Masters 2005

A week of snooker therapy again as the BBC covered The Masters 2005, which remained on in the background as a calming influence throughout. It's a unique tournament because only the top 16 players (plus two wildcards) are invited to play, making even the opening rounds very competative. Looking at the draw my tenner was on Peter Ebdon, who has been quiet and played well to reach the semis, losing out to eventual runner up John Higgins. Higgins himself though was steamrollered by the best player ever to lift a cue - the unstopable Ronnie O'Sullivan who looks super-human compared to the rest at the moment. The final was the most perfect play over a period that I've ever seen: absolutely majestic. Not everyone has the patience to enjoy snooker, but get into it and you realise this man is one of The top British sportsmen out there. Looking forward to the world champs' in April - The Rocket will be short odds, but this time I will not be backing against him. Kx