I Recreated The 5 Best Shots Of My Career

[@MegaBollard]

Wish this was a segment with the guest players. Hearing them each do a breakdown of their top 3 shots would be fascinating.

[@CityStarrzz]

Yeah, but it’s shit that break from life isn’t getting the lads in, as he basically created the KZbin audience here.

[@sarcastaball]

No it wouldn't

[@sonicdiablo8968]

@@sarcastaball yes, it would

[@ryanmichael7795]

Thats a great idea until tony knowles shows up and talks for 6 hours about a red he played with check side into the middle bag back in the 80s 😂

[@alexandersimpson3638]

@@ryanmichael7795Tony made a career out of a world championship runner up and a couple off semi finals and quarter finals.. Demonstrated how flawed the ranking system was back then, when you win Jack shit, but attain a 2nd wold ranking for nearly 4 years!

[@sambagogo777]

The relish with which Stephen said "Steve Davis... gutted!" was a joy to behold.

[@johngriffiths5682]

​@@Guvnor-bu6xmI'm pretty sure he isn't/won't.

[@EloyGijon67]

Davis is always gutted. That's why he makes sarcastic comments and smiles all the time.

[@rydmerlin]

It’s interesting. Whilst he wasn’t very animated he was definitely tuned into those around him and their emotions.

[@end-game2030]

Yawn.

[@johnmc3862]

@@end-game2030Have a lie down.

[@SuperChalkster]

I am 40 yrs old now, But when i was a kid i was sick of Hendry, me mum loved Jimmy me dad loved Davis, But all of us were sick of Hendry he always won everything. Whata player he was, truly masterful,

[@gorber1971]

Yeah, so was I. I always rooted against him. I think he's great now, and I love this channel.

[@thydemonsbescribblin1625]

Ha. And I thought I was the only one. Apparently not

[@muckle8]

The maestro.

[@David-ud9ju]

Sounds from this video like he was a bit lucky as well. Not even realising there were safety shots on and never thinking tactically and having multiple players bottle their leads against him. Maybe he wasn't as great as everyone thinks.

[@dizzygunner]

@@David-ud9ju what utter nonsense. You can't win 7 world championships on luck alone.

[@kiwidavid72]

Can we all agree that Stephen Hendry's humble demeanour on this channel makes it one of the best on KZbin?

[@Ed30675]

Yes I most definitely agree...

[@13thdukewimbourne]

Humbly telling everyone about 167k winnings that most people don't earn in 5 years.

[@mattdubovik3082]

@@13thdukewimbourne Maybe that's because "most people" don't put in enough effort or have the same level of talent? It's not even much compared to what other athletes make. Use your brain and stop whining.

[@TheMrBennito]

immediately felt the urge to check that gesture in the Mike Hallett match😂

[@highjim7778]

agreed and the fact we get literal coaching from the goat. Its not often we get so close to the greats, chess being online these days has a similar vibe, we can actually go up against magnus carlsen lol

[@marksaus]

One of the (many) things I like about Hendry is how well he judges and evaluates his own skill and talent. He is proud of his achievements but without being a show-off or too full of himself. He's humble but without going too far and sounding false. I would always get the feeling he enjoyed snooker so much, took it so seriously, was hard working and tough on himself. Then he's articulate and likeable when he talks. Often talented sport players open their mouth and you think "blimey, stick to the game...".

[@nb9797]

Stephen is elite mentally. All those stories where he's down and could've been thinking of home but thinks optimistically that he has a chance and that his opponent might wilt. Always positive, never out of it.

[@robertwrites925]

Stephens focus and concentration in these games was phenomenal. He had this laser focus in his eyes and would never miss. He was relentless.

[@MrMairu555]

Loved watching your rivalry with Steve Davis back in the day, love the little digs at him in your videos, and love that you're the best of friends these days. It's great when you have him on the channel... so many stories.

[@kurtkensson2059]

Having grown up on the other side of the pond, the snooker history referred to here is mostly new stuff. Great stories, and excellent shots are always what keeps these videos interesting.

