Barry Hearn on promoting snooker players in the 70's | Ronnie O'Sullivan Show | Snooker | Eurosport

[@roberttaylor6577]

You only have to observe Ronnie’s performances to know that he contributes to the world of snooker more than anyone else

[@young321bookie]

One should observe that luciferian/freemasonic handshake at the end there. Devils.

[@roberttaylor6577]

That’s a Scottish handshake ... nice and tight

[@young321bookie]

@@roberttaylor6577 - Neither of these mofos are Scottish...

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

scottish rites ......

[@davedriver8717]

Barry Hearn will be a very hard man to work for, undoubtedly, but his vision and commitment to what he does is second to non, He should be running the country,

[@mainstreammop2711]

How is this video unseen by millions of snooker fans out there!

[@Bloxdio_God]

Barry is irrepressible. A very impressive and inspiring man.

[@Guvna07]

2020 - These two dislike each other. Barry has fined Ronnie numerous times for rule breaking and Barry hates the fact Ronnie is very selective over which tournaments he plays in. Barry needs Ronnie more than Ronnie needs Barry and Barry hates that. Love him or hate him but snooker needs Ronnie more than Ronnie needs snooker. Barry loved working with Steve Davis because he done whatever Barry wanted him to. Ronnie refuses to play ball with Barry in that way (pun intended)

[@adrianwright8685]

Did you actually watch this video? - they obviously do not hate each other. Ronnie has only played in 11 tournaments this season so Snooker clearly does not need him. The same has been said about Alex Higgins, Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry etc - and it's never been true - the sport - like all sports - is bigger than any individual.

[@Agman.P]

adrian wright this is an older video from when they got along better, as much as I respect Barry Hearn I have to agree that Barry is jealous of Ronnie’s power within World Snooker and Ronnie is being slightly, albeit deserved, arrogant and laps it up. That said, I have the most respect for both the legends in this video

[@brettworrallo2786]

Snookers dead without Ronnie he’s carried it for easy 20 years

[@Guvna07]

adrian wright seems like people agree with my comment. Ronnie is the main attraction and he fills arenas. You can have a different opinion but you can’t have your own facts. Statistically when Ronnie plays in a tournament anywhere on earth more tickets are sold. That’s a fact. Read up on it.

[@userjim83]

You ever think they are working you to create controversy and headlines? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@arsenalmanic]

I think Snooker will aways be Barry's first love, in all the sporting events he covers. I think he must have a huge admiration for Ronnie & Steve. Probably Hendry too.

[@hughgilroy8021]

barry hearn a fantastic promotor for sport

[@MegaJamesno1]

Barry is a lovely guy

[@louiem2]

Been reading the comments and realise this was a few years ago, and they probably have had disagreements in recent years, but still a fabulous insight to Barry's journey within snooker. Ronnie does a fabulous job here as interviewer, and good on Eurosport for the top recent content involving him.

[@pushingtin207]

Indeed Ronnie...you are exceptional in interviewing

[@jacknakamori3280]

Jesus. I think I've found my business icon. What an incredible leader.

[@liamconnolly9233]

Love or Hate Barry Hearn he single handedly saved snooker. Spencer Pullman and the old school had no idea where to go and snooker was dying.

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

How did Barry save snooker? I thought Barry killed snooker through Davis boring everyone to death

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

2 years on ... and hardly anyone watches in UK ...... - Hearns destroyed snooker ....- Darts is next !!!

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

@Fire TV remember 'Premier League snooker'? ,,,Darts is finished in 10 years ...the multiculturalism will take over ...basketball will become bigger ..watch and see!

[@seamusweber8298]

@Liam : you're right. Rex Williams/John Pullman etc did control the game. Players had to be "invited" to join their professional "club". There were players like Geoff Foulds - a great player - for example was never invited to join that "club". How Alex Higgins got an invitation to join must be a story.

[@arsenalmanic]

He said he's 66 at the end of the video. So this interview is 6 years old? Disappointing. There i was thinking it was recent.

[@jk_46]

Was just thinking this had to be couple years ago Ronnie and Barry have fired shots in recent years and don't think they so friendly anymore

[@oldskoolfool141]

Loved that, so candid and straight up, christ I bet he's got some stories

[@Craig-wb4hc]

Sitting in cupboards drinking Stella reminiscing about parties on Islands

[@viarnay]

Barry is the snooker savior

[@jamiebanner3000]

I like to talk about the punishment of snooker. Barry hearn has been involved with multiple sports, including boxing and football. Why Mike Tyson was allowed back in the ring after what he was accused of.. Eric Cantona runs into the crowd with studded boots dangerously and gets a few months ban. I don't condone what Steven Lee did but banned for 12 years? Is that the snooker association just making an example? Because it doesn't seem as serious as what the other guys was accused of. It's kind of bias?. Steven was actually one of the fan favourites. I don't think that snooker association saw that. What a popular character he was. because I believe that's the reason why Mike Tyson Eric Cantona was allowed back so eoon. I mean Mike Tyson was immediately allowed back. I'm not saying he's guilty but you can't babysit on personal opinion. Is it because it is a gentleman's sport? Looking online I think the Stephen Lee ban is going to conjure up some questions because he was popular.

