Ronnie O’Sullivan On Needing An 8th Title, 147s & Walking Out VS Stephen
It's the one you've all been asking for. Ronnie O'Sullivan is on Cue Tips!
Ronnie joins Stephen to play some snooker and chat about everything from not making 147s, running, commentating whilst playing, feeling pressure and why he walked out on Stephen in their match-up in 2006. This is just a taster of what the pair talk about in this barnstormer of an episode, there's so much packed into this one. So settle down, sit back and enjoy. It doesn't get much bigger than this!
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This is the snooker equivalent of Pele and Maradona chewing the fat over a kick about in the park. Absolutely fantastic! 👌
I was thinking Mozart and Beethoven having a friendly jam session and chatting about their careers and Bach, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and others but yes. I've really enjoyed this series but this is the episode I've been waiting for. I love how Stephen gets his guests to really open up and be honest - "What happened when you walked out on me?" BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Or the snooker equivalent of Federer and Sampras conversing over a rally on Centre Court! Love this!
Or John Lennon & Paul McCartney?
@@chaingangsoldier3100yes Sampras = Hendry is spot on. Both won 7 The/World Championships in 1990's (although Sampras needed until 00).
Maradona was a cheating gypsy
If this was 3 hours long I’d still watch it. Unbelievable content
It flew by
ive watched it 3x lol
@@SuperChalkster understand that - i'm on my 2nd now, guess it won't be the last :)
State of you lol, stick to bollywood
@@ns6789 what
These two fellas have got 14 world champions together. Amazing snooker gods, both of them.
They together define modern snooker!
15 now
@@tonyge9972nope still 14
Probably but the chance is slim because of Stephen's playing style. The standard nowadays is way more advanced than his era which he helped boost. Check out his recent matches and you would know the gap is there.@@redd605
@redd605 his divorce had a massive impact on his career. 2 of the best ever easily
I'm 70 and this is probably the best conversation I've ever listened to
Stephen: "I'm absolutely thrilled, got the greatest player to pick up a cue". Ronnie: "That's you mate" The respect these two have for each other is immense.
I'm a 90's kid, all respect to Ronnie but I can't let anyone take Hendry's GOAT status in my eyes.
@@danyalahmed8144 true bro
Ronnie's the best ever player overall, but for 6/7 years Hendry was number one, no question
@@darkstarr2321 when I think of these two it's a bit like Schumacher v Senna. A never ending debate but I'm sure most fans consider Ronnie to be the more natural talent. Those 90s achievements by Hendry can't be touched though. 147 in a deciding frame in a final Vs Ronnie. Wow
Why do you put it like it's something unexpected? Of course they recognize each other for what they are, why wouldn't they?
Honestly wish this episode was a couple hours long. Could listen to them tell stories all day, even Ronnie wanted to keep going because he started to grab the balls for the next frame
@@Guvnor-ty4ginot a Ronnie fan clearly. Nobody is forcing you to watch it
Hendry crumbled as soon as he faced real competition. If your name wasn’t Jimmy white then you had a good chance. Literally 4 of his 7 world titles were against Jimmy White…. Then Nigel Bond and Peter Ebdon. Wow. World class opposition…. Not! Stephen Hendry is no Ronnie O'Sullivan the greatest player of all time!!
@Woods Jamie so the man who's long potting was tremendous. Cleaned up the table regularly on his first visit. Could not cope with today's players. Seriously what are you on about. In his pomp he destroyed players.
@@user-vc4bk4yf1c you can only beat who you’re up against at the time Davis was on the decline Class of ‘92 hadn’t come to the fore yet Are you suggesting the 1995 World Championship final should have been Stephen Hendry vs the hologram of Joe Davis?
@@Guvnor-ty4giRight then.
What a joy watching these 2 greats in such a casual setting. Thank you Stephen and Ronnie for all the joy you've brought to snooker fans over the years!
As a snooker fan since the mid/late-80s I went through the Davis era (my hero), the Hendry era (not my hero, but huge respect), and the O'Sullivan era (still my hero). To see these two guys casually playing around a table, shooting the breeze, and Ronnie feeling relaxed and open has absolutely made my day, week, and possibly my year. Ronnie was absolutely right about Stephen in the middle pocket, he just never missed. Just brilliant.