[@nathanwoodward2612]

What an absolute legend you are

[@nathanwoodward2612]

@@wayneanthonyholmes4437 bet you’d smash him keyboard warrior

[@palmeristo]

​@@wayneanthonyholmes4437that you Ronnie?

[@dazzer1696]

The bit I love is seeing you miss so many shots whilst interviewing your Snooker great guests, then looking back at your matches via KZbin and recalling how great you were, and the Century in the WC 2023 qualifying shows the skills are still there! Amplifies the sheer fact that whoever you are in Snooker, big concentration on each and every shot is required!! ;)

[@khsmith6242]

I’ll never forget that black on the maxi in 1995, was watching it live as a 14 year old after school in Aberdeen, first maximum I’d seen as it happened me and my bro’s were jumping about the living room. Epic

[@mulugetakejela6126]

Man, I love this man. Such a stand up champion.

[@andyisyoda]

I’ll never forget that maximum to win 9-8. One of the best sporting performances I’ve ever seen. I even got other family members watching who didn’t like snooker. It was magic. Absolutely magnificent.

[@ryu_rvc]

This man is absolutely a joy to watch/listen to. Keep it up, Stephen! Best channel on KZbin, by far!

[@jacobfreshwater3162]

really appreciate you taking the time to the YT videos they really are a highlight of my week when they come out

[@ristomikkonen5255]

The pace at which you got your eighteen Triple Crown victories is simply astonishing. In that respect, you are the best there ever was.

[@phillace]

Stephen , i absolutely love your honesty in these video's , great work from a great player , keep the video's coming !!!!

[@mguo8190]

absolutely fantastic to get a insight into Stephen's mindset at the time, which shows you why he was the greatest player of his time, arguably ever.

[@ebojfmdboojoh4023]

I really think Stephen Hendrys brilliance has been lost on younger generations of Snooker fans. I think some fans do not realise how good he actually was For me he is the greatest player ever. Ronnie O'Sullivan is perhaps the most talented and gifted player ever, but compared to Stephen Hendry he has underachieved in his career. A player with the ability of Ronnie O'Sullivan should have won 15+ World Championship titles. This is why i put Stephen Hendry above Ronnie O'Sullivan as i believe if Stephen Hendry had the same ability as Ronnie O'Sullivan he would have won so much more than he did. Perhaps because he put so much effort into being the very best is why he was unable to continue his dominance from the 90's into the 2000's.

[@caseyquirke9903]

​@@ebojfmdboojoh4023 So you're saying the reason Hendry was better than O'Sullivan is that he wasn't as good as O'Sullivan? Sorry mate I couldn't resist.

[@ebojfmdboojoh4023]

@@caseyquirke9903 I guess it depends how you define Greatness. Ronnie O'Sullivan has played in 275 Ranking tournaments and and won 41 giving a tournament winning percentage of 14.09%. Stephen Hendry played in 251 ranking tournaments and won 36 giving a winning tournament percentage of 14.34% so Hendry is a more sucessful player. Ronnie O'Sullivan has underachieved compared to Hendry and in my view that makes Hendry a greater player.

[@caseyquirke9903]

@@ebojfmdboojoh4023 I was just being pedantic tbh. But I would say that what Ronnie is still achieving maybe one of the most remarkable stories in the history of sport. Personally I'd define that as greatness.

[@caseyquirke9903]

@@ebojfmdboojoh4023 also Hendry fell off because he couldn't adapt, which Ronnie has consistently done for decades. He's also playing in a much more competitive era than peak Hendry, and dominating 10-15 yrs past his supposed 'peak'.

[@mr_sher1749]

I like Stephen here in this era. Hes a really humble gentleman, down to earth. Loves his game as the rest but he comes across very respectful, considerate, and is just a nice guy. Legend. Keep the videos coming kind sir

[@khagank4001]

humble!? Good one

[@anthony5868]

@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-qd1xz- another fake account by the troll from Blackpool. 👏

[@Deano1948]

The difference between being young and somewhat fearless and being older with experience and being more cautious is something all of us have regardless of our endeavors. I'm glad he can so accurately retell what he was actually feeling and thinking when these events happened back in the 90's.