[@FernandoRodriguez-jl7el]

they allowed john higgins back soon enough

[@DuderinoDeux]

Cantona was racially abused at close range by a biggot

[@81Mace81]

Ooh I didn't expect to see one of my Dad's old cartoon's at 0:02 in :D

[@DR-jh2qp]

It’s a great piece of work!

[@81Mace81]

@@DR-jh2qp thanks mate :) (not that I had anything to do with it!)

[@getorifreefire944]

Really?

[@offwiththeirheads4635]

I always thought these two had some simmering animosity! But they seem to respect each others shortcomings as much as their talents.

[@sltga1254]

That's because this was shot 6 years ago. There was a bit of tension between the 2 in the last few years.

[@harrywardle4594]

This was a while ago

[@mrloop1530]

There has been some animosity between them now and then, because Ronnie couldn't have the snooker tour just as he pleased, and because Barry couldn't pressure Ronnie to play in more tournaments than he wanted to. But first and foremost they seem to share a lot of mutual respect. And yes; it is an old interview. I watched it some years ago. I think it might have been in the Eurosport series, "The Ronnie O'Sullivan Show".

[@harrywardle4594]

mrloop I think you’re making this up, nobody really knows what’s going on just don’t lie

[@dragospahontu]

Idk about Barry but Ronnie doesn't like him

[@DR-jh2qp]

Love Ronnie’s story about Steve Davies essentially blanking him for almost 24 hours back in the day!

[@MrVinnie47]

Great interview. More like this please.

[@mickmack8999]

The nugget is the man

[@LuScDays]

What's the name of the Intro song please anybody?

[@Steven-ze2zk]

08:05 Barry Hearn comparing himself to Einstein. Never saw that coming...

[@wombra8314]

d b you are right cheers 💜

[@Alan_Connor]

Barry is what's known as "a character"

[@x12-y8v]

Does character mean a drunk old fart?

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

character with an 'unt' ......!

[@parksyist]

Funny watching this cos in 1981 the crowd probably wanted Davis to win because he was the youngster against the older stars. 8 years later they'd rather see anyone else win

[@oldskoolfool141]

It's ironic really, both Barry and Ronnie have both hurt and helped the game in equal measure, both have made the game hugely popular but Barry created the Snooker Robot that he now thinks ruins the game and Ronnie through his constand maxi's has lowered the 147 prize money lol

[@x12-y8v]

Ronnie hasn't hurt the game in the slightest. Behave.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

brirish viewership of snooker has diminished by more than 90% since the 80s ....but as long as Hearns makes money ...its all good right ?!!!

[@ros8010]

Stone Cold and Vince McMahon

[@csb7376]

Barry was only 32 when Davis won. Must have had a big paper round.

[@qazzell]

This series is a gem..shame you have shared it with everyone.

[@mrloop1530]

Why is it a shame that an old interview gets shared on a different platform?

[@undango]

If he hadn’t already, Hearn should release a autobiography

[@jmarsh5485]

The silver tongued, silver fox is causing a divide between Ronnie and the 'boring players who don't sign autographs', he's pushed Ronnie enough already and sounds like he's just pissing of the rest. If you criticise a group rather than an individual your bets have to be right. I don't watch snooker regularly these days but they need to be thinking along the lines of premier league format. You drag the rest up so it isn't about fitness or quality it's about form.

[@unclequack5445]

What Barry is saying is you must Play like Ronnie but act like Super Star Billy Graham or Ric Flair off the baize Aaha ha hajaha..

[@ThePetemj]

Hurricane made it popular

[@XavierMarciano]

I hated Barry and Steve back in the day for the way he treated Alex and Jimmy. I remember when Jimmy folded and finally joined Barrys stable, for me it signified his monopoly on the sport.

[@t147han]

You are talking rubbish.He made extra money for snooker players other than just the tour.He had nothing to do with higgins.because he was nothing but trouble.I could tell you numerous things about higgins.the way he was.And many unpublished things regarding players.I suggest you find some facts for yourself.Hearn done nothing to higgins or white.

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

@@t147han Please tell me anything you know about Higgins

[@t147han]

@@Buz-Lunch-Punx NO

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

@@t147han Why not? Higgins died years ago

[@dlamiss]

@@Buz-Lunch-Punx If you have already read it apologies but if not read The hurricane by Bill Burrows fantastic book

[@humasadiqi4676]

Ronnie looks so handsome❤

[@jmarsh5485]

Einstein promotions..... Nah. It's ALWAYS about entertainment (drama) not quality because there's always quality levels in everything regardless. The interplay of drama and the expectations that come with that, be it in sport, a film, etc, make something attention grabbing enough to make money.

[@Anyideas14]

He asks who signed autographs? Like people even ask for them anymore

[@seanyateman8600]

Ruthless, remorseless and over-driven these too.

[@DuderinoDeux]

It was the '70s, BUCKAROO!

[@jamesallen8917]

I wonder if the hmrc knew about the steve davis hustling days ?🤣