Mark Williams Pays Tribute to Legend Ray Reardon

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@kevinprior3549 Ай бұрын

You can't really mourn about Ray because he just made people smile. It is about celebrating his life.

@stephenf8816 Ай бұрын

Love Mark , he is so down to earth. RIP Ray 😢

@owencampbell8799 Ай бұрын

Yeah he’s very likeable.

@MyCold1 Ай бұрын

Mark is such a class act, brilliant and humble, love his respect for Ray.

@francisfox9171 Ай бұрын

Ray was perfectly capable of big breaks but he didn't need them because he was such a genius at tactical play, especially laying and getting out of snookers; he would think nothing of playing on needing 4 or even 5 snookers - when no one would bother going on in today's game - and would often get them! He will be much missed and this is an appropriate and honourable tribute from his great friend and compatriot. RIP Ray.

@Charlie_Crown Ай бұрын

Very recently, just a couple of months ago, it was reported that he knocked in a century break, (mentioned near the end of this video tribute) An absolute legend and the world is a poorer place without him in it, R.I.P Ray 👍

@petergreen5337 Ай бұрын

😢RIP Ray Reardon

@antoniosilvestro9045 Ай бұрын

@@petergreen5337RIP 🙏

@ianboyle1026 Ай бұрын

I'm Australian, saw Ray win the 1975 world championship here against Eddy Charlton. One of the greatest weeks of my life, seeing him do that. He was a massive inspiration to snooker players all over the world. Read his autobiography, too. I do hope they put up a statue of him somewhere prominent in Cardiff, so tourists will see it as well as locals. Wales has every right to be eternally proud of him. He was a great player, a terrific person (I met him briefly after he won that final, and he was just lovely), and generous as a coach. There's no doubt that Ronnie's game went up several notches after he consulted Ray. R.I.P., Mr Reardon.

@jonwardle8822 Ай бұрын

Rip Mr. Reardon, the count, Dracula, Ray. Phenomenally talented, a pure joy to see, whatever he was doing, his skillful wisdom, sunny demeanor, love for the game, for people, will never be forgotten. A true inspiration to us all, thank you for the laughs and the lessons Ray

@nabeelawan9428 Ай бұрын

His respect for Ray Reardon this is the first interview he gave with interest and not laid back as usual. very alert and very articulate . good luck Mark

@jueja310doyle7 Ай бұрын

I am so proud that Wales produced such great players as Ray and Mark and also Terry, Doug, and Cliff.

@andylaws4247 Ай бұрын

Two of the greatest snooker players to come from Wales. RIP Ray Reardon your laugh was infectious.

@bondy284 Ай бұрын

RIP Mr Reardon..... First watched him on Pot Black in the 1970’s. Phenomenal talent,showman & human being. He will never be equaled !!!!! Condolences from all your fans😔🇦🇺

@Lazkir Ай бұрын

RIP Ray, grew up watching you. Always came across as a true gentleman full of character. You will be greatly missed!

@Seagull6819 Ай бұрын

Says a lot that Ray’s sad passing was acknowledged on about half a dozen front pages today. Remarkable for someone who retired decades ago and whose best performances possibly weren’t even broadcast. RIP Ray - legend and a gentleman.

@johnbittman5975 Ай бұрын

Ray was before my time, but I watched a video of him playing, and he openly smiled and happy to see his opponent winning in such good form. I've never seen anyone else be so appreciative of a good game. A class act, never forgotten.

@PhilBaird1 25 күн бұрын

When Alex beat Ray for the '82 Championship, Ray couldn't have looked happier for him.

@AntonyPeel-fo5vw Ай бұрын

RIP Mr Reardon dominated the sport for many years

@alanoliver379 Ай бұрын

Met Ray at a Holimarine Holiday Camp at Paignton in 1990, He did an exhibition & what a lovely Bloke, So many layers to his guy's Character. Godspeed Ray.

@ryanmichael7795 Ай бұрын

He was one of them people i loved listening to because you always learnt something when he spoke. They dont make them like him anymore sadly

@mattikemppinen6750 Ай бұрын

RIP Mr. Reardon, he was well before my time but what a legend in the sport.

@DanielCarroll-e1x Ай бұрын

I don't ever comment on anything. But Reardon can only be described as a legend. A class act.

@JoshJackson-lq7tj Ай бұрын

100 break at 91 ,incredible,RIP you certainly won’t be forgotten

@CharlesB147 Ай бұрын

Ray's tactical astuteness was second to none. I love watching old footage of him - can really help you develop your safety game. Brilliant gentleman. Fantastic to count his name among the top snooker players of all time.

@daveyhal Ай бұрын

Ray Reardon was an absolute legend of the game and the ultimate gentleman of snooker. One of the original greats, a true character of the sport and an unbelievable champion. Absolutely gutted to find this out as he was a sporting hero of mine. Such a brilliant and ferocious competitor who has inspired so many players and fans alike. Beautifully put from Williams here. RIP Dracula ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@nicholasng319 Ай бұрын

When I started playing snooker back in early 80's, I learnt everything from Ray's instruction book. It was simple, straight forward and very easy to understand. A great great book from a master.

@WarrenAckary Ай бұрын

Class interview Mark.. we all watched Ray when he was the man of the moment.. RIP Ray Reardon

@fatroberto3012 Ай бұрын

Making a century break a few weeks after his 91st birthday is just incredible. There's hope for me yet!

@kymcha Ай бұрын

In the pot black days, I used to look forward to either Ray Reardon or Alex Higgins competing. The popularity of modern day snooker owes a lot to this pair.

@dannycaplan6614 Ай бұрын

I just heard. Rest in Peace, Ray. You were first class and a real gentleman.

