I think Tony Drago's attempt was the most amazing tough table challenge I've seen so far. The speed at which he was playing while keeping such a good cue ball, just brilliant!
It’s beautiful to watch. I sort of wonder if he could pot as well if you asked him to play slow. I’m guessing the speed helps him not overthink or over adjust, he just gets down and hits it with pure feel
@@JeatBunkie Think it’s similar to what Ronnie said about his famous 147. He just kept potting as fast as he could so he didn’t think too much and screw it up.
It’s so fluent. Has the same thing as Ronnie where every time he slams in a shot you’re on the edge of your seat thinking he’s going to miss it but he sinks it in beautifully.
@@rsb8380 There is a difference between the Rocket & the Speedy Gonzales of snooker Drago who has won Fuckall. No need to remind you as to what the greatest player of all time has won 🐐🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀👌
@@rsb8380 BTW Don't read factual comments concerning snooker on ES and get so upset to a point you make false accusations of people having 5 accounts. I have only 1, How many have you got Alex?
The love Drago has for the game is a lesson to do something you love as work and you'll be happy your whole life, what fun to watch. Much love Stephen from here on Grand Cayman 🇰🇾
One if my favourite memories of Tony Drago was when David Vine was commentating between frames at The Crucible with a practise table behind him... "well we've had a 147 here!" ... and there was a young smiling Tony Drago racking the next practise frame up with a big smile!
Wathcing Tony Drago play is such a joy. I would say even better than most of the top profesional players at the moment. Just pure natural talent . Especially in instinctively knowing the angles.
One thing I like to say is looking at Stephen at younger age 20s, so focus and serious, today fun and friendly man. I'm very glad to meet you all of you. Snooker is a long-term sport and fun to play. Thanks, Stephen. For this video, the guy with an orange shirt is fast Anyway, nice video. Thanks, and happy new year 2025.
Set me up for a great Sunday, thanks Stephen for the vid. Love watching the old(ish) boys play. Fantastic to see Break From Life still on the leader board.
Tony still lets emotions impact on his competitive game, which can be his undoing at times. When the pressure is off he flows and pots as well as he ever did. Also one of the most versatile cue sports players. Great on a snooker table, 9’ and 6’ pool table. Glad we got to see him on the tough table challenge.
I love and admire how Tony has not changed his style of play. Jimmy looks like he's fishing when he plays now. He's so slow and cautious. First saw Tony play in an exhibition at the crucible. He played one frame against Ray Reardon in 1985 after Ray had beaten Parrott in the last 8. Unfortunately for Tony, Ray made a total clearance.
Oh my god.. I’ve just been blown away by the sheer genius of Tony Draco.. I absolutely loved him back in the day, loved how he played and he hasn’t lost a thing.. That man is truly gifted.
Love drago. No compromises. Still plays the same 100mph. It may not have been the highest break. But certainly the quickest and most enjoyable to watch. If only we could bring back cliff wilson
I've been watching your content and I'm glad you are doing well with this . I've also watched some of your performances in the many finals during the 90s, I'm finding it difficult to accept that you can't be that player now , it's just in your mind , I think you can
Agreed with the comment below, Drago's attempt was amazing. Great fun to watch Stephen but, it would have been so cool to see them all pros in the same conditions, with a bit of concentration, and no questions asked during the exercise. Maybe something to think about if you ever get a chance to do a second round of interviews.
I'd like to see you have some top disabled players on the channel like Daniel Blunn or Leroy Williams to show that snooker isn't just an able bodied sport.
I've watched snooker since the mid 1980s and I've seen some amazing pots, breaks, safety play but I've never seen a pot as incredible, as impossibly awesome as 4:48 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Tony Drago's was so far the best attempt. I actually thought for a second he'd be getting a century, he made that look effortless. I can't believe how quick he plays.
We want to see more of Tony on TV. A pleasure to watch him back in the days. Why cant seniors be given a wildcards entry to the masters and world championship? They add abit of flare to the tournament.
A lot of love for Tony Drago more exciting today then most the younger moden players. Still fantastic as is Dom, And the other Tony keep going you might make a 20 brake again soon :D bless him.
My guy tony has still got it. Dominic is as smooth on the table as he it off just a gentleman and Stephen you will always be the goat you destroyed everyone into submission. And i am 53 and can still do 10 lines ups in a row with a couple of weeks practice just for the love of the game.
