I remember him beating Stephen Hendry in the final of the UK Championship in 1988 and then he won the next ranking tournament, the Mercantile Credit Classic as well. Those 2 victories got him back in the top 16 at the age of 46.
Wonderful upload of one of the game's great players. The commentary Doug gives really puts this in perspective for the modern game: he explains really very well why the game was different in the 70s and early 80s, the focus much more on the grind. For a Welshman, a mere kid when Doug was in his prime (and Ray Reardon in his twilight) just hearing him refer to the 'cush' brought back memories of the snooker club. That, and the pint of beer in front of Doug during a BBC interview. Ah...the memories....!!
I remember him beating Stephen Hendry in the final of the UK Championship in 1988 and then he won the next ranking tournament, the Mercantile Credit Classic as well. Those 2 victories got him back in the top 16 at the age of 46.
He had a renaissance in his career he seemed so old to me back then but now I’m older than that lol !!
Loved Doug as a player lovely man
R.I.P DOUG WHAT A GREAT PLAYER YOU WERE 👏.
A fantastic break, delightful player. Rip doug
Saw him once in the 147 club,Gosport..... A real gentleman. Fellow welshman. 🇬🇧
Wonderful upload of one of the game's great players. The commentary Doug gives really puts this in perspective for the modern game: he explains really very well why the game was different in the 70s and early 80s, the focus much more on the grind. For a Welshman, a mere kid when Doug was in his prime (and Ray Reardon in his twilight) just hearing him refer to the 'cush' brought back memories of the snooker club. That, and the pint of beer in front of Doug during a BBC interview. Ah...the memories....!!
Dont know who you are but thanks for putting these up 👍
So much marvellous snooker being posted on youtube lately. Thanks for this so much
This break is better than some of the 147’s I’ve seen.
David Vine legend !!!
R.I.P Dug and well played!
And well spoken.
Ahh, those were the days, a whole interview for being almost perfect.