I've actually done this myself in the local club...the prize money was zero so I potted the first red & black and then I purposely missed the next red ...left the break on 8 in protest
Everyone saying the crowd would be upset... C'mon, 13 crowds got to see his previous 147's, but they're the ones that got to see him deliberately get a 146. They were there for the day that Ronnie broke snooker. They should be going nuts over that.
Namrit Mehta agreed. But what about the red to middle pocket when he first asked about the price...similar shot but a lot more on the table to avoid....quality
I'm sure the crowd would have been devastated and irritated on that day but in the long-term they'll be able to say "I was there when O'Sullivan deliberately refused the 147 break." Historic.
Yes because 10000 pounds was not enough for the child..many people worked full time on low income for that in a year...he could have given it to charity..or be pathetic and do what he did..
@@keithyoung743, He showed everyone that he's not a puppet. He did what he wanted to do. Sorry for you that we're not yet in a Socialist/Marxist shithole.
@Bach Wagner disgrace to snooker lol. He's the reason the sport has turned in to what it is. If he hadn't been a maverick people wouldn't have flocked to snooker
Ronnie is ruling the table and the balls. He is the only one who can play like that. There are lots of very good snooker players on the tour but no one can play with the same magic like him. Looking forward to his 1.000th century!
Nah, he tried to open the pack a bit twice in the beginning and missed both times, had to play the long red the second time. Probably because he didn’t take it to seriously. He’s just very good at getting out of what might have been a though spot for lesser players
Haha commentator saying Ronnies still in the tournament still plenty of time for him to make 147 made me laugh I don't think he wants a 147 pal lol he got the highest break at 146. Gets his prize money. They can keep there 147 that pays sod all. No one works that hard for free about time the prize money was worth the effort.. needs someone like Ronnie to make a stand! 😏👌
John Yule trouble is that Ronnie IS THE REASON the prize is so small lol it used to be a lot of money and a car,Ronnie got £147 000 that’s over $200 000 for his 5min 20 sec maximum (and that is was the original prize not because of the speed)as Ronnie has made so many the have lowered the prize
nz rockdj if u are talking to me mate I got my facts off of tv interviews when ronnie was saying how they used to give good money and a car for every 147 but now they don't and he was discussing it with (I think john virgo) and Virgo was saying that they have lowered the prize because of ronnie,cause before him it was a lot rarer occurrence so they paid bigger prizes but because he so prolific at getting 147s it's been lowered,they were also saying that that's wrong no matter how many ronnie makes it's still a fantastic achievement so the prize should reflect that achievement and they thought it was wrong to lower it,and they were joking around with Ron saying your 2 good for your own good mate.so right or wrong that's where I got it from and no i can't remember what event they were interviewing him after or when it was but I THINK it was after his 146 but I'm not 100% on that. Anyway mate if it was me u were talking 2 then as I say it was ronnie and the interviewers i got my "facts" from NOT my personal theory lol
He didn’t win the highest break prize during this tournament, because after his 146 Bingham went on to make a 147. Or at least I think it was Bingham but there was definitely a 147.
I love the way Ronnie deals with the "world snooker association" they fuck the players with cheap prize money and stuff. Ronnie once again proves why he is bigger than the sport!!!
Genius! Blue to pink! Got tickets for the crucible final next year hope he’s in it! On par with going to see “pele” play football or “Tiger” play golf or “Ali” Boxing! That’s how good Ronnie is !
147 should = £147,000 1 its rare and 2 it takes a very talented individual to achieve this.... £10,000 is fuck all, when they charge £500 to watch a 2day world final... Barry Hearn is the one who fucked up!!!! elusive 155 = £155,000 haha :)
Made a statement. 147 is the perfect break, don't lowball us when we give you and the audience perfection and get your tournament clicks and attention. It helps him in the long run but more importantly, it helps every other player capable of running a perfect break
How could you reduce this frame of perfection to a single shot? It is not about the pink vs black. It is Ronnie potting balls in the most effortless way any of us have ever seen. I've watched the whole thing twice and I'll be watching it again.
He actually didn’t get correct position on the red before the pink.To take the black on would have been difficult,he knew that instantly.I think he would have gone for the 147 otherwise.
@@midnightmover2329 You are out of your mind sir. Consider all the shots he made and tell me where's the difficulty to play white to left side of black?
