thing - so I don't think he has much of a 'fan' interest in it, just a business one.
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Those remarks were taken out of context. In the interviews you’re referring to I think Eddie meant he doesn’t have the same administrative knowledge about the game and contacts in the sport, and not that he has no interest in snooker. But that’s not how the British media spun it. So yeah, maybe Eddie’s not a super fan like his Dad, but their companies certainly have interests in the game.
Wasn’t me but can’t say I’m sorry.
The initial behavior is odd… the complete 180 in his demeanor when realises in camera (does son tell him?) is possibly worse…. very “Split” vibes
Shaun "shouldn't play on if snookers required" Murphy, plays on requiring snookers. Fat pompous prick.
Great post
So what Tip/Chalk combinations is everyone using?
I’ve always preferred my tips to be on the softer side so have generally gone for Elk Master. They’ve always been inconsistent though and I’ve bought a box or bag and done the pinch test to get a feel for which to use and there’s often only 2 or 3 from a box of 12 which I’d deem ideal. Occasionally there is one that is too soft and a bit spongey where you can bend it and see the layers so I avoid those as they just don’t last.
Anyway I’ve just bought some Century Pro G2 tips and waiting for them to arrive. They’re a bit spenny and I wish they would sell mixed boxes of G1-G4 so I could try each and get a feel for them as I’d actually like to try the harder tips out too. I’ve heard Williams is playing with a very hard tip and the majority of pros use G3’s which are also deemed to be fairly hard. I’m just not sure if there is a level of forgiveness I get from the softer tips which the pros don’t need with their consistent, precision cueing.
Anyway on to chalk, I’ve been using green Triangle chalk for years and it’s the OG for me grip wise, by far the fewest miscues and gives me the most confidence deep screwing. But I’ve noticed that a lot of the pros have shifted to Taom with one of the main benefits being less chalk mess on the table. The only other chalk I’ve successfully experimented with was Predator but that was for 9-Ball with my American cue, it didn’t translate to the snooker table at all. I’ve just ordered Taom 2.0 and Taom V10 so will report back but interested to hear others thoughts if they’ve tried Century Pro Tips as well as either Taom chalk.
I’ve always preferred my tips to be on the softer side so have generally gone for Elk Master. They’ve always been inconsistent though and I’ve bought a box or bag and done the pinch test to get a feel for which to use and there’s often only 2 or 3 from a box of 12 which I’d deem ideal. Occasionally there is one that is too soft and a bit spongey where you can bend it and see the layers so I avoid those as they just don’t last.
Anyway I’ve just bought some Century Pro G2 tips and waiting for them to arrive. They’re a bit spenny and I wish they would sell mixed boxes of G1-G4 so I could try each and get a feel for them as I’d actually like to try the harder tips out too. I’ve heard Williams is playing with a very hard tip and the majority of pros use G3’s which are also deemed to be fairly hard. I’m just not sure if there is a level of forgiveness I get from the softer tips which the pros don’t need with their consistent, precision cueing.
Anyway on to chalk, I’ve been using green Triangle chalk for years and it’s the OG for me grip wise, by far the fewest miscues and gives me the most confidence deep screwing. But I’ve noticed that a lot of the pros have shifted to Taom with one of the main benefits being less chalk mess on the table. The only other chalk I’ve successfully experimented with was Predator but that was for 9-Ball with my American cue, it didn’t translate to the snooker table at all. I’ve just ordered Taom 2.0 and Taom V10 so will report back but interested to hear others thoughts if they’ve tried Century Pro Tips as well as either Taom chalk.
Back to the WC. Ronnie looks in a different league to the rest already again this morning after 1 frame against Day 
Ronnie stop it As if he’s playing a different game to the rest. This morning so far and his first match, I don’t think I have ever seen better match play snooker.
As if he’s playing a different game to the rest. This morning so far and his first match, I don’t think I have ever seen better match play snooker.Watching Maguire - Murphy instead of Ronnie. 12-7 now. No love lost between these two.
Maguire knows what’s up.
excellent looks like Murphy is set for an early return to Toad Manor, the fat prick
The reason for the fall out between the players is insane
Not surprisingly it was due to Murphy acting as a massive cnut
A rare sighting of the lesser spotted @rimaldo.
my uncle’s just really friendly.
Plus he paid £2k for that dweeb on the dark web. No one is going to tell him where and when he can lick it.
Bit odd, but maybe akin to Scholes and his daughter's toes.
It's waaaay worse than that.
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I was a bit nonchalant about Murphy over the years and it wasn't until I was reading this thread that I realised he wasn't very well liked. It does seem he is a real bellend and absolutely loves himself.
Just reading that he claims to be the only person to have done a 147 break, a 9 darter and a hole in one
As for his claim to have achieved the highest one-off accolades in three sports, he said: “That is true and, currently, I think it’s a club of one. I don’t know anyone else who’s done all three.
Twat. Can't stand him either
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Ask him to play a game of darts on the spot if he ever says to you by the way. He'll "politely" refuse... no one capable of a 9 darter at any point in their lives will drop the skill level so much out of rust to throw at the level he apparently does by the few who have seemingly played him on the tour (Neil Robertson phone up talksport trying to bait him once and others).
Loving all the Murphy hate in here, keep it coming.
Look, Shaun Murphy, a man who appears to have been sculpted solely out of melted cheese, says he hit a nine darter and I, for one, believe him.
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He’s the worst kind of prick, one that thinks he’s amazing and the greatest guy in the world. Ronnie is an asshole but he knows it and doesn’t pretend otherwise, I can respect that.
He's weaseled his way into being a pundit too just to annoy you lot.
Wasn't Murphy a proper bit of a god squad man who would lecture people how you abide by rules and shit then cheated on his Mrs?
I don’t know but that sounds exactly like him
That would explain why a mate at work calls him The Bible Basher.
Is Shaun Murphy the new James Corden?
Just read his wiki, it was an escort he met at his church youth group, and he slept with her but didn't have sex with her according to his manager
wtfAlso he was home schooled at some point because he got bullied at school for being a fat toad faced bullshitting twat*
*Reason for bullying cannot be verified.
My word Mark Allen has become a negative player.
There’s a lot of that about. A lot of players look miserable a lot of the time, too. The sport needs more personalities. Where’s Dechawat when you need him.
Poor Lord Murphy ….it was the dreaded haemorrhoids that done him
Just seen abit of Maguires post match interview and he said he didn't know Murphys world ranking and guessed it to be about 5.
Each players ranking is listed above their seat and Maguire would've no doubt seen it many many times during their match.
Anyway, looking forward to Ronnie and Ryan tonight.
and guessed it to be about 5.Each players ranking is listed above their seat and Maguire would've no doubt seen it many many times during their match.
Anyway, looking forward to Ronnie and Ryan tonight.
Ronnie not on it here yet