Barry Hawkins On His European Masters Win, Weaknesses & Beating Stephen

The recent European Masters winner, Barry Hawkins joins Stephen for a frame and chat in Rainham, Kent. Barry discusses what a relief his recent win was to him and how it could affect his world rankings. He also discusses what he believes are his strengths and weaknesses, how he practices with local snooker pros and one of his first major wins against Stephen many years ago.
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[@dannyb763]

Barry seems like one of the nicest guys in the world. Self-deprecating too, being a top pro in such a difficult era is not easy and he's done well in the 2nd half of his career. Good man, Barry.

[@amac1657]

I agree. 90s Hendry play today with these conditions we wouldn’t be discussing who’s the greatest. He’d be miles ahead. Tournament wins and centuries made .

[@fingersTitan]

As me and my Dad always say.. Barry is someone NO ONE wants to meet in rounds 1 or 2.. No matter who he is up against.. He's probably the worst one you could draw in the opening stages.. but he tightens up in finals and if he can sort that out.. He'll win a load more of events.. He's easily good enough to be in the top 4...

[@snookerstones]

Hendry is doing more to promote snooker then any current snooker player

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

STEPHEN LEE doing more to promote McDonalds / Burger King / KFC / Dominoes combined than any other sportsperson!

[@snookerstones]

@@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff what a strange comment

[@user-gy7qe6bd5g]

​@@snookerstonesCheck out the Gordon Cockfield post in the comments. Near the bottom. Fake accounts. From Ireland. Some very odd people on SM!

[@jameswoods7413]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2y Wayne Anthony Holmes GOAT is Ronnie O'Sullivan 🐐👍

[@juchetony1910]

Peter Ebdon doing more to promote sleep therapy than any current snooker player.

[@shaun7638]

Barry always comes across very well,no massive ego and a good guy

[@kennyjohn8301]

Stephen you should be posting the tough table challenge videos. They are really entertaining

[@ajpain6673]

Barry is an absolute legend of the game.. always routing for you Barry

[@lknight5579]

That Hendry break in the middle of the frame was a pleasure to watch. A brief taste of your genius.

[@DaTux91]

I remember the final against Ronnie as the first time I really watched the world championship in detail. Whereas I had at first been interested mostly in Ronnie's matches, as I think is the case for many newcomers to the sport, I actually started rooting for Barry in the final. Not necessarily to win, but at the very least to keep pushing and making it a hard-fought match. I think that match is when I started to appreciate the rest of the game, not just potting balls. Of course that's still the essence, but I realised the intricacies of going about achieving that goal in a more tactical, methodical and disciplined way. Nowadays I'd say my love for all aspects of the game is much more balanced. An inch-perfect safety shot can be breathtaking, as well as the escape or counter-safety. The seeds of that more mature outlook on the sport were probably planted in that final.

[@Berry-fr5wj]

This is a fantastic channel . Stephen is natural when talking to his guest but best of all , his listening , he knows so much about the game , this comes through with his interaction with professionals and the odd punter like Barry Hearn . Thank you

[@orbodman]

I was very pleased for Barry when he beat Ronnie at the Crucible a few years back. I was hoping he would get back into the top 16 and he has done so very early in the season. Hope he stays there as he is a very deserving guy.

[@johngilbride5354]

I love this series. Its a real joy to get to know the players a bit

[@kennyperry230]

I have watched every one of these and its actually fascinating listening to Stephens mentality. It was all or nothing. Complete focus. We see players like him, Ronnie, Davis etc but forget the amount that goes on behind the scenes to be that successful. Its not just pure talent.

[@pa-mo]

Great show as always! Barry's doing something right these days, and he's looking fitter than I've ever seen him.

[@vgamerul4617]

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy, so happy he won the title, it was long overdue 👏👏👏

[@jonpearse6465]

Two absolutely classic final blacks from Hendry the last couple of videos. Rolling back the years!!

