35 years later, he's become the living legend of snooker, holds the unbeatable record for the fastest 147, has become world champion 7 times, but most importantly of all ............ he's 5ft10in. Living the dream
Matthew Hynds yeah true, though the no part would be that not every child prodigy gets a chance to become anything. For a kid to have a chance to get into sport (music, acting etc) professionally they have to have parents or guardians that take notice, parents or guardians that spend money on what they need, and/or parents or guardians to go with their kids while travelling or be able to take them to training. (etc) Prob is time and money are not gifts that parents can always give. So then we have many peeps that will never make it, or never realise their full potential, and even many that will never know what potential they may have even had...
Icydsting Obviously it helps to have parents that are going to go to unusual lengths to get their children involved in whatever it is from a very young age. Look at the Mayweather boxing dynasty... it’s no accident that Floyd became the perfect boxer. He had the combined input of some of the greatest boxing minds in his own family, plus great genetics.
I don't like him. I don't find his personality really rotten. All the really great players (just for example take someone like Selby) have a big ego - you can't be really good at something without having an ego so I'm not having a go at it from that, but he just comes across as an arrogant bellend to me.
people are just really sensitive of someone showing a bit too much of personality and maybe going against the norm. same people would love him if he was a robot that never said or did anything but all these snooker videos would have 150k views instead of 1,5mil
@@412752ful I respect that you dont like him. But remember how exciting the 1975-1989 era was with Alex Higgins, Werb, Jimmy, all the quirky guys doing trick shots, drinking, smoking etc, and then it became the clear cut 1990s with clean Jimmy, Hendry as stiff as could be, Ebdon types etc. Only Ronnie and maybe Hunter/Hahn/Drago had real personality and Ron had that sheer x-factor with the fast breaks, the drama, the wounded soul who was this untapped genius etc. With a murderer abscent dad, lots of obuse problems and still being able to win a lot, bar the Worlds which took him NINE YEARS to nail the first one, then another 9 just to get the 3rd one, was still wild. I remember how we all though Ron was gone from the game in about 2009 and became this IDGAF person till he nailed 2012 and kinda retired, but said he would defend the title at least. So he did, won again and regained passion for the game then and the this-will-never-happen happened and he won TWO more. So much Hollywood and his current attitude is much much better than he early antics against Hendry, his struggles against slow players, his hate against the governing bodies in 2009-2012 and then a return to well-i-just-wanna-enjoy-this and boom, bar the judge episode in the 2022 final and the talks about younger players needing to practice more (which was true, SFs in 2022 = 3 of 3 class of 1992 was there), he has not been all that arrogant/confrontational imho.
I just hope one day I can meet him and thank him for all the joy and peace he has brought to my life. He inspired me to play snooker and now it’s my passion. When I play, I forget about everything else in life.
Strange effect that; when you play snooker you DO forget about everything else. I play in a band in a club that has 4 snooker tables. Frequently forget to start the damn gig! I have to be dragged off in the middle of a 147.
I'm so happy that I have lived to see Ronnie, Hendry, Davis and White live. To me they're on the same level as Messi, Ronaldo and Michael Laudrup (he's the best footballer from my country and at his best, the best in the world, even though he never fully made his potential come through). And to see Ronnie still going strong so many years later is amazing. Really rooting for him in this years worlds as well. (and yes I know this is a 6 year old video, but I just saw it now)
The stats aren’t really that important when you consider the 90s lacked any truly great players apart from White to rival Hendry, that’s why Hendry has more . Where as Ronnie has had Hendry, Higgins, Williams, Selby, Murphy, Robertson, Trump, Ding. I could name so many more.
A century is a century and until recently as hendry is retired he was top holder of that title. There are far more tournaments being played this year than when hendry was playing in his prime so it evens out and would happily say hendry is top 3, consistent and composed
Over 1000 centuries, 1000th as a tournament finale winning frame, fifteen 147s, world number again, a fascination for every fan and for the whole sport. 🚀
His temperament is what sets him apart from Jimmy white because both are naturally instinctive players. He also managed to control himself unlike Alex Higgins. Had the focus of Steven Hendry. That's why he's unique. He's a combination of all the greats. Best ever.