WickedSoul Hi Arsehole,no it’s just a suspicion I have,I just think he played a less than perfect last black before the red.I think possibly that he decided there to just play the red then the pink.Lets not fall out over it :)
More people need to know about this. So legendary and makes me laugh hard every single time I watch it. Can you imagine all the snooker enthusiasts cheering as they’re going to see their first ever 147 & possibly the only one they’ll ever see. Pure excitement after every ball potted waiting in anticipation then….Ronnie deliberately misses just for the sake of it 😂 pure shithousery and I love it
There are many 147s that have occurred and will occur... this is the only time something like this has occurred. Though I might not appreciate at the time, I'd be gladder for having witnessed this.
@@xitorte2883 the maximum prize break was 10000 pounds more then many low income people earned in 8 months real work...he could have given it to charity..it was pathetic and childish
You all should really know 147 isn't potentially the highest break. If you use a free ball it could be a break of 155 with a potential score of thousands if not more from numerous fouls from your opponent before you make said break.
The most naturally talented no doubt, but Hendry had the nerve, the concentration, and the best stats. Davis (my fave) also has better stats. Ronnie on his day though... yes.
smuffjules if you base it on stats ronnie aint there but thats only because he did not play as much games as they did and was more of a bobbie then a career if he put his all in his game he would be way better then them in stats. even with out the stats doe the names you mentioned they both rate ronnie as one of the best players to ever pick up a cue
@@smuffjules Hendry couldn't keep up with a tougher newer generation of players hints why he retired early. Ronnie has been winning World Titles and other Triple Crowns throughout his entire career.
Knew exactly what he was doing right from the start, was smiling throughout and the other guy must have felt like Ronnie was playing with him. Cheeky git 🤣🤣🤣
very sensible play , stuff that the tournament that doesn't pay , 147 are rare , that will make tv more than the winner , guess sponsors don't know snooker . Ronnie could have played for 147 and then deliberately missed black . he played smart , got a 146 so he gets top break
What a horrible commentary, he was taking a stand for snooker players and snooker sport really, yet they say "the peverse side", like he was doing something wrong.
What are you talking about? He was acting like a spoilt brat. Only the top players can score a maximum, and they get paid plenty. He wasn't 'taking a stand'. He ought to grow up and start being more respectful to the referees too.
@@kaksspl And thank you for proving my point! It is you that needs to grow up!. Remember the proverb: ab squallam terentis, Forne sequium faris prolontus veritas. Omni erra peroboscis largotum esse! Meditate on these words, they will make a better man of you!.
If he makes 147, the viewership increases for the next televised tournament he enters. There was a time when Tiger Woods made as much for an appearance fee just to play in a tournament as the eventual winner of the event won. The networks are wise to the fact that their ratings go through the roof when the biggest name in any sport agrees to make an appearance, and viewers translate to money. Ronnie understands what his name is doing for them and expects to be paid.
@@TheArrow1987 “only cares about money” the man just deliberately refused 10k euro because it wasn’t enough for a player. He was raising it for everybody in the future due to how statistically improbable they are.
Drugs Bunny no no no no no look it up it's Antonio but i guess u know this and are just taking the piss so that's cool,cause if u not taking the piss your fucking stupid
@@R3GTLEE they didnt pay to see Ronnie get a 147. They payed to watch two players play snooker. The 147 is a rare thing the fans might get when they go to watch a game but they never go to a game expecting a 147
@@jackbarnes48 Your contradicting yourself they go to see a performance from two players playing snooker every other player in the world would love to get a 147 in front of the fans but not osullivan as he thinks he's bigger than the game.... well he isnt, snooker will survive without this arrogant little shit!
@@R3GTLEE I'm sure they could all have just imagined him potting the black instead of that pink ... what's the real difference between a 146 and a 147? Not much in terms of actual play.
Only a person who plays snooker in real life can appreciate how he smashes that blue in carelessly and sets himself up with a natural angle on the pink😭
Have you played before ? It takes a lot more than a moderately good player to acquire more than one or two competitive maximum breaks.. the facts will tell you that I'm sure.
