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A 17 yr old beating a 6 times world champion Davis is not that shocking.... when comparing a 47 yr old still ranking number 1 in the world. Snooker is so lucky to have Ronnie Osullivan.
His action was so smooth even back then - I remember this game really clearly, I was the same age as RO'S and my brother said as he watched with me: "this kid will be the best snooker player that ever lived".
It’s incredible to see how accomplished he already looked before he had even won a major title. Fact: immediately after turning professional, Ronnie won 74 out of his first 76 qualifying matches.
Something I notice from watching these old clips is that the referees where much quicker, and overall more helpful and no nonsense. They were never in the way of the players. Ronnie could really play at the pace he was most comfortable in. I feel that nowadays they are slowing the game down more and they are more in the way of the players.
I forget this referee's name, but it's hilarious to see him panic slightly to get the ball from the rack and back on the spot before Ronnie's sets up for his next shot. Even Jimmy White never panicked them like that.
Break building beyond anyone else. Genius, and beautiful to watch. He showed his promise here, always entertaining to watch and impossible to emulate, right from the beginning. Non Plus Ultra!
Steve Davis dominated the sport when it became hugely popular on tv. But, with so many boys taking up the sport, the next generation was always going to be on another level to those players from the 1980s.
In awe how top players can set up for the next shot. Second last shot where Ronnie pots the blue and sets up for the pink is a good example. Perfection!
Alex Hurricane Higgins was the trailblazer. Jimmy Whirlwind White was the peoples champion. Ronnie Rocket O'Sullivan is the most naturally gifted player. These players, the most exciting to watch, they kept snooker alive.👍
Safety cost Steve the match. I don't think language can describe the talent of Ronnie. Genius doesn't quite cut it. He is beyond description. A magical wizard.
Besides having a wonderful flare for the game, there's many hrs on the table. Ronnie has stated his love and devotion to the sport on many occasions, making those numerous hrs a labour of love. The results are absolute proof!
Didn't like Steve or Stephen much when they played. Mainly due to Jimmy and supporting him. As I've gotten older I love watching Steve play, he's also a great commenter and has great humour.
There's been a few good ones, Eddie Carlton, Hurricane (Alex) Higgins etc Steve Davis seemed to bring another level of professionalism to the game though, much like Björn Borg did for tennis Then Ronnie came along and he took the game to the next level, the discipline he has to play the percentage shots all the time has meant that for now he's been unbeatable
The table looks so slow, I kept thinking the cue ball was going to go further than it did. Thought Ronnie would be the youngest world champion, but that's one record he left for Stephen.
his speed of play means he can think that fast tactically as well. it's his supreme confidence - what constantly amazes me is his quick and razor sharp accuracy in his calculations of geometry of his cue ball off of rails over the huge distance of the table.
3years before this match, in 1990 when Ronnie had 14yo, told the presentator of a show that steve was his idole, what a proud for himself , brilliant player !! 🇩🇿
I remember watching this seventeen year old and seeing the game of snooker go to a higher level. Here 2024 he is the forty eight year old who is becoming the snooker machine he can be. His head and his demons are all sorted! and number eight World Snooker Trophy in March will be the iceing on the cake and put the history books to rest for a while! Rock on Ronnie. Cheers to 2024.
Its crazy to think that he has actually under-performed , if his head was right he would have won a lot more earlier on ( side note - world championship always begins half way through April and ends on first bank holiday in May-not March) .
You know he is a natural at snooker when at 17 he wiped the floor with Steve Davis . Gone on to prove he is one of the best ever in the sport . But my favorite player of all time is still Jimmy White .
Snooker has never or will ever be played as quickly and precisely as this boy/man plays it. Usain bolt, Phil Taylor, Jordan, osullivan, all tbe in their field of sports.
Awesome getting on the pink was a fantastic shot. Imagine doing that at 17yr playing top level wow 👍👏👏 Now in 2024 you seem to be bored You are like the Kelly Slater of Surfing mate. The greatest of all time cheer 🍺🍻🍺
There is skill and charisma...then there is pure talent...ronnie stands alone in that arena,he is the yardstic, nothing unfortunately, will get near to the mans sheer talent and thats a sad thought..is he the last true great? we are blessed he set the bar for those to come,but honestly...he has everything a snooker fan wants.
For someone who has played for as long as he has and still produces world class snooker and the most naturally gifted player of all time, I don't think there's reason to doubt!!
7:00 Steve Davis: does not sit expecting to get back to the table after Ronnie's next shot. 7:18 Ronnie O'Sullivan: "Please have a seat, sir, and make yourself comfortable."
Also, aye, a couple of wee errors, but the positioning of the cue ball at 17 ye auld was just remarkable and an absolute portent of what was to come. An awesome talent.
I love watching Ronnie at any stage of his career, but the blurred side screens have to go. I will not subscribe if all the WST's clips are presented similarly.
After watching enough of these videos that the RU-vid algorithm keeps recommending to me, will I eventually through osmosis understand how billiards is scored...