His cue action is still identical. Something I've always noticed is Ronnie doesn't bring his cue straight back, stop, then deliver it forwards, he goes back in one smooth motions lift the back end of the cue up and then delivers the actions forwards, its all one smooth motion, his arm almost never stops moving, it hard to see but if you slow it down youll see it. His arm is almost like the piston in an engine.
It depends how you got your 11. If it was blue pink, well that would be really easy. If it was red yellow red yellow red brown. That would be quite skillfull. Yes I could do better best break of 45.
Love him or loathe him, we are immensely fortunate to be around in the era of a living legend 😊 Only watch snooker when this guy plays, we will never see the likes again 😉
Ronnie has bought much to this game of snooker.. not only is brilliance , his personality , his flare , his love for the game , and his life, which sadly enough we all have one.. we have good days and bad days, to be human that's just normal.. for me there will be no other in this game in my life time .. Thank you Ronnie for all those cherished moments.. Thank you to your family as well..
Won a lot of tournaments, still winning a lot and his era the competition is fierce, I think it's the strongest era and he's been the best player in it and his longevity just adds to his claim as greatest player ever.
That match neal talks about I watched that match I also couldn't believe Ronnie at 12 could get to the last 32 of such a big tournament. The best amateurs in the world entered that tournament
This video has been popping on my recommendation list for like a year or so and I did not watch it cause I knew it would be good and now that I have watched it the part from 1:40 till 2:20 is totally worth the wait.. 🚀🚀🚀 #ROCKETFOREVER
PEACE JOY LOVE KINDNESS FORGIVENESS CARE TOGETHERNESS TO ALL MY EARTH BROTHERS AND SISTERS 🕊💚🕊147 Ronnie O'Sullivan 😁 2020vision Ronnie O'Sullivan world champion 👍
I don't agree that Ronnie under achieved, if he was playing a more intense game he would have burned out after a short period of time, just like Hendry and Davis who won most of their major titles is a short span, a modern example of that is Mark Selby, when he is at his best he is unbeatable but he can't keep that high level for long, Ronnie however relies more on his skills rather than intensity and has a 3 decade record of winning majors - this is unprecedented.
Ronnie for his talent has definitely underachieved. He's thrown away a good dozen or more tournaments away that he might of won because of his bad mental attitude at the time 👍🏾 Even O'sullivan himself has said he has underachieved especially in the World Snooker Championships. He's said he should have won at least 8, 9 or 10 👌🏾
@@mandowarrior123 Well it is possible to be so naturally talented without having mental health issues. Tiger Woods, Messi, Federer to name just a few sportsmen who are once in a lifetime talents in their sport's. It is a shame O'sullivan's manic depression has hindered his career. He really should have won at least 10 World Snooker Championships by now. And with only 5 he will forever be known as the most naturally talented Snooker player while Hendry will be known as the greatest because he won 7 World Snooker Championships.
I think he has underachieved but thats only because of his personal life which was not in his control. Had his dad not gone to prison Ronnie would have probably won way more than he has, which is still more majors than anybody else.
Lol I couldn't hit a ball to save my life 🙃😅 Congratulations Ronnie you did it.. what made this 7th better was his dad was there! He must feel complete !! Go on the Rocket 🚀😎 I often wonder if Ronnie's son plays at all he can't be to shabby you would feel
I always remember seeing his 2013 World Championship final being on the neighbours TV whilst my husband was rearranging my guts in the living room with the curtains open!
Not potting that black (1:55 - 2:20), I believe is an expression of Ronnie O'Sullivans will and wish to focus on the joy of playing rather than the formalities and circumstances. For the sake of the game. As a musician (amateur) I recognise this. You play better when you focus on the here and now, in both music and snooker. And to me, snooker is like music in slow motion, somehow. I love it. And like Jimi Hendrix - and Stephen Hentry - Ronnie O'Sullivan plays, well, well! So well it is a bit like dancing. It is very elegant. The Rocket plays like a soft, Viennese Waltz. And it makes the game seem as easy as one. Go on, Ronnie! Number eight is out, and you're making the game greater again! Thanks!
Number One and world championship domination for a number of years......That would be the icing, and something I’m hoping to watch. Do that and then no one can say nowt. GO ON RONNIE!