@@scotty193 I'd arguably disagree, I think that's possible if the mindset of the player is somewhat stubborn like Ronnie is, however... if you do want to see a record that can NOT be beaten, check his fastest televised 147, mark my words, it's something special, I know my shit too lol
@@scotty193 I wouldn't argue that's he's a great player at all, Jimmy is a great pool player no doubt imo! Congratulations on that:) and a happy prosperous new year to you too! Lol I'm not one to blow my own whistle really, I'm quite humble I'd like to think . Enjoy your day :)
@@shemingway549 Probably not, but we don't decide who's the greatest by who can do the fastest maximum. It's about titles. I don't think Judd will catch Ronnie, but he might.
@@ongbonga9025 we all have our opinions, however, judds B game has never touched Ronnies! For that reason I wouldn't see him as a contender to be par/above Ronnie, no way!
@@shemingway549 Not consistently, but when he's at the top of his game he's the equal of Ronnie. The difference is Ronnie has been at that level for a long time, Judd hasn't. But Judd still has time.
@@paulstevens9409 Ronnie O'Sullivan is a beautiful illustration of the truism that genius and madness go hand in hand. I like him, he is the greatest snooker player of all time. But his behavior is sometimes already borderline. At the same time, this is also what defines his genius. Like I said, I like him.
“Well there’s still gonna be plenty of time left in the tournament for him to get a 147”…. I guess the commentators still didn’t understand what they just saw. 🤦♂️
No, you complaining about this act on a free entertainment medium from your climate controlled dwelling on your high speed internet is the most first world problem I have seen.
@@andy4ward.slavaukraini.364 he didn't turn down 10,000 on that occasion (though he probably would as thinks it should be much higher) The 10,000 you refer to was for highest break in tournament. There was no bonus whatsoever for a maximum break. So be quiet. Also his protests are not just about himself they are about rewarding all players with what they deserve when they enrich tournaments with maximum breaks.
I do think he should’ve made the 147 and give the money to charity if he didn’t want it, but it’s up to him what he does, it shouldn’t be controversial.
A very big number of players on the planet are dominated by the table, Rocketman are dominating it ,and no one does it like him, and no one ever has or will do !! Today he is 42 and he probably play the most flawless snooker we have ever seen him play. And he is such a great guy aswell, big big heart there!! That's how you can do if you are unique. Ronnie O Sullivan a living legend...Cheers mate.....
controversial??? hes the player and he chooses to do what he likes on the table....hate it how they want players to be like robots who do what is expected of them. Hes a player who enjoys the game and if it means hes arrogant in some way to get a bit of a kick and laugh out of it so be it, as long as people enjoy him playing thats the main thing. Showmanship is part of sport and those that are have special talents will always do things differently because the same routine can be very boring for them and I think its fun that he does things out of the norm, makes me want to watch and enjoy the game more.
This is probably one of the coolest things ever, if ya think about it.. a 147 is a rare occurrence for any player especially at this level and on this stage.. But to actually go out and pull one out the bag to protest is and make a point is unreal if ya think about it..
If you're good at something, never do it for free...
It was £10,000 he just through away lol
LC. For it was £10,000 for the highest break, the maximum didn't add anything to it
LC. For He still got 10k because it was for highest break, there was nothing for 147 though so he refused it.
Jatin Kaushal he got 10 000 instead of 12 000
he was like fuck the fans
That smirk on his face after the pink is priceless
The cheekiest!
You can't even see the smirk fuking idiot
Are you blind?
@@VirgoFx. I saw it so the only fucking idiot round here is you
Actually the smirk wasn't priceless; it was worth 10 grand 😉
This really inspired me, I will be doing 146s instead of my usual 147s starting tomorrow.
PMSL
😂😂
My best break is so low, I can’t even remember the number. Probably no more then 2 reds 2 colours. 😂
I've actually done this myself in the local club...the prize money was zero so I potted the first red & black and then I purposely missed the next red ...left the break on 8 in protest
Fairplay 👏🏾👏🏾
🤣🤣
Sometimes you just have to make a stand
oh, I do that all the time!
Yeah yeah
Everyone saying the crowd would be upset... C'mon, 13 crowds got to see his previous 147's, but they're the ones that got to see him deliberately get a 146. They were there for the day that Ronnie broke snooker. They should be going nuts over that.
Obviously at the time the 147 is the only thing everyone's thinking about. Of course in hindsight it's different
147 likes 😂
Jake Jarvis the commentators are pathetic, scum in my mind.
Exactly that mate, imagine saying you got to see his 147? Even better saying you seen his 146 in my opinion.
Lol true
Whatta shot from blue to pink. Simply Incredible!