[@d12dan20]

Ronnie and Stephen, 2 of the greatest ever for such different reasons. Stephen was the most tenacious player I think he put doubt in his opponents, case in point the first recreation In the video, ballsy pot from behind, wins 10 in a row and wins the championship, true champion mindset.

[@141poolplayer]

I really enjoy this channel. I don't know if Stephen has done this before on this channel, but I would like to see him do a player review on one of his great breaks. What I mean is go back to maybe one of his best 147's and do a voice over and tell us mere mortals what he was thinking while performing what to me is impossible.

[@dmitripogosian5084]

It is not obvious how much of a recording is available from that era

[@christopherwilson3763]

The Liverpool Victoria final was amazing. I was only a kid at the time, but watched it all as a big Hendry fan. It was a unique moment in sport to unfold like that, and a unique sporting champion to provide that finish.

[@utube999ify]

It's really interesting listening to you explain your mindset on these shots. Being fearless.

[@tesla-spectre]

The fearlessness of Stephen in his young years was always absolutely fascinating for me back then. He brought me, a totally ignorant European, to play snooker when I studied in the UK and get totally addicted.

[@MCFoultier]

I love that he isnt humble about it. These were great shots, and he was just and animal under pressure, and he knows it

[@bazs7669]

My first snooker hero. Love the personal insights and anecdotes about these shots. How you managed to keep your nerve to pot the final black for 147 is beyond me!

[@johnmc3862]

Charisma, insightful advice, historical information, intelligent observations. Class from Stephen Hendry.

[@davidp4043]

this is the best channel on KZbin. I love hearing your stories about your career .

[@philtebble4390]

Brilliant Stephen your one of the all time greats without doubt . 👏- Phil

[@brybry2k11]

Would be wonderful to also see original shots as well. Great stuff Stephen.

[@_ped_]

was thinking that!

[@paulriggall8370]

This is such a great channel.

[@taoism117]

Glad to see that Stephen is still full of himself! Still, what a legend and what a champion. And these shots that he went for were savage.

[@conorgrennan983]

​@@wayneanthonyholmes4437he is entitled to be big headed. He hits a 147 against ronnie in a final. 147 against jimmy for 167k . He beat rinnie williams and higgins in his pomp and the old guard in davis and white.

[@conorgrennan983]

@@wayneanthonyholmes4437 hendrys run to win 1999 WC. Hunter, wattana, stevens, ronnie and williams. Says it all. Hendeys game was gone after 2002 WC when he beat ronnie in the semis. Look can we agree he was a great player and in his pomp beat all the names i mentioned. Im not saying he is better than ronnie but he was a special player

[@conorgrennan983]

@@wayneanthonyholmes4437 u obviously dont follow snooker. Look who he beat in 1999 wc. He beat higgins in uk final in 1990s.

[@conorgrennan983]

@@wayneanthonyholmes4437 can we not agree they are both great players

[@lakmeister]

That blue against Davis was the best shot..... Incredible temperament!!!

[@przemekkruk5040]

Probably one of your best videos, Stephen. Probably one of the best there is on snooker in general! Loved every second ❤

[@mihaU1]

Great to see that one of my two favourite Polish commentators (guess who :D) enjoys this channel as much as I do!

[@minidobsy1]

Really enjoy these history lessons about your career.

[@jaybee8581]

Thank you for the channel Stephen, I enjoy every video you bring out. It's great to see you and all your guests. The tough table challenge is so good. I look forward to the video of someone clearing the table.

[@EloyGijon67]

I ordered that book and enjoyed it a lot. Honestly written, snooker comments, personal life or even gossiping. Good video!

[@user-ev3ex7ey6g]

As a massive Jimmy White fan through the 80's and 90's it's hard to say this....but you're a bloody legend Stephen, and the best I've seen. :)

[@heardtheword2947]

cannot get enough of these, what a great piece this was, thank you for doing this Stephen

[@iliaskoronas6389]

Greetings from Greece!!! You probably know that the 147 maximun at the Victoria Charity against Ronie is the only maximum that has been made on a decider frame at final match!!! You have an amazing and propably an unbroken record!!! Congratulations for that and thank for the amazing snooker journay that you brought in to our lifes!!!