[@JohnJaySnookerChannel]

Sweet shot to finish the video 👌🏻

[@markbooth4191]

cue tips is brilliant, to watch all the players play snooker seems like they dont have any characters, but listening to them all, they are all the same as us, keep these videos up steve

[@vinaysologar5471]

Barry Hawkins, a true gentleman of the game. 40’s above the neck and 20’s below.

[@ravivarman2020]

Barrys practice regime is quite a revelation. Finishes his practice by 11 am and does other things to keep himself fresh. He still manage to perform at yop pro level.

[@sharpvidtube]

Now there's so many tournaments, I think they can get away with less practice. When there was only 6 a year, they had to practice more. Might explain why there was a period when players were peaking in their 20s and struggling in their 30s, but can now win tournaments into their 40s.

[@WayneAnthonyHolmes-rt3lb]

@@wayneanthonyholmes4437 Bottler Jack trailing Zhou 4-2 lol

[@roadofsnookerfinals2810]

@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-rt3lb 4-3 now

[@sonicdiablo8968]

@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-rt3lb What's the score now?

[@BigStuCorby]

Snooker player Trolling. I've seen it all now 🤪🤪🤪

[@declanmulraney1363]

I would love to see him win the Worlds.... Such a nice guy.

[@oliverbroomhead9512]

Would be nice to briefly go over the players cues, weight tip size etc.

[@JohnJaySnookerChannel]

Fair point Oliver good idea

[@martint.1538]

Simply a class Act & I wish him every success in this crazy world we live in x

[@JohnJaySnookerChannel]

Good man Barry. Wishing you all the best for the season. Nice one Stephen and team, enjoyed that one 👍🏻

[@Deano1948]

The commentary goes along so well with the snooker and makes for a simply enjoyable interview! Thank you Stephen.

[@martinlilly]

Stephen going from the 🐐 of snooker to the new 🐐 of social media driven snooker promotion. This channel will bring him so many ideas and opportunities not yet known as it grows more and more. Fair play, the ultimate competitor 👏🏼

[@roadofsnookerfinals2810]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2y GOAT Ronnie 🐐

[@Guvnorguvnor]

Says triggered hendry femboy.See how Karma levels ended at the WSC Semi Finals 2004 & 2008 Hendry doesn't have the GOAT mantle though,Ronnie does. Statistics don't lie,most worlds ( joint) most UK's ,most masters,most ranking tournaments,most centuries, most 147s,fastest 147s and is still competing at the top in an era that has a lot more talent in it than when Steven dominated. Ronnie is the GOAT everyone knows that,don't get mewrong Hendry's an absolute legend and is number 2 but no way does he have the GOAT mantle.That belongs to Ronnie 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@user-mz2rt1gx2o]

@@Guvnorguvnor Couldn't care less about Judd Trump. Hendry or any player. Nothing to do with me. This person from Ireland on all the accounts is in love with Ronnie O'Sullivan. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the greatest player of all time.Stats never lie! 🚀🐐 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-mz2rt1gx2o]

Ronnie O'Sullivan is the greatest player of all time GOAT 🐐

[@ShadowWolf315]

The Hawk has landed on the channel!

[@jasonlaverty6074]

Well done to Barry !

[@eduardoeno2123]

Uma coisa que admiro no jogo do Barry, é que ele sempre tem bastante zelo a cada tacada.É um excelente jogador

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

He’s a nice guy and knows what really matters in life

[@shaneclarke1514]

One of the nicest guys on the circuit

[@johnfritz3146]

Not much snooker here in the U.S., but as a mediocre 8ball league player, I love catching the tournaments on youtube as well as Stephen's talks with players like this one. He does a GREAT job asking good questions and showing genuine interest in what they say. Kudos for a really fun and informative show!

[@gabrielp4533]

Love a bit of Baz

[@NE0WN]

I would love to hear from Stephen Lee!

