His contribution to Snooker is criminally overlooked by the purists. He propelled the game in the 70's and was a true genius who should be in every Snooker fan's top 5 of greatest players ever.
Well said.He brought snooker into the public consciousness and it definitely wouldn't be the game it is today without Alex but he was also a very rude and unpleasant man towards the snooker authorities but I also think the powers that be were out to get him.
Yeah I would agree with that.higgins life was snooker he was obsessed with it from a boy.he could get shots that other players would not even see or think they on.
Davis also praised Higgins for savin Davis's life. 6 guys were givin Steve a serious kickin up an alley one night when Alex appeared and said that's enough guys.
Met Alex few times in Blackburn bingo johny was his manager John MC gloghlon he was the best player I've ever seen I now live in northern Ireland and pass sandy row/ Donegal road where he came from every day
He should have done the pools remarkable insight about himself - might not win it this year but I probably will next year - as you know exactly what happened - in my opinion as floored as he was he made snooker what it is today - everyone of the modern players should wake up and thank Alex every day.
Imagine how good Alex would have been if he was sober. Probably the most naturally talented player to ever play the game, but his lifestyle off the table made his form completely erratic on the table
There’s nothing to beat, if I don’t win it this year I expect to win it next year, he was right on that score. Great player to watch never a dull moment.
The peak of snooker. It's a tragedy that Higgins could not beat his drink problem. When he was sober he was an intelligent and articulate man and great company. The drink turned him into a crass idiot. He would have made a great pundit today. He was right about him Reardon and Spencer who were every bit as good as the new breed at their peaks.
I did hear that Alwx was also a great golfer. The only problem he had was, he used to tap his opponent on the head with his golf club before every shot 😜
His contribution to Snooker is criminally overlooked by the purists. He propelled the game in the 70's and was a true genius who should be in every Snooker fan's top 5 of greatest players ever.
He was a fantastic talent Alex.
well said karlos
Well said.He brought snooker into the public consciousness and it definitely wouldn't be the game it is today without Alex but he was also a very rude and unpleasant man towards the snooker authorities but I also think the powers that be were out to get him.
Alex Higgins is always mentioned as a massive influence and in most peoples top 5.
Good interview with Alex, very lucid and honest review of the scene in the early 80's...good shout re 1982 as well...and 81..thanks for posting.
Thanks for the precious content ! It's amazing to see that after 40 years Jimmy can still play. True respect ! 👏
His prediction was right about 82
And about 81, too.
Absolutely wonderful. Thanks.
Intelligent and articulate man Higgins was. Would loved to have discussed snooker with him. So sad that the drink ruined him.
Drink and gambling
@@moobear1108 He spent his money on drink, gambling, and women. The rest he just wasted.
@@wanderer1955 the Georgie best of snooker 🤣
@@jambon2834 Sure was.
@@jambon2834 2 Belfast Bucks!
How right was he in 1981. I will win it next year 💙🇬🇧🙏
🇨🇮He's irish isn't he?
@@1Jameskelly British
@@craigsutherland4726 N Irish.
@@craigsutherland4726 brexit has fucked that up😂😂😂
@@wanderer1955 which is British
Thank you
Davis said Higgins had the greatest snooker brain he ever played against.
Yeah I would agree with that.higgins life was snooker he was obsessed with it from a boy.he could get shots that other players would not even see or think they on.
Davis also praised Higgins for savin Davis's life. 6 guys were givin Steve a serious kickin up an alley one night when Alex appeared and said that's enough guys.
@@pauljohnbodie5631 Lol!! Back in those day's Higgins would have joined in with the guy's giving the kicking!! He hated Davis with a passion.
@@pauljohnbodie5631 don't think that's true .never heard that
@@wanderer1955 Higgins didn't hate Davis. Higgins save his life that night.
Alex was spot on, legend
Lol that cloud of smoke from Alex at the end
Win it next year he did
Met Alex few times in Blackburn bingo johny was his manager John MC gloghlon he was the best player I've ever seen I now live in northern Ireland and pass sandy row/ Donegal road where he came from every day
He was spot on about 1982. Doing it the hard way in the Semi Final against Jimmy.
Legend
David Vine, great interviewer
A true genius to watch.. way ahead of anyone in the 70s .. but also very bitter
Alex was extremely articulate and intelligent. He could do the telegraph cryptic crossword in 30 minutes according to Jimmy.
How the interviews have changed.
Massively. Everyone was far more articulate and genuine back then.
Higgins was great tactically as well
He should have done the pools remarkable insight about himself - might not win it this year but I probably will next year - as you know exactly what happened - in my opinion as floored as he was he made snooker what it is today - everyone of the modern players should wake up and thank Alex every day.
imagine the likes of Ronnie Judd Williams Higgins etc.. if they were still drinking and on the aul sniff sniff like they were in Alexs' day..🥺😂
Imagine how good Alex would have been if he was sober. Probably the most naturally talented player to ever play the game, but his lifestyle off the table made his form completely erratic on the table
There’s nothing to beat, if I don’t win it this year I expect to win it next year, he was right on that score. Great player to watch never a dull moment.
Drugs are evil kids , this man was a gent
Analogue computer with the names at the end.
The peak of snooker. It's a tragedy that Higgins could not beat his drink problem. When he was sober he was an intelligent and articulate man and great company. The drink turned him into a crass idiot. He would have made a great pundit today. He was right about him Reardon and Spencer who were every bit as good as the new breed at their peaks.
He was so right ..rip the hurricane
Webfax, do you have any more footage of Alex at all?
I think there will be some footage of Alex among the tapes as I go through them
Wagwarn alex
I did hear that Alwx was also a great golfer. The only problem he had was, he used to tap his opponent on the head with his golf club before every shot 😜
He also wore old golf shoes. In fact he had a hole in one.
@@wanderer1955 he wore a shoe with a hole in it?
@@edmundpower1250 Nevermind. Go back to sleep there's a good chap.
@@wanderer1955 he spent most of his money on booze I wouldnt be surprised if he had dodgy shoes
@@edmundpower1250 Yep! Spent on booze, gambling, cigarettes and wimmin!! The rest he just wasted!!
David vine was the voice of snooker in the 1980s. Alex was a nutcase.
He wasn't a nutcase, as can be seen quite clearly in this interview.
Genius nutcase thankyou very much.
And David Icke!
Higgins was One of the nicest guys in the world.........................Sober
High as a kite
Hurricane is one of the goat
Go on Alex🤣🤣🤣🤣.. Sober fur wance clearly bcoz of afternoon games🤣🤣🤣