[@OliverSG1]

Break from life will be concerned now you've started recreation videos lol

[@stephenbeese4225]

Break from life will probably recreate this video by next week 😂

[@joelinthemix]

@@stephenbeese4225pretty sure he’s already done it ages ago

[@jayjayb89]

And give a high recreation score for a shot that is no way near similar

[@jonathanhobden3558]

Get him on your show

[@Patriotic_Eagle1995]

​@@jonathanhobden3558 lol no chance, he'd have to play when he's not in control of the edit 😅

[@danielkarmy4893]

Looking forward to seeing how you fare this season on the table Stephen, always a pleasure - really, I'm being serious, not just writing for writing's sake, it's genuinely a pleasure to watch you play. Hope you get drawn against a few players who aren't in top form, for a change!

[@Greggieboy76]

Absolutely loved this. I remember every shot - fantastic!

[@johnmehaffey9953]

I remember the final against jimmy, in our local snooker club only my mate and myself were supporting you and when jimmy was so far in front we were getting a lot of ribbing but we had faith in you even my wife was giving me gyp but don’t they all, later that night when you started playing as if you where never going to miss the pressure you put jimmy under just steamrolled him, great post and series

[@johnflynn7035]

Enjoyed that, very honest take on each match.

[@JesseCrucible]

That blue with the rest to clear up as upcoming star againt a legend of the 80s was the greatest, nobody in the game at that moment was able to get believe me, I saw it live happining👌👌

[@johngammon963]

Stephen Hendry is a legendary GOAT snooker master - but what a great KZbinr and what an amazing channel he's built - 100% respect sir.

[@TheJayLordx]

Another really enjoyable and informative video, love this channel 🤘

[@grumbs20]

Well what a fantastic watch giving the viewers an insight to the professional game and mind games keep it going stephen legend

[@sd3457]

I've never been a snooker fan and I have no idea why YT decided to push these videos at me, but I'm glad it did. This stuff is fascinating and far better than actually watching a game.

[@CoarseFisher15]

Stephen Hendry what a legend! Lovely guy to

[@Ed30675]

And believe it or not, I remember every one of those shots as they happened... Treasured memories never forgotten....As was the book... Yes I was a huge fan and now love the you tube channel...

[@Hammeredprawn]

I like the way Stephen said “ and I trousered £167,000 “ 😂 never heard that saying. I like it.

[@juchetony1910]

a selection of 3,000 bottles of top quality Scotch, and wasted the rest.

[@DanielLuck7]

I'm guessing it's a take on the term "pocketed" 😁

[@craigstarbuck9535]

Not just "trousered £167,000. But he also won the World 🌎 Championship that year, and, I do believe, his manager bought him a Ferrari F355 for his accompaniments that year.

[@dr.naseerakhtar5234]

Absolutely astonishing. You brought the attacking snooker which has made this game awesome. Thank you Stephen Hendry. You are a legend.

[@ЮрийВладимирович-ч4п]

Легенда снукера! Пять лет подряд мировой титул брал А всего 6сти чемпион мира

[@Cybertron-cs7sk]

Cue Tips I love it when Steven takes us down Memory Lane and let's us into his mindset of his amazing career great stuff 5 stars.

[@wormsnake1]

All great shots. That blue along the rail in the UK final was simply incredible. It was another nail in the coffin of Steve Davis’s reign and the beginning of Hendry’s dominance.x

[@THE118TRUTH]

My mother really hates this man...... Thinks he's cocky. I think he was just a super confident very talented young man. And I'm loving the way he's reinvented himself in these videos. Genuinely didn't think I'd be sat here enjoying content like this. But I am!

[@PoorlyDadWellDad]

Great videos as always, keep up the good work taking us back to the good old days. One thing as a negative, would have been even better if the actual footage of the shots was included to make us really feel nostalgic 🙂

[@camcunningham9443]

Probably copyright issues tbf

[@Hintz6]

This is golden content. Thank you for sharing Stephen!

[@AuPairChina]

Stephen I met you in China in Taiyuan city. Me and my friends were drunk during the day and thought it was a joke when people said you were in town. Was amazing to see you there! Still got the photo!