I went through the same stages - and was even angry at Hendry for pushing out 'my' Davis -, too young & dumb to be able to appreciate Hendry's brilliance. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know Hendry now, thanks to his superb videos. I'll certainly start watching Hendry matches I skipped back then!
@@MetteC5 I was the exact same way, HUGE Davis fan and got mad at Hendry for beating him... of course I was like 11 or 12 then, too young to realise that that's how it works. Hendry is truly one of the all time greats.
@@damianjblack 👍
The respect is unbelievable. Love Ronnie at the beginning when Stephen says he's got the best player to ever pick up a cue and Ronnie says "that's you, mate!" Great friends and the two best players, ever!
Pele and Messi*
I like how at ease Ronnie gets as this goes on. At first he's just kind of waffling shit but by the end it seems like two old mates having a laugh.
Hats off to Ronnie for saying that....gotta agree with him.
If Ronnie says your the best then who are we to argue
I wouldn't say they are 'great' friends more colleagues?
It's crazy how Ronnie talks about Stephen. Just goes to show how good a player he was and how well respected he is within the sport
I don't think this would come as a surprise to anyone who was watching snooker in the nineties.
Hendry was a beast. It's insane how much better he was.mentally. probably why he got burnt out and the yips took over
Mate,,Stephen is why Ronnie is!!!
@Charlotte McNair Far out - you didn’t watch snooker in the 90s, then?
@@andyboardman7428 Utter nonsence .Ronnie retired Hendry..Esp after the hammerings he gave Hendry and the WSC 17-4 & 17-6 👍
Forget the six colours, this was GOLD. Please don't change your style, Stephen: these interviews are a dream for us snooker fans. You are so natural, funny and intelligent in the way you do these one-on-ones. Everyone else on these comments has summed up the genius of you and Ronnie far better than I can. But I have to add that you and Ronnie are hands-down the best I've ever seen. Third best to you and Ronnie isn't even in the same post code. Also, so lovely to see the massive respect and affection you have for each other.
Two greatest players ever!!! I don't think if Ronnie will pay attention this much to anyone else other than Stephen. Love you guys a lot.... I hope I could meet you one day.
This 42 minutes video felt like a 8/9 min max.. what a treat to watch these two together
agree. I was disappointed when it ended.
@@streetspirit956 To be continue...
If it were Ebdon it would feel like 8/9 hours min... :)
This channel is pure gold, and this episode is the golden egg. You see so many interviews with Ronnie where he's playing up, you can tell he hates the BBC and various interviewers. You see him here, calm and composed, stood chatting and playing with his idol. Two absolute legends of the sport.
Bang on.
Love this too! 147 likes ;))
@@jonnyjonnyjonnyjonnyStephen hendry is a nonce
makes you wonder if the whole news format in tv was such a great idea to begin with, pestering every champ ever born 100 times for every win, overflooding ppl with info they don't care about at every corner. That on demand is nice for the consumer is a no brainer, nice to know it's better for the quality of content as well. I mean, they are also two of the most experienced ppl in the sport anyway, nobody better to do an interview. I imagine being interviewed by some sports reporter that never played himself is a bit like my grandma asking me what I do at work just that it's a stranger, I'd hate that too^^...
Of course he hates the BBC - evil corporation
I’m an American who’s never even played a game of Snooker, much less attended or watched a full tournament, but almost every time something of Ronnie’s shows up in my mentions (World Championships, 147s, the American Hustle documentary & etc.) I’ll watch it. He’s like the Tiger Woods of Snooker, there’s just something interesting about him that draws you in
It saddens me that you have not had the pleasure of snooker. I'm supposed to go to Las Vegas for a trip and apparently there is not even one table there. I wish I could stumble onto someone who has a table.
