John Parrott Retires from Competitive snooker and gives emotional speech World Snooker Seniors 2022

John Parrot plays his last shot at the crucible as he retires from competitive snooker as he loses 3-0 to Nigel Bond in the World Snooker Seniors Championship 2022.
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[@markfizz2012]

I used to be John's newsagent, he'd come in the shop most mornings and he's one of the most genuine guys you could meet. Absolutely zero 'celebrity' ego, unlike some of the footballers who I catered for. Have a great retirement JP

[@aliwhitwell]

A thoroughly good guy who has given so much to the game of snooker. Thanks John. :-)

[@thomaspatrickmoriarty5020]

GUY,he is english not american,the word is MAN

[@miccccck1]

@@thomaspatrickmoriarty5020 alright word police calm down 😂

[@liamwalters5029]

Nice totally agree played them game with respect always a laugh on tv

[@waynewhitebeam1144]

@@thomaspatrickmoriarty5020 Wow!!! What a petty "MAN" you are.

[@garybrown5141]

I was 9 years old when he won the title in 1991. One of the most genuine nicest guys on the circuit. Have a happy retirement JP

[@phil19852010]

And the possessor of an enormous 'trouser-snake'. Crikey, i'm surprised the guy used a cue!

[@lindalucas6318]

John Parrot, all class!! Congratulations on a great career. We love listening to your commentary! Fantastic!

[@markcreitzman8728]

That was just a lovely thing to see. So much positivity and kindness

[@robincadle3403]

John Parrot is so humble and honest. He was a terrific player and is an excellent commentator. John is a credit to the sport of snooker!

[@stuartwilliams-fw4vo]

What a joke.

[@MrGloryglorymanutd18]

John parrot was a great player on his day.His performance in the 91 World Final was brilliant which some seem to forget but not me a Jimmy fan who thought he was going to finally get his hand on the trophy only for Parrot to play snooker i never knew he could play and also played Ronnie O'Sullivan 12 times winning 8-4 which is a great stat and showed how good John was.Enjoy your retirement John and God bless you and those you love and care about.

[@Echochamber79]

I am totally with you, I was 12 when they played the 91 final, I come from Tooting (where Jimmy is from) and went to the same school and the same snooker hall as Jimmy. I thought Jimmy had it in the bag until I realized Parrott was playing the best snooker of his life! I think Parrott said himself "I can't play any better than that".

[@mark-147]

In ranking events, Parrott and O'Sullivan played 4 times, John winning the first two (before Ronnie had turned 19) and Ronnie winning the last two. In the Masters, 1-1

[@MrGloryglorymanutd18]

@@mark-147 just look at snooker stats between the two.Im a Ronnie O'Sullivan fan and he's cemented his legacy as snookers greatest ever so i don't have a reason to lie.It says parrot was 8 4 up vs Ronnie when they played there last match.But obviously Ronnie is much better today although his best days and performces were between 04 and 12 in his prime and from 13 to 22 post his prime and still won 10 majors.

[@michaelbroderick527]

Thanks for the info I had forgotten just how brilliant a player John was.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

..sadly the british era is finished ...i'm looking forward to the Nigerian open tournament .....in a few years time .....

[@philocn]

i used to play the odd game with John at the golden leisure snooker center in Liverpool way way back. Everybody knew he was bound for greatness. Smashing lad, and one of the greats.

[@argyle1805]

I was fortunate enough to meet John when he came into my betting shop a few years ago. A complete gentleman and couldn’t have been kinder to the people who met him and wanted to talk and have photos with him. What you see on television is what you get. No pretences or superiority, just a class man who made many peoples day that day.

[@unlimitedreads]

What a great ambassador for this great game. I'll never forget his match against Jimmy White in the 1992 UK Championship final, that was awesome! Wishing him all the best 👍🙂

[@vidyakumar5986]

Absolutely part of THE SNOOKER GREATS, John Parrot.❤️

[@adrianlloyd6403]

JP deserved to bow out like that.What a great ambassador for snooker and i'm glad he's carrying on commentating.All the best for the future.

[@AS-nz2lt]

So long John Parrott, you were a colourful personality, a tad underrated but a fantastic top end player and a gracious champion! My dad loved watching you play, the first time I watched you play was 1991 on a long weekend, the tv was out of bounds coz it was the world snooker championship final and you were playing. I was 9 years old going on 10, I’m 40 years old now and I’ve followed your career with a great fondness. I wished you would go one more time, gonna miss you John, thanks so much for the memories and have a lovely retirement man you’ve earned it.

[@richardgrant4500]

So gracious and a great career, keep on commentating

[@paulburgess4954]

Loved him parading the trophy with Z Cars playing in the background. “Once Everton has touched you, nothing will be the same” Alan Ball ❤️

[@alancurtis9155]

A genuine guy, great player and very interesting commentator. Thanks John.

