Mark Selby, Ronnie O'Sullivan & Alan McManus discuss Mental Health and Snooker ❤️ | The Masters 2025

[@terryreynolds582]

Absolutely brilliant, I can’t remember seeing Ronnie so interested in an interview. When Mark was talking he never took his eyes of him that’s two people going through the same thing. Well done to both players.

[@brianmcsherry1338]

Funny Ronnie been on record many times saying it’s torture watching Mark play his own game might be slow but Ronnie dug him out a lot in the past!

[@bacunnnn]

​@@brianmcsherry1338quite different to judge a play style over mental health

[@beingsolo80]

He listens to people he respects. And that's a very small group of people.

[@scottburbridge8378]

​@brianmcsherry1338 never dug him out but when selby plays it is like torture it's a compliment if anything

[@johnmccormick9303]

Bang on!!

[@leemurphy560]

It was a wonderful interview, not rushed or pressed just a natural conversation on such a sensitive issue. Credit to Ronnie, Mark, Alan and to Radzi for letting it flow. Eurosport is fantastic for their coverage as a whole.

[@georgedevo7646]

I agree Lee, really is fantastic coverage. Mcmanus the peak in sporting punditry as well.

[@omarbenjannet6671]

The interviewer didn’t interrupt them. That’s what made this discussion so great

[@johnsrabe]

Smart interviewing technique - set up the flow and stand back. Jump in a little when you need to. You look great, you do less work, and the end product is better.

[@iwbus]

This is such an important, pivotal video, these guys need support. I got help because of Selby and his mental health tweets from a few years ago, talking about it is so important

[@LuDel95]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rubbish90]

It's so good that this was essentially just off the cuff on the back of the match. Big props to Eurosport for not cutting it short and giving it the time it deserves

[@adamheddle430]

Love how there was no rush in this interview and just allowed it to flow through. Really good to see and great to see Ronnie and Mark talk about mental health because it is important

[@DJStrobe]

Well said mark. A lot of people dont discuss there feelings with friends because they dont want to share the hurt and make them feel bad. Very well said

[@h2oussama988]

This is crazy , mark and ronnie on the same table , u can feel the RESPECT

[@JJSnookerChannel]

That’s a really candid and useful conversation the lads had there and it was very refreshing to hear top people in their sport talking openly about their struggles. Well done lads

[@soundofthenebula]

I'm 54, life long Snooker fan. Love the game...not very good (47 highest break, 75 on my little table). This little chat is brilliant - so honest and open. Ronnie the GOAT and Selby - absolute granite on the table and the only player that really threatens an on form Ronnie, I feel. And Alan, also a very good, respected pro. All talking honestly about the tough mental side of the game. The presenter is great at making the players feel relaxed enough to open up also. The irony is, although O'Sullivan and Selby's playing styles are quite different, they are actually very similar mentally. Great interview.

[@Zpeter84.]

47 is an excellent break mine is 84 been playing since I was 13 now am 59 years old got a 57 break last week the buzz was amazing even a 30 break is so hard hope you can beat 47 one day

[@dancutd]

Probably one of the most interesting, thought provoking and important discussions in Snooker ever. Hopefully the authorities are listening, this isn’t just a watershed moment in post match analysis but for Snooker as a sport. Additionally much has been said on O’Sullivan and Selby’s rivalry, but you can tell they have the upmost respect for eachother. On the table they are two of the most competitive beasts to ever grace the game, although their playstyles don’t suit one another and it sometimes boils over on the table. However, you can tell their respect for eachother off the table. This discussion was absolutely mesmerising, and kudos to Radzi and Alan, just letting them chat it out without interruptions. Eurosport really is the gold standard for in-depth Snooker coverage and analysis.

[@damianleah6744]

Great interview, it’s really difficult to get across how debilitating depression can be. Mark Selby did a good job in trying to explain it a little.

[@grahamd3712]

This was an absolutely brilliant interview, and full credit to Mark and Ronnie for being so open and honest about mental health. These guys, and Alan, speak so much sense and this will really help viewers realise how important mental health is. And how important it is to talk openly and honestly - there is no shame if you don’t feel great. Well done Mark, Alan and Ronnie.

