Mark Allen On Weight Loss, Stephen's Criticism & The State Of Snooker
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- Опубликовано: 13 янв 2024
- Stephen joins Player of the Year Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace for a few frames and a fascinating chat during this week's Masters. They discuss Mark's weight loss, his thoughts on the criticism he's received, working with coaches and the current state of snooker.
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Mark comes across as one of the most sincere players in the game. Very personable and likeable
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That's just a lot more common among Irish folk than many others. Their whole culture raises them, on the whole, to be more down to earth and not take themselves too seriously.
Tell that to Rihanne 😂
Don't know why but he annoys the bejesus out of me.
@AD-kv9kj its true what you say. Every Irish person I have come across have been friendly and down to earth people. Especially the older generation.
Got to be honest i think stephens q tips is one of the best things to happen for snooker in years
Definitely help build a bigger audience i feel which the game needs
Anyone who ever played snooker knows how hard the game is and appreciates the talent of these players
Yh brought me back to watching snooker after a 10 year hiatus
Thanks for being honest
@@AyeRight85lol
STEPHEN LEE is the best thing ti happen ti McDonalds UK in years … according to their CFO
congrats on the 147 mark!❤
Oh so RUclips is a Mark Allen fan 😂
I have a challenge for this channel. It is called the Super 147 challenge. Get a 147 from the break, so the other player doesn't even get to the table. I had a go at this myself, i was on for the 147 but unfortunately i missed the second red.
@@andrewsills8963Didn't Quentin Hann had such a break (or one of his countrymen) back in the day?
@@robdielemans9189I didn't know that. Is there a video?
@@andrewsills8963 the thing I remember was him playing at, I guess, the WC snooker and he broke off aggressively and then one of the commentators said that this break resulted in a 147 in Australia.
I did not expect this to turn out to be one of the more technical chats among the host of interviews Stephen has had with players. I also love how in the beginning Mark actually was interviewing Stephen instead 😂
Made his first century after just 9 months playing...at age 12?! Incredible.
On a 6 foot table. Means nothing. Mark Allen is a fraud!
Stephen Hendry made a 147 after 14 months of playing. Why Stephen Hendry is the GOAT 🐐
Most top 16 players were at a competitive standard a year or 2 into playing. Might be a folk tale but I'm pretty sure Stephen made a 50 break his first day at the club.
@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-ez9mh Allen pummeled Judd 10-3.That was nice!
Hendry goat only between you ears. The real GOAT Ronnie O'Sullivan,Far better than Hendry will ever be! That's why he owns Hendry souls. Body & Soul., Head to head, and in finals. Comeback with Hendry when he beats all the records held by Ronnie O'Sullivan GOAT 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
Yeah, holy smokes!
Despite the attempted viification by the media, Mark comes across as a good, normal lad without ego. Cheers for this Stephen. Nice to see the reality when it comes to how these folks are.
What "vilification"
Maybe, because Mark REFUSED to pay child support. And his wife had to go to COURT!!
@@Paul-sl9zm His wife also used the child as a weapon and refused access long before. She's the issue. Well, she was. He saw sense long ago! She's vile.
@@Paul-sl9zm nobody has a clue what has gone on in that scenario other than Mark and his ex-wife, end of story.
@@PapworthDTD sounds like you're assuming a lot about something you know nothing about.
Best thing about this channel has been seeing Hendry gain more practice and improve again. That opening pot in this was excellent. I really hope he manages that dream of playing at the crucible again.
No chance of that. He’s nowhere near good enough to beat a tour pro over a best of 19, sadly.
He would need to quit the alcohol and cigars and get fit for a few years, while practicing at the highest level and unfortunately he's not going to do that. He's been there, done that. It's crazy though the few that doubt him, NEVER forget how good he truly was, he was THEE VERY BEST when he was playing at his prime, 7 WCs in a decade, records broken, nothing left to prove...end of story.
Ronnie wants 8, 8, 8. That's why he's still around playing and practicing at the highest level, because he feels like he still has something to prove, just like when Hendry was on 6 with Davis etc. It's those things that drive people. "If" Hendry hadn't hung up his cue and "If" he still had something to prove back then he would have done it, if Davis was on 7, Hendry would have gotten 8, just like what Ronnie is going for just now, but it's taken way longer for Ronnie as everyone integrated Hendrys game and others over time to make it harder, it's just the way it is now, in the future someone will do another Hendry, figure something out to go a level up and will want to beat Ronnies stats, someone who's young and wants to keep playing until they are 50+, nature of the beast.