[@jackbuff_I]

Congratulations Barry!

[@user-mz2rt1gx2o]

Couldn't care less about Judd Trump. Hendry or any player. Nothing to do with me. This person from Ireland on all the accounts is in love with Ronnie O'Sullivan Ronnie O'Sullivan is the greatest player of all time.Stats never lie! 🚀🐐 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@markheitz7963]

As always enjoyed it cheers

[@johnanderson8085]

Great content as always!

[@MrSuperphil]

Great channel. Always look forward to new content.

[@Dan-oe3fu]

Love Barry . Great channel Steven

[@alanthomson007]

great show Stephen and Barry

[@ae86.mk45]

Love your content mate ❤

[@stevendonohoe2150]

Glad you got Barry on 👍

[@danieljoel6782]

love this channel

[@CHARLOTTEMCNAIR-py5no]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2yGOAT doesn't have a channel! 🚀🐐

[@user-gy7qe6bd5g]

Made a 147 - 14 months after start playing snooker at the age of 12! Unbelievable stat. Stephen Hendry is a King among kings. Even Ronnie O'Sullivan couldn't do that. Stephen Hendry is the ultimate GOAT 🐐

[@mylessinclair484]

Another great episode,thanks

[@Host4l]

Great lads Barry & Stephen

[@rikgay857]

This channel just gets better and better!!!

[@CHARLOTTEMCNAIR-py5no]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2y Except for the fact the GOAT & Box Office is the greatest player in history Ronnie O'Sullivan 🐐👍

[@craigdavidmack]

Hawkins looks healthy, looks in shape and much younger

[@eddie9392]

Do love these videos 👍🏼

[@JohnJaySnookerChannel]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@farlo90]

Great lad Barry

[@Taylor___]

Barry’s looking well trim!

[@DavidGreening]

What a great bloke Barry is. He always has a smile on his face.

[@robday2007]

Well played Stephen 👌🏻

[@123456BobJackson]

I should say Stephen I've watched your success over the years. That's would attracted me to your Channel. You are doing a great job showcasing many snooker players I've watched and your interview style is spot on. Thanks from Canada

[@janjonasson7669]

A solid video as usual

[@qwerty69600]

Stephen, you're doing such a great job with this youtube channel. Mainstream snooker coverage, especially on Eurosport, just feels like the Ronnie show for the most part, which has become kinda boring. You shedding light on so many players on the tour is really nice and lets us get to know a bit more the rest of the players. They all seem like sound guys.

[@lilchris26]

Another cracking video guys, nice one.

[@nobodyinparticular8195]

Love to hear from Barry on this channel, thoroughly deserved to win the EU masters. One player I would love to see on this channel at some point would have to be Hossein Vafaei, as well as Ding Junhui.

[@JohnJaySnookerChannel]

Good shouts. What about Anthony Hamilton? Or John Higgins?

[@user-gy7qe6bd5g]

All the negative feedback are from sad Ronnie O'Sullivan fans with no life. Stephen Hendry is the greatest player to ever play snooker! Another fantastic episode from the GOAT 🐐

[@Guvnorguvnor]

Except for the fact is he not the greatest player Hendry doesn't have the GOAT mantle though,Ronnie does. Statistics don't lie,most worlds ( joint) most UK's ,most masters,most ranking tournaments,most centuries, most 147s,fastest 147s and is still competing at the top in an era that has a lot more talent in it than when Steven dominated. Ronnie is the GOAT everyone knows that,don't get mewrong Hendry's an absolute legend and is number 2 but no way does he have the GOAT mantle.That belongs to Ronnie 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@everydaylifes]

Good to see barry back on top

[@SportsWorld0423]

Good luck for the future barry

[@silewis9396]

Couple of really good blokes here. Appreciate the great content!

