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Ronnie O'Sullivan hits cheeky 147 break in World Open
WORLD OPEN
Venue: SECC, Glasgow Dates: 18-26 September Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, Red Button and BBC Sport website (UK only); Listen on BBC Radio 5 live for regular updates; Comprehensive reports on the BBC Sport website & mobiles

Ronnie fires 147 at World Open
Ronnie O'Sullivan fired a remarkable 147 break at the World Open in Glasgow after halting play when on eight points to check the prize for a maximum.

He was told there was no separate purse but cleared up to beat Mark King 3-0.

The 34-year-old appeared content to end on the pink in the final frame and had to be persuaded to pot the black.

Jimmy White now waits in the fourth round for O'Sullivan, whose break was a record 10th career maximum, one more than his rival Stephen Hendry.

It was a typically extraordinary performance from the mercurial O'Sullivan, who has surprisingly fallen to sixth in the world rankings, largely because he chose to miss the recent event in Shanghai.

606: DEBATE
Legend. Where would snooker be without him?

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O'Sullivan took the first frame in 10 minutes after breaks of 38 and 75.

The second frame was a comedy of errors, with gritty left-hander King running out of position having made only 15.

O'Sullivan fought his way back into the frame but only a couple of shots from securing a 2-0 lead he saw a break end on 25 when an attempt into the centre pocket bounced out of the jaws.

King reduced the deficit to 14 points with a run of 20 then left the yellow, but after O'Sullivan potted it he played a wild shot that let in the left-hander.

He could only knock in the green but another reckless shot from O'Sullivan gave him another chance, although in potting the brown over the pocket he snookered himself on the pink and after a few more shenanigans O'Sullivan took the frame.


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Ref persuaded me to complete 147 - O'Sullivan
Then came the brilliance, and after potting the first red and black in frame three O'Sullivan halted proceedings to ask what the prize for a 147 was, only to be eventually told there was no additional purse and only a £4,000 sum for the highest break.

He potted some outstanding balls in his maximum, achieved in barely 10 minutes - even with the delay when researching about the 147 prize - but shook hands with King after disposing of the pink.

Referee Jan Verhaas persuaded O'Sullivan to finish the break and he duly slammed in the black in nonchalant fashion.

"I wasn't going to pot the black to be honest with you because I asked the ref and was told there was no break prize for a 147," O'Sullivan admitted to the BBC.

"I wanted to make sure because if there was a decent prize then I would definitely have gone for it and I thought I might as well go for it anyway.

"Jan talked me into it [potting the black]. My whole thing was I was going to make 140 and leave the black What's the point of making a 147 if they're only going to give you four grand for it?

"I'm surprised. They're getting stingier. I thought Barry Hearn was supposed to be putting more money into the game, not taking it out.

"I've had loads of 147s so I don't really get excited by it and thought I needed to give myself something to go for. I just thought 'why not?'"

O'Sullivan has been a supporter of Hearn, who has promised to revitalise the sport as new supremo of World Snooker.
 
But its a total contradiction.

He moaned about it because the prize money wasn't enough (and £4k ain't a lot compared to some other prizes) but then went on to say how easy it was to make a 147.

You can't have it both ways. Misunderstood genius? Fuck right off.
 
Exactly.

It's not just about the ability; it's about having some respect for you opponent and the game.

If he'd done that to Higgins, I'd have hoped he smashed the cue on his head.
 
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=41988.msg1179481#msg1179481 date=1285097183]
Exactly.

It's not just about the ability; it's about having some respect for you opponent and the game.

If he'd done that to Higgins, I'd have hoped he smashed the cue on his head.
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Respect for the audience who have paid to watch also. O'Sullivan is by far the greatest talent the game has ever seen. It's a shame this ability has been given to such a sack of shite.
 
[quote author=Wilko link=topic=41988.msg1179498#msg1179498 date=1285098090]
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=41988.msg1179481#msg1179481 date=1285097183]
Exactly.