' destroyed everyone into submission' says someone clueless about snooker. Marcus Campbell WHITEWASHED 28yo Hendry 9-0 in 1998 The GOAT list Ronnie Selby Williams Higgins Davis Hendry 6 greatest players
I said it once and got attacked by many fan boys, but I'll say it again. Kyren on fire is on a different level to every past & present snooker player , with the exception of Selby , Williams & Ronnie . World Champion Kyren Wilson is the future of snooker in the true modern era 🔥🔥
Also Ronnie's RECORD of 8 UK 8 Masters 23 Majors. Youngest ranking event winner at 17 beating Hendry at UKC final will never broken.. All 23 Majors won against better com in the hardest era in snooker history. Only two players Ronnie & John to win world titles in 3 different decades. That's class. Something Hendry can only dream of achieving.
@stu2333 Hendrysimp boys cant handle that Ronnie beat Hendry 9-4 in finals and leads Hendry kunt 30-21 H2H. its not my fault that it upsets them. Now come tell me he was not in his prime bla bla. Ronnie was pumping big baby Hendry in major finals as a 17YO .
Everyone knows Ronnie is the GOAT then Mark Selby 2nd greatest player of all time. Selby like Ronnie owns bigmouth Hendry H2H and in finals. The Great Ali Carter owns little bigmouth Hendry 9-4 H2H. LOOL Ding owns bigmouth baby Hendry 1-0 in finals and 10-4 H2H LOOL Mathew Stevens owns little Hendry 2.0 in finals and 17-14 H2H LOOL Maguire owns bigmouth baby Hendry 7-1 H2H and pummeled Hendry 13-2 at the Crucible LOOOL Marcus Campbell made overrated Hendry spit out his dummy by WHITEWASHING Hendry 9-0 And Ronnie owns Hendry 9-4 in finals and 30-21 H2H! The list goes on and on. Hendry is one of the most overrated players ever who would have not won 1 World title had he turned pro in 2000. Ronnie O'Sullivan on his 49th birthday still World No 5, and the greatest player of all time GOAT Truth hurts 👍
@stu2333 You're just plain wrong, that's all. Ronnie is the King, there isn't anyone else. It's OK to be wrong, but to keep willfully being wrong is quite odd. So no matter what you write or think, Ronnie is the GOAT. It will never change no matter what kind of nonsense you write on the internet it means nothing. The only thing that matters is the FACT that Ronnie O'Sullivan is the GOAT 😊👍🏴
I know there is a world of difference between playing on Cue Tips and playing competitively, but Drago on this form would still do well in some of the pro tournaments. He'd probably struggle in longer matches, but best of sevens, I'm sure he'd go toe-to-toe with many of the top 64, probably even top 32.
I think Tony Drago's attempt was the most amazing tough table challenge I've seen so far. The speed at which he was playing while keeping such a good cue ball, just brilliant!
He made it look as though he was playing on a pool table with how effortless it was
was nice to watch wasn't it
It’s beautiful to watch. I sort of wonder if he could pot as well if you asked him to play slow. I’m guessing the speed helps him not overthink or over adjust, he just gets down and hits it with pure feel
less than 2 mins to make a break of 70 unreal talent
@@JeatBunkie Think it’s similar to what Ronnie said about his famous 147. He just kept potting as fast as he could so he didn’t think too much and screw it up.
Tony Drago, what a legend. A potting machine even at this age.
Potting machine and won what? Drago will always be remembered as the speedy Gonzales of snooker that won fuckall
@@Guv-w6v any particular reason to be this negative?
@@Guv-w6vFair but better to be remembered then to not.
@@Guv-w6v won more than u ever will lol
@@benthomas8789 won more you ever will because I don't play snooker. Wont change the fact that Drago has won fuckall
The single-minded, uninhibited joy with which Tony Drago plays snooker. A pleasure to watch
Drago is unbelievable. So fluent and amazing cue ball control. Fabulous to watch.
I love how Tony Drago just can’t wait to play the next shot - legend❤
Love Dominic Dale, hes amazing on this and amazing in commentary too
incredible how good Tony Drago still plays!!
Incredible also how he has won fuckall in his prime donkeys years ago.
Tony Drago is so magnetic in the way he plays. Slick and fast. I really do enjoy watching him clear a table in minutes.