Namrit Mehta And the dumb commentators didn't say anything about it.
because in his life time he had produced so many breaks and that position had also been replayed so many times it became casual
Yep that's the shot that stood out for me. Insane
Namrit Mehta agreed. But what about the red to middle pocket when he first asked about the price...similar shot but a lot more on the table to avoid....quality
That was a phenomenal shot for sure. I couldn't position the white there even if that was all I had to do haha
I'm sure the crowd would have been devastated and irritated on that day but in the long-term they'll be able to say "I was there when O'Sullivan deliberately refused the 147 break." Historic.
Yes because 10000 pounds was not enough for the child..many people worked full time on low income for that in a year...he could have given it to charity..or be pathetic and do what he did..
@@keithyoung743, He showed everyone that he's not a puppet. He did what he wanted to do. Sorry for you that we're not yet in a Socialist/Marxist shithole.
@@keithyoung743 awwww cry more, man showed up millionaire/billionaire sponsors for being greedy and all you care about is something else
“One of the best 146’s you’ll ever see” lol
I couldn’t even do that in my dreams.
Wonderful to watch, thanks.
You probably couldn't find the tables he plays on either they're too expensive and he has 30 years experience , genius my arse .
@@breadandcircuses9967 as if you can do that, cry a river salty ass bread
@@breadandcircuses9967 the whole of snooker disagrees with you, but hey, you know best
He's made up his evil plan since his first smirk at 2:53. It's more entertaining to watch.
More off a grimace
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He knew what he was doing from then
Oh, wow. Yeah. You see him thinking "last time they made me sink the last black this time ill take pink early and get a 146 on a clear."
The the next shot was a beauty
It's his business, and as he said later, here's my cue, chalk, and waistcoat if you wanna do it yourself. Screw em'
He’s a fucking mad lad for sure. God bless him
@@arbitrage2141 well- said m8
@Bach Wagner disgrace to snooker lol. He's the reason the sport has turned in to what it is. If he hadn't been a maverick people wouldn't have flocked to snooker
@Bach Wagner ronnie took it to another level. Judd trump grew up idolising ronnie that says it all
@Bach Wagner also kyren described ronnie as his hero.
There will never be anyone like this in snooker again. He takes it to an art form. Snooker genius.
Absolutely top
he is the only reason i love snooker
Are you gay?
what a very odd question ... are you propositioning him??
Smug caucasoid deffo very weird.... loving a sport and you take from that he is gay? Where you fucked as a child? Me thinks so
Then you are not a snooker fan. I hope Ronnie retires soon so that we lose wannabe-fans like you very quickly.
TheArrow1987 oh get over yourself! No other player is more entertaining to watch! Most other players are like dull robots
He did well. Doing that for the next players to come. 100 % the right thing. That's Ronnie and we love him for such moments as well.
Except things only got worse for snooker since.
I love the way he's grinning around 3:25-4 mins, he already knows he's getting it and he already knows he's gonna refuse it
6:24 that smile.. roonie "zero f*cks given" osullivan - so awesome 😂
k
John Yule .
John Yule you're salty
Should change his nickname from The Rocket, to Zero Fucks Given, blink and you'll miss him!
Adam Henry Rosario what?
This is not arrogance this is brilliance Genius
When arrogance is backed up with fact, it's simply genius. :)
Genius is not spelt with a capital G, you chav
@Phillip Scott You call it arrogance because you do not understand the genius.
It's competence
Phillip Scott why?
Best part of it was his constant cheeky little grinning once he’d already decided he wasn’t gonna give them a 147 😂
Ronnie is ruling the table and the balls. He is the only one who can play like that. There are lots of very good snooker players on the tour but no one can play with the same magic like him. Looking forward to his 1.000th century!
Genious ronnie 😊
I like he was doing that... it is not only for him... He really fought for all snooker players
Every shot looked easy. The white ball was perfectly placed every time. Absolutely effortless perfection.
Nah, he tried to open the pack a bit twice in the beginning and missed both times, had to play the long red the second time. Probably because he didn’t take it to seriously. He’s just very good at getting out of what might have been a though spot for lesser players
There's something about this break, amongst all of his other amazing ones, that just stands out for me, it's simply amazing.