[@jackbuff_I]

That looks like a gorgeous club! 👌

[@mikegallagher9835]

Some flashes of vintage Stephen Hendry snooker in this video 👀 great game between the two

[@user-gy7qe6bd5g]

Snooker super star Stephen Hendry. The king of all GOATS and King Of The Crucible 🐐

[@marcmorrissey1147]

Good stuff!

[@billbaggins1688]

I doubt there were many snooker fans who were not happy to see Hawkins win. Class act.

[@CHARLOTTEMCNAIR-py5no]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2y Says a Judd Trump femboy who was terribly upset Barry won.and crying when Ronnie beat Judd at the WSC & COC finals.Ronnie fans like me were happy Barry won.

[@reessoft9416]

@@CHARLOTTEMCNAIR-py5no there's more to snooker than ronnie. He's lost hundreds of times, and when he was resting for a year crowds actually went up.

[@CHARLOTTEMCNAIR-py5no]

@@reessoft9416 More to snooker than Hendry & Judd they lost hundreds of times.Crowds never went up.Crowds were low when hendry aka princessyips was playing,and you know that! They don't call the GOAT ROS box office for fun..Get over it Blackpoolsbiggestloser

[@monman8183]

Thank you Stephen for your hard work with this channel. Is it me or is there less snooker on TV than ever now?

[@jeff2552]

Classy player. On and off the table.

[@SmokeandSteam]

So happy for Barry, he really really needs to use the win in Germany to kick on and get some self belief and inner confidence. I’d love to see him win a world title and get to the top of the rankings. Such a decent guy who deserves success. Another brilliant episode of Cue Tips, and Stephen is right, his interview with Simon Jordan is well worth a watch. A revealing interview, and the section where Stephen talks about his game now was astonishing. Anyway, great content again on this channel. Thank you!

[@WayneAnthonyHolmes-dk1jt]

It was a easy win fr him against an overrated choker judd trump Well don BAZ 👍

[@mathewszabo7418]

Been waiting for this episode love Barry as a player and a person. Seems a lovely genuine person and always does well in long format. Shame he’s always come up against Ronnie in form otherwise he could of had a world or uk under his belt

[@nabeelawan9428]

Barry is a good lad congrats to him for winning the Ranking title recently (euro masters), but that last black stevie potted was some OG stufffff the golden boy hendry!!!

[@johnflynn7035]

Great stuff

[@gregcantrall6119]

Great stuff. Thumbup

[@kylemc0254]

Like to see higgins mcgill and maguire all at once as they practice together be good to see that interview with em all

[@elone3997]

Enjoyed that, cheers.. ps Stephen's last shot says he's still got those moves alright 👍

[@FiShInG-rw9cc]

One of my most likeable players Barry. What a gent. A class act too on his day

[@mikerochburns4104]

Always had a lot of time for watching Barry play, he's not boring, he's not wreckless and he's not slow.

[@philmasters5277]

Another good conversation and another fantastic final black!

[@MrMalbaghdady]

Wonderful 🎉🎉🙏🙏👍👍

[@Takerfanatic]

Heart used to sink seeing Barry in a World final against Ronnie as I knew he didn't have a chance. My mind calls him Boring Barry Hawkins but he seems nice enough.

[@nigelwilson1957]

Barry true one cool play of snooker good game with Stephen Hendrys sll the best two you both

[@LIVERNIL723]

Just one of the nicest of persons on this Planet; well mannered, self respect and honesty. You Can't Beat That.

[@artg9418]

Loving these videos Stephen, would like to see one with one of the guys from other snooker channels... e.g. the guy off Break from Life...

[@TJG31301]

You can tell Stephen desperately wants to win these frames 😂

[@RFED2O]

😂

[@seanscanlon9067]

So much so that he usually puts a condition on how his opponent has to pot the winning ball.

[@billypribbo9668]

It's even funnier when he plays someone who isn't/wasn't a pro, like John Terry. Most people would probably just let them win, or at least play half-arsed, but Stephen gives them a massive point advantage so he can still get competitive as fuck with what is an amateur. To his credit, he admits that he's like it!

