Jak Jones

[Steve the Tea]

Re: Jak Jones

This is a huge underdog story. He has done brilliantly. Safety is a big part of the game. I hope Jak wins the final.

True, Pearcey3. What we can fail to realise is that at the level we are talking about here, the World Championships, a mistake can lead to you losing the frame in no time at all.

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[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Jak Jones

For a change, I’m actually with you on this.
I’ve watched and played snooker for over 40 yrs.
I can appreciate the safety and tactical side of the game, but it doesn’t make for great viewing in my opinion.
Back in the day, I wouldn’t have watched Terry Griffiths v Cliff Thorburn even if they were playing in my garden, but I’d have paid top dollar to watch Jimmy White v Alex Higgins.
It’s kind of similar to the 2008 FA cup final.
Us v Pompey would have gained little interest from out with both camps, apart from Swansea and Saints fans watching, hoping that their rivals lost.
In fact when I’ve been working away, or on holiday, if I get talking football to a stranger, most of them can’t even remember Cardiff City were in the FA cup final of 2008.
I hope Jones wins the final, simply because he’s Welsh, and a qualifier. I would like to see him open up a bit though, and really take it to Wilson.
But that’s probably not gonna happen, and you can’t blame him.

I wasn't going to watch the final for the first time in many years, but I did. In fairness, Jak had more of a go than in any of his other games this tournament and it was really sad to see him struggle in the first session, but he played some terrific stuff in the evening and was very unlucky to have only won it 5-4.

Wilson has been the best player in the tournament so far and probably deserves to win it. Jak clearly has a great talent and, going forward, if he can show a bit more positivity in his game, can challenge the top players.

Not sure if you follow darts, but several years ago me and Mrs HaB went to the World Darts one afternoon at Ally Pally. Tickets bought months in advance, so no idea who would be playing. Had Dennis Smith and Dennis Priestley on the same afternoon. Great fun.....

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Jak Jones

True, Pearcey3. What we can fail to realise is that at the level we are talking about here, the World Championships, a mistake can lead to you losing the frame in no time at all.

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Maybe I'm being daft here, wouldn't be the first time, but the expertise in playing a top safety shot is on a par with potting the most difficult long ball. The difference is that, if you're a fraction out a safety could still be a safety, but a pot would be missed and possibly left. Most top players back themselves to make a long pot and are happy with the consequences if they miss. I know that, whenever I'm thrilling my local snooker club with my presence and crowds are gathering around to watch me compile another huge break of 13, I'm never really thinking safety.....

[The Bloop]

Re: Jak Jones

The end of the last frame last night was brilliant stuff. Kyren Wilson did so well to come back to win it on the black. Massive difference between a 3 or 5 frame lead overnight.

[William Treseder]

Re: Jak Jones

I wasn't going to watch the final for the first time in many years, but I did. In fairness, Jak had more of a go than in any of his other games this tournament and it was really sad to see him struggle in the first session, but he played some terrific stuff in the evening and was very unlucky to have only won it 5-4.

Wilson has been the best player in the tournament so far and probably deserves to win it. Jak clearly has a great talent and, going forward, if he can show a bit more positivity in his game, can challenge the top players.

Not sure if you follow darts, but several years ago me and Mrs HaB went to the World Darts one afternoon at Ally Pally. Tickets bought months in advance, so no idea who would be playing. Had Dennis Smith and Dennis Priestley on the same afternoon. Great fun.....

Not sure if you saw Jak getting interviewed by Stephen Hendry before the final, but Hendry was more or less encouraging Jones to be more positive in his approach.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Jak Jones

Not sure if you saw Jak getting interviewed by Stephen Hendry before the final, but Hendry was more or less encouraging Jones to be more positive in his approach.

I did. Jones was very much in awe of Hendry in that interview, which puts his achievements over the last couple of weeks into some perspective.

[William Treseder]

Re: Jak Jones

Great start for Jones this afternoon. 👍

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Jak Jones

Great start for Jones this afternoon. 👍

Was. Shame. I've really warmed to him in this final.

[William Treseder]

Re: Jak Jones

Was. Shame. I've really warmed to him in this final.

Think Jones is gonna have to play his very best snooker, and hope that Wilson gets nervous.
Can’t see Jak winning now, but it would be some achievement if he did.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Jak Jones

Think Jones is gonna have to play his very best snooker, and hope that Wilson gets nervous.
Can’t see Jak winning now, but it would be some achievement if he did.

I'm thinking the opposite. Wilson is an emotional guy. The closer the winning line gets, I wonder if he'll choke?

[BlueArmy 86]

Re: Jak Jones

Jak missing some easy straight pots, but he keeps getting giving a chance. Could make it 13-10 here. He’s right in this.