[@budgie003]

he's been fantastic, firstly as a person, secondly, as a champion and thirdly, as a pundit, what a fabulous bloke

[@gregmoverley7525]

Love You John. Always a Great Ambassador for The Game and a Thoroughly Genuine Gentleman ! A Great Personality and Raconteur !

[@davidflavell1868]

John is a wonderful man. Probably super stressed regarding Everton’s form this season

[@paulhaffern4734]

Class is permanent and John has it in spades.. Thank God he is staying as a commentator and anylst. Thank-you John.

[@brian7193]

Congratulations on your career John Parrott I've loved watching you over the. years, a true legend and a credit to the sport

[@lucagandossi7069]

Fantastic guy! Legend!

[@boahnation9932]

Aw what a great dude, and what a great ambassador for the sport. I hope John holds his head up high and is proud of what he has done for the snooker world!

[@dannymiles6503]

Ive always loved John as a player and as a commentator. What a superb player and World Champion he is. Thanks John and thanks ive subbed to this channel.

[@tedvicarri6153]

A gentleman and ambassador for the game of snooker.❤️

[@eriktempelman2097]

John's game was always rock-solid when he was younger. Never one to go for strange shots, but reliable all the way though. Plus, he was very strong mentally. A real player.

[@stephenconway2468]

Yes. Great point. He was a very clever player that used his brain. Great example for others.

[@frankmurphy8221]

Thank you John for all the Great Memories and looking forward to seeing you back commendation soon....Blessings to you and your Family!

[@papakyriakouandreas]

Thanks for uploading this and honoring John like this - what a gentleman and professional! Happy retirement John

[@davidmellish3295]

So nice to read the comments and not see one negative thing said about this great snooker ambassador and all round great bloke

[@sammyadds6280]

Well done John stellar career. Was a joy watching you play growing up. Your dedication second to none. Enjoy the future thank you

[@junetaylor9795]

A gentleman a credit to the sport God bless him

[@bungietwab4868]

Love this Commentator. Makes every interview flow 😘👌

[@brianmacpherson4913]

thank you for this footage we never see. Love JP

[@johnholt9399]

Class act on and off the table particularly after that horrible final defeat to Davies to come back and win the World Championship was an amazing achievement.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

well done john, an asset to the sport.

[@davrothelegend]

appreciate you posting this. remember watching his win all those years ago.

[@adrianpollard2763]

Wonderful player in his day. Without doubt the finest commentator by a mile. An all round nice bloke.

[@richardlewis1363]

Loved watching John over the years god bless him .. I also think he's one of the best commentators and makes me laugh, alongside John virgo😊..

[@denphillips3402]

A really great guy, who's delivery of words has sadly become so much greater than his cue... I hope that he goes from strength to strength in the commentators and the punditry chairs. What a lovely touch to allow him to parade his world title trophy 🏆 Congratulations John, and a happy retirement. Cheers🍺

[@Guvna07]

A fantastic servant of the game. Good luck for the future JP. I’d like to see him present a show with Steve Davis because they are very good together

[@malcolmross8427]

This is pure class!

[@stevenallan5822]

Great stuff, thanks. An all round nice guy, deserves his retirement.

[@tonynaccarato4751]

Lovely wife, lovely man, very good snooker player.

[@billmcdonald8497]

These guys were amazing snooker players , rrght up there with the best, congratulations Sir John

[@mrjones29]

One of the very best British sporting personalities of the last 30 years by far. All the best Parrott.

[@glockymc4611]

Brilliant embasador for the sport . A real true legend . Enjoy your retirement John you truly deserve it 👏 👏👏👏

[@randomvideosandfunnyshit]

John parrott an amazing guy

[@edenjs1503]

Such a nice guy and standing ovation fully deserved.......and more importantly retires, at 58, with the greatest head of hair in the history of retired players!🧒

[@dennettnetterville4497]

At the recently retired age of 74, 1980 World Champion Cliff Thorburn still has a great head of hair as well. We should all be so lucky as those two!

[@Andrew-is7rs]

Well done John, great snooker career, keep up the commentary. 👍🇬🇧

[@truckerfromreno]

Thank you to John for decades of top drawer snooker and entertainment. One of the very best and nicest men the game has ever seen.

[@dennism5731]

JP congratulations on a great playing career, glad to hear you are keeping up the commentary, good luck for the future.

[@Alext165]

That’s awesome! What a brilliant surprise and send off which is well deserved

[@hughgrection5674]

Genuinely nice, humble man 👍 enjoy your retirement 😉

[@gregmoverley7525]

Congratulations Champion ! Good Luck for The Future and Your Wife and Family !

[@FuzzmanMr]

thanks for bringing attention to the seniors snooker tournament. Would Love to watch more. These older lads surley also bring exiting games to the table!