[@sharpvidtube]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2y That's why I'm amazed he puts up with losing so many qualifiers, doesn't seem like him at all. I know there's a psychological problem, but he's had it so long, without working with a sports psychologist. Hope he does one of these with a sports psychologist one day, then maybe he will find something that helps.

[@jameswoods7413]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2y Wayne Anthony Holmes Hendry is statistically behind the great Ronnie O'Sullivan the greatest player in history GOAT 🚀🐐 Owned again with factual statistics 👍

[@Wally-H]

Always wondered where Barry practiced. I know where his house is just along the road from me, it's a very modest abode - as he says, no room for a table! A good guy, delighted that he's broken a long run without a tournament win.

[@gav25x]

One of the more likeable guys on the tour

[@pyrrhicvictory6978]

The form Hawkins was in during World Championship 2013, he would've mostly beat anyone else in that final not named Ronnie O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan had to play out of his skin to beat Hakwins that year. Hawkins has always done very well at World Championships and is a class player.

[@CHARLOTTEMCNAIR-py5no]

GOAT always does GOAT things!

[@leeweightman422]

Barry is one of the best

[@danielkarmy4893]

That match with Fergal...have to say it like it is, I've never seen a less convincing winner of a match, never mind 4-0 winner! You'll find it soon enough though, we all know it's there. 😎

[@NobbyWright]

Top bloke.

[@timcrook2231]

Good show guy's Champion 🖖🔝🏆😉

[@leighwilkinson2428]

Great last pot from Steven. Never lose it.

[@kashattack]

Barry is a good bloke. Should have more titles to his name!

[@simomaaroufi]

Barry seems to be such a nice amd simple person. Needs to show more character to win more tournaments.

[@sharpvidtube]

He's about the same level as Ali Carter, who shows a lot of character, so I'm not sure that's what makes the difference. They were both unlucky to run into an in form Ronnie in world finals. The confidence from winning that has helped those that did it.

[@jameswoods7413]

@@sharpvidtube What about Judd losing to Ronnie in the world finals? ROS pot success was 94% throughout the championship highest ever at the WSC ...Judds was 92% pot success at the world finals.When he beat Higgins at the WSC finals it was 90%.Someone will always play better,But the serial winners are true greats and will always raise their game most times

[@Gws525]

Favourite KZbin channel. Barry seems like a top lad too

[@Guvnorguvnor]

Seriously?

[@Gws525]

@@Guvnorguvnor Seriously?

[@CHARLOTTEMCNAIR-py5no]

@@user-ce4xw6ju2y Says triggered hendry femboy.See how Karma levels ended at the WSC Semi Finals 2004 & 2008 Hendry doesn't have the GOAT mantle though,Ronnie does. Statistics don't lie,most worlds ( joint) most UK's ,most masters,most ranking tournaments,most centuries, most 147s,fastest 147s and is still competing at the top in an era that has a lot more talent in it than when Steven dominated. Ronnie is the GOAT everyone knows that,don't get mewrong Hendry's an absolute legend and is number 2 but no way does he have the GOAT mantle.That belongs to Ronnie 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@MrElusive79]

Great vid, watching all these whilst WFH! Barry did make it into the Masters at Rank 15 and got to the 1/4 final, beating Neil Robertson on the way to losing to the eventual winner, Ronnie.

[@clivebond7858]

15: 11 beautifully struck mid range screw shot with side.

[@danielwilliams6583]

Would love to see you interview Jimmy Robertson

[@waiponglui3593]

For sure stephen you should interview Marco fu, about his eyes, his future, his history!

[@mandalorion]

Having heard him mentioned, Terry Griffiths would be a great guest.

[@dkissoflove]

Should discuss more on techniques with all those players to give us insight on different styles.

[@danieladaniel2004]

You could also have a chat with a player during a gym session.