In a way, Stephen Hendry could be the one compared to Woods I'm some ways. He completely dominated an era of snooker and barely anyone could come close, but his decline from the very top was quite a quick one in context of how dominate he was for an entire era. Ronnie has been having major success for decades, but not really dominated for multiples years at a time like Hendry did for a full decade. That's why I'd actually liken Hendry to Tiger Woods. When Hendry burst onto the scene, he was pretty much unlike anything people had scene, he was a winning machine and raised the bar.
Im with you on that one! fell in love with this sport thanks to watching these two and this has been absolutely amazing to watch.
True about Hendry but I think that's down to the standard of players back then. They were still good but got better later.
Well, like with most sports, u guys have the child's version of it, i.e pool.
How many times you've seen these two giants(and other top players) play each other on telly- without out any real communication, it was an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to them just casually play and chat. Great stuff, thanks.
The respect these two have for each other is unreal. Ronnie looks in awe at times and just grateful for hendry to come to see him. Love these two. Keep up the amazing work Stephen
Stephen started to get the measure of that table by the end. Was looking good.
Sorry about that… an audio issue that we’ve now fixed. Give the video a like again and enjoy!
I never noticed an audio issue before. I miss things though lol.
I watched it earlier when it released and it seemed fine…the view count is gonna be off now 😢
I thought the audio issue was just you cutting out Stephen's potty mouth 🤣
@@css172 precisely!
When will the tough table challenge video release?
The two greatest of all time together doesn’t get better than this the respect between them is beautiful too see, like all great rivals they can’t deny one another’s talent
God, the respect these two have for each other just pours off the screen. Could watch this for days. Fantastic stuff
The two greatest players of all time! Fascinated by their different approaches to dominating their opponents. Love the respect between them both.
Hendry - Clinical and Ruthless! Ronnie - Talented and Masterful !
@@EveryCloud9999 Hendry was mental talented as well.
Ronnie was psychologically raped years ago by a player called Peter Ebdon. Peter Ebdon forced open the legs of Ronnie mind and violently raped him and Ronnies still bleeding now. Peter Ebdon is a snooker rapist.
@@leemcqueen500 that's what most people miss.. Ronnie was groomed on snooker, Stephen got a shite table by chance at about 13 years old and within a few weeks was whacking In 50 breaks. It was Henry that was the real natural in a way..
@Every Cloud Hendry - Industrially determined and ruthless. Alpha male. Winning stopped motivating him. Ronnie - Poetic passion and a Deep longing to be the best. Underdog. Still chuffed and passionate.
Ronnie with his guard down is a Ronnie one could watch time and time again. You smashed this one out of the park Stephen. So much so I want there to be a part two.
Have you watched the two KZhead videos between them they filmed during covid mate?
Apart from the huge respect and the highest of regard these 2 Legends of the game have for each other, it’s the natural friendship they so clearly now enjoy that’s so nice to watch.
I know this video stops when it does, but hopefully the camera kept rolling afterwards and one day we will see an extended version of this. Could listen to this for ages, brilliant episode.
“He’s a mystery that geezer”😂 what an unbelievable episode. The level of respect shown by both gents is simply incredible!
He's not wrong either. How Robertson has only won one world title is an absolute mystery. He is so good.
@@streetspirit956 Because he is extremely inconsistent.
@@Mr_Mojo_Rising Yes, why is the issue?
@@streetspirit956 Because he lacks the ability to play well for multiple sessions in a row. He takes too long on his shots in sheffield and his safety is bang average.
I love how they both hold each other in such high esteem. Its beautiful to see two great sportsman having so much respect for one another.
pure class 😊
What a fantastic 42mins! Wish this episode was had another hour or two added to it, 2 absolute legends with so much respect for each other
The two greatest of all time. This was an amazing encounter. They both have the ultimate respect for each other. Thank you for this and please continue this kind of videos.
This is superb. But also shows just how hard snooker is. The 2 best players to ever play the game, when chatting and not concentrating, are missing shots that even an amateur would be annoyed with. Insanely difficult game. Just shows you how concentrated and good these guys are when they're knocking in centuries back to back in tourneys.
True. At the same time, though, they're also knocking in hard shots on a very small pocketed table, more often than not. Again while chatting. Scary good, especially Ronnie.
