Brilliant wee documentary on Scotland's mighty snooker legend Stephen Hendry. He ruled the whole world of snooker all through the 90's and was pretty much untouchable during that whole decade. Hendry was snooker king of the 90's and O'Sullivan the snooker king of most of the 'naughties' and '10's', and both of them are the kings of the modern game. Stephen took the game into a new era whereby attacking play became the norm for most players and hence helped make the sport mainstream and more popular than ever.
Hendry's was far more dominant in his time at the top but Ronnie has the longevity. Id say Ronnie has the small edge in the goat debate due to his ability with his left hand.
So much to see and say here. The fact that Hendry got to where he got to, with such an entourage that he started out with in the 87/88 season - a legend. Fearless and aggressive as a teenager, with incredible skills to back it all up - a real one-off... And he's doing so well with his channel and now on the WST pod. He has the clout to get the best, and we are all the richer because of that. A new legend! Hendry cannot have the longevity of Ronnie - so he'll always have to be in second place on the GOAT list. But Hendry was a proper beast! A hot incandescent bulb in Hendry, against a series of iterations to make good long-life bulbs in Ronnie! But bulb-tech is so good now, that Ronnie is having a legend of a season! Ronnie 23/24 has been epic thus far... 👍
I don't understand why anyone found Steven unlikeable, he was focused on his game and on winning as any professional sportsperson should be. He was never disrespectful to anyone or the game of snooker
Hendry's killer instinct in the mid 90s unmatched by anyone who ever played the game. That "eye of the tiger" and lack of sentimentality was incredible. People don't realize, Jimmy White was his favorite player growing up. People may say Ronnie has more flair or speed, but Hendry revolutionized the game. He literally invented the side spin off the blue into the pack that every pro uses. In my mind, peak Hendry beats peak O'Sullivan because Hendry had no mental weakness, where as Ronnie might get emotional. Also, he never, ever turned down a pot. That's what elevates him above Steve Davis in my mind. Joe Davis... I don't know lol. Different era. There are 4 players on the Mt. Rushmore of snooker... Joe Davis, Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, Ronnie O'Sullivan. You can pick any as the best, but nobody else comes close to those 4.
ya for a piss poor era standards when lower ranked players ,play to a higher standard today than hendry and davis..Its the hardest era in history and these two old farts have absolutely no chance today
You need to look up the word fraud pal, he didn't trick anyone into giving him them trophy's, he didn't bribe anyone into letting him win anything and he wasn't helped putting them 147's away so I don't understand how you are calling the Golden Boy a fraud, The Ice Man is no fraud! Ronnie is great but Stephen Hendry deserves all the credit he gets! That's like me saying Cristiano Ronaldo is a fraud because I prefer Messi! Messi is the GOAT by the way and Stephen Hendry is a legend! Golden Bairn = Legend!
@@NeverOddOreveN1 O'Sullivan beat Hendry in 9 of the 13 finals they played.Ronnie slaughtered Hendry 17-4 & 17-6 at the WSC semis in 2004/8..Hendry was washed up by 30 years old because of risen standards. Hendry always crumbled when playing top opponents.If your name was not Jimmy White you had a good chance of beating Hendry who literally won 4 of his 7 world titles against! Jimmy then Ebdon and Nigel Bond! Wow world class opponents NOT! Stephen Hendry is the most overrated fraud in snooker history,and will always be an overrated fraud!
@@JuddTrump-df9iq I don't see how fraud fits into a description of The Wonder Boy? I agree standards in snooker improved with the arrival of Hendry, also how the game was played! Their was a lot more safety play before Hendry arrived on the scene, and trying to play safe against Hendry always seemed like a delay of the inevitable because he was so aggressive, all he needed was a sliver of a chance and he played to stay on the table and finish up. Snooker as a game is centuries old and yet the first 147 was only in recent years so the fact that he has so many might suggest his ability. In your own words, he got to so many finals and because he only beat Ronnie O'Sullivan a couple of times, he is a fraud? Can't wait to watch Wayne Anthony Holmes at the next crucible, by the sound of it, you'll be a match for James Watana, Jimmy White and Hendry or any other frauds posing as people with talent. Unless you beat the best more times than you lose and have more 147's, you are a complete fraud??? Please make it make sense 🤣 A peak Hendry at his best at 21 could hold his own against a peak O'Sullivan imo, it would be be a great game to see
@@NeverOddOreveN1 And yet he lost 9 of the 13 finals against the greatest player of all time Ronnie O"Sullivan.Point is hendry was done and dusted by 30 years old! 1999-2012...From 30 years old he went 14 years without winning a major tournament,and had enough of the slayings and retired his arrogant fraudulent azz at 42 years old! Was it yips that the games most overrated fraud was found wanting? 😁👌
@@JuddTrump-df9iq I'd call him a pioneer faster than a fraud that's all. His style of aggressive long shot and finish everything became the stencil or template of how snooker players changed on his arrival abandoning defensive safety play in favor of sustained and pressured attack play which was a lot more entertaining to watch. Ronnie is lethal for sure but I still think prime Hendry would be the one guy who could put it up to him! Like a peak Prime Pele 1958-1970 vs a peak prime Ronaldo from Brazil 1996-1997 or Messi vs Maradona at their best ever high water mark of ability? The Milky Bar Kid's nineties game was top notch! Some of the shots he played were off the wall unbelievable, can't really call him a fraud. I remember watching those games and he was that good, maybe still is on the right day?