[@phil4571]

been watching snooker 30 years and that was one of the best post match interviews ive seen

[@TheBillPodcast]

Thank you so much for posting this brilliant and important conversation - huge respect to everyone involved.

[@alexstevens9378]

You can see there is huge mutual respect there between Ronnie and Mark.

[@sticksman1979]

Mark is a class player and class act. He should be more popular. Great servant of the game.

[@BarryRerack147]

Never deserved the stick he's got over the years which can't have helped. One thing Selby isn't is "boring/negative" he's got every shot and style of play in the book and does whatever it takes to win. I'd rather play Ronnie in the world championship final than Selby definitely.

[@GRALISTAIR]

I have never been a fan until recently. I agree with your sentiments. A really great guy.

[@boxingfan4833]

@@BarryRerack147and lose in few hours instead of a day lol

[@onelove154]

I hope Mark wins another world title. He's a great bloke and a fantastic snooker player. Good luck, Mark. Stay strong. 💪🙏 You're playing great again.

[@kevinkeane254]

Fabulous interview and full respect to Eurosport and the lads

[@andybrook9518]

Incredible to see great players like these speak so openly about their struggles.

[@kmanpilkers]

Brilliant conversation, great to see them talking so only openly and honestly ❤

[@weetabix2]

Loved this! mental health and sport should be a topic we all partake in. This really opened my eyes up to the behind the scenes day to day. Thank you for this. Fans rarely dig deeper into those they support.

[@amirbaig3711]

What a great watch first thing in the morning. this video shows that even the best of the best are just humans in the end of the day and they are not just the hard shell and grit we see from them on the camera. Amazing and good on them to open up and show to people that we all can suffer from bad days and there is no harm or shame in speaking about it and getting help. Superb clip!

[@HjaltiThorsteinsson]

Fantastic interview with these legends, hats of to them all.

[@atlinsnooker]

What a heartfelt and important message. It’s so inspiring to see players like Mark & Ronnie, using their platform to address mental health with such openness and honesty. Conversations like these remind us all that it’s okay not to be okay, and that talking about our struggles is a sign of strength, not weakness. Kudos to them for normalizing these discussions and helping so many viewers feel seen and supported. What a great interview. Well done Radzi and Alan.

[@alarahiggins5088]

Felt emotional watching this last night, having just started therapy myself and having similar feelings (albeit not to do with snooker) it just really resonated, especially coming from 2 men who have hit those peaks and you’d think should have it all sorted out, it’s rarely the case. Props to both of them for being so candid and not shying away from sharing the bad that comes with the good.

[@iancohgneetoh3494]

Could listen to these fellas for hours talking about their younger days etc

[@paulmckenfitnessnutrition2434]

I was at the match v Carter last night & he was pulling off shots that were breathtaking. He's a freak, the fella is MAD good & we in the crowd were in awe of what he was doing on that table. An incredible talent.

[@K2shadowfax]

With the number of tournaments, and tv coverage, and international travel, the pressures on these sportsmen is quite incredible; they are constantly under the gaze of the viewing public, either at the table performing under immense pressure, or, sitting in a chair - contemplating...under the gimlet eye of the camera. Perhaps the sporting body, broadcasters, and/or sponsors can chip in and get something started...to benefit the players who might well be suffering in silence, like so many before them. Well done, chaps! Your openness and frankness about these issues is a great starting point...and, obviously, it's an idea whose time has finally arrived! Good luck with it all. GGs

[@benleatherland7020]

Good post 👍

[@welshieworldwide]

Anxiety and self-doubt can be the most debilitating thing going at it’s worse, plus imagine the snooker players out there on the circuit, playing in front of those big crowds, cameras monitoring their every move, the players not really ‘allowed’ to show any sort of emotion at all during their long matches…that must be tough as hell in itself…respect for them talking about it all

[@Dave-wh3hw]

Do another job if you don't fancy it.

[@CJRSBK]

All best Mark to you ❤

[@coffee__grinder]

A very important talk this. Stunning

[@Nomad_of_Archoria]

Such a bravery to talk about problems you have to deal with it. I've heard about Ronnie's fight with mental issues.

[@goleftimages5118]

Ronnie and Snooker in general has put a spot light on mental health for years! Way ahead of it's time. Once again it's just Ronnie being a legend!

