Reardon the best all-round player of all-time. Consistency, temperament, potting, safety, creativity, longevity, tactical, mental strength, popularity, showmanship, charisma etc.....Reardon had no weak links in his game
Ray dominated the game as much by who and what he was, as the talent he had at snooker. You could see it whenever he played and it was what made him the champion he was. I've a suspicion that Ray was the only player that Alex really respected. The top players today have the talent but none of them carry the aura, self-possession, dignity and character of Ray in his prime. I'm really pleased that he made 80. Happy birthday Ray.
People say Alex Higgins 'made' snooker big in the 70s. Well, maybe. But he didn't do it on his own. I think people under-estimate the role Ray played in making the sport. And he remains a great ambassador even now.,
Ray was the standard bearer, but it was really the TV show Pot Black, that was responsible for popularising the sport. Snooker never looked back after that.
I remember the dracula image always good in the night session did he cultivate the image doesn't matter he was a consumate gentleman a lovely man and a wonderful player. He minds me of my youth now 67 a fellow Welsh man I miss him dearly. See you up there ray❤
Met and played a couple of frames with him a very very long time ago, was a great guy, wiped the floor with me on the table but a great guy to lose to lol
Ray Readon used to come to Southowram (a village above Halifax) when he played in the World Championship in Sheffield. I think someone in the village one of his old pals. As I recall, Ray's Rolls-Royce used to be parked outside the local pub.
Pot Black was the era that got me in to snooker; used to watch the show then immediately go and play on our little 6 x 3 table with the chipboard base.
Reardon the best all-round player of all-time. Consistency, temperament, potting, safety, creativity, longevity, tactical, mental strength, popularity, showmanship, charisma etc.....Reardon had no weak links in his game
A thoroughly enjoyable documentary about the King
What a beautiful human being!! I love you Ray for the person you have become!! ❤
I've always loved him. He's my hero. He's why I love Snooker.
Ray was nothing but spectacular, pro through and through, funny and very bright fellow.
He is 91 now and just knocked in a century break to become the oldest player to do so. Absolutely insane
A complete legend.
Is there footage of this ?
That’s astounding.
Incredible
@@xplaybwoixyeah i would like to see that,
century break at 91 is unreal
R.I.P
What a fantastic sportsman what an example to others following on. RIP Ray your ligase is immense.
I took him to a solicitors in my taxi in 1987. I remember the year because he was by far the nicest person I've ever met.
What an absolute gem of a man, RIP Ray you will be missed
Absolutely loved that! Always my favourite player. Approaching 90 now. Hope he's doing well.
Loved this documentary, Ray was a proper Gentleman, and a Proud Welshman, and what a player! RIP Ray, LEGEND! X
I love watching old videos of him playing
My great grandfather actually got to play snooker with Ray Reardon
A living legend and what a player.
RIP Ray. July 19th 2024
Brilliant player and an amazing character
A class act
Ray dominated the game as much by who and what he was, as the talent he had at snooker. You could see it whenever he played and it was what made him the champion he was. I've a suspicion that Ray was the only player that Alex really respected. The top players today have the talent but none of them carry the aura, self-possession, dignity and character of Ray in his prime. I'm really pleased that he made 80. Happy birthday Ray.
People say Alex Higgins 'made' snooker big in the 70s. Well, maybe. But he didn't do it on his own. I think people under-estimate the role Ray played in making the sport. And he remains a great ambassador even now.,
Both were giants and equally responsible for bringing the game to the people. Ray was the yin to Alex's yang. True entertainment.
Alex had clearly taken something to beat Ray in 82. He was dead before the interval.
Ray was the standard bearer, but it was really the TV show Pot Black, that was responsible for popularising the sport. Snooker never looked back after that.
I remember the dracula image always good in the night session did he cultivate the image doesn't matter he was a consumate gentleman a lovely man and a wonderful player. He minds me of my youth now 67 a fellow Welsh man I miss him dearly. See you up there ray❤
Great upload 👍
Fantastic upload.
What a character.
Many thanks
A brilliant man.
Lovely gent
Met and played a couple of frames with him a very very long time ago, was a great guy, wiped the floor with me on the table but a great guy to lose to lol
5:15 what a story “I didn’t work so hard that week” 🤣
Wonderful man.
This guy coached Ronnie O'Sullivan when he was feeling depressed 👍
Got him well back in form 😎
Big hats off to Terry Griffiths too 🤠🍺
We had 2 good cue’s on our 6ft table as kids in the mid 80s. Ray and Alex. Rays was ash and Alex was maple. I always used the Ray cue.
Ray Readon used to come to Southowram (a village above Halifax) when he played in the World Championship in Sheffield. I think someone in the village one of his old pals. As I recall, Ray's Rolls-Royce used to be parked outside the local pub.
Great man , great player, always a gent playing snooker in heaven now with Jack. Both friends. R.I.P. both.
Loved this man ❤
Had the pleasure of meeting Ray several times always the same absolutely no ego keep potting Ray
a great man
Pot Black was the era that got me in to snooker; used to watch the show then immediately go and play on our little 6 x 3 table with the chipboard base.
Wow from sweden❤
Wow, what a great great man. How I wish I had met him.
Only Ray left these days, the rest are all gone, Spencer, Higgins, Charlton, Mountjoy.
Thanks for uploading 🙌
12:41 there is 16 world titles in that image.
Wonderful man 😢😢😢
RIP Champ !!!
Brilliant gentleman.RIP
Rest in peace Ray
Welsh Snooker Legend 👏👏 👏👏👏
Ray reardon passed away so sad
RiP Legend!!
Golf manager is a hard nut, that short putt's a gimme when it's Ray Reardon.
RIP dracula, you were a great player.
Walked around the table a god of snooker
R.i.p ray great player 👍
Ray reardon world champion 6 times
A Gentlemen.
Do you happen to have Alan the arrow Evan’s that was only show on bbc wales ? 😊