Trump sets up UK final against Robertson
05/12/2020
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World number one Judd Trump cruises past China's Lu Ning 6-2 to set up a mouth-watering UK Championship final against Australia's Neil Robertson.
Robertson versus Trump would see the best two players in the world at the moment battling it out for one of the Triple Crown tournaments, doesn’t get much better than that!
Agreed!! that will be a great final.
Go Trump. Can't take to that dour faced Robertson at all.
John, even if Robertson had the same facial expression all the time, (which no one has.) it is not dour. Get a dictionary . Understand why you follow Trump ,though.
Robertson is a very good player and it could have been worse, the gurning grinder Mark Selby. Is the Jester from Leicester nickname sarcastic or what?
The tournament is now lacking Mark Williams, who is one of only 3 men to win all 3 big ones in the same season, and he also secured the World Open the same year, the "LG Cup", which was broadcast on the BBC in what was termed the "BBC slam". Simply the greatest player of all time and I'm not interested in watching the rest of the event. I'll wait until Mark Williams returns.
His beard is ridiculous, no wonder he's missing. As for being the greatest, ?? are you drunk?
And if he retires you'll never watch snooker again? As much as I like Mark he was nowhere near his best. Maybe Steve Davis wound him up too much about his beard? Who knows but he looked disinterested the entire match.
The tournament is now lacking Mark Williams, who is one of only 3 men to win all 3 big ones in the same season, and he also secured the World Open the same year, the "LG Cup", which was broadcast on the BBC in what was termed the "BBC slam". Simply the greatest player of all time and I'm not interested in watching the rest of the event. I'll wait until Mark Williams returns.
Go Trump. Can't take to that dour faced Robertson at all.
The tournament is now lacking Mark Williams, who is one of only 3 men to win all 3 big ones in the same season, and he also secured the World Open the same year, the "LG Cup", which was broadcast on the BBC in what was termed the "BBC slam". Simply the greatest player of all time and I'm not interested in watching the rest of the event. I'll wait until Mark Williams returns.
The tournament is now lacking Mark Williams, who is one of only 3 men to win all 3 big ones in the same season, and he also secured the World Open the same year, the "LG Cup", which was broadcast on the BBC in what was termed the "BBC slam". Simply the greatest player of all time and I'm not interested in watching the rest of the event. I'll wait until Mark Williams returns.
As long as Judd "arrogance personified" doesn't win the UK I don't care who wins. He'll never be in Ronnie's class no matter how many subtle digs he has at him.
How stupid are you? Shocking.
Go Trump. Can't take to that dour faced Robertson at all.
Superb from Robertson, he is a joy to watch when he is firing on all cylinders. Hopefully a win tomorrow will be coming his way, class on and off the baize.
I see we have the usual sprinkling of tiresome non-snooker-fans in. The "My favourite isn't in it any more so I'm not watching" fanboys.
Personally, I have a few favourite players, but above all I enjoy watching the game - whoever is playing, and however bloody miserable they look.
Trump v Robertson should be a gripping final unless one of them has an off-day.
Personally, I have a few favourite players, but above all I enjoy watching the game - whoever is playing, and however bloody miserable they look.
Trump v Robertson should be a gripping final unless one of them has an off-day.
People say Mark Selby is boring, but Neil Robertson is even worse. He takes an absolute age to compile his endless century breaks, doing multiple circuits of the table, never in perfect position. Watching him is pure torture.
Definition of stupidity would be watching something that gives no pleasure. Try something else.
Robertson playing well but he is prone to crumble under pressure. Trump probably the best potter ever and the only player to have destroyed Ronnie on a number of occasions now. Ronnie is the best player and if anyone play’s snooker they know that’s true, like him or not.
Will be a good final if it’s Judd vs Neil.
Will be a good final if it’s Judd vs Neil.
Destroyed? 10 4 last big gap trump 10 3 last big gap O sullivan just 97 97 97 56 910 53 03 last 4 years so pretty close id say
I wonder why the blue was spotted twice. Makes me wonder if the same thing happened in other games?
If the match follows the normal script, then the final will be close. Both Trump and Robertson are a step ahead of the rest just now, so should be a good final.
People say Mark Selby is boring, but Neil Robertson is even worse. He takes an absolute age to compile his endless century breaks, doing multiple circuits of the table, never in perfect position. Watching him is pure torture.
I see we have the usual sprinkling of tiresome non-snooker-fans in. The "My favourite isn't in it any more so I'm not watching" fanboys.
Personally, I have a few favourite players, but above all I enjoy watching the game - whoever is playing, and however bloody miserable they look.
Trump v Robertson should be a gripping final unless one of them has an off-day.
Personally, I have a few favourite players, but above all I enjoy watching the game - whoever is playing, and however bloody miserable they look.
Trump v Robertson should be a gripping final unless one of them has an off-day.
Should be a good one, think Robertson has been marginally more impressive this week but very little in it.