[@garymacdonald7165]

The one v Mike Hallett (long pot,round 5 cushions,perfect on black) at Strathclyde Uni,in about 1988,got a standing ovation😂

[@kennyc944]

When I watched Stephen play his matches back in the days, when Stephen was not potting balls and sits on his seat, I thought there was something wrong with the TV signals, because he was always sitting still, like completely still, not even a single movement or facial expression 😂 Now, he’s a very interesting gentleman and TV/ internet show character 😊 still like you so much! Stephen ( The King of the game)

[@TwentyTwenty90]

That second against Davis is such a magnificent pot. Huge pressure.

[@eduardoeno2123]

Pois é,fazer tranquilo é uma coisa,mas fazer sob pressão é muito mais dificil.O taco fica " pesado" rs. Grato pelo video e pelas boas lembranças( great video,very nice😊)

[@m4rkw1]

Probably like so many other can remember watching those shots and cheering in amazement the first time around

[@richardcranium3403]

This was awesome Steven.👍 Spot on Mate. Really enjoyed it. (Ballsy, cocky, confident or just too young to know better, I guess is the question now.) My guess: u wouldn't change a thing.

[@julyanjohns1237]

man, i love this stuff. It's like going behind the curtain in the wizard of oz. Thanks Stephen for sharing, and for the little anecdotes. fantastic content :)

[@markhiggins8315]

Can't agree with the going behind the curtain in the wizard of Oz analogy. The whole point of that tale was to show that the wizard was just a sad little man when the curtain was removed. Here, if anything we find out that Steve was certainly for real and how much nerve he really had.

[@julyanjohns1237]

@@markhiggins8315 good point. I meant it in the sense of revealing the secrets of a magician, not that the emperor wears no clothes :)

[@pyrrhicvictory6978]

I haven't watched the video yet but two shots im pretty sure that will be in this video are....... The Brown vs Jimmy White at World Championships in 1992 when the white ball was in jaws of the pocket. And the Blue vs Steve Davis at UK Championship along the rail with the rest to signal the end of the Davis Era.

[@halwa9528]

He really didn't like safety huh, changed the game forever what an absolute legend.

[@1986graceland]

This was fantastic as usual just a shame we didn’t get to see the vintage shot footage too.

[@buildermc1608]

Yeah good point

[@JonnyMack33]

I had sweaty palms just watching this haha! I've played for a few clubs in my time and if the onus is on you to win for the team... well that's enough pressure for me haha! In the club I used to run in Stockport (Alex's old haunt) we were blessed enough to have a table in the Match Room that was used for a final in the 80's that featured the Nugget.. I can't remember which final exactly but point being, the pockets were nowhere near "buckets"... they were very tight.. and you could sense a clear difference between that table and the other tables in the other room. God knows what they're like now!

[@BlairLSK]

Such a contrast to highlight reels of various players pulling off amazing shots when they've already secured the frame. The key in all of these shots is the match context. "If it doesn't go in ...."

[@Mazio100]

Fabulous recreation and very encouraged to play the same way.....🎉

[@AndyTheGabbyCabby]

Some great memories Stephen I remember watching everyone of those matches

[@craigstarbuck9535]

The recreation of these shots, just goes to show how good Stephen Hendry was under pressure. The more pressure, the better Hendry got. It was like Hendry was playing under a trance.

[@paulmccarthy8465]

Hi Stephen greetings from Brunei. Great videos please keep them coming .. After Harry’s Garage second best upload on Sunday ..

[@duncanmcewan1049]

The long shot for the red was the "Hendry shot". No one before you had made long pots like that and made them look easy. 100% confidence and no small amount of skill. It's funny - my cousin used to play in the same snooker club as you in Kirkie and I used to complain when I couldnt get the "posh" room in the snooker club I went to in Wishaw, because of a certain Mr Higgins lol. it shows that these clubs in Scotland could indeed have world class players coming up - which is why its so important that they stay open.

[@ubaid75628]

The last black pot i remember i watched it in news bulletin in Pakistan (now i live in UK). I was thrilled and so happy you won the championship. Big fan.