![Ronnie O'Sullivan Refuses 147 in Protest, Prize Is Too Low [Full Frame]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/we4dxs8FqBE/mqdefault.jpg)
35 years later, he's become the living legend of snooker, holds the unbeatable record for the fastest 147, has become world champion 7 times, but most importantly of all ............ he's 5ft10in.
Living the dream
haha
He's still underachieved really.
@@eddy4688 hahah
@@eddy4688 what have you done with your life
@@dannyH84 Lived it. You over sensitive pussy.
Look at him now, he is 5'10" like he wanted too, dreams come true
Though he say 5 11
ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ WILL WIN THE LEAGUE #YNWA
Best player of all time by some distance #legendsofthesport ✊🎱
@@MoTube_YT whoops
He's 6 foot.
Ronnie, Refusing 147's since age 11
Best comment ever 😂😂😂😂
He can play all the 10 ball with SVB for as much as he wants to play for. Window is Open
ronnie refused 147 as there was no prize money for max
😂
@@krthkh ladyva
It's rare that a child prodigy actually goes on to fulfill their potential
Murray Herts of being 5’10 👍🏻
Yes and no... If you look at top sports people they usually started very young. Look at the top footballers, racing drivers etc.
Matthew Hynds yeah true, though the no part would be that not every child prodigy gets a chance to become anything.
For a kid to have a chance to get into sport (music, acting etc) professionally they have to have parents or guardians that take notice, parents or guardians that spend money on what they need, and/or parents or guardians to go with their kids while travelling or be able to take them to training. (etc)
Prob is time and money are not gifts that parents can always give.
So then we have many peeps that will never make it, or never realise their full potential, and even many that will never know what potential they may have even had...
Icydsting Obviously it helps to have parents that are going to go to unusual lengths to get their children involved in whatever it is from a very young age. Look at the Mayweather boxing dynasty... it’s no accident that Floyd became the perfect boxer. He had the combined input of some of the greatest boxing minds in his own family, plus great genetics.
Most people would say that he should have won 10 world titles if he realised his true potential
How can you not love Ronnie? He's a national treasure
Lol cause he's a fukin knob
😂😂😂😂😂
I don't like him. I don't find his personality really rotten. All the really great players (just for example take someone like Selby) have a big ego - you can't be really good at something without having an ego so I'm not having a go at it from that, but he just comes across as an arrogant bellend to me.
people are just really sensitive of someone showing a bit too much of personality and maybe going against the norm. same people would love him if he was a robot that never said or did anything but all these snooker videos would have 150k views instead of 1,5mil
@@412752ful I respect that you dont like him. But remember how exciting the 1975-1989 era was with Alex Higgins, Werb, Jimmy, all the quirky guys doing trick shots, drinking, smoking etc, and then it became the clear cut 1990s with clean Jimmy, Hendry as stiff as could be, Ebdon types etc. Only Ronnie and maybe Hunter/Hahn/Drago had real personality and Ron had that sheer x-factor with the fast breaks, the drama, the wounded soul who was this untapped genius etc.
With a murderer abscent dad, lots of obuse problems and still being able to win a lot, bar the Worlds which took him NINE YEARS to nail the first one, then another 9 just to get the 3rd one, was still wild. I remember how we all though Ron was gone from the game in about 2009 and became this IDGAF person till he nailed 2012 and kinda retired, but said he would defend the title at least. So he did, won again and regained passion for the game then and the this-will-never-happen happened and he won TWO more.
So much Hollywood and his current attitude is much much better than he early antics against Hendry, his struggles against slow players, his hate against the governing bodies in 2009-2012 and then a return to well-i-just-wanna-enjoy-this and boom, bar the judge episode in the 2022 final and the talks about younger players needing to practice more (which was true, SFs in 2022 = 3 of 3 class of 1992 was there), he has not been all that arrogant/confrontational imho.
“Im not gonna miss that” **takes balls out pockets**
What a legend
What happened to "you miss all the shots you don't take". He was just worried he'd fluff it lol
Wow you have 147 likes, nice
@@Caroleonus I imagine there is a reasonable gulf of time involved here.
"I aint gonna miss that." lmao 1:50
Lmao
Oh my god. How did you become so cute ??
He could have said 6ft 2", but he said 5ft 10, he stayed grounded and reached greatness.