It’s so fluent. Has the same thing as Ronnie where every time he slams in a shot you’re on the edge of your seat thinking he’s going to miss it but he sinks it in beautifully.
@@rsb8380 There is a difference between the Rocket & the Speedy Gonzales of snooker Drago who has won Fuckall. No need to remind you as to what the greatest player of all time has won 🐐🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀👌
@@rsb8380 BTW Don't read factual comments concerning snooker on ES and get so upset to a point you make false accusations of people having 5 accounts. I have only 1, How many have you got Alex?
Tony just makes it look so effortless, absolutely love him!
I assume you mean the Drago Tony and not the Knowles Tony (both are legends)
@@flucazade To be fair to the latter, when he's actually in his rhythm he makes it look effortless too!
Tony Drago - still entertaining us with his mesmerising style of snooker. What a joy to watch!!
The love Drago has for the game is a lesson to do something you love as work and you'll be happy your whole life, what fun to watch. Much love Stephen from here on Grand Cayman 🇰🇾
One if my favourite memories of Tony Drago was when David Vine was commentating between frames at The Crucible with a practise table behind him... "well we've had a 147 here!" ... and there was a young smiling Tony Drago racking the next practise frame up with a big smile!
I could watch Tony Drago all day long he's like a machine
Wathcing Tony Drago play is such a joy. I would say even better than most of the top profesional players at the moment. Just pure natural talent . Especially in instinctively knowing the angles.
Scheeez, seeing Drago in full flow is 🥰😍😎
11:23 Great job cameraman subtly panning the camera up hahah
FantASStic work 👏🏽
@@Takerfanatic hahah yes
hahahahah
"Once I know where the balls are I'm OK." Gotta love Knowlsey. 😂
Tony Drago is an absolute joy to watch
Stephen killing himself laughing at Tony Knowles miscue. Nice to know he shares my immature sense of humour 👍👍
no wonder it wasn't worth making a whole video of drago's TTC 😂. he's an absolute joy to watch, even now. a complete natural
Jeez, Tony Drago is different class. Makes it look so easy.
More Drago please 🙏🏼
100 percent
Tony, Tony and Dale - you are total legends! ❤😊❤
I had the pleasure to play MR. Drago in Malta, he is an amazingly humble and nice guy. I even took a picture with him. Still have that photo. ❤️
Stephen Hendry is the George Foreman of snooker. In his prime, he was a miserable bastard, but in retirement, a funny and engaging personality. :)
I’d say Steve Davis who is very funny these days
I’d say Steve Davis who is very funny these days
I’d say Steve Davis who is very funny these days
One thing I like to say is looking at Stephen at younger age 20s, so focus and serious, today fun and friendly man. I'm very glad to meet you all of you. Snooker is a long-term sport and fun to play. Thanks, Stephen. For this video, the guy with an orange shirt is fast
Anyway, nice video. Thanks, and happy new year 2025.
I love what you do on this channel Stephen keep up the great work you do. Your a true legend thank you
Tony Drago was impressive. The third person who was on, i think a lot of us can relate to that and shows how hard Snooker can be.
The third person being the former Crucible semi-finalist (a few times), ranking tournament champion, world number 2...
Set me up for a great Sunday, thanks Stephen for the vid. Love watching the old(ish) boys play. Fantastic to see Break From Life still on the leader board.
Congratulations Stephen Hendry, this video is very good for improving your training Erivaldo from the state of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil.
Tony Drago is pure class.
Really enjoyed Drago. Wow he is such a natural, even playing at the crazy speed that he does. Beautiful to watch
Was Tony Knowles pissed?
4:48
One of the funniest moments I've ever seen on RUclips. Genius.
Does The Pope shit in the woods?
Tony still lets emotions impact on his competitive game, which can be his undoing at times. When the pressure is off he flows and pots as well as he ever did. Also one of the most versatile cue sports players. Great on a snooker table, 9’ and 6’ pool table. Glad we got to see him on the tough table challenge.
Nice one, lads remember ypu guys when I was a kid 80 and 90 and beyond. I'm 46. My dad loves to watch henry is my no 1 of all time
TK!!! What a legend his game is absolutely gone I am crying with laughter🤣🤣🤣
Such a pity Drago went in off . He was on for the top break . 😒
I love Tony dragos. Game was lucky enough to see him play an exhibition game! Massive fan.
