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!!!!!!
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!
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.
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
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.
@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-p3u 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?
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!
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
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.
@@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
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.
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^^...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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'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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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???
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?
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.
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
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!
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!
@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.
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.
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 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.
The dynamic is so different when the interviewee has absolute professional respect for the person interviewing them. It doesn't happen often, so this is a delight. Thanks for allowing us mortals to be a fly on the wall!
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 :(
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.
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.
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 RUclips.
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.
Two absolute legends. Despite challenging consequences before, Nothing but respect going between them now. Definitely thrilled to see Ronnie on tough table challenge 🍻
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
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 ✨
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.
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.
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.
Stephen, this series of yours is so special in that you are capturing footage of total legends of the game having a bit of fun and chatting in a relaxed setting. Because of who you are, has enabled creation of content that we would never be party to and you are good at it too! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for it!
Thanks Stephen and Ronnie, this video and your time was just lovely to watch. I am in awe with both your talent and success and always a lifelong fan of you both.
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.
Having grown up in the 90s and 2000s, this is so surreal to watch, and just a pure joy. Stephen used to be such a robotic, winning machine and to see how humble, open and interactive he is now, is just amazing. Then, there's Ronnie. One of the single most talented people of any sport at any time. What an episode.
Thank you so much Stephen and Ronnie. As an avid snooker fan I'm learning things I never knew. This is brilliant. 👌 Ron's in such a good place mentally and so honest. It's made my day - 10/10. 😎
The respect is so real and you get to see ronnie so relaxed and be his true self and that all comes down to how comfortable he is in hendrys company amazing watch 💙
These interviews are brilliant. 2 legends happy to enjoy a knock about and chat. Ronnie's clearly very relaxed and feels safe chatting to his former hero and friend. Stephen also just loving the opportunity of playing snooker at Ronnie's practise table. Keep up the good work lads
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. 🙏
Absolutely loved this. Back in the day I used to watch lots of snooker. First time I saw Stephen play, think he was 16 I knew I’d just seen a future multiple world champion. Never tired of seeing him win virtually everything! Unlike Steve who used to bore me rigid!! Then Ronnie appears, and he’s still there! Lovely to see these two old adversaries relaxed, chatting & potting balls. Legends. Great, thanks guys!
THE GOATS together, really great watch...first real look at Ronnie in what appears his natural state rather than too media friendly/ trained responses. Loved it!
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.
I’ve just smiled straight starting to realise these Two absolute legends of the game, having a knock about .. I no as a Englishman that with football there’s so much hatred and over board banter but like these two there’s only total respect and I no that O’Sullivans biggest hero is is Hendry and he dry there now giving his time and experience to O’Sullivan.. 🙌🏻❤️
90s kid here, watched and played snooker my whole life. This is an unreal watch, the respect and admiration they have for each other is incredible to watch. Ronnie is the most exciting player to ever pick up a cue but Hendry is the goat. Hendry had the winning mentality of Ronnie, the composure and ice in his veins of Selby all rolled into one player. Absolute granite snooker every single game
This really is content for the ages. Years from now, people will watch this and realise how fortunate we are to see the equivalent of 2 mates playing a few games at the club and having a chat - who happen to be the 2 greatest players of all time.
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.
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 😢
It's always amusing to see Ronnie fanboy'ing Stephen every time they chat. Ronnie does always seems to relax more around Stephen once they get going though. The respect between you both is there for all to see. Great video guys.
14 world championships in a video, i like how Ronnie praised him and admitted that he has learned a lot when he was in learning process what a humble guy, thanks to Stephan hendry keep these videos coming ❤
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.
Youl could tell they were both super relaxed and loving every minute..Both surprised at each others insights that differed from what they imagined and both intently listening to the other..Stephen is Ronnie's hero and vice versa.. a real bro-mance :)
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
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*
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?
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.
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.
@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-p3u 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!
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
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
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?
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
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 👍
I'm 70 and this is probably the best conversation I've ever listened to
😂 brilliant
Good man!
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... :)
Wait what? It was 42 minutes, no way
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.
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 👍
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.
to be fair they both listen to davis
God, the respect these two have for each other just pours off the screen. Could watch this for days. Fantastic stuff
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 😊
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 RUclips videos between them they filmed during covid mate?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
“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.
My two snooker heros having a chat. It must be Christmas already. Absolute legends in every respect.
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.
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.
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
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
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It was a privilege watching these two legends casually converse and play. Great Video.
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.
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!
I love how friendly they are together, just class, two legends
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
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The respect these two have for each other shows. Time just flew watching this, amazing vid guys
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.
I honestly did not wanted this video to finish. I could watch these 2 guys for a whole day. Feeling inspired just by listening to their stories.
Love how straight away you can tell the respect they have for each other 🙏
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???
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 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
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!
Wow , could have watched this for hours and hours. Growing up watching both of these play. It’s a dream conversation. Thank you internet
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.
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 😂😂
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.
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.