Watching this documentary takes me back down memory lane I was a massive Stephen hendry fan and followed all of his career I loved it when he won and hated it when he lost especially the world final he lost to ebdon I wanted to pick my TV up and throw it in the bin these early matches of Stephen shown in this documentary I remember watching them he is without doubt the best of all time he was untouchable in his day seven world titles five in a row outstanding Lee Hambleton from Sheffield
If you want to know who the greatest is just look at the record books . If not ask Mr Stephen hendry who is the greatest he will tell you it's the rocket and ninety-nine percent of professional snooker players will say the same thing. But without a doubt he is in second place and John Higgins in third place. 💯🇯🇲👍
@@Gray-zi5bp The rocket probaly is now. But there are more tournaments these days. What I would say both playing at the best in a long format at the crucible I’d take Stephen 7 out 10. Hendry was unbelievable it gets lost these days as everyone is recent bias. He was a genius in his own right like Ronnie. Reinvented the game long red and straight into the pack. Never in his pomp said no to a pot of any difficulty.
@@michaelmulhall5007 This is hilarious! You'd take Hendry you say 7/10 against Ronnie Hahaha When Hendry lost 75% of the 13 finals he played against Ronnie,and Ronnie has a winning overall record against Hendry,and that's fact. Hendry always crumbled against top opponents,not if your name is Jimm White! Hendry literally won 4 of his 7 world titles against Jimmy,then Ebdon and Nigel Bond! Wow World Class opponents Not 👎
@@michaelmulhall5007 regardless who would have won the most at the crucible play 10 x it could be 7.3 but to either player there's not a big difference peak 4 peak they are the greatest to ever. 👍
Can't believe some of the comments on here. We all love snooker or else why watch this in the first place. I agree Ronnie is the most naturally gifted player ever and were lucky to be alive to watch him but to say Hendry is overrated? Seriously? Can only beat what's in front of you and i can't imagine anyone on here beating him. Why all the negative comments about a legend of the game. He's never said he's the best. But snooker wouldn't have been as exciting as it is now without his style. These are only my opinion and please comment if you agree or disagree but let's give the guy some credit.
Doyle was a grifter. Played the father figure to stay relevant. Hendry would have had the same career - or better - without him. Seemed to have forgotten Stephen was paying his wages - he was an employee. And the bit when they sat down to watch "seven frames" was totally cringe, especially when he started to give matchplay advice...
Hendry was washed up by 30 years old because of risen standards..Stephen Hendry is the most overrated fraud in professional snooker history .He wont have a Dogs chance in today's high standards!
He had never beat Davis until they tried that method...... Tbh really good coaching analysis of his performance where he went wrong...... And thats were he improved some people need that... Hendry is super super young heer a teen and this mentality helped him become the greatest player ever
Watching this documentary it's hard to believe Stephen Hendrys record of 7 world titles has been equalled by his fellow snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan. My God they are great players Hendry held that record for a long long time the question now is can Ronnie beat his record ??????? ?
I don't like the personality of Ian. No matter my talent I would fail if he was my manager. As a matter of fact I would want to fail. I know it sounds crazy but that is how my head works.
Stephen Hendry most overrated snooker player of all time! I broke my cue La la la because of risen standards..I got yips la la la because i couldn't keep up with the improved high standards la la la lmao
Wayne Anthony you forget that Hendry Was way past his best around 2005 but still pushed Sullivan All the way on one occasion and beating him with a 147 final final frame decider .