People say Mark Selby is boring, but Neil Robertson is even worse. He takes an absolute age to compile his endless century breaks, doing multiple circuits of the table, never in perfect position. Watching him is pure torture.
Robertson been in better form so far this tournament, my prediction is 10-8 Robbo but could go either way
The tournament is now lacking Mark Williams, who is one of only 3 men to win all 3 big ones in the same season, and he also secured the World Open the same year, the "LG Cup", which was broadcast on the BBC in what was termed the "BBC slam". Simply the greatest player of all time and I'm not interested in watching the rest of the event. I'll wait until Mark Williams returns.
Go Trump. Can't take to that dour faced Robertson at all.
Robertson is an immense player when he is on top form and he looks to be near it at the moment. Trump is also playing well, I expect a good quality final and I'll go for Robertson
Trump should win... but do not rule out the Aussie!
Willy Thorne.... RIP.
Trump should win... but do not rule out the Aussie!
Why is there the constant need by commentators to say Judd Trump is world
number 1. He is most definitely not world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is. To me the icing on the cake would be if the much more modest and grounded Neil Robertson won.
number 1. He is most definitely not world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is. To me the icing on the cake would be if the much more modest and grounded Neil Robertson won.
Ronnie at his best was superb. Sadly he is now well past his best and some way behind Judd.
Yet another who hasn't a clue how the rankings are worked out. Maybe before posting you could have taken a few minutes to find that out, just think you wouldn't have made such a dumb comment
This is almost as tasty as going back thirty years for a Hendry - Davis final.
Sure, Trump and Robertson aren't the two greatest ever, but the are currently the two best by far.
Plus, we shall not be subject to watching a player pick his nose, or another constantly waving to his maw.
Sure, Trump and Robertson aren't the two greatest ever, but the are currently the two best by far.
Plus, we shall not be subject to watching a player pick his nose, or another constantly waving to his maw.
This tourney, like all bar the Crucible is still a joke. Triple Crown, my eye! Best of eleven with a best of nineteen final is a joke. The best players are barely warming up by then.
The Masters is even more ludicrous. An invitational? Best of eleven until a best of nineteen final? We play that down the Legion.
The Masters is even more ludicrous. An invitational? Best of eleven until a best of nineteen final? We play that down the Legion.
I doubt you'd pot a single ball against ball against a pro, unless they set one up for you. The gulf between amateur & even the lower-ranked pro players is staggering
bleachy head will win it
Robertson playing well but he is prone to crumble under pressure. Trump probably the best potter ever and the only player to have destroyed Ronnie on a number of occasions now. Ronnie is the best player and if anyone play’s snooker they know that’s true, like him or not.
Will be a good final if it’s Judd vs Neil.
Will be a good final if it’s Judd vs Neil.
Trump in yet another final. Give the lad some credit, he's on fire these days. I honestly think he's got that mentality now where he believes he will win every tournament he enters. Robertson will have to be at his very best to trouble Judd. If these players want to win anything at the moment they are going to have to get past Trump somewhere along the line or they can pretty much forget it.
This final looks as good as Mariah Carey in a red dress!
But, it is still no Crucible. Best of 19? Spit. Try best of 35.
But, it is still no Crucible. Best of 19? Spit. Try best of 35.
35? Meh, in the old days it was 60+.....
in 1946 Joe Davis beat Horace Lindrum 73-62.The tournament was the best of 145 until it went down to the best of 97 in 1950.
Two form players in the final. I do find Robertson rather boring though. Not such an interesting final. However, rather Trump win than Robertson.
Please not trump
Can snooker players please start taking a knee before they come to the table for each shot please to express solidarity with BLM.
Change the black ball to be worth more than 7 for the next black history month as well.
Can we also have quotas for black players. There arent enough in this racist sport. Maybe dion dublin would be up for it. That or he could coach ronnie as not enough black coaches Removed
Change the black ball to be worth more than 7 for the next black history month as well.
Can we also have quotas for black players. There arent enough in this racist sport. Maybe dion dublin would be up for it. That or he could coach ronnie as not enough black coaches Removed
Yes they play more tournaments these days but look where these two sites on the centuries made table.
They are both a bit special and take on and make shots that most players would not have considered 10 years ago.
It's a different game now and no matter where on the table make a mistake and the frame could be over.
They are both a bit special and take on and make shots that most players would not have considered 10 years ago.
It's a different game now and no matter where on the table make a mistake and the frame could be over.
Both class player's but I dunno.. being an Englishman I would actually back Robertson's corner as I think he's just a really down to earth and likable character who I can relate to more. He'll go home after and play on his computer with his kids regardless if he win's or loses where as Trump will be dragging his poor old brother to practice telling him to fetch his balls out the pocket.
Should be a cracker both in form im leaning towards Robertson but only slightly just have this feeling gonba be his day..
Both class player's but I dunno.. being an Englishman I would actually back Robertson's corner as I think he's just a really down to earth and likable character who I can relate to more. He'll go home after and play on his computer with his kids regardless if he win's or loses where as Trump will be dragging his poor old brother to practice telling him to fetch his balls out the pocket.