[@margaretbuckley9309]

Mark is such a lovely guy I wish him lots of luck and love ♥️

[@seanfoxtruman]

Brilliant from Selby was never a fan of the way he played when he was negative but when he plays like this yesterday he’s great to watch fantastic when he’s trying to get snookers and when he’s on he’s great to watch I just hope he keeps playing this way and great to hear him speaking about his mental health I wish him all the best with everything a decent man and really hard to beat when he plays this way all the best mark you won over this fan keep it up fella 👏👏👏 different class to Ronnie respect

[@JosefSvenningsson]

Possibly the best post match interview ever.

[@1978npc]

MASSIVE RESPECT OPENING UP MARK xx

[@premiersolutions2820]

LOL ronnie o sullivan, mark selby one of all time GOATS

[@isabelapaniago8256]

Wow... Interview with a frank conversation exposing the issue of depression and pressure suffered, often in a veiled way, by snooker sportsmen. I think these interviews shown to fans are extremely relevant, as they remind us that the people we admire and follow are also fragile... they are not “gods of Olympus” or machines and deserve more understanding and kindness from fans!😊

[@daren42]

How amazing was that? Two top players having an open conversation on live TV. Considering their past, you can see they both now have common ground, and Ronnie was fully invested in what Mark had to say because he knows what it's like. New-found respect for Mark, and Ronnie made a good point. Let's hope, and I suspect they will, respond appropriately (WST).

[@tesla-spectre]

brilliant conversation and it is so important that role models like Ronnie and Mark are open about mental health

[@christosnicolaides7707]

Mental health can hit hard at any time to anyone, no matter where you are in life. These guys are playing a very lonely sport, often sitting, trying to keep their mental state in check while their opponent knocks in ball after ball with absolutely nothing they can do about it. Not to mention the constant travel interviews waiting for their match to come up. Hats off to them. We are all different, and it's great to see 2 world class players be honest about how life is and what struggles they have!

[@timpauling7516]

This is BY FAR THE BEST Snooker interview I've soon. The Openess & Honesty that both of those Legends stated was absolutely to the core. I wish both, or even, ALL of the players the best

[@sagartripathi6742]

Wow, thats one of my favourtie post match interviews. 2 legends of the sport, speaking with utmost respect for each other.

[@iainmackenzie3704]

Big love, Mark.

[@pedrom1619]

Great and mature discussion between two legends of the game!

[@PaulWilliams-lj2bd]

This was absolutely superb from both Ronnie and Mark in particular, but everyone involved.

[@DeviceSuspect]

Fair play lads. And applies to so many people, everywhere. Thank you.

[@Stingerca]

Best Sports interview of all time.

[@Infowarrior08]

Huge respect for Mark here,,I'm now a fan.Brave and honest.❤

[@mattick1012]

Fantastic. We need more of this. Absolutely first class discussion. Big respect for both, legends on and off the table. Yes you can win title after title, but this is actually where you can make the biggest difference. Keep it up. Not forced, but a natural conversation. Brilliant.

[@Smellytunerbox]

That was a very valid point made by Ronnie O'Sullivan. There should be at every tournament an employed member of staff to help any player with mental health don't know why I found myself getting emotional listening to these two talk

[@andyb355]

Yeah everyone has similar issues but it is how they choose the deal with it that is different. Playing snooker sort of amplifies it just sitting there stewing in your own thoughts.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

@@andyb355yes and if you’ve played serious league snooker like I have for years to a decent standard, snooker is very mentally tough and can do your head in at the worst of times and can trigger other issues, so at this pro level I can’t imagine what it’s like. It makes sense to have a pro psychologist or therapist at each tournament.

[@jamesure2426]

Absolutely. But I bet Hearn would block that, as he doesn't have any compassion. He just refers players to the money.

[@Smellytunerbox]

@jamesure2426 Well said spot on

[@robertholding6609]

We haven't got a clue about mental health; psychotherapy etc. is bs...

