Brigzy 1,298 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I know who is father is mate and what he,s about....but i dont have hero,s ...well...apart from Bobby Moore that is !......Ronnie only lives up the road from me but i dont know him..........im not a massive snooker fan but id imagine he,s got to go down as the best ever....would he ? In the modern era, I'd say he was the best, especially as an entertainer. The old pro's like the Davis brothers, etc, couldn't live with him. Could have the two Steves given him a game........well, that's like asking if Louis could have beaten Ali....different era's. Hendry and O'Sullivans carears have over lapped and Ronnie holds a 30-21 head to head winning record against Hendry, though Hendry as won 7 worlds to Ronnie's 5, Hendry as won 5 uk Champs to Ronnies 4, he also leads in The Masters by 6-5. They've had 11 maximuns each, so all in all pretty even. As you say, they overlapped; but what would have happened if they had been contempories ? Hendry was on his way down and Ronnie on his way up. I enjoyed watching both, and possibly would say I enjoy watching Ronnie slightly more, but I'm not sure he is a better player than Hendry, but I could watch this level of snooker all day long; much to my wifes dismay ! LOL ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clipo 871 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I know who is father is mate and what he,s about....but i dont have hero,s ...well...apart from Bobby Moore that is !......Ronnie only lives up the road from me but i dont know him..........im not a massive snooker fan but id imagine he,s got to go down as the best ever....would he ? In the modern era, I'd say he was the best, especially as an entertainer. The old pro's like the Davis brothers, etc, couldn't live with him. Could have the two Steves given him a game........well, that's like asking if Louis could have beaten Ali....different era's. Hendry and O'Sullivans carears have over lapped and Ronnie holds a 30-21 head to head winning record against Hendry, though Hendry as won 7 worlds to Ronnie's 5, Hendry as won 5 uk Champs to Ronnies 4, he also leads in The Masters by 6-5. They've had 11 maximuns each, so all in all pretty even. As you say, they overlapped; but what would have happened if they had been contempories ? Hendry was on his way down and Ronnie on his way up. I enjoyed watching both, and possibly would say I enjoy watching Ronnie slightly more, but I'm not sure he is a better player than Hendry, but I could watch this level of snooker all day long; much to my wifes dismay ! LOL ! hendry might return next year pal!!! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/snooker/seven-time-world-champion-stephen-hendry-3449074 he can defo still do a job at 45 and i hope he does come back but only if he is playing his best!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Stewie Hendry Has Had His Day I Feel . . If He Came Back & Struggled It Wouldn't Do Him No Favours , He's A Legend In The Game , Wouldn't Be Good a To See a That Happen . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brigzy 1,298 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I know who is father is mate and what he,s about....but i dont have hero,s ...well...apart from Bobby Moore that is !......Ronnie only lives up the road from me but i dont know him..........im not a massive snooker fan but id imagine he,s got to go down as the best ever....would he ? In the modern era, I'd say he was the best, especially as an entertainer. The old pro's like the Davis brothers, etc, couldn't live with him. Could have the two Steves given him a game........well, that's like asking if Louis could have beaten Ali....different era's. Hendry and O'Sullivans carears have over lapped and Ronnie holds a 30-21 head to head winning record against Hendry, though Hendry as won 7 worlds to Ronnie's 5, Hendry as won 5 uk Champs to Ronnies 4, he also leads in The Masters by 6-5. They've had 11 maximuns each, so all in all pretty even. As you say, they overlapped; but what would have happened if they had been contempories ? Hendry was on his way down and Ronnie on his way up. I enjoyed watching both, and possibly would say I enjoy watching Ronnie slightly more, but I'm not sure he is a better player than Hendry, but I could watch this level of snooker all day long; much to my wifes dismay ! LOL ! hendry might return next year pal!!! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/snooker/seven-time-world-champion-stephen-hendry-3449074 he can defo still do a job at 45 and i hope he does come back but only if he is playing his best!!! There's talk in the WSBPA about giving "wild cards" to the likes of Hendry and Davis, (and O'Sullivan and Docherty, if they don't get enough ranking points), to enter the top competitions. There's two reasons for this; they can cash in on the nostalgia of Hendry and Davis, and they need the likes of O'Sullivan and Docherty to be in the UK, The Masters, and the World championships, even though they have not played and qualified thru' the ranking tournements. I'd like to see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clipo 871 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Stewie Hendry Has Had His Day I Feel . . If He Came Back & Struggled It Wouldn't Do Him No Favours , He's A Legend In The Game , Wouldn't Be Good a To See a That Happen . i no what you mean mate...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clipo 871 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I know who is father is mate and what he,s about....but i dont have hero,s ...well...apart from Bobby Moore that is !......Ronnie only lives up the road from me but i dont know him..........im not a massive snooker fan but id imagine he,s got to go down as the best ever....would he ? In the modern era, I'd say he was the best, especially as an entertainer. The old pro's like the Davis brothers, etc, couldn't live with him. Could have the two Steves given him a game........well, that's like asking if Louis could have beaten Ali....different era's. Hendry and O'Sullivans carears have over lapped and Ronnie holds a 30-21 head to head winning record against Hendry, though Hendry as won 7 worlds to Ronnie's 5, Hendry as won 5 uk Champs to Ronnies 4, he also leads in The Masters by 6-5. They've had 11 maximuns each, so all in all pretty even. As you say, they overlapped; but what would have happened if they had been contempories ? Hendry was on his way down and Ronnie on his way up. I enjoyed watching both, and possibly would say I enjoy watching Ronnie slightly more, but I'm not sure he is a better player than Hendry, but I could watch this level of snooker all day long; much to my wifes dismay ! LOL ! hendry might return next year pal!!! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/snooker/seven-time-world-champion-stephen-hendry-3449074 he can defo still do a job at 45 and i hope he does come back but only if he is playing his best!!! There's talk in the WSBPA about giving "wild cards" to the likes of Hendry and Davis, (and O'Sullivan and Docherty, if they don't get enough ranking points), to enter the top competitions. There's two reasons for this; they can cash in on the nostalgia of Hendry and Davis, and they need the likes of O'Sullivan and Docherty to be in the UK, The Masters, and the World championships, even though they have not played and qualified thru' the ranking tournements. I'd like to see it. thats the one mate........like i said before id like to see it if they can still play but as lanersa says they have probably had there day!!! be interesting to see how it pans out tho....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbithunter 456 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 What time the final on tomorow ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,390 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I remember watching Hendy when he was coming to the end of his career i felt for him as you could sense the frustration in him it just wasnt there any more and he knew it...................same in any sport when its gone it rarely comes back.......................im sure him or Davies could still compete at a high level.....but at the very highest level i doubt it and as Lanesra said wouldnt we rather just remember iconic sportsmen at their best rather than just a shadow of what they once were. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clipo 871 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 What time the final on tomorow ? starts at 2 on bbc2........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbithunter 456 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 mKe sure i got some spare time and some cans in the fridge.... best of 33 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 mKe sure i got some spare time and some cans in the fridge.... best of 33 ? 35. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbithunter 456 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Shoildnt take Ronnie too long then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Shoildnt take Ronnie too long then He still won't win it until Monday though lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clipo 871 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 mKe sure i got some spare time and some cans in the fridge.... best of 33 ? 35 mate....... theres two sessions played on sunday (1st starting at 2pm, 2nd at 7pm) then same on monday......two days of snooker, beer, pool, football and no work...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,390 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Best of 37 the final normally is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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