@@johndean4765 O'Sullivan beat Hendry in 9 of the 13 finals they played.Ronnie slaughtered Hendry 17-4 & 17-6 at the WSC semis in 2004/8..Hendry was washed up by 30 years old because of risen standards. Hendry always crumbled when playing top opponents.If your name was not Jimmy White you had a good chance of beating Hendry who literally won 4 of his 7 world titles against! Jimmy then Ebdon and Nigel Bond! Wow world class opponents NOT! Stephen Hendry is the most overrated fraud in snooker history,and will always be an overrated fraud!
Brilliant wee documentary on Scotland's mighty snooker legend Stephen Hendry. He ruled the whole world of snooker all through the 90's and was pretty much untouchable during that whole decade. Hendry was snooker king of the 90's and O'Sullivan the snooker king of most of the 'naughties' and '10's', and both of them are the kings of the modern game. Stephen took the game into a new era whereby attacking play became the norm for most players and hence helped make the sport mainstream and more popular than ever.
Hendry dominated like no other in his prime while Ronnie has had the longevity of still being the top man late into his career..
Spot on mate. The modern game would not be the same without Hendry’s influence. The attacking arc into the reds was a game changer.
Hendry's was far more dominant in his time at the top but Ronnie has the longevity. Id say Ronnie has the small edge in the goat debate due to his ability with his left hand.
My left ear gave this a thumbs up.
Shut up punk
Made in the days before even NICAM stereo
So much to see and say here.
The fact that Hendry got to where he got to, with such an entourage that he started out with in the 87/88 season - a legend.
Fearless and aggressive as a teenager, with incredible skills to back it all up - a real one-off...
And he's doing so well with his channel and now on the WST pod. He has the clout to get the best, and we are all the richer because of that. A new legend!
Hendry cannot have the longevity of Ronnie - so he'll always have to be in second place on the GOAT list. But Hendry was a proper beast! A hot incandescent bulb in Hendry, against a series of iterations to make good long-life bulbs in Ronnie! But bulb-tech is so good now, that Ronnie is having a legend of a season! Ronnie 23/24 has been epic thus far... 👍
As unlikeable he was back then it's amazing how great he is nowadays on his TH-cam channel
I don't understand why anyone found Steven unlikeable, he was focused on his game and on winning as any professional sportsperson should be. He was never disrespectful to anyone or the game of snooker
@@michaelmeredith9470he was a Scot in an Englishman's game and furthermore, the regular victor of the English fan favourite, Jimmy White!
Yeh the best channel around atm IMO 😅
Atop lad.....God knows who didn't like him?? Some idiots about !
why was he unlikeable?
He has been great and is great of all time in snooker.
Wow the support from his loved once has been incredible.
Hendry's killer instinct in the mid 90s unmatched by anyone who ever played the game. That "eye of the tiger" and lack of sentimentality was incredible. People don't realize, Jimmy White was his favorite player growing up. People may say Ronnie has more flair or speed, but Hendry revolutionized the game. He literally invented the side spin off the blue into the pack that every pro uses. In my mind, peak Hendry beats peak O'Sullivan because Hendry had no mental weakness, where as Ronnie might get emotional. Also, he never, ever turned down a pot. That's what elevates him above Steve Davis in my mind. Joe Davis... I don't know lol. Different era. There are 4 players on the Mt. Rushmore of snooker... Joe Davis, Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, Ronnie O'Sullivan. You can pick any as the best, but nobody else comes close to those 4.
When you say peak Ronnie, and then list a few things that are clearly not peak Ronnie, you're comparing apples to oranges, I'd say.
Stephan and manager was great combo at the right time seen Stephan on his cue tips you tube what a lovely humble man
People who do watch him now struggle badly forgot how a natural and extremely talented player he was..
Would you like to re-write that in English please?
@@davidfelix2594prick
@@davidfelix2594 go fk yerself and go back to school, english enough for you?
@@Eat-MyGoal Of which many have been inserted into every orifice on your body no doubt.
disagree wholeheartedly
Thanks for the upload 👍
Thumbnail pic looks like a still from Total Recall or something.
Brilliant insight
Amazing to see this. A winner who didn’t care to be loved or popular.
This should have millions of views!
ya for a piss poor era standards when lower ranked players ,play to a higher standard today than hendry and davis..Its the hardest era in history and these two old farts have absolutely no chance today
Why, not everyone likes snooker;
@@TedTheTree Why are you here?
It’s on the bbc iplayer
This doco should have won an Oscar!
