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As Mark Selby was still feeling the euphoria of his win over Ronnie O’sullivan at the Pokerstars.com Masters title, Ronnie had some sobering comments for him following the final showdown, dismissing Mark Selbys chances of ever winning a world championship trophy .

It is not unusual to hear Ronnie O’sullivan talking doom and gloom following his loss, and indeed even new snooker chief Barry Hearn called him “a miserable so and so”, Ronnie O’sullivan could not help smeer the praise for mark Selbys amazing comeback by stating that he would not be capable of ever winning a world title…showing Ronnies irritation.

Loosing a final after creating such a lead is nothing new for Ronnie O’sullivan, having previously lost Masters finals to John Higgins, Steve Davies, and the late Paul Hunter after being well in the lead.

Ronnie’s statement was ““You need consistency to win world titles and I haven’t got it. It’s a miracle I have won it three times. It would be mission impossible for me to win it again this year – but for the same reason I don’t think Selby has got the game to win it either.”

Mark selby replied with “It was sweet beating Ronnie. He is always a big scalp.”

we look forward to these two meeting again at some point!

What do you think about Ronnie O’sullivans comments ?

Mark Selby beat defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final of the Masters on Sunday 17th January. Selby who has the nickname “Jester from Leicester” beat O’Sullivan by 10-9 at Wembley even after O‘Sullivan took an early 4-1 lead. Breaks of 122 and also 101 helped O’Sullivan get this early lead.

Mark Selby beat Stephen Maguire 6 - 3 to gain his place in the final and O’Sullivan beat Mark Williams 6 - 5 to face Selby.

This title will be Selby’s third in 3 years. Selby remained composed even with the huge support that was there for O’Sullivan. Selby thanks his girlfriend for being his ‘rock’ and helping him turn his career around.

Birmingham Billiards would like to congratulate Mark Selby on his victory.

We look forward to the next competition.

How do you think the snooker season will progress, give us your views by commenting below….