Truth is Henry is out of touch and Ronnie taking it easy and missing it on purpose so that Henry (his hero) doesn't look bad. Henry being a legend of the game, knows that too
@UwU-pk6nv " it's going on the bonfire" 🤣
.....and also I don't think they are using particularly good cues. Doesn't look like it. Stephen had his broken in a car accident and if you have ever hear him talking about it, it was a really terrible cue that was in a kid's set or something and he never got used to anything else because it was so odd.
Honestly refreshing to see two extraordinary talents exposing how differently they did it. Very honest. Very real. Two heavyweights with utmost respect for each other letting in light on their journeys. Brilliant stuff.
Love this, so nice to see a natural conversation between two of the absolute greats
I love how friendly they are together, just class, two legends
My two snooker heros having a chat. It must be Christmas already. Absolute legends in every respect.
This two playing and sharing stories is true gold !
The two greatest ever in the sport and obviously Davis. Great hearing them chat about snooker and moments in their career. 😊
I'd place Steve Davis 3rd in my GOAT list, just behind Stephen and Ronnie.
I'm so grateful to these guys for doing this. They are private people and have every right to be so. So it is such a special privilege to see them in a way which seems so everyday and comfortable - nothing to prove, just being themselves and talking about common interests. An absolute highlight for me.
Two of the best players ever, love seeing how much respect they have for each other.
The two best **
Not two of the best but the two best ever. Statisically proven
@@ros8010 where the stats then
@@delayedcreator4783 It's not a debate if they are best 2 ! The debate is who is the better.
@@delayedcreator4783 go check yourself, then you will see.
Stuff like this for genuine Snooker fans like myself is simply the best form of TV ever. Just the rawness of it all! Both talking like nothing is being recorded. Just a privilege to watch.. Love stuff like this.
Love how straight away you can tell the respect they have for each other 🙏
I just can't put under words how great this content is. Seen loads of interviews of Ronnie, but this seems so much more relaxed and genuine. Seems like u have chemistry with just about anyone Stephen, props too u, hope your channel keeps growing. Surely it's time for Jimmy now?
This is the best
The key with Ronnie is that he needs to feel relaxed, as you say. He has a lot of time for Stephen and you can see he really enjoyed knocking a few balls around the table with his old rival. This makes him open up and give a genuine interview.
147 likes, that's a maximum break.
This will go viral..
it already is
Still unknown outside snooker
Why will it go viral?
Could listen to these two giants for hours, great to hear their knowledge, thoughts and tales of past tournaments. I was lucky enough to grow up watching Davis, Hendry and now O'Sullivan in each era, what a magic time for the game. I need to watch more of these, thanks for uploading.
2 legends showing respect to each other.
Ronnie setting up the reds without the triangle is sublime at 13:15. Great to see two legends of the game! Brilliant to watch 👍
Yeah I've heard he's pretty good at the whole snooker thing
Hendry also does it, I suppose you get good at it when you have your own table and are playing by yourself, I used to be able to do it, but haven't played Snooker in 10 years :(
He may have had to do it once or twice before.
I must try it by myself, looks very simple, but probably because Ronnie made it looking that simple 😅
@@Gobbbbb 'hendry also does it" LOOL Everything has to be compared or said my hero can do it also LMFAO
Two legends, two cues, one game. I feel like I'm in a room with the two best ever, and I have absolutely no right to be. I could watch this all day.
Brilliant conversation. I am so glad I wandered into this series! Listening to two greats reminiscing, while playing snooker themselves, and discussing other players I've watched over the past few years is simply amazing. Two greats sharing memories, etc. and we can sense the mutual respect AND admiration. These two, along with Steve Davis from a previous conversation, are positive examples of sportsmanship!
It's just wonderful to see to excellent snooker players get together for an informal game and chat. No broken egos and no drama, just a lot of fun. Thanks and more vides like this one, please!
remember Ron saying he'd send Hendry back up the motorway, then lost. Bit of edge there at the time. So lovely to see them like this. Mutual respect with zero bs.