Ronnie O Sullivan is the Ronnie O Sullivan of Ronnie O Sullivan.
A
He’s the Ronnie Of Sullivan
Your comment is the best comment I hv seen in the comment section for a long time..😉
O you don't have the Sullivan no you don't have the Sullivan O no you don't have the Sullivan
today is 3rd May 2022 and he made his no7 world championship yesterday !he is the Goat!🐐🚀👑
I just hope one day I can meet him and thank him for all the joy and peace he has brought to my life. He inspired me to play snooker and now it’s my passion. When I play, I forget about everything else in life.
Strange effect that; when you play snooker you DO forget about everything else. I play in a band in a club that has 4 snooker tables. Frequently forget to start the damn gig! I have to be dragged off in the middle of a 147.
Hoping for more good things in your life.
What’s your highest break ralph?
@@leejones8485 putting me on the spot Lee. But I think it’s like 46. I’m not very good. But I enjoy the game of snooker very much.
Ralph, you've left the oven on
1:16 not bad dancing
Rhys Howcutt hht uyi
I'm so happy that I have lived to see Ronnie, Hendry, Davis and White live. To me they're on the same level as Messi, Ronaldo and Michael Laudrup (he's the best footballer from my country and at his best, the best in the world, even though he never fully made his potential come through). And to see Ronnie still going strong so many years later is amazing. Really rooting for him in this years worlds as well.
(and yes I know this is a 6 year old video, but I just saw it now)
The stats aren’t really that important when you consider the 90s lacked any truly great players apart from White to rival Hendry, that’s why Hendry has more . Where as Ronnie has had Hendry, Higgins, Williams, Selby, Murphy, Robertson, Trump, Ding. I could name so many more.
Pete11377 Paul Hunter
A century is a century and until recently as hendry is retired he was top holder of that title. There are far more tournaments being played this year than when hendry was playing in his prime so it evens out and would happily say hendry is top 3, consistent and composed
eamonn m Ronnie nearly had a thousand centuries! And more 147s
thought the stats don't mean anything?
mart mcphly I don’t believe they do. But if you’re gonna argue that Hendry is better through stats then allow me to prove you’re wrong using them!
The greatest snooker play to ever grace the game. Absolutely outstanding.
Over 1000 centuries, 1000th as a tournament finale winning frame, fifteen 147s, world number again, a fascination for every fan and for the whole sport. 🚀
And now a 6th world title
@@ozzyefc44 7th now
He has to be the most likable sportsman ever. This coming from an American that's never seen a snooker table in person.
windlesSpice no. He insulted a referee. For that he is not. Bolt is, Gebreseilasse is etc
Victor K When? I'll look on TH-cam, but feel free to help me out
Don't waste your time, he has not insulted the referee (Victor K) is a known attention seeker lol
Craig Mellor I am ”known” how exactly?
Craig Mellor explain this you clown
th-cam.com/video/H_b-4g3n4Os/w-d-xo.html
Ronnie went nuts when his dad did time. Would have won more trophy
ronnie's voice doesn't changed
Андрей Васильченко Literally makes no sensed
you're gramatical is worst
hasn't changed понял?
Андрей Васильченко ikr
Castrated Do you not understand they are intentionally misspelling words as a joke?
His temperament is what sets him apart from Jimmy white because both are naturally instinctive players. He also managed to control himself unlike Alex Higgins. Had the focus of Steven Hendry. That's why he's unique. He's a combination of all the greats. Best ever.
Like storming out of a match he was only 2 frames down?
What a Character The Rocket is you never know whats comming next true Legend and a nice guy . Would love to be in his company a genuine bloke
Undoubtedly the best snooker player ever.
Maybe Stephen Hendry is on the same level as him.
I ve a feeling this kid can be the World Champion one day.
1:15 For a split second I thought he was going to start doing Michael Jackson's Billy Jean routine and moonwalk into the arena.
2:15 Ronnie was always a rebel, pisssing people off 😂
He literally speaks the same way after all these years ...even if i dint know the kid was Ronnie I would have known for sure that's Ronnie.
Haha yeah
you will be the best player ever one day little ronnie....you will...
He's owned the Snooker game for 30 years.. still the best
His cue action is still identical.