I think its the way he potted that last blue into the corner. Hes a mad lad
@@arbitrage2141 he certainly is
Haha commentator saying Ronnies still in the tournament still plenty of time for him to make 147 made me laugh I don't think he wants a 147 pal lol he got the highest break at 146. Gets his prize money. They can keep there 147 that pays sod all. No one works that hard for free about time the prize money was worth the effort.. needs someone like Ronnie to make a stand! 😏👌
John Yule trouble is that Ronnie IS THE REASON the prize is so small lol it used to be a lot of money and a car,Ronnie got £147 000 that’s over $200 000 for his 5min 20 sec maximum (and that is was the original prize not because of the speed)as Ronnie has made so many the have lowered the prize
atleast you get prize money, there are plently of other sports out there that dont even have funding, let alone prize money ffs
nz rockdj if u are talking to me mate I got my facts off of tv interviews when ronnie was saying how they used to give good money and a car for every 147 but now they don't and he was discussing it with (I think john virgo) and Virgo was saying that they have lowered the prize because of ronnie,cause before him it was a lot rarer occurrence so they paid bigger prizes but because he so prolific at getting 147s it's been lowered,they were also saying that that's wrong no matter how many ronnie makes it's still a fantastic achievement so the prize should reflect that achievement and they thought it was wrong to lower it,and they were joking around with Ron saying your 2 good for your own good mate.so right or wrong that's where I got it from and no i can't remember what event they were interviewing him after or when it was but I THINK it was after his 146 but I'm not 100% on that. Anyway mate if it was me u were talking 2 then as I say it was ronnie and the interviewers i got my "facts" from NOT my personal theory lol
He didn’t win the highest break prize during this tournament, because after his 146 Bingham went on to make a 147. Or at least I think it was Bingham but there was definitely a 147.
Marco fu beat his 146 with a 147 so Ronnie got nothing
I love the way Ronnie deals with the "world snooker association" they fuck the players with cheap prize money and stuff. Ronnie once again proves why he is bigger than the sport!!!
Bobby Osullivan I love the way your likes are stuck on 147.
BTICronox don’t doooo iiiiit
Bobby no one person is bigger than the sport. senna died and f1 survived .. u have much to learn about life kiddo
Love the grin on his face after potting the pink.
That shot from blue to pink ...... the white ball moves so slow it’s like he’s blowing it at the back .....! Magnificent 😭😱
Shot of the tournament that was. Incredible!
Genius! Blue to pink! Got tickets for the crucible final next year hope he’s in it! On par with going to see “pele” play football or “Tiger” play golf or “Ali” Boxing! That’s how good Ronnie is !
What a brilliant frame... Played with style... White ball control is unarguably the best ever..
147 should = £147,000 1 its rare and 2 it takes a very talented individual to achieve this.... £10,000 is fuck all, when they charge £500 to watch a 2day world final... Barry Hearn is the one who fucked up!!!! elusive 155 = £155,000 haha :)
I had a £5 on 101 odds for his 147.
Boy! Was I heartbroken that day!!!! It still hurts :(
If the odds are 1:100 it's because they factor in this kind of thing, and rightly so.
Shaikh Mullah-ud-Din fuck you
+VivaValdez obviously, no way would the odds for Ronnie be that low otherwise
lmfao what was that about?
It's Haram anyway
***YOU HAVE BEN WARNED***
Never bet on Ronnie O'sullivan LOL
Maybe to get a 146
Numbers of likes 146
2024 and im still in awe and will always be with this gentleman. What a character and an absolute genius ❤
Made a statement. 147 is the perfect break, don't lowball us when we give you and the audience perfection and get your tournament clicks and attention. It helps him in the long run but more importantly, it helps every other player capable of running a perfect break
for those who dont wanna watch the whole thing, @6:13 after he pots red, he pots pink instead of black.
not all heroes wear capes. thank you sir
How could you reduce this frame of perfection to a single shot? It is not about the pink vs black. It is Ronnie potting balls in the most effortless way any of us have ever seen. I've watched the whole thing twice and I'll be watching it again.
He actually didn’t get correct position on the red before the pink.To take the black on would have been difficult,he knew that instantly.I think he would have gone for the 147 otherwise.
@@midnightmover2329 You are out of your mind sir. Consider all the shots he made and tell me where's the difficulty to play white to left side of black?