One thing's for sure, "If" Hendry truly wanted to be bk at the top, he could, but from what I can see, all he wants is to just play wherever his mindset is at the time and hopefully hits a wee bit form around that time of the WCs just to get another go at the crucible, whether he goes out 1st round or whatever I don't think he cares, it's just nostalgia for him, memories of a time gone by. 🤔💭
Personally I'd like him to give it a good go for a few years, but honestly it's up to him whether he wants to or not as time is ticking health/memory wise and also other commitments in life etc. One thing's for sure and I've been there and it makes a MASSIVE difference, better health/fitness would be necessary, no wine, cigars etc., 100% concentration like he used to do. Tbh getting healthy/fit should be part of our goals.👍
@@L1ghtOn3 In my opinion, after such a long retirement, Hendry couldn't have returned to the top even if he wanted to and even if he put in all the effort possible
@@AngrierGorilla I guess we will never know, but come on the man rose the game, everyone followed. You'd be mad to count him out, he has nothing to prove. The stick Hendry is getting just now is unwarranted, it's like saying oh if Tiger Woods practiced he wouldn't cut it. Not true.
@@L1ghtOn3 he was already in decline several years before the end of his career. And then the long stop, where he completely erased his competitive spirit from his mind. I understand that nostalgia and love for a great champion can deceive us... but this comeback has never been possible, even if done with all the practice and seriousness in the world.
Mark is such a chill and humble guy. Congrats for the 147!
Can we get Selby next, please?
Edit: Amazing video once again Stephen. We all appreciate and love the content you give us.
Mark plays in our local club wouldn't ever know who he was really nice fella.Selby that is
@@BB-nl4rl you are such a lucky man. I would love to meet him someday.
I love mark selby such a nice guy and anybody who calls him boring doesn't know what they are talking about. He is 5th all time for centuries made and made 5 maximums including one in a world championship final. His safety game is excellent and I love watching him play. One of the best of all time that's for sure.
@@daniyaalhussain7593 With no doubt he is one of the greatest to ever pick a cue. I am sure that it’s going to be a great video when Stephen has him over.
Selby is coming up, Stephen posted on insta that their video has bene postponed to early this year ☺
Please do one with John Virgo!!! The voice of snooker. Also, Alain robidoux to talk about what happened with his cue from Marcel Jacques, Matthew Stevens to talk about his career and maybe pay a tribute to Paul hunter?
Mark is a great character, and he is really pushing on. I think he has every chance of becoming a world champion.
It’s a good job he stopped hanging out with STEPHEN LEE down maccies!
@@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff I believe Stephen Lee is allowed back this year, his ban is ending.
@@charlieparkeris no way maccies banned him… he’s literally a walking cash cow… which is ironic as he eats cows!
@@charlieparkerisno chance he has to pay like 40k fines first
Stephen lee just a gamble.
Watched Mark in an exhibition, he played 10 frames, had 8 tonnes & a 147. Lovely fella to talk to and a genius on the table
One of the best videos on this channel. Mark is very engaging and straightforward with his opinions and Stephen is really becoming a great interviewer.
That was one of the easiest and most genuine chats I’ve seen from any of the interviews so far. Nice guy and very honest (though Reanne might disagree).
Why would Reanne disagree?
@@kAB-xd8iw Look it up
Kyla McGuigan too 😅
@@kAB-xd8iwShe divorced him and those two can barely be in the same room as each other.
The amount of people saying how nice Mark is, are forgetting this is a sub hour interview game, they're all going to be nice.
That doesn't translate to real life behaviour day in day out.
I've said this before but it's worth saying again especially after watching this video... This channel is one of my favourites - I really enjoy the relaxed, chatty format and the friendly, open and respectful interactions between Stephen and the guests while they talk about their careers, lives and challenges.
Thank you, Stephen, for giving me something other than sudoku to watch 👍🙏
Good guy and fair play to call out Higgins bullshit
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 unlike The Hurricane he will never win a World Championship and nobody will remember him when he's gone
Allen sounds like a very decent bloke!
i think the mixture of Hendry questions, mixed with Allen questions made this one real good. Emjoyed it alot.
I've got a lot of time for Mark Allen, he talks a lot of sense, and i respect that he"s not afraid to speak up and give his opinion on the way snooker is run, I agree with his comments, great video 👍
What a great honest guy. Brilliant snooker player and a future world champion. Love these video with Stephen, such a good host.