Stephen Hendry is a conduit of the snooker gods
You need to look up the word fraud pal, he didn't trick anyone into giving him them trophy's, he didn't bribe anyone into letting him win anything and he wasn't helped putting them 147's away so I don't understand how you are calling the Golden Boy a fraud, The Ice Man is no fraud!
Ronnie is great but Stephen Hendry deserves all the credit he gets!
That's like me saying Cristiano Ronaldo is a fraud because I prefer Messi!
Messi is the GOAT by the way and Stephen Hendry is a legend!
Golden Bairn = Legend!
@@NeverOddOreveN1 O'Sullivan beat Hendry in 9 of the 13 finals they played.Ronnie slaughtered Hendry 17-4 & 17-6 at the WSC semis in 2004/8..Hendry was washed up by 30 years old because of risen standards. Hendry always crumbled when playing top opponents.If your name was not Jimmy White you had a good chance of beating Hendry who literally won 4 of his 7 world titles against! Jimmy then Ebdon and Nigel Bond! Wow world class opponents NOT! Stephen Hendry is the most overrated fraud in snooker history,and will always be an overrated fraud!
@@JuddTrump-df9iq
I don't see how fraud fits into a description of The Wonder Boy?
I agree standards in snooker improved with the arrival of Hendry, also how the game was played!
Their was a lot more safety play before Hendry arrived on the scene, and trying to play safe against Hendry always seemed like a delay of the inevitable because he was so aggressive, all he needed was a sliver of a chance and he played to stay on the table and finish up.
Snooker as a game is centuries old and yet the first 147 was only in recent years so the fact that he has so many might suggest his ability.
In your own words, he got to so many finals and because he only beat Ronnie O'Sullivan a couple of times, he is a fraud?
Can't wait to watch Wayne Anthony Holmes at the next crucible, by the sound of it, you'll be a match for James Watana, Jimmy White and Hendry or any other frauds posing as people with talent.
Unless you beat the best more times than you lose and have more 147's, you are a complete fraud???
Please make it make sense 🤣
A peak Hendry at his best at 21 could hold his own against a peak O'Sullivan imo, it would be be a great game to see
@@NeverOddOreveN1 And yet he lost 9 of the 13 finals against the greatest player of all time Ronnie O"Sullivan.Point is hendry was done and dusted by 30 years old!
1999-2012...From 30 years old he went 14 years without winning a major tournament,and had enough of the slayings and retired his arrogant fraudulent azz at 42 years old! Was it yips that the games most overrated fraud was found wanting? 😁👌
@@JuddTrump-df9iq
I'd call him a pioneer faster than a fraud that's all.
His style of aggressive long shot and finish everything became the stencil or template of how snooker players changed on his arrival abandoning defensive safety play in favor of sustained and pressured attack play which was a lot more entertaining to watch.
Ronnie is lethal for sure but I still think prime Hendry would be the one guy who could put it up to him!
Like a peak Prime Pele 1958-1970 vs a peak prime Ronaldo from Brazil 1996-1997 or Messi vs Maradona at their best ever high water mark of ability?
The Milky Bar Kid's nineties game was top notch!
Some of the shots he played were off the wall unbelievable, can't really call him a fraud.
I remember watching those games and he was that good, maybe still is on the right day?
YT recommended this as I’m a fan of cue tips
Why you'd think that information is worth telling is beyond me.
A great player who is very shy but. But he's come out of his shell in utube channel i hes come be more himself little since his winning days 😊😊😮😮🎉
Watching this documentary takes me back down memory lane I was a massive Stephen hendry fan and followed all of his career I loved it when he won and hated it when he lost especially the world final he lost to ebdon I wanted to pick my TV up and throw it in the bin these early matches of Stephen shown in this documentary I remember watching them he is without doubt the best of all time he was untouchable in his day seven world titles five in a row outstanding Lee Hambleton from Sheffield
If you want to know who the greatest is just look at the record books . If not ask Mr Stephen hendry who is the greatest he will tell you it's the rocket and ninety-nine percent of professional snooker players will say the same thing. But without a doubt he is in second place and John Higgins in third place. 💯🇯🇲👍
@@Gray-zi5bp The rocket probaly is now. But there are more tournaments these days. What I would say both playing at the best in a long format at the crucible I’d take Stephen 7 out 10. Hendry was unbelievable it gets lost these days as everyone is recent bias. He was a genius in his own right like Ronnie. Reinvented the game long red and straight into the pack. Never in his pomp said no to a pot of any difficulty.
@@Gray-zi5bp And here's the Ronnie ass licker....sigh..