WickedSoul Hi Arsehole,no it’s just a suspicion I have,I just think he played a less than perfect last black before the red.I think possibly that he decided there to just play the red then the pink.Lets not fall out over it :)
More people need to know about this. So legendary and makes me laugh hard every single time I watch it. Can you imagine all the snooker enthusiasts cheering as they’re going to see their first ever 147 & possibly the only one they’ll ever see. Pure excitement after every ball potted waiting in anticipation then….Ronnie deliberately misses just for the sake of it 😂 pure shithousery and I love it
There are many 147s that have occurred and will occur... this is the only time something like this has occurred. Though I might not appreciate at the time, I'd be gladder for having witnessed this.
He never missed once he chose the pink
@@ayjaygarcia9232 he missed the opportunity on the black purposefully lol
I believe he did it as a protest because there was no maximum break prize to make a statement
@@xitorte2883 the maximum prize break was 10000 pounds more then many low income people earned in 8 months real work...he could have given it to charity..it was pathetic and childish
Ronnie: When you have something to say, you say it. Social Media: when you have nothing to say, you say it
When hes in the groove its a wonder to watch. Great entertaining sportsman. Glad I get to watch him in my life.
That cue ball placement from blue to pink was incredible!
The title is wrong : there was NO prize for a 147, only a prize for the highest break.
BABU highest is 147
U stupid fuck
U fuck stupid old man
You all should really know 147 isn't potentially the highest break. If you use a free ball it could be a break of 155 with a potential score of thousands if not more from numerous fouls from your opponent before you make said break.
Fletchlie free ball without single red yet potted?ever happened?
He just wanted to see the referee thinking for this counting ;)
Barry Pinches, the only person that can look like he spent the night in a skip while wearing a waist coat and bow tie
the best who ever played in history of snooker he is the one
The most naturally talented no doubt, but Hendry had the nerve, the concentration, and the best stats. Davis (my fave) also has better stats. Ronnie on his day though... yes.
smuffjules
if you base it on stats ronnie aint there but thats only because he did not play as much games as they did and was more of a bobbie then a career if he put his all in his game he would be way better then them in stats.
even with out the stats doe the names you mentioned they both rate ronnie as one of the best players to ever pick up a cue
Davies was awful to watch...painful. Hendry i never really watched. But yeah he brought in a new faster attackung style.
O'sullivan for nat. Talent.
@@smuffjules Hendry couldn't keep up with a tougher newer generation of players hints why he retired early. Ronnie has been winning World Titles and other Triple Crowns throughout his entire career.
@@smuffjules now Ronnie has taken or equalled all of Hendry's records
Knew exactly what he was doing right from the start, was smiling throughout and the other guy must have felt like Ronnie was playing with him. Cheeky git 🤣🤣🤣
very sensible play , stuff that the tournament that doesn't pay , 147 are rare , that will make tv more than the winner , guess sponsors don't know snooker . Ronnie could have played for 147 and then deliberately missed black . he played smart , got a 146 so he gets top break
What a horrible commentary, he was taking a stand for snooker players and snooker sport really, yet they say "the peverse side", like he was doing something wrong.
Davi Mourão he was doing something wrong some
players may never make a maximum it’s just arrogance and disrespect
@@joshuajackson8926 He doesn't have to lower his standards so as not to offend players that aren't as good
What are you talking about? He was acting like a spoilt brat. Only the top players can score a maximum, and they get paid plenty. He wasn't 'taking a stand'. He ought to grow up and start being more respectful to the referees too.
@@williambunter3311 If this is disrespectful to you then you should grow up.
@@kaksspl And thank you for proving my point! It is you that needs to grow up!.
Remember the proverb: ab squallam terentis, Forne sequium faris prolontus veritas. Omni erra peroboscis largotum esse!
Meditate on these words, they will make a better man of you!.
Only legend ask the prize for the highest pot..O'Sullivan is the king of snooker
I dont think anybody realises how much mental strength that took to purposefully refuse the 147 and make a 146. Truly unbelievable!!
Ronnie said in interviews he doesn't care about records
If he makes 147, the viewership increases for the next televised tournament he enters. There was a time when Tiger Woods made as much for an appearance fee just to play in a tournament as the eventual winner of the event won. The networks are wise to the fact that their ratings go through the roof when the biggest name in any sport agrees to make an appearance, and viewers translate to money. Ronnie understands what his name is doing for them and expects to be paid.
I like it how Ronnie makes a statement like this. He's absolutely right and he shows them his middle finger, hypothetically. Well done.
disagree. It sounds like he only cares about money.