This definitely needs to be a regular thing with both of them or at least a part 2 at some point
Why ? ?
a part 2 would be great!!! gets my vote!
He allways done, remember the tough table challenge
Part 2 will be tough Challege.
@@UwU-pk6nv don't recall asking you you coc
this is gold, so much chemistry between them, I don't want it to stop..
It's absolutely beautiful to see Ronnie admire Stephen so much as his idol.
The two undoubtedly greatest and best players of all time. The respect they've created over the years is immense. Love these guys! Can't wait for the tough table challenge!
Sorry but Alex Higgins and Jimmy White are in that convo. Yes yes, Jimmy never won fuck all but he was incredible.
@mattrogers6487 respectfully, as talented as Alex and Jimmy were, they will never be compared to Ronnie and Stephen, it's not even close. Those two stand out ahead as the greatest winners and players that have ever lived. Behind them in no particular order are Steve Davis, Reardon, John Higgins, Selby and Williams. Even Trump has won more ranking events than both Alex and Jimmy put together.
It was a privilege watching these two legends casually converse and play. Great Video.
It's great to see them having a laugh about their experiences, really enjoyed it.
What a fascinating video - two of the all-time greats being very open and honest about their skills and weaknesses, with huge mutual respect. Really good stuff.
This is absolutely priceless. It’s so good to see Ronnie so relaxed. The mutual respect is off the scale. I can’t see many wanting to buy that table. If the two worlds best players say it’s too hard, then any amateur is going to have zero confidence! Mind if that has been Ronnie’s practice table and under full concentration he pots every ball then you can see why he remains so good! Great job Stephen and Ronnie!
I can’t see many not wanting to buy the table these legends played on.
What I appreciate the most is the honesty these 2 gods of the game have towards each other. The questions that Stephen asked and that probably stuck with him for a long time were also a nice moment. Very nice video.
Love this my grandad would’ve loved to see this too so I watch it for him these two are the top of the tree I think ever and there ever will be! Amazing
Great seeing legends chillin and knocking the balls around.
Love these two, the best the sport's ever seen and two very contrasting players, one guy who had a steel grip on his emotions and another who let his emptions run rampant. An amazing converstaion with two guys who have massive respect for each other! Will we ever see a two like this ever again???
The respect these two have for each other shows. Time just flew watching this, amazing vid guys
Love the respect they have for each other
Watched this 3 times now end to end and never tire of hearing what they have to say. The 2 greatest players of all time having a ‘kick about’, chat and knocking a few balls around. Had the real honour of meeting them both in person along with Steve Davies this year at the masters in Allie pallie and they were all so so lovely and really chatty. Stephen, keep this channel going. I want Terry, Ray, JP, JV and Peter Ebdon too.
3 times 😂😂
14 World Championships 🏆 between these legends, Still both of them are so humble, talk like professionals and still run the business! Absolute honour to see them in a single frame ✨
And one man has 15. Haha
mickey mouse championships
@@baileysadlier4769 Champions Mate 🏆❤️
@@mo.ibrahim7340 😅😅
This is epic, the two GOATs just chatting and playing some carefree snooker. We could watch this every week!👌
Why haven’t I seen this channel sooner. Such good videos to just sit, relax and watch. Keep up the great work.
How fantastic it is to see the two greatest player's of all time have such an open and honest conversation about there rivalry and career's together. Thank you both for making this happen.
Two Legends of all times in snooker 🔥
what a wonderful 42 mins to watch you two legends, wish it was longer.
An absolute masterpiece! Two of the greatest rivals of all time chill and play for fun! Love it!
No doubt this is the greatest snooker interview of all time and I cant wait for The Tough Table Challenge. Lovely content Stephen and I just wanna say thanks for making these great videos.
this has put me in a great mood - just love how relaxed they both are here and how casual and unscripted the chat is. Clearly they have so much respect for each other despite their different approaches to both snooker and life. My favourite part was when Ronnie says 'food, running, snooker - I love just the basics in life' - love it
What a great rapport between them. The change in attitude that Ronnie has made to his approach to the game could be applied to all aspects of life. Thank you to Stephen, the Legend (the best middle pocket/pink ball potter that has ever lived) for this amazing video.