Something I've always noticed is Ronnie doesn't bring his cue straight back, stop, then deliver it forwards, he goes back in one smooth motions lift the back end of the cue up and then delivers the actions forwards, its all one smooth motion, his arm almost never stops moving, it hard to see but if you slow it down youll see it.
His arm is almost like the piston in an engine.
The greatest player ever to live.
That's mad to see. Well done Ronnie, what a journey you have had. You have come along way & achieved so much 👏
He really inspired me into getting my 11 break in 2015. Thankyou ronnie you really are an inspiration
11 That’s rubbish.
@@chrisarnold4128 are you stupid mate
@@chrisarnold4128 could you do better like mate
It depends how you got your 11. If it was blue pink, well that would be really easy. If it was red yellow red yellow red brown. That would be quite skillfull. Yes I could do better best break of 45.
@@chrisarnold4128 45 break? Are you being honest here chris
Love him or loathe him, we are immensely fortunate to be around in the era of a living legend 😊 Only watch snooker when this guy plays, we will never see the likes again 😉
Hardly anyone has dominated a sport like this man his numbers really do speak for themselves
The myth, the legend, the rocket, the goat and the one and only Ronnie 'O' Sollivan. ❣️
Ronnie has bought much to this game of snooker.. not only is brilliance , his personality , his flare , his love for the game , and his life, which sadly enough we all have one.. we have good days and bad days, to be human that's just normal.. for me there will be no other in this game in my life time .. Thank you Ronnie for all those cherished moments.. Thank you to your family as well..
Maurice Brown brilliantly spoken
What a privilege for our generation, to witness Ronnie. Watching him play is like watching the sun rise
1000 centuries later...
At 1:41 doesn't Ronnie look like Stannis Baratheon?
Rightfull king of seven kingdoms)
And looks like Arya Stark in the thumbnail
He looks like Mr Bean
Most Brits have that look.
I've been thinking that since I suddenly started watching these goddamn videos 6 weeks ago.
777 now! Snooks is the hardest game ever! 30 years at the top Wow!
Won a lot of tournaments, still winning a lot and his era the competition is fierce, I think it's the strongest era and he's been the best player in it and his longevity just adds to his claim as greatest player ever.
This man inspired me to start playing left hand as well as right. Long slog but so worth it.
Andy Goldstein part in this video was Gold #LoveKingRonnie
What an absolute legend!
That match neal talks about I watched that match I also couldn't believe Ronnie at 12 could get to the last 32 of such a big tournament. The best amateurs in the world entered that tournament
My dad used to be in the same year and go footy with him. Apparently he was decent at footy too
That’s a great compliment coming from the great Steve Davis
Amazing, the best entertainer Ronnie O'Sullivan
He's won 8 now. 😍
Coming back after his 7th world title. The true goat of the game
Ronnie is 1 in a million. Won't ever be another.
Yea U aint seen me play, Ronnie used to ring me for lessons but I dont like to go public
If Ronnie is 1 in a million then there’s 7000 of him in the world
Val in a billion
The greatest
The 🐐 the beat I have ever seen playing snooker 🎱. So joyable to watch him. As fast as the thunder ⚡ when he sure about 147 ⌚
Love watching Ronnie and Niel Robo, they are awesome
The Pele/Maradona/Messi/Ronaldo of Snooker!!!
One of the all time greats
This video has been popping on my recommendation list for like a year or so and I did not watch it cause I knew it would be good and now that I have watched it the part from 1:40 till 2:20 is totally worth the wait.. 🚀🚀🚀 #ROCKETFOREVER
"How big do you want to be?"
"Five-ten"
Turns out, he grew up to be a giant.
1:15 "lemme show you my moves"
1:17 "okay that was embarrassing"
Cheers I missed that little gem
cute little boy... today is legend.... i love you ronnie and your game
Incredible that Ronnie fulfilled his potential....by becoming 5'10"
PEACE JOY LOVE KINDNESS FORGIVENESS CARE TOGETHERNESS TO ALL MY EARTH BROTHERS AND SISTERS 🕊💚🕊147 Ronnie O'Sullivan 😁 2020vision Ronnie O'Sullivan world champion 👍
I don't agree that Ronnie under achieved, if he was playing a more intense game he would have burned out after a short period of time, just like Hendry and Davis who won most of their major titles is a short span, a modern example of that is Mark Selby, when he is at his best he is unbeatable but he can't keep that high level for long, Ronnie however relies more on his skills rather than intensity and has a 3 decade record of winning majors - this is unprecedented.