[@Pa1zan]

What a great interview Need more of this please

[@abubakarmehmood-bo3qk]

God help the bottler Judd if he meets Mark Selby . He will destroy Judd Mark Selby is the second greatest player of all time after the GOAT Ronnie O'Sullivan

[@prameytripathi-r3h]

Nine of the last 13world championship have been won by the greatest player of all time Ronnie O'Sullivan & the second greatest player of all time Mark Selby. They won 4 world titles each ( 2012-2024) Judd Trump 1 World title in 2019 ( 2005-2024) The standard is too high for Judd . Why he cant win a 2nd world title to save his life. That's a snooker fact, and its absolutely fukken hilarious 🤣🤣

[@wayneanthonyholmes4437]

Pramey Tripathi aka Pa1zan Judd Trump & Pramey Tripathi- Is lke Jim and Pam Jim (Judd) does not know Pam (Tripathi) exist. Jim would be horrified if he knows how Tripathi looks

[@wayneanthonyholmes4437]

@@prameytripathi-r3h Most hideous looking PP on KZbin

[@jamesavery-w8s]

absolutely love this interview, the sport needs more guys like mark and ronnie speaking out like they do

[@Davidp1985]

That was a good watch, very important to get these messages out there about mental health within the game. Now that Ronnie has mentioned it on Tv about having a Dr around you would expect the board to act on it

[@axelstein01]

Wow, the most powerful interview I've ever seen, well done all.

[@johnsaunders6510]

That was really good

[@haripillay895]

It was really good to hear them talking about something that affects them and their fellow professionals deeply. Moving away from toxic masculinity that encourages emotional constipation they opened up their perspective to everyone trying to perform at their best. Kudos.

[@pelcenglishcourses1841]

Joking aside, I think Ronnie and Mark will become good friends.

[@andybrook9518]

Pretty clear that they already are. Hugely competitive rivals on the table but friends off of it.

[@agfi88]

Never been friends, respect yes.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Yes agreed they are. They understand the rivalry and psychology through that, is just that. The media plays it out another way when they see that. That makes these players even more friends

[@InspireologyYT]

They are rivals after all, not enemies

[@daveboxer8486]

Every respect to the players this affects. I couldn't do it I really couldn't, It's good that they can talk and even better that they are listened to, wishing you both well Mark and Ronnie

[@kevinbraid579]

This is how far we have come with mental health awareness. 4 men sat together, discussing mental health. It's great. Ronnie made a great point about having a mental health coach/first aid to speak to, when playing tournaments. This should happen asap. There are mental health first aid people, on my site at work. Playing snooker tournaments is also where the players go about their work.

[@michaelreed8206]

The madness of genius and the tortured souls who live with it ❤

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

It’s very nice to have 2 of the biggest players in the world discussing this.

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

Extremely intelligent conversation about mental health, that pretty much everyone suffers with at some point to a lesser or greater degree in life. Kudos to Ronnie and Mark, two of my favourite players and you can clearly see they are genuinely nice people who get as much satisfaction helping others as they do themselves. They are competitive animals, but they have a heart too. Mark is a class act, really is.

[@goochbasshero]

Incredible interview. Well done eurosport and everyone on the panel

[@hysmex4865]

Top lads so much respect for them. Hats off to you guys

[@jasonblais1667]

thank you for posting this

[@Andrew-is7rs]

Its great when you get great sportsmen like Ronnie, T Fury, Mark, Hatton, N Owens etc opening up to talk so openly

[@dooleyjlt5503]

I came here specifically to mention the interview. Smart and skilled enough to ask meaningful questions. To spark conversation between the others on stage to speak meaningfully. Being smart enough to stay out of your own way as an interviewer is a rare commodity on any news station or podcast around the globe. Good on you to the end of your whoever this Radzi is I do not know if him

[@lReb]

This literally gave me goosebumps - what an incredible moment for Snooker and for people speaking up about mental health! Well done Eurosport for giving them the time and a platform to properly bring awareness to this issue - props to the presenter also, he is fantastic at asking the right questions and not prodding and poking for too much info when it isn't needed. Eurosport should be very proud of themselves here, thank you for bringing this to light. +1 sub.

[@joe23521]

Brilliant. I don't watch a ton of these but it's good to see Selby and Ronnie having a good conversation together as humans.

[@starman9921]

Brilliant interview so relaxed Ronnie and mark opened up. Never seen Ronnie so interested in an Interview.