It's not just about the ability; it's about having some respect for you opponent and the game.

If he'd done that to Higgins, I'd have hoped he smashed the cue on his head.
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Respect for the audience who have paid to watch also. O'Sullivan is by far the greatest talent the game has ever seen. It's a shame this ability has been given to such a sack of shite.
[/quote]

Yep.
 
Leaving the ball is irrelevant to this, the amazing thing is that he called the whole thing before doing it.
 
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=41988.msg1179658#msg1179658 date=1285112897]
Leaving the ball is irrelevant to this, the amazing thing is that he called the whole thing before doing it.
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I agree on this.
 
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=41988.msg1179524#msg1179524 date=1285099602]
Nobody would have heard of this tournament if it wasn't for Ronnie.
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*adopts Joaquin Phoenix pose*

The saviour of snooker?
 
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=41988.msg1179524#msg1179524 date=1285099602]
Nobody would have heard of this tournament if it wasn't for Ronnie.
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Good point, although he is still a sack of shit.
 
Exactly. The audience pay for that Wilko, i doubt they'd be annoyed after such a fucking great performance.
 
[quote author=SummerOnions link=topic=41988.msg1180024#msg1180024 date=1285168795]
Exactly. The audience pay for that Wilko, i doubt they'd be annoyed after such a fucking great performance.

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The audience pay for what? If it wasn't for the referee he would have denied them the experience of watching a 147. Technically it probably shouldn't count because he'd signalled the end of the frame by shaking his opponent's hand.
 
[quote author=Spionkop69 link=topic=41988.msg1179505#msg1179505 date=1285098466]
[quote author=Wilko link=topic=41988.msg1179498#msg1179498 date=1285098090]
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=41988.msg1179481#msg1179481 date=1285097183]
Exactly.

It's not just about the ability; it's about having some respect for you opponent and the game.

If he'd done that to Higgins, I'd have hoped he smashed the cue on his head.
[/quote]

Respect for the audience who have paid to watch also. O'Sullivan is by far the greatest talent the game has ever seen. It's a shame this ability has been given to such a sack of shite.
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Yep.
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x3

He's an utter arsehole regardless of his talent, this is what he told the World Snooker chairman because had he not of potted the black he would have faced a charge;

"I was talking to Barry Hearn yesterday and I told him: 'If you like, this is my last frame of snooker ever. I'm quite happy to walk away,'" he told TalkSport.

He's a child with too much attention focused upon him.





And Ross, you don't think people would be aware or the 3rd biggest ranking tournament if it wasn't for O'sullivan?
 
There isn't a rule as such (at least not one I'm aware of), and had it gone that far then an appeal would have overturned the charge (assuming Ronnie didn't leave the sport (though I doubt it, he talks about it that much it's almost meaningless now)). However it would have been considered (rightly so) extremely disrespectful to his opponent and the crowd and that is where the charge would have come.

If he wants to get enough to win a frame (in whatever manner) and then leave the balls each time he can but there is a certain level of respect for the spectatorship that must be kept which is why, as well as any other reason, a player will continue on a break if they can (even if it's the final frame and their bed is calling).
 
He's quotes sounded quite bad after to be fair, but Snooker players are hardly the richest sportsmen out there so I don't mind as much. £4K prize for a 147/maxiumum break is pretty damn tight.

He's nothing compared to 99% of footballers. He just stands out more in the game of Snooker, because his opponents and rivals are - usually - squeaky clean sort of guys.
 
Asim> he's played left-handed a few times but he did get in trouble once, for showing a lack of respect/ gamesmanship or whatever when playing some slow, boring bloke whose name sounded French-Canadian. Not sure if he got fined, maybe
 
Alain robideux If I recall correctly? he got in trouble for saying he was better than him left handed, so they made him play some top ranked guy entirely left handed, and ronnie won 5-0.

Could be an urban myth mind.
 
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