The dynamic is so different when the interviewee has absolute professional respect for the person interviewing them. It doesn't happen often, so this is a delight.
Thanks for allowing us mortals to be a fly on the wall!
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
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.
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.
It's absolutely beautiful to see Ronnie admire Stephen so much as his idol.
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 RUclips.
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.
Two absolute legends. Despite challenging consequences before, Nothing but respect going between them now. Definitely thrilled to see Ronnie on tough table challenge 🍻
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.
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
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
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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 might actually be too much greatness in one vid.
Can’t help but love the mutual respect between you two GOATs
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.
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.
This is one of the greatest videos I have ever seen from two heros I grew up watching. As authentic as they come
2 legends, 2 of the best in history, 2 matés having a chat over a game and the best episode yet. ❤
This will go viral..
it already is
Still unknown outside snooker
Why will it go viral?
Best snooker interview ever, just two champs playing abit and chatting. Both so humble absolutely fabulous guys!
i don't come from a snooker or pool background but seeing these two legends getting together, potting balls and having a little chat is awesome
Stephen, this series of yours is so special in that you are capturing footage of total legends of the game having a bit of fun and chatting in a relaxed setting. Because of who you are, has enabled creation of content that we would never be party to and you are good at it too! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for it!
Thanks Stephen and Ronnie, this video and your time was just lovely to watch. I am in awe with both your talent and success and always a lifelong fan of you both.
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.
Having grown up in the 90s and 2000s, this is so surreal to watch, and just a pure joy. Stephen used to be such a robotic, winning machine and to see how humble, open and interactive he is now, is just amazing.
Then, there's Ronnie. One of the single most talented people of any sport at any time.
What an episode.
Great to see two snooker legends having a knockabout for fun while catching up. Simply, two of the best who have ever picked up a cue...
Thank you so much Stephen and Ronnie. As an avid snooker fan I'm learning things I never knew. This is brilliant. 👌 Ron's in such a good place mentally and so honest. It's made my day - 10/10. 😎
The respect is so real and you get to see ronnie so relaxed and be his true self and that all comes down to how comfortable he is in hendrys company amazing watch 💙
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
These interviews are brilliant. 2 legends happy to enjoy a knock about and chat. Ronnie's clearly very relaxed and feels safe chatting to his former hero and friend. Stephen also just loving the opportunity of playing snooker at Ronnie's practise table. Keep up the good work lads
Why haven’t I seen this channel sooner. Such good videos to just sit, relax and watch.
Keep up the great work.
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?
This channel is the best thing to happen to RUclips and snooker ever. Can't get enough of it. Keep up the incredible work, Stephen!
I could not love this more. The two greatest players of all time showing so much respect for one another. Great episode! More of this please!
Absolutely loved this. Back in the day I used to watch lots of snooker. First time I saw Stephen play, think he was 16 I knew I’d just seen a future multiple world champion. Never tired of seeing him win virtually everything! Unlike Steve who used to bore me rigid!! Then Ronnie appears, and he’s still there! Lovely to see these two old adversaries relaxed, chatting & potting balls. Legends. Great, thanks guys!
THE GOATS together, really great watch...first real look at Ronnie in what appears his natural state rather than too media friendly/ trained responses. Loved it!
Two Legends of all times in snooker 🔥
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
Two of the most respected and unimaginably talented snooker players in one room. Made my day
I’ve just smiled straight starting to realise these Two absolute legends of the game, having a knock about .. I no as a Englishman that with football there’s so much hatred and over board banter but like these two there’s only total respect and I no that O’Sullivans biggest hero is is Hendry and he dry there now giving his time and experience to O’Sullivan.. 🙌🏻❤️
90s kid here, watched and played snooker my whole life.
This is an unreal watch, the respect and admiration they have for each other is incredible to watch.
Ronnie is the most exciting player to ever pick up a cue but Hendry is the goat. Hendry had the winning mentality of Ronnie, the composure and ice in his veins of Selby all rolled into one player.
Absolute granite snooker every single game
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.
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Look at this, two of the greatest to ever do it, talking shop. This channel is amazing!
This really is content for the ages. Years from now, people will watch this and realise how fortunate we are to see the equivalent of 2 mates playing a few games at the club and having a chat - who happen to be the 2 greatest players of all time.
Absolutely loved watching these 2 legends of snooker just chilling and talking, brilliant!!
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.
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 😢
It's always amusing to see Ronnie fanboy'ing Stephen every time they chat. Ronnie does always seems to relax more around Stephen once they get going though. The respect between you both is there for all to see. Great video guys.
14 world championships in a video, i like how Ronnie praised him and admitted that he has learned a lot when he was in learning process what a humble guy, thanks to Stephan hendry keep these videos coming ❤
Love how much respect these guys have for each other. Rivals in their time, but not enemies. True sportsman.
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.
Youl could tell they were both super relaxed and loving every minute..Both surprised at each others insights that differed from what they imagined and both intently listening to the other..Stephen is Ronnie's hero and vice versa.. a real bro-mance :)