[@calvinlevie943]

To be a professional snooker player is an honor, just because, the best on the Planet are not many and have not been many , you will always be amungst the best that have ever Been, and don't forget this Stephen Hendry thank you

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Steven your a legend. Wonderful to watch. John

[@1BeatleManiac]

Always be the GOAT to me! Now try to recreate each of your eleven maxis shot for shot. Doesn't even matter how many attempts each one takes, I'd never get bored watching you try haha

[@1BeatleManiac]

​​​​​overrated Hahahaha what a clown, his achievements alone demonstrate that you're just here to troll, not to mention the high regard he's held in, not only by his fans, but also his peers, many of whom, that you've also disrespected, would give their right arm for a career like his. Lets not forget all the players in this day and age who have been influenced by him, and his playing style, which even brought about changes to how the game is played, and certain shots are approached. Let's all listen to some troll on KZbin, and not understand the facts that he dominated the sport at the highest level for years, beating everyone he took on at some point, and extremly often. How do you really expect anyone to take you seriously when you're claiming he's overrated, unbelievable, and your comment lacks any credibility. You wouldn't be good enough to chalk his cue mate, and nobody can take away what the guy has achieved during his career, and is now highly regarded as a top class commentator, as well as putting out this great channel. It takes a whole lot more than just lifting the trophies to be a great champ, but it sounds like you don't have a clue. I mean, just look at the state of your comments, Would you like to point at the teddy where Stephen hurt you? Because there's one thing for sure, you're not living in the 'real world'

[@leehambleton9919]

Stephen was my sporting hero in the nineties I followed his career from start to finish I loved it when he won and hated it when he lost especially the Ebdon final I just wanted to pick my TV up and throw it in the bin he was the best seven world titles five in a row enough said true legend

[@matthollis7443]

Definitely the come back king! Nerves of steel 😊

[@butler-macdonald8351]

Hi Stephen. Great content as always. I bet some of your 188,000+ subscribers would enjoy a "reaction" video to one or two of your favourite breaks/frames. Would be great to get a play-by-play analysis on what you were thinking during some of those dramatic moments as we watch along.

[@MunibDanish-cs9nd]

The Attacking Nature of Stephen Change the dynamics of Snooker that's why he is my favorite ❤.

[@samv493]

This is what made you so scary to play against. You were fearless and it seemed like you didn’t think of the consequences if you missed a certain shot. That brown you potted to get on the yellow was ridiculous, considering the circumstances and what would have happened if you missed it. This is what separated you from the rest. My idol growing up.

[@jimborocks8372]

Fantastic video. Great insight. 😊😊

[@garyc2276]

My late father took me to see Stephen and Jimmy White play an exhibition match in the local sports center in. Grangemouth. Obviously a deeply partisan crowd cheered for Stephen if he as much as chalked his cue, but was still great to see 2 of the best in the game. Ps full size tables look massive to a 12 year old kid, they still do!

[@AJH1972]

Alex Higgins 3 greatest shots..........Shot of Vodka, Shot of Whiskey and a Shot of Bourbon!!!

[@1965deebee]

Cracking wee video…. Such a positive player in his day….. SAFETY !!! WHAT IS THAT ??????

[@charlesscottkelly]

I remember the 14/8 down match, the commentators had Jimmy winning it. I got fed up listening too them. Brilliant comeback by Stephen that year.

[@smee1354]

This KZbin page is outstanding! Keep it going SH.

[@johnny316b]

these are absolutely great videos Stephen. thanks

[@declanmulraney1363]

Great stuff.... Keep them coming.

[@lxmultichannel]

Stephen...you are always the best in my life, wishing you all the best of luck and good health..take care

[@onisiforosonisiforou]

I remember watching live that final with Steve Davis , and i am telling you at that time every time Steven was live i was there in front of the TV watching every game every shot he played . i strongly believe that the shot he took on that Blue ball nobody would have taken that shot at that time at that game . In my opinion that blue is Stevens tuffest shot he been forced to take .

[@catbhoy]

Inside the mind of one of snookers finest ….

[@MegaAndreyy]

Plenty can play great stuff when relaxed, but the pressure is the filter in snooker.

[@desperadof9032]

This guy comes across like he dont no how good he was 😅 absolute snooker/legend