That was nice, when Stephen realises he is playing all on his own (Allen made a very humble remark) and then missing the easy red on purpose. Nice chat
That was such a subtle, slightly ironic remark! "When you film these, do you ever let the other guy play?" very smart. 😊
genuine guy and good to see him doing so well on the tour
Love Mark's journey. He will win the World Championship one day for sure if he keeps on this path. Absolute respect for this guy turning his life around
I used to dislike mark Allen but he’s turned me around, nice genuine guy. Had a bit of a rough time esp with his divorce n playing against his ex wife. But all in he’s a good sound guy and I wish he wins a world one time. Dedicated guy
Me too. Not because I like to hate on people, but he just seemed to have that air about him like “I’m better than everbody else”; and then you watch an interview like this and notice that your own prejudice and judgment is 100% wrong.
@@kristofvandycke6687Totally agreed mate he had that air about him. He’s a genuine bloke and always root for him now and the snooker he plays is positive and aggressive which is how it should be.
I’ve been looking forward to this one since I subscribed. He’s a very likeable character and I like the fact he’s not afraid to speak out on issues he believes in, it all seems to come from a very genuine place.
Authentic guy👍🔝
This chat is no where near long enough! Would love a part two at some point at wherever Mark practices. Top guy!
Its great to mark on here. Such a great dude. An its really cool to see him asking hendry stuff because you can tell he really wants the answers because he really wants to learn even now.
What a wonderful ambassador Stephen is for snooker, an absolute legend and will always be relevant. Oddly, when he was playing and at his best, I was always cheering for the other guy 😂
Mark allen is a proper professional!! Always respectful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I thought it was pistol because of his sort cue action 🤔..good to see this! Top player and proper nice guy!
Mark great player,nice genuine and very humble bloke.loved his chat with Stephen could have watched that for an hour was brilliant.
I'm hoping Stephen will take advantage of his current commentary stint and do a video with John Virgo.
He could ask him why he keeps saying 'shot for [sic] nothing' whilst everyone around him says it correctly.
@@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 *shouts* Because where's the x ball going, it's only 12x6, anything can happen, which reminds me of playing against [someone long dead] and getting the white tight to that baulk cushion. (I'm always hard on JV, but watch the 5 minute Ronnie 147 and how little he shouts, or speaks in cliches, compared to now. It's intolerable)
Its nice to see Mark in such a good place physically and mentally these days. Im in the Republic but Im always rooting for Mark to do well.
It's good to see Mark looking very healthy and appearing happy. That's more important than Snooker
+1
Agree. The slight irony is it probably helps his snooker as well.
@gordoncockfield It definitely helps, and it will prolong his career
Just finished watching the masters and now have this to watch too ♥
Best one so far by a mile what a good guy he seems 👏
Mark seems like a nice, genuine guy and the great player also...of course!
I never used to like Allen, always found him a bit chippy. But he's really grown into himself and I like him more and more. Came over extremely well here, hope he can kick on and seal a crucible win
Picked Mark up in my taxi 20 years ago in Belfast have followed him ever since in his career.He a real credit to N Ireland and a nice guy.
The new cue is going well Stephen.
For a while I thought this was Marks cue tips channel!
He had the verbal lead for a bit.
Excellent stuff.
👏
Mark is great and it's great to see him happier and healthier, he's an antidote to some others in the sport who's records are matched only by their own arrogance and ego.
Its extraordinary that professionals of such acheivement still discuss similar things to amateurs about alignment, cue pauses and stance. And are still to some extent not sure what the right approach is, amazing
It's constantly paying attention to detail that puts them above "ordinary mortals". Look at how Ronnie is always moaning that he can't get his cue action right! I bet most people wish theirs was as "bad" as his! 🙂
I love Mark's honesty. I wish more people were like this. This has got to be one of the best interviews Stephen has done. Thanks Mark, thanks Stephen.
I met Alex Higgins quite a few times, as I'm from Belfast. It was well known that you gave the man a wide birth, he was unpleasant to everyone.
One of the most genuinely likeable guys on the tour, with incredible talent and composure!
He speaks his mind and some in the game don't like it. Sometimes he's wrong or controversial but he's honest and that's a good thing I say
He was superb, very talkative and outspoken, I love that. Great shot on the black to end the show too.
I really enjoy watching Mark, what a great guy.
My favourite chat so far! love Mark and his attitude
Brilliant chat with Mark, great guy and a top player, cheers Stephen and hope you enjoy the final session of the Masters tonight
Some more top quality content. It's nice to listen to Mark Allen, very down to earth. Keep it coming Stephen, great content.
Probably one of the best videos on the channel so far. It's personal, and more indepth on technique etc. Love it!
Another brilliant episode. Simply could watch and listen to it all day
Great video, thanks to all who put it together.
These videos are absolutely excellent, man. What a great way to introduce new fans to the sport by showing them interviews with personable, down to Earth characters. Especially those that were successful from a young age like Mark. There might be a teenager out there somewhere right now making a difficult decision in their head between two potential career paths and hearing Mark's story and seeing his success firsthand might be something that encourages them to follow their heart and leads them to great things in the future. Even for myself as an "older" (30 years old) fan, its fantastic to see a side to the lads that we never get to see on TV.