Knowles's miscue was so funny!
I love and admire how Tony has not changed his style of play. Jimmy looks like he's fishing when he plays now. He's so slow and cautious. First saw Tony play in an exhibition at the crucible. He played one frame against Ray Reardon in 1985 after Ray had beaten Parrott in the last 8. Unfortunately for Tony, Ray made a total clearance.
Oh my god.. I’ve just been blown away by the sheer genius of Tony Draco.. I absolutely loved him back in the day, loved how he played and he hasn’t lost a thing.. That man is truly gifted.
Tony is an absolute pleasure to watch. I doff my cap. Legend.
Dominic Dale talks more during his own tough table than Stephen does during everyone else's😜
I think Tony Knowles might be in for a shout at the worlds this year.
Love drago. No compromises. Still plays the same 100mph. It may not have been the highest break. But certainly the quickest and most enjoyable to watch. If only we could bring back cliff wilson
Tony Drago was brilliant to watch . Great funny and entertaining video 😎
great content as always! ❤
I've been watching your content and I'm glad you are doing well with this . I've also watched some of your performances in the many finals during the 90s, I'm finding it difficult to accept that you can't be that player now , it's just in your mind , I think you can
Great to see the legends attempt the tough table challenge. Great video Stephen hendry
Tony Drago's was so fast they had to get him some help to lengthen the video
🤣
Drago is the man! So much respect for that!
Tony “the excuse” Knowles !
Stephen forever trying to get in to peoples heads before every single shot 🤣🤣
Tony Drago was superb to watch. Not just precise, but so fast as well.
Tip for u Stephen, when reffing The Tornado put your cue down😂
Tornado is smth special! Bless his heart, what a wonderful character
Drago, makes it look a piece of cake even now. He plays purely on instinct
Tony’s great, Dominic’s crack was amusing, well done cameraman for moving up 😀
More Tony Drago please
Loved watching Drago, what a natural talent he was and i, turns his hand to all disciplines like Melling does. Absolute legend.
Agreed with the comment below, Drago's attempt was amazing. Great fun to watch Stephen but, it would have been so cool to see them all pros in the same conditions, with a bit of concentration, and no questions asked during the exercise. Maybe something to think about if you ever get a chance to do a second round of interviews.
Great format!
Knowles is 3 parts pissed
Great stuff from Tony
Which one?
@@medichampion328 😂
Tony is absolutely great to watch
Which one ?
Drago made that look so easy. My second favourite player ever after Jimmy. Genius at the table.
I really wanted Drago to do that as he is great to watch. Hope you get him on your channel again.
And thats why the tornado was my favourite player as a kid ❤ amazing talent
Drago is and will always be the fastest player to ever grace a snooker table.
My word.. just look at TG😮.. for him to be still THAT GOOD it shows just how good the pros are these days! Unreal!
I never realized how such a great and natural player tony drago is and was. Going to go back and watch some of his old games. Any recommendations?!
Playing like it’s a pool table - amazing
It's like the good old days!
The speed of Tony 🤣👌🏻 great to watch
Drago man f-ing drago. Ledge, was laughing to myself every shot. Amazing, nostalgia
Loving this content 👏 would love to see some players house tours and trophy's they won and what they do I down time 😊
Watched Drago play Ronnie in one session at the World's in 1996. Lightning quick the pair.
Tony Drago makes it look effortless
I'd like to see you have some top disabled players on the channel like Daniel Blunn or Leroy Williams to show that snooker isn't just an able bodied sport.
I never knew there were disabled players. What you've highlighted is a great idea🙏😄👍🏼
I've watched snooker since the mid 1980s and I've seen some amazing pots, breaks, safety play but I've never seen a pot as incredible, as impossibly awesome as
4:48
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Tony Drago's was so far the best attempt. I actually thought for a second he'd be getting a century, he made that look effortless. I can't believe how quick he plays.
We want to see more of Tony on TV. A pleasure to watch him back in the days.
Why cant seniors be given a wildcards entry to the masters and world championship? They add abit of flare to the tournament.
A lot of love for Tony Drago more exciting today then most the younger moden players. Still fantastic as is Dom, And the other Tony keep going you might make a 20 brake again soon :D bless him.