Ronnie for his talent has definitely underachieved. He's thrown away a good dozen or more tournaments away that he might of won because of his bad mental attitude at the time 👍🏾
Even O'sullivan himself has said he has underachieved especially in the World Snooker Championships. He's said he should have won at least 8, 9 or 10 👌🏾
@@C--A but you say that as if it is possible to be as good as him without going through those issues.
@@mandowarrior123 Well it is possible to be so naturally talented without having mental health issues. Tiger Woods, Messi, Federer to name just a few sportsmen who are once in a lifetime talents in their sport's.
It is a shame O'sullivan's manic depression has hindered his career. He really should have won at least 10 World Snooker Championships by now. And with only 5 he will forever be known as the most naturally talented Snooker player while Hendry will be known as the greatest because he won 7 World Snooker Championships.
I think he has underachieved but thats only because of his personal life which was not in his control. Had his dad not gone to prison Ronnie would have probably won way more than he has, which is still more majors than anybody else.
go seep uncle..
"How big d'you wanna be? "
"5 foot 10"
My goat
Ronnie is so lovely when he was young
The guy asking him the question looks more like his father than his father lol
5”10 ! The innocence 😊
Lol I couldn't hit a ball to save my life 🙃😅
Congratulations Ronnie you did it.. what made this 7th better was his dad was there! He must feel complete !! Go on the Rocket 🚀😎
I often wonder if Ronnie's son plays at all he can't be to shabby you would feel
I always remember seeing his 2013 World Championship final being on the neighbours TV whilst my husband was rearranging my guts in the living room with the curtains open!
Lucky you!
Incredible story of thanks.😀
The Greatest Ever will be Remember The Name Ronnie O'Sullivan 👑
1:40 if Stannis Baratheon played snooker
I love you Ronnie o Sullivan
Not potting that black (1:55 - 2:20), I believe is an expression of Ronnie O'Sullivans will and wish to focus on the joy of playing rather than the formalities and circumstances. For the sake of the game. As a musician (amateur) I recognise this. You play better when you focus on the here and now, in both music and snooker. And to me, snooker is like music in slow motion, somehow. I love it. And like Jimi Hendrix - and Stephen Hentry - Ronnie O'Sullivan plays, well, well! So well it is a bit like dancing. It is very elegant. The Rocket plays like a soft, Viennese Waltz. And it makes the game seem as easy as one. Go on, Ronnie! Number eight is out, and you're making the game greater again! Thanks!
Now this kid is the greatest player of all time
Number One and world championship domination for a number of years......That would be the icing, and something I’m hoping to watch. Do that and then no one can say nowt. GO ON RONNIE!
This Ronnie O’Sullivan will never go pro. Mark my words
Супер мальчишка!!!! Достойная замена папе. Минск за Ронни!!!!!!
Don’t ever change pal,
Legend
nos brasileiros merecemos este video dublado , se for possível
I'm not even Brazilian but I agree, you guys deserve this dubbed..2 years later
Och, that's the way it ahs! McManus is a really nice bloke, should have won more.
"SEVEREW FAASAND PAAANDS!"
No debates needed anymore….. He’s the GOAT
To Quote Brett Heart: The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be!!!
your the man Ronnie!
A never thought he could catch hendry he proved me wrong . Mans class
Geniuses aren't made.............................. They are BORN
In order to be born you have to be made 👍
Это легенда 👍💯
i don't know why i have so much love and respect for ronnie...
love u ronnei o' sullvien
This kids got talent, he’ll go far
Rocket's voice doesn't changed!))
My guru Ronni my teacher love you boss ❤️❤️🙏🙏
❤ from Việt Nam. I play 3C but verry verry idol
He is pure & simply a natural
Ronnie you are indeed second to none
When he retires, snooker will be finished. I just can’t see anyone entertain like Ronnie did after him.
Sooooo cute....lil ronnie
I wanted to be 5"10 but im only 5"4, not everyones dreams come true 😅
With no doubts the best ever, RONNIE
Уииииииии!!!!!
Ронни-малышок😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