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 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….

Q Bar’s live band & Tribute nights have proved to be a great success, 2009 brought to you Take That, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury, Elvis, Beatles, Abba, Themed Halloween Disco / Karaoke nights, Live Bands and many fantastic nights that included ‘drinkalingaling’ and lots of Vodka Jelly!!!

Q Bar also offers it’s facilities for private functions so we are pleased to say that you can now HIRE THE BAR for Birthdays, Engagements, Christenings, Anniversaries, Leaving do’’s & Retirements etc etc etc ……we also facilitate a later 12:30am drinking license!!!

What ever you are looking for to make that special occasion a night to remember….call Q Bar first to discuss booking the venue or to check out the group site for the latest events, news and general info regarding: Bands/Tribute/Karaoke/Poker/Snooker & Pool or Whatever they may be nights….so watch this space’!!!!

Come along, Q Bar and our staff look forward to seeing you there!!

General Information:
Q Bar is situated only 5 mins from Aldridge Town Centre, Walsall Wood Road. If you approach from Sutton side, Chester Road, turn left at Shire Oak pub and continue for approx 1mile, opposite Baron’s Court Hotel.

For all enquiries:
Tel: 01543 378780 ask to speak to Rachel Pride (Event co-ordinator)

Snooker player Jimmy White came 3rd in 2009’s ITV show I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. White came 3rd behind Kim Woodburn and winner Gina D’Campo. White became great friends with Hollywood actor George Hamilton.

White was required to undertake many Bush tucker trials which gave great enjoyment to all the viewers.

Due to the small food portions, White emerged from the jungle reportedly 22lbs lighter after only 22 days in the jungle in Australia.
We look forward to seeing what activities our snooker stars get up to in 2010!

Have you got any suggestions?

ROUND 1
Best of 11 rounds (10th and 11th January)
Mark Williams beat Rory Mcleod 6 - 2
Mark King beat Jimmy White 6 - 2

ROUND 2
Best of 11 rounds (10th - 13th January)
Peter Ebdon beat Marco Fu 6 - 2 - PETER EBDON
Shaun Murphy beat Stephen Hendry 6 - 4 - See below - SHAUN MURPHY
Mark Selby beat Ding Junhui 6 - 1 - MARK SELBY

Still to play in ROUND 2
11th January - (Today)
Stephen Maguire v Mark King (7pm)
12th January -
Ronnie O’Sullivan v Neil Robertson (1.30pm)
Allister Carter v Mark Williams (7pm)
13th January -
John Higgins v Mark Allen (2pm)
Ryan Day v Joe Perry (7pm)

World number 3 Murphy is through to the Quarter Finals after beating Stephen Hendry 6 - 4. The match has been described as the best match of the tournament so far, with 3 centuries and four more breaks over 50 in the matches 10 frames.

Scotsman Hendry has gone over 5 years without winning a major tournament.

Murphy will face either Ali Carter or Mark Williams in the next round, they play tomorrow at 7pm.

For more information on the Pokerstars.com Master check Birmingham Billiards website daily.

What are your views on the tournament so far? Share your views with us, comment below…

As Birmingham Billiards previously reported Robertson beat Junhui 9 – 4 in the final, this was Robertsons fourth ranking tournament win.

Robertson admits “I was 10 grand in debt back home with people that I owed money to who had funded my trips to world amateur events and stuff like that.”

Robertson is on a career high as he is named third in the Provisional World Rankings.

Robertson talks of his success saying “I came to Cambridge with £500 in my pocket and the only thing was just to survive so I had enough money to come back the next year. “It’s just amazing to come through all that because I haven’t really had that much financial backing. It’s just an amazing feeling from having nothing to coming through all this”

Birmingham Billiards wishes Robertson the best of luck in his future.

Do you have any comments on Robertson’s success you would like to share with us?

The Sunday Mirror has reported that White is thought to be on the verge of a driving ban. White was caught speeding in Prestatyn in Denbighshire and then later received a speeding ticket through the post.

The six times World Snooker Champion who is now 47 years old, is thought to have passed the points on to a friend who lives in Jersey, where the British driving endorsements do not count.

White could be charged with perverting the course of justice, however officers are currently still investigating.

Both White and his friend were questioned and have been released on police bailed until next month pending further inquiries.

Prepare to scare by attending in fancy dress (optional) and endure the delights of drinking and dancing into the early hours!!

FREE ENTRY

Date: Saturday 31st October
Time: 7.30pm till late
Venue: QBar, Walsall Road, Walsall Wood - Opposite Barons Court Hotel, 5 minutes from Aldridge Town Centre
For more information please call 01543 378780

The club also includes 19 full size snooker tables supplied by Birmingham Billiards, manufacturers of fine hand made snooker tables since 1936. Become a member and enjoy excellent snooker rates. Birmingham Billiards maintain the tables at QBar.

As the QBar looks forward to its 2nd Christmas, we can look forward to 2 great tribute nights:
Saturday 5th December - Beatles Tribute Act
Saturday 19th December - Abba Babes

The QBar is the perfect place to hold your christmas party, a lovely atmosphere, great entertainment - to enjoy with work colleagues and friends! For more information please call 01543 378780.

QBar will lainch their Wednesday Night Quiz Night this Wednesday (Wednesday 2st October) and they will take place there after Every Wednesday!

******LADIES YOU ALL GET A FREE DRINK!******
Arrive at 8:30pm to register your team and its ONLY £1.50 per person to register

If you are interested then why not come come along, our Quiz Nights include Music, Sport, General knowledge and much more…it’s a good opportunity to meet up with friends and family and share the great prizes and roll overs to be won!!

The club also includes 19 full size snooker tables supplied by Birmingham Billiards, manufacturers of fine hand made snooker tables since 1936. Become a member and enjoy excellent snooker rates.

Forthcoming Nights at Q Bar:
Halloween Disco Night - Saturday 31st October
Abba Babes - Tribute Night - December
Beatles Tribute Night - December

QBar is situated 5 minutes from Aldridge Town Centre, Walsall Wood Road, if you approach from Sutton side, Chester Road, turn left at Shire Oak pub and continue for approx 1mile, Qbar is located opposite the Baron’s Court Hotel.

For all enquiries:
Tel: 01543 378780
Email: qbarevents@hotmail.com

Neil Robertson (Aus) 9-4 Ding Junhui (Chn)

Well Done to Robertson!

SEMI FINALS

John Higgins (Sco) 5-6 Neil Robertson (Aus)
Ding Junhui (Chn) 6-1 Mark Williams (Wal)

QUARTER FINALS

Mark Williams (Wal) 5-2 Robert Milkins (Eng)
Peter Ebdon (Eng) 2-5 Ding Junhui (Chn)
John Higgins (Sco) 5-1 Mark Allen (NI)
Joe Perry (Eng) 1-5 Neil Robertson (Aus)

SECOND ROUND

PREVIOUS BIRMINGHAM BILLIARDS BLOG ARTICLES RELATING TO THE GRAND PRIX SNOOKER 2009:
Murphy out in the First Round in Glasgow
Latest From The Grand Prix 2009
Carter Out In The First Round
Local Player Mark Joyce Faces Current Champion John Higgins in the First Of The Grand Prix