[@snookermentalist]

Thanks mate

[@scotthiddleston8590]

A legend of sport 👍👌...got to love John parrot 🦜...

[@alistairsteadman3765]

That put a tear in my eye. Cheers JP

[@violetkirk4729]

Happy retirement JP enjoy every minute.

[@az77-mhz64]

Watched a bit of the seniors didn't see this, great post and JP absolute legend and credit to there sport.. Not many people can say they were world champions in anything and snooker is tough skill! Well done JP class act! 👏

[@stephenhowell834]

John Parrot. Always pleasure. TOTAL RESPECT.

[@davidgilbert5779]

What a guy he’s a true gent of the game what a legend happy retirement John

[@andypaul382]

Thank u JP

[@Cranndaddy]

❤❤❤life is so strange, all that time spent dedicated to something that now comes to an end. Love you John what a man x

[@Anu_Sol]

What a player Nigel Bond is. Managed to stay on the tour from 1989 until 2022 at the age of 56. Stayed there on merit as well rather than being given a free ticket by Barry Hearn every season like White and Doherty.

[@jimmyk9523]

I think he was going through Q school wasn't he?

[@liverpix]

He looks 66 with the white hair.

[@renerpho]

Finding the right place and time to retire is not easy. I'm glad John got the opportunity to retire in such a nice way!

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

Hope Everton stays up just for you John. Total salt of the earth. Best wishes on your retirement

[@yamahar12012]

What a send off for a nice bloke cheers JP 👍

[@stevewhelan3725]

Sad day. A lovely fella, great player, fab commentator. Enjoy John.....

[@jeffhgv]

A great character, thanks John.

[@louiem2]

Always been a fan of JP. Good luck in your 'official' retirement, no greater stage to bow out on in the snooker world.

[@DavidMartin-ll3fx]

Class act jp have a wonderful retirement look forward to listening to you in the commentary box

[@cyberspacevisitor6131]

Great snooker player, commentator, and seems like a genuinely decent bloke.... 👏

[@markywellsboy2182]

Christ, I filled up at this. Top lad.

[@DrGoodnSexy75]

Great bloke thanks JP 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Sgt_Bill_T_Co]

Thanks for this, I missed it on the night.

[@tonynesbit9673]

Proper full on evertonian and a lovely guy,nice one John.

[@thomaspenman4101]

enjoy your retirement john your talent will forever be outstanding❤❤👍

[@flbrit59]

A legend ! Happy retirement !

[@larryfroot]

A reminder that one can be a competitive winner and an absolute gentleman.

[@bellastaffypearmapearman2666]

what a legend of snooker. proper bloke ❤

[@Realandysworld]

I remember this guy when my father was alive how time gos quick a legend will be missed

[@HantsLeo]

Absolutely beautiful

[@nervo6321]

Great Guy...World Champion never forget.

[@davidedbrooke9324]

A nice guy, enjoyed watching him.

[@paulm5999]

John is a really genuine guy and a true world champion, love his commentary now,

[@TheSecondof5]

Remember the little kid he was when he started. Thanks for the memories.

[@waynejackel2921]

Smashing Fella John saw him at Cheltenham Race course in 1989 no problem getting a Autograph. 1991 World Champion and 1991 UK Champion What a shame he never got the Triple Crown with the 1992 Masters Final Win.. A down to earth Gentleman. Hoping that someone here can Upload the Epic 1991 John Parrott v Steve Davis World Semi Final.here on KZbin In which John says in This Morning Program was his Greatest Ever Victory.

[@JSB-1976ER]

Well done JP for everything x

[@philipjohnson8419]

Your voice is so husky. I love it.

[@johnbacon1854]

ThaT was just a little bit Special.... great player great guy... Well deserved ovation... Enjoy your retirement Mr JP..... all the best to you and the wife.

[@paulgraves7949]

once met him on a train in Chester when I clipped his ticket...proper genuine nice man....

[@stevegreen54]

Have a great retirement JP, you deserve it. Please don’t give up the commentary day job. Your insight is second to none.

[@CFCseventy]

Whatch John practice at the masters with my son about 3 years ago Absolutely brilliant potted everything

[@jimmyodriscoll9273]

It's sad when you get older and your all time greats after retire I just wish we could play Forever. snookers not the same as it used to be.

[@bobbyknox9258]

Well done JP 👏

[@artful1967]

can you imagine o'sullivan having this degree of class? No hope. He will refuse to play unless he is getting more monry than anyone else and would take ANYONE'S spot whilst he is. Class act JP

[@OtakuLogan2017]

nice touch playing Z-cars during his farewell considering he's a huge Everton supporter

[@0000dear]

He showed true grit to win world title after his runners up spot in 89,

[@Meme-di9ei]

A gentleman and a true champion 🎱 👏👏👏

[@VoiceOfThe]

Always come across as a genuinely nice chap.