Drago speed and potting unreal what a guy
Does Tony even chalk his cue lol 😂
I just sneezed and tony scored 68 🔥 that was quick ⚡
That 68 from Tony was amazing, nobody else plays the way he does!
Tony Knowles or Drago? 😃😃
Drago still a joy to watch.
Drago has still got it. What a great character.
WOW DRAGO IS A FORCE OF NATURE!
Tony Drago is mesmerising to watch.
Drago is still an excellent player!! Love him, what a character - legend!
Tony Drago is pure legend.
Wtaf was that Drago attempt. That was INSANE. The ‘hard balls’ just went flying in!!
My guy tony has still got it. Dominic is as smooth on the table as he it off just a gentleman and Stephen you will always be the goat you destroyed everyone into submission. And i am 53 and can still do 10 lines ups in a row with a couple of weeks practice just for the love of the game.
Nonsense. Hendry lost most times to the Real GOAT Ronnie O'Sullivan. Check their head to head and zip it!
' destroyed everyone into submission' says someone clueless about snooker.
Marcus Campbell WHITEWASHED 28yo Hendry 9-0 in 1998
The GOAT list
Ronnie
Selby
Williams
Higgins
Davis
Hendry
6 greatest players
@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-c4u Ronnie leads Hendry kunt 9-4 in finals and 30-21 H2H!
Marcus Campbell wasn't a great player 🤣🤣🤣🤣 9-0 he WHITEWASHED Hendry 😂😂
I said it once and got attacked by many fan boys, but I'll say it again. Kyren on fire is on a different level to every past & present snooker player , with the exception of Selby , Williams & Ronnie . World Champion Kyren Wilson is the future of snooker in the true modern era 🔥🔥
Hendry the 🐐
Nah, Ronnie O'Sullivan is the GOAT 🐐
Deal with it 👍
GOAT Ronnie leads Hendry fanny 9-4 in finals and 30-21 H2H!!!
Also Ronnie's RECORD of 8 UK 8 Masters 23 Majors. Youngest ranking event winner at 17 beating Hendry at UKC final will never broken..
All 23 Majors won against better com in the hardest era in snooker history. Only two players Ronnie & John to win world titles in 3 different decades. That's class. Something Hendry can only dream of achieving.
@stu2333
Hendrysimp boys cant handle that Ronnie beat Hendry 9-4 in finals and leads Hendry kunt 30-21 H2H. its not my fault that it upsets them.
Now come tell me he was not in his prime bla bla. Ronnie was pumping big baby Hendry in major finals as a 17YO .
Everyone knows Ronnie is the GOAT then Mark Selby 2nd greatest player of all time.
Selby like Ronnie owns bigmouth Hendry H2H and in finals.
The Great Ali Carter owns little bigmouth Hendry 9-4 H2H. LOOL
Ding owns bigmouth baby Hendry 1-0 in finals and 10-4 H2H LOOL
Mathew Stevens owns little Hendry 2.0 in finals and 17-14 H2H LOOL
Maguire owns bigmouth baby Hendry 7-1 H2H and pummeled Hendry 13-2 at the Crucible LOOOL
Marcus Campbell made overrated Hendry spit out his dummy by WHITEWASHING Hendry 9-0
And Ronnie owns Hendry 9-4 in finals and 30-21 H2H!
The list goes on and on. Hendry is one of the most overrated players ever who would have not won 1 World title had he turned pro in 2000.
Ronnie O'Sullivan on his 49th birthday still World No 5, and the greatest player of all time GOAT
Truth hurts 👍
@stu2333
You're just plain wrong, that's all. Ronnie is the King, there isn't anyone else. It's OK to be wrong, but to keep willfully being wrong is quite odd. So no matter what you write or think, Ronnie is the GOAT. It will never change no matter what kind of nonsense you write on the internet it means nothing. The only thing that matters is the FACT that Ronnie O'Sullivan is the GOAT 😊👍🏴
Can you do a video on correctly shaping a tip
I know there is a world of difference between playing on Cue Tips and playing competitively, but Drago on this form would still do well in some of the pro tournaments. He'd probably struggle in longer matches, but best of sevens, I'm sure he'd go toe-to-toe with many of the top 64, probably even top 32.
Great effort from Drago. Made it look easy.
How about getting Gerwyn Price on, as he now says he's made a 147!
Do a cooking video with Ronnie