@@TheArrow1987 “only cares about money” the man just deliberately refused 10k euro because it wasn’t enough for a player. He was raising it for everybody in the future due to how statistically improbable they are.
I’m new to snooker I came from playing 8 ball but watching this is so satisfying 🤤
8ball's a kids game .. Snooker's 4 men! Lol
Ronald antonio o'sullivan !!!
G.O.A.T.
Su Ronnie Ben o'sullivan***
Drugs Bunny Antonio not Ben
David Mellish Ben not Antonio
Drugs Bunny no no no no no look it up it's Antonio but i guess u know this and are just taking the piss so that's cool,cause if u not taking the piss your fucking stupid
David Mellish No... your stupid... his middle name is Benjamin... I win and you lose
Ronnie is a TOP CLASS sport star! ⭐
He would be a billionaire in the world of football!
he had smile on his face the whole match ....goat rocket ronnie
The day Ronnie beat snooker !
Yeah and did fans out of what they pay to see!!
Arrogant little twat!
@@R3GTLEE they didnt pay to see Ronnie get a 147. They payed to watch two players play snooker. The 147 is a rare thing the fans might get when they go to watch a game but they never go to a game expecting a 147
@@jackbarnes48 Your contradicting yourself they go to see a performance from two players playing snooker every other player in the world would love to get a 147 in front of the fans but not osullivan as he thinks he's bigger than the game.... well he isnt, snooker will survive without this arrogant little shit!
@@R3GTLEE this arrogant little shit is you i think
@@R3GTLEE I'm sure they could all have just imagined him potting the black instead of that pink ... what's the real difference between a 146 and a 147? Not much in terms of actual play.
Only a person who plays snooker in real life can appreciate how he smashes that blue in carelessly and sets himself up with a natural angle on the pink😭
Absolutely no words to describe how good he is
ask your wife, she knows it
Absolute class. If B.Hearn paid out more money than Ronnie could give more to charity. Therefore B.Hearn is the arrogant so and so IMO
hes proly worried osullivan will start knockin in 147 after 147 and bankrupting them LOL
147's come from moderately good players these days. A deliberate 146 you will never see in your life again.
Have you played before ? It takes a lot more than a moderately good player to acquire more than one or two competitive maximum breaks.. the facts will tell you that I'm sure.
@@shemingway549 You totally missed the reason why the 146 was such a big deal Stacey.
@@scotty193 I'd arguably disagree, I think that's possible if the mindset of the player is somewhat stubborn like Ronnie is, however... if you do want to see a record that can NOT be beaten, check his fastest televised 147, mark my words, it's something special, I know my shit too lol
@@scotty193 I wouldn't argue that's he's a great player at all, Jimmy is a great pool player no doubt imo! Congratulations on that:) and a happy prosperous new year to you too! Lol
I'm not one to blow my own whistle really, I'm quite humble I'd like to think . Enjoy your day :)
I absolutely love this! Arrogance or confidence?? Both I say 👍🏻
The fine line between confidence and arrogance is called skill
He is right to refuse it. If you want to see a 147, raise the price, Barry.
He's next level in his field - the best a generation has produced
In the game against Mark King he was 8 points up before he asked about the prize money, not before he potted a ball...
kinda reminds me of when i scored 11 down my local club......
That's way more than I've ever scored hints why I'm a fan not a player. 😂
I don’t believe we will see his like ever again in snooker not in my lifetime anyway.
Judd Trump is happening. If he can play at the level he's at for the next decade, Ronnie's status as the greatest is under serious threat.
@@ongbonga9025 did you forget about Ronnies 5 minute maximum (televised) ?;) Judd ain't competing with that mate .
@@shemingway549 Probably not, but we don't decide who's the greatest by who can do the fastest maximum. It's about titles. I don't think Judd will catch Ronnie, but he might.
@@ongbonga9025 we all have our opinions, however, judds B game has never touched Ronnies! For that reason I wouldn't see him as a contender to be par/above Ronnie, no way!
@@shemingway549 Not consistently, but when he's at the top of his game he's the equal of Ronnie. The difference is Ronnie has been at that level for a long time, Judd hasn't. But Judd still has time.
Ronnie rocks, we love you Ronnie! ✨💨🔆💨🥇
6:19, Commentator after he pots the pink: "this is the perverse side of Ronnie O'Sullivan".