Best snooker interview ever, just two champs playing abit and chatting. Both so humble absolutely fabulous guys!
2 legends, 2 of the best in history, 2 matés having a chat over a game and the best episode yet. ❤
We’ve seen Stephen focus more in this video while playing than all the others put together 👀🫡
So true
oh yeah. Definitely!
Imagine if they drew first round in a tournament, how good if it triggered the old Hendry back into form!
Their chemistry is unreal, sooooo flowing ❤😂
What a treat, 14 world championships between them, living legends in snooker 🫡
Absolute brilliant watch here. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to these legends
This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen. Two of my favourite sportsmen. (I'm Canadian so lots of hockey and baseball players but these two...) I really love this show Stephen. If this is all you do with this channel it will be MORE than enough. This should be on TV. Just great conversation between to pals. Wonderful. Please keep them coming. 🙏
Between *two pals. Must have been half asleep to make such a school boy error. 🤣
how did you end up being a Flyers fan and not any of the Canadian teams mate?
Two absolute legends. Despite challenging consequences before, Nothing but respect going between them now. Definitely thrilled to see Ronnie on tough table challenge 🍻
Two of the very best. This was just fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing this.
two legends amazing to watch.
This is one of the greatest videos I have ever seen from two heros I grew up watching. As authentic as they come
Two top men. Both can have or have had moments where they are unlikeable, but you see in an environment like this. They're both good guys who love snooker and respect each other. Love this channel, one of the best on KZhead.
We need more episodes like this...or atleast a part 2 with Ronnie...could watch this all day 😊 to goat's with the utmost respect for each other just having a chat, catch ip and potting a few balls...sublime YT gold
Absolutely brilliant. Great to see the more personal side of you guys, away from the mainstream TV cameras. Big respect to you both, Gents 👍👍 Thank you.
Both my favorite legends in the game, to watch Ronnie and Stephen pass stories, I could watch this for hours. Big respect to both of you and hope to see many more of these videos. Made my day.
this isn't the best podcast you have done, this is the best podcast ANYONE has done. Loving the content, and can't wait for the tough table challenge. Also who was interviewing who? ABSOLUTELY AWESOME
Best content to have ever been put on KZhead, personally. You just don't get this level of relaxation and openness from Ronnie in a regular interview. It's just two old mates having a chat over a game. Genuinely brilliant to get this insight into what Ronnie is like.
@@metalswifty23 watching again for the 3rd time
AWESOME!!!!! Absolutely loved listening to this. Superb chat and insight with the two greatest players to have ever played the sport! congratulations Stephen
A joyous video. Thank you so much both of you for making it happen, its a real proper treat for us fans. I love that you can laugh about Ronnie walking out, the mutual respect etc etc. The whole thing was wonderful.
This might actually be too much greatness in one vid. Can’t help but love the mutual respect between you two GOATs
I share the common sentiment, I wish this video were longer! I'm an American who just got into watching snooker last Fall. There's just no snooker groups or players over here, so Cue Tips has been an awesome way to catch up on the culture and history of this brilliant sport.
I just love how they follow their routines even in the middle of such an engaging conversation. That routine is second nature to them and goes on to show why their potting is as good as it is.
Two of the greatest just relaxing and chatting , such respect for each other both outstanding, what a pleasure to be able to have listened in to , great content thank you
Just a pleasure to sit and watch two of the greatest players just pot some balls and causally chat. Brilliant viewing and channel. Keep it up
As what everyone else says but you know it’s a damn good watch when 42 minutes flys by in what seems like a 10 minute job. Cheered me up after seeing Leicester get relegated earlier 😢
Thanks to both legends. Respect
Loved that. Amazing to get such intimate insights from those two legends. Brilliant.
I literally could watch these two maestros of snooker until the cows came home, the amount of respect they both have for each other is just awesome to see. Thank you Stephen and Ronnie for this session, thoroughly enjoyed it! Keep up the excellent work with this channel Stephen.
But girls don't like the respect they have each other and think their interactions are boring and Nerdy