Such a great interview and insight to one of the top players currently. Thanks Stephen, was a great watch/listen.
I've been watching and loving this channel for ages and finally seeing Stephen smashing them in like the old days is wonderful.
Congratulations on your 147 Mark and weight loss looking better around the table, I liked the way Dennis Taylor was in your corner even though in the commentary box must be N, Ireland connection anyways good show gents🖖🔝😉👍
theres such a refreshing candour in these chats. pre and post match interviews are so dry, and the narratives the producers of these televised events create are so dramatic they actually have the opposite effect on the supposed 'character' of the players. so these really help to show theyre just normal people with their own stories. keep it up :)
Can you do one with hosein vafaei to?
I've never really heard all that much from Mark, but this was great. Such a great flow of conversation between Mark and Stephen - both clearly happy to be there.
This was great. Mark came across really well, open and insightful about his game and comments on snooker
What a brilliant 2 way Q & A between Stephen and Mark, love the openess from both to share about their techniques and changes they made.
Superb. Brilliant conversation and insight from both players. This is how snooker should be presented: informative, detailed, inspiring and really entertaining. Bravo to Stephen and Mark 👏
What a great video. Thanks to Stephen and to Mark. I'm glad that Mark is feeling better in himself and his game, and he's not afraid to speak his mind.
Nothing to report
Absolutely flew by this, Mark is dead personable and good craic. Another top video 🤘
Talent on both sides! And Mark wasn't intimidated by Steve. Very good interview.
what a channel! that's lovely watching you guys talking while playing
Another fantastic interview. Players really open up to a Stephen. Superb for RUclips. ❤
Best one yet. Honest, natural and informative. 👍👍👍🎱🎱🎱🎱
What a nice guy. Love Mark Allens commentary. Wish him every success in the game.
Love Mark he's so honest about his game
Great vid❤
Wow Stephen, that's how interviews should be made, a nature chat between two great players.
Mark, I so believe that one day, you'll win the world championship, you truly deserve it.
Any unknown Alex stories are like cloughie stories GOLDUST
Getting Ray Reardon on would be an absolute killer episode ❤❤❤
Mark asks some really cool questions for Stephen; think he needs to get out of his own head and playing with touring pros definitely going to help the ‘not’ comeback! Love the channel.
Defo needs a part 2 - would love to hear more of his insights about the game.
Please bring ding Junhui
Absolutely love this channel
this is up there with one of the best episodes...
Just watched your Simon Jordan interview.
Hats off to you Stephen for your honesty.
I remember your just losing to Doug Mountjoy in what was it, the UK? Knowing how good you were. And watching you achieve everything you did.
Thanks for the memories.
You are my favourite commentator now too.
All the best.
Paul
Really enjoying this channel. Stephen has everything right. Congrats to him.
Brilliant! Loved it!
Great interview, as usual. Prior to this, I never could decide whether I liked Mark or not. Now I see he's a solid, genuine guy.
Happy Birthday Hendry🎉
Happy birthday Stephen have a blinder 🎈👍🎂🎉
Could have watched this one for so much longer! There really is just something comforting about watching two players just having a casual game and chatting, away from the formalities of the main game.
Marks a lovely fella,
Great chat and he will win the world championships soon!
Great interview with a fantastic player.
I love Marks game, he deserves more tournament wins than he gets, he conentrates on his shot so much that he pulls a face like he's trying to smile around corners.
That was probably my favourite one so far AND I really warmed to Allen whereas before I had no opinion. Nice guy.
What a gent Mark is. Amazing insight as always hearing them chat, lot of love for the Pistol!
Mark Allen is the real deal. And this channel by Stephen Hendry is the dogs bollocks!!
It's funny how marl started interviewing you 5:17 😂
It's much better when the guests are chatty. Some (like Luca) were hard work! 😂
Brilliant again
Great to see Mark on the channel, fantastic player and ambassador to N.I. sport
This is the best Ive seen you play in any of these videos, Stephen. lol. Keep up the good work.
They go very well together in the comms box so no suprise I really enjoyed this vid
love the insights. "just" a poolplayer but struggle and doctor around with material and technic. doing it now for over 35 years and now after almost 4 years i found the right tip and new shaft/cue combo (my old cue broke) so that suddenly the feel and the confidence came back. so seeing the pro s fiddling around, too comforts me a little bit;))))
That was great!
Great video , and like Mark , i was never keen on Alex Higgins
Loved this one. No nonsense and seems very genuine on hoth sides
Love this channel!