Robertson playing well but he is prone to crumble under pressure. Trump probably the best potter ever and the only player to have destroyed Ronnie on a number of occasions now. Ronnie is the best player and if anyone play’s snooker they know that’s true, like him or not.
Will be a good final if it’s Judd vs Neil.
Will be a good final if it’s Judd vs Neil.
From 1927-1934 Joe Davis won the World title 8 years on the trot without making a Century break !
And in those years he only had to win 1 match to retain the title. Snooker was a very different game back then. It's like comparing a 1934 Grand Prix care to modern cars 2 totally different things
May be best player win but I'm learning towards Robertson as I don't think trump has been at his best this week a lot of unforced errors that's he's gotten away with I just think it's one tournament too far for him like he said yesterday he is very tired but it's sport and he could bring his A game to the table a deciding frame would be nice ??
BBC sort you're commentary out Go back and listen how many times they said Lu Ning was from China did they have a bet on how many times they could say it f in boring it's like they don't respect him as a professional snooker player he's just from China ??
BBC sort you're commentary out Go back and listen how many times they said Lu Ning was from China did they have a bet on how many times they could say it f in boring it's like they don't respect him as a professional snooker player he's just from China ??
From 1927-1934 Joe Davis won the World title 8 years on the trot without making a Century break !
Both class player's but I dunno.. being an Englishman I would actually back Robertson's corner as I think he's just a really down to earth and likable character who I can relate to more. He'll go home after and play on his computer with his kids regardless if he win's or loses where as Trump will be dragging his poor old brother to practice telling him to fetch his balls out the pocket.
This tourney, like all bar the Crucible is still a joke. Triple Crown, my eye! Best of eleven with a best of nineteen final is a joke. The best players are barely warming up by then.
The Masters is even more ludicrous. An invitational? Best of eleven until a best of nineteen final? We play that down the Legion.
The Masters is even more ludicrous. An invitational? Best of eleven until a best of nineteen final? We play that down the Legion.
Both very detatched single minded players who will not allow themselves to be rattled.
Lets be honest...............either will be a great champion
Lets be honest...............either will be a great champion
Trump and Robertson are playing exceptionally well at the moment. It's a pity they didn’t play like this at last year's World Championship. That has to go down as one of the poorest Championships ever. The standard was absolutely abysmal, from the start, right through to the finish. I wish it had been cancelled because of Covid.
Robertson and Trump have been the most consistent players for a while now, and are both in good form. They're the only players who you wouldn't be surprised to beat O'Sullivan.
It will be close, but I think (and hope) Robertson will win. Trump has matured a lot in the last 2 years but still shows slight weakness when under pressure towards the end of matches.
10-8 Robertson, I reckon.
It will be close, but I think (and hope) Robertson will win. Trump has matured a lot in the last 2 years but still shows slight weakness when under pressure towards the end of matches.
10-8 Robertson, I reckon.
Hoping for a close contest. Both players capable of making big breaks. I would like to see Robertson pinch it, but Trump is a hard player to beat these days.
Trump has been far from his best so far in the tournament, but still head and shoulders above the rest. Robertson has under achieved in recent years but has found some good form of late. I reckon he will win 10-8.
Trump has been far from his best so far in the tournament, but still head and shoulders above the rest. Robertson has under achieved in recent years but has found some good form of late. I reckon he will win 10-8.
Trump and Robertson are playing exceptionally well at the moment. It's a pity they didn’t play like this at last year's World Championship. That has to go down as one of the poorest Championships ever. The standard was absolutely abysmal, from the start, right through to the finish. I wish it had been cancelled because of Covid.
Yes, it was the most dramatic frame ever. I watched it live, but it was also full of some of the worst snooker, probably ever as well. McGill missed a snooker 8 times in a row. It only ended because he was at the snookers required stage.
Destroyed? 10 4 last big gap trump 10 3 last big gap O sullivan just 97 97 97 56 910 53 03 last 4 years so pretty close id say
People say Mark Selby is boring, but Neil Robertson is even worse. He takes an absolute age to compile his endless century breaks, doing multiple circuits of the table, never in perfect position. Watching him is pure torture.
I see we have the usual sprinkling of tiresome non-snooker-fans in. The "My favourite isn't in it any more so I'm not watching" fanboys.
Personally, I have a few favourite players, but above all I enjoy watching the game - whoever is playing, and however bloody miserable they look.
Trump v Robertson should be a gripping final unless one of them has an off-day.
Personally, I have a few favourite players, but above all I enjoy watching the game - whoever is playing, and however bloody miserable they look.
Trump v Robertson should be a gripping final unless one of them has an off-day.
I'm predicting it will go to a final-frame-decider with Robertson winning.
BBC sort you're commentary out Go back and listen how many times they said Lu Ning was from China did they have a bet on how many times they could say it f in boring it's like they don't respect him as a professional snooker player he's just from China ??