@@michaelmulhall5007 This is hilarious! You'd take Hendry you say 7/10 against Ronnie Hahaha When Hendry lost 75% of the 13 finals he played against Ronnie,and Ronnie has a winning overall record against Hendry,and that's fact. Hendry always crumbled against top opponents,not if your name is Jimm White! Hendry literally won 4 of his 7 world titles against Jimmy,then Ebdon and Nigel Bond!
Wow World Class opponents Not 👎
@@michaelmulhall5007 regardless who would have won the most at the crucible play 10 x it could be 7.3 but to either player there's not a big difference peak 4 peak they are the greatest to ever. 👍
It’s a shame how much of a hold people had over him.. he was a young man. He had the talent, would’ve won it all regardless.
Can't believe some of the comments on here. We all love snooker or else why watch this in the first place. I agree Ronnie is the most naturally gifted player ever and were lucky to be alive to watch him but to say Hendry is overrated? Seriously? Can only beat what's in front of you and i can't imagine anyone on here beating him. Why all the negative comments about a legend of the game. He's never said he's the best. But snooker wouldn't have been as exciting as it is now without his style. These are only my opinion and please comment if you agree or disagree but let's give the guy some credit.
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A pity the quality is a little low but even so its a nice documentary of the upcoming superstar. It aired on BBC1 on 7 April 1988.
Funny to see the advice he’s getting around the 17:00 mark. He’s sitting there thinking it’s all rubbish and just a play for the cameras
Is there a clean video of this documentary?
That's the only only I have from my VHS, I couldn't belueve I still had it.
@@snookeringu2tonightu231 Maybe you can get a trial version of software to clean it up?
Doyle was a grifter. Played the father figure to stay relevant. Hendry would have had the same career - or better - without him. Seemed to have forgotten Stephen was paying his wages - he was an employee. And the bit when they sat down to watch "seven frames" was totally cringe, especially when he started to give matchplay advice...
Hendry was washed up by 30 years old because of risen standards..Stephen Hendry is the most overrated fraud in professional snooker history .He wont have a Dogs chance in today's high standards!
No different to hearn etc.
I'm a new snooker fan and while watching this I kept thinking about how sleazy the manager seems.
He had never beat Davis until they tried that method...... Tbh really good coaching analysis of his performance where he went wrong...... And thats were he improved some people need that... Hendry is super super young heer a teen and this mentality helped him become the greatest player ever
Serious Merc that
I had no idea his mum was Anne Diamond.
HD my ass!
😅😂
Watching this documentary it's hard to believe Stephen Hendrys record of 7 world titles has been equalled by his fellow snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan. My God they are great players Hendry held that record for a long long time the question now is can Ronnie beat his record ??????? ?
No matter what snooker related video goes up on youtube, you always find the Ronnie O'Sullivan ass licking comment...congrats Denis.
I think Ronnie can do it but but he needs to stop faffing about
@Jim Smith Well he has he's now equal to Hendry as I'm sure you know the BIG BIG Question now is can he beat Hendrys record?? 🙂
I don't like the personality of Ian. No matter my talent I would fail if he was my manager. As a matter of fact I would want to fail. I know it sounds crazy but that is how my head works.
He was always great! we just didn’t like him beating our he Heroes to submission with ease!
most overrated fraud in professional snooker
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@@MontyCantsin5 Was it yips or the broken cue that he was washed up by 30? Most overrated fraud in professional snooker alright!
Stephen Hendry most overrated snooker player of all time! I broke my cue La la la because of risen standards..I got yips la la la because i couldn't keep up with the improved high standards la la la lmao
Wayne Anthony you forget that Hendry
Was way past his best around 2005 but still pushed Sullivan All the way on one occasion and beating him with a 147 final final frame decider .
@@johndean4765 O'Sullivan beat Hendry in 9 of the 13 finals they played.Ronnie slaughtered Hendry 17-4 & 17-6 at the WSC semis in 2004/8..Hendry was washed up by 30 years old because of risen standards. Hendry always crumbled when playing top opponents.If your name was not Jimmy White you had a good chance of beating Hendry who literally won 4 of his 7 world titles against! Jimmy then Ebdon and Nigel Bond! Wow world class opponents NOT! Stephen Hendry is the most overrated fraud in snooker history,and will always be an overrated fraud!
@@wayneanthonyholmes4437 how can you say that you blithering fool!
Haha a will crack the jokes 🤡
@@garyfrew5569 Above mentioned are all facts
Check it out Haha! 🤡