[@veganzombie87anthonymerric44]

Its really great to see and as he said you wouldn't get this conversation 30 years ago or less especially on tv! Its good to see less toxic masculinity more open talking we all need it. Keep talking 💚

[@brendonhutchings116]

absolute class interview all round.

[@alfching2499]

What a great video this two greats being honest about there mental standing,I wish you all the very best in this tournament Mark

[@Dan-tg1op]

Well done gents. Well done. Makes me proud to be a snooker fan!

[@karlos55555]

These are real men talking about real problems. Not duffers like Andrew Tate denying that men suffer mental health issues. From a mental health sufferer myself bravo to these men and the channel broadcasting this. Big up to yous.

[@thewholecity]

Thank you guys.

[@harpreetgrover7859]

Its amazing to see both are talking to each other in a logical way. Both are showing the same diplomacy as they did in the game. 😇

[@AlanDunn-Birch]

Wonderful and refreshing to see this!! The more the better. Well done!

[@samhughes9631]

This is great, I'm a counsellor and would totally offer my time during a few tournaments each year for players to come and talk to when they need to offload. Maybe there should be a team of us on call!

[@radinsyah1574]

You can sense how interested Ronnie is with Mark’s stories. They should get together and chat about things.

[@willsworld1990]

Outstanding interview all round. Great to shine a light on these things

[@curry1457-d5u]

That was absolutely great seeing Ronnie and Mark discussing the pressure there under to entertain the crowed and how mentally it can affect them.

[@TX4taxirepairs]

Wow, one of the best candid interviews I've ever seen ❤

[@aksuli1]

Great discussion 👍.

[@carstenneumann8304]

It is lovely to see how Ronnie and Mark connect.

[@michaeldean5787]

Well done lads. Respect to you for having this important discussion

[@chrisnicholson28]

This was an amazing view, hats off to all of you for being so honest and open on a subject that has been tabooed for many years. 2025 should be the beginning of a new era regarding snooker players well being. The powers at be should take heed when serial World Champions and winners speak. God only knows how many snooker players are suffering now and have suffered mentally over the years.

[@peterf9456]

Excellent interview all round and relate to their pressures, Met mark multipal times alsway has time for you . Thanks guys

[@jamesure2426]

I love how Ron is rapt listening to Mark

[@MarkCody-u5n]

This was brilliant

[@Rob-wh5is]

Absolutely amazing listening to Ronnie and Mark chatting about their mental health issues and yes how having someone their at the tournaments the players can offload their problems to would be a massive massive positive for the players and yes the sport in general. Let's be honest here we see these amazing special players performing at the highest levels in front of thousands of people but those players have families etc and yes bills and yes that can cause stress big time and we don't see that then question oh why isn't he playing in this tournament etc. Let's be honest here without Ronnie Snooker wouldn't have the following it has today and yes the Hearn family wouldn't be as rich as they are also.

[@garethparr9482]

Great to hear the guys talking so openly about their mental health. If we don’t talk nothing will get sorted .

[@MrJlc93]

As the Eagles once said " you can check out any time you want but you can never leave" I wouldn't wish depression on my worst enemy and I don't fight for world titles every year 😮

[@jamesavery-w8s]

people really need to hear what all you great players have to say, to realize its not all sunshine n happiness like they all think, you guys are human , and glad to hear you guys speak out and about youre trials n tribulations , keep it up u guys are all great to watch

[@dominicflatt7777]

Great chat well done Eurosport

[@InnerTurbulencia]

Amazing discussion. I used to race in Formula Ford UK when I was younger, and even though it was "amateur" I still felt immense pressure to not make a fool of myself, I was more bothered coming in at the end to say "yeah I left nothing on the table", even my best result was tainted because I'd thrown away a podium. It was made worse that not only is it a solo performance but you have (in my case two) team mate(s) who have everything that you have (well - they had rich parents and new parts on tap) and you worry what if everyone is judging you on their performance as well as yours. I used to call motorsports my safe-space as the helmet was on and I was in my zone, but by the end I was second guessing myself. Eventually I just ran out of money - so at least that ended that and I live a happy life now as an engineer.

[@Neverforget133]

Yes its good to see people talking about the mental health got to be the worst thing to live with having no comtrol over your emotions its terrible