Speed, character, accuracy, gentleman, champion. Perfection is achievable as proven by the great Ronnie O
This is all true...apart from "gentleman"
@@paulstevens9409 in Essex, he is haha
@@paulstevens9409 Ronnie O'Sullivan is a beautiful illustration of the truism that genius and madness go hand in hand. I like him, he is the greatest snooker player of all time. But his behavior is sometimes already borderline. At the same time, this is also what defines his genius. Like I said, I like him.
Absolutely brilliant
This is one of the reasons why people will always remember Ronnie Osullivan. The wit of this legend
Its not about the money...
Its about sending a message.
(everything burns)
The best break ever, played by the best player ever.
You're just a freakin genius Ronnie. Love Respect and more from India 😊
Did he do the 146 to challenge others a chance at 147? The confidence on this guy is unreal 😂
A nice middle finger to the snooker establishment! You can’t beat a good bit of controversy!
“Well there’s still gonna be plenty of time left in the tournament for him to get a 147”….
I guess the commentators still didn’t understand what they just saw. 🤦♂️
He should set a record for the most 146's that would be some statement to his legacy
That is 2 fingers up to Hearn lol
Who’s here in 2024 after todays win!!!
You can't blame ronnie for this. A 147 is the ultimate snooker break and the players used to get 147 thousand for each one. 7 grand is an insult
This is the most first world problem thing I’ve ever seen
No, you complaining about this act on a free entertainment medium from your climate controlled dwelling on your high speed internet is the most first world problem I have seen.
That's a boss right there
Best Snooker Star you will ever see
Agree with Ronnie here. You only get a tenth of what you used to get for a maximum, it was a great way to protest against that.
Good for Ronnie !!! He is the best by a country mile. Such an exciting player
Ronnie O Sullivan is different class even than the best of the rest Stephen Hendry.
There's no one like him.
I was also on for a 147, but when I found out there wasn't any prize money, I settled for a break of 1.
Money is not everything Ronni.But u r grt Player all time luv u Ronni I hope u will win this 2017 world championship best of luck 😘
What a talent. Incredible.
The Michael Jordan of snooker
The Muhammad Ali of Snooker :) 2020 over here!!
Bruh! Once in a generation player, Damn. 🔥👌
3:04 jesus what a shot that was
the referee is cute af
moaning about it only being £10,000, - but its snooker that has made him rich enough that he can casually turn down £10,000 without a worry.
If you don't know what you're talking about, best to be silent.
Well he offered his cue, chalk and coat. Why don't you go make a 147?
@@silkuk8417 be quiet then
@@andy4ward.slavaukraini.364 he didn't turn down 10,000 on that occasion (though he probably would as thinks it should be much higher) The 10,000 you refer to was for highest break in tournament. There was no bonus whatsoever for a maximum break. So be quiet.
Also his protests are not just about himself they are about rewarding all players with what they deserve when they enrich tournaments with maximum breaks.
Silk UK did he still get the prize at this tournament? It was a high break prize, so he was just leaving it out there hahah.
Why are people not talking about that blue at the end 🙈 the bloke is seriously something else what an absolute pleasure to watch
I do think he should’ve made the 147 and give the money to charity if he didn’t want it, but it’s up to him what he does, it shouldn’t be controversial.
A very big number of players on the planet are dominated by the table, Rocketman are dominating it ,and no one does it like him, and no one ever has or will do !! Today he is 42 and he probably play the most flawless snooker we have ever seen him play. And he is such a great guy aswell, big big heart there!! That's how you can do if you are unique. Ronnie O Sullivan a living legend...Cheers mate.....
controversial??? hes the player and he chooses to do what he likes on the table....hate it how they want players to be like robots who do what is expected of them. Hes a player who enjoys the game and if it means hes arrogant in some way to get a bit of a kick and laugh out of it so be it, as long as people enjoy him playing thats the main thing. Showmanship is part of sport and those that are have special talents will always do things differently because the same routine can be very boring for them and I think its fun that he does things out of the norm, makes me want to watch and enjoy the game more.
is it live?
This is probably one of the coolest things ever, if ya think about it.. a 147 is a rare occurrence for any player especially at this level and on this stage.. But to actually go out and pull one out the bag to protest is and make a point is unreal if ya think about it..
Forget Ronnie, I love the ref.😜