@andymcnab2.0 Ай бұрын

If it wasn't for Ray the Rocket Ronnie wouldn't have won 7 world titles he lifted Ronnie to great height's what a fantastic ambassador to have in your corner. Respect always Sir Reardon you completed snooker r.i.p ❤

@lukebarton5075 Ай бұрын

100% true. It was only after working with Ray that Ronnie become the beast that he is. Ray taught Ronnie how to really love the battle and safety side of things.

@andymcnab2.0 Ай бұрын

@lukebarton5075 Ray 'I'm going to make you impregnable' Ronnie 'what does that mean' Ray 'unbeatable' What a coach ❤

@stevekocinski383 Ай бұрын

A great player and icon to the sport. Best wishes to his family and everyone in the snooker community. Enough can’t be said. He will be greatly missed.

@johnflynn7035 Ай бұрын

Sound guy Mark, RIP Ray

@user-qw1lf1pw3z Ай бұрын

We will miss ray- a funny moment i must share i remember watching him on tv when a women in front row had a coughing fit and ray gave her a glass of water! Such a nice chap so genuine and well loved❤

@brandos4785 Ай бұрын

really seemed like a beautiful soul did Ray. Very likeable. and clearly one of the brilliant minds of snooker

@mickwright9307 Ай бұрын

What a great gentleman, great player and to make a joke about the game rip 😢❤.

@andrewphillips4847 Ай бұрын

RIP Ray Reardon. You were world champion at the Crucible in the year I was born. 😢 Snooker legend.

@kamranbessim9821 Ай бұрын

Sad to hear ray reidon has passed i love watching him with my dad many years ago my dad died in 1991 and I absolutely love snooker RIP

@alanwatkins344 Ай бұрын

Inspired me since I started playing at 19 , met him a few times always asked how things welsh snooker players where going become a friend over the years to many what player he was. R.i.p. Ray.

@ziyadbagharib7803 Ай бұрын

RIP Ray Reardon. You're a legend.

@Nowherefast147 Ай бұрын

A great tribute from a great man for a great man

@discopot Ай бұрын

I saw Ray play an exhibition at butlins in Bognor Regis in the 80’s real gentleman will be missed

@mickharrison9004 Ай бұрын

A great man all round and a super character another old ,school gem has left us sadly .

@JohnSmith-su3ze Ай бұрын

Reardon the best all-round player of all-time. Consistency, temperament, potting, safety, creativity, longevity, tactical, mental strength, popularity etc.....Reardon had no weak links in his game The only one who has ever had it all.

@victortodd9465 Ай бұрын

Top man top player a legend of his time-RIP Ray.

@colinmorand129 Ай бұрын

Played Ray at butlins many years ago in bognor regis, never forget it

@kevindavidge Ай бұрын

Great tribute about an all time great from another Welsh all time great. ❤

@romac9516 Ай бұрын

Ray Reardon was the best snooker PR, always cheerful, approachable and, by all accounts, a genuinely kind and time-giving man in his later years in quite selfless mode. A real credit to snooker and Wales.

@user-wv2wy8jx6y Ай бұрын

I remember watching Ray on tv at the crucible always a gentleman, and was such a great player will be deeply missed. RIP Ray ❤

@rjjcms1 Ай бұрын

While having a small-size table to play on at home,the first snooker I watched on television was Pot Black in 1972,with family as a 7-year-old,so the first players I got to know about were the ones I saw then: Ray Reardon,John Spencer,Fred Davis,John Pulman,Rex Williams and Eddie Charlton.

@RelyOnA30.06 Ай бұрын

A Legend leaves us...RIP Ray

@manchesterutdfan66 Ай бұрын

Rip Ray, thanks for the ass kicking you gave me 40 years ago with that lovely 94 break..

@MrRailjunkie Ай бұрын

A wonderful tribute Mark. RIP Ray.

@MrDarkmenace1 Ай бұрын

I had the pleasure of playing a frame with Ray back in '93. Such a legend of the game. RIP Ray.

@morleywhite911 Ай бұрын

RIP Ray Reardon snooker legend and a great human being

@colingeddes2172 Ай бұрын

Superb tribute to Ray Reardon from Mark Williams. R I P Dracula.

@patrickcrowther9195 Ай бұрын

I agree with Mark that Ray Reardon doesn't get enough recognition, but the same could be said of several players of his generation. It's easy to mock the standard of play back in the '60s and '70s, but when you consider how slow the tables were and that the whole sport was nothing like as developed as today, they were wonderful snooker players. How easy it is today for young kids getting into the sport to learn; all they need do is look at a match on KZbin on their phones and pick up loads of tips. Back then it was so much harder to improve because you had no access to such aids to better yourself. I first became aware of snooker in the late '70s and Ray Reardon was as good as it got. I still love it 40 years on and a big part of that is down to him. A legend of the sport and by all accounts a lovely man. He will be missed.

@kufujitsu Ай бұрын

You're right. Conditions for break-building were somewhat tougher on those coarser cloths. Back then in our area, we had to buy books by Reardon, Spencer, Charlton, & others in order to learn how to play the game because there was no internet, & no professional-level coaches available. But because we were keen, it quickly became very competitive, culminating in a large group of us who pushed each other to reach higher levels. Kids who want to learn these days are blessed. For the dedicated player - everything he needs to know about the game is on the internet

@nickstone1587 Ай бұрын

@@kufujitsu they're blessed with resources for sure, but finding a snooker table isn't nearly as easy as it was even ten years ago, nor is finding the disposable cash to rent it out for a couple of hours.

@kufujitsu Ай бұрын

@@nickstone1587 Different culture these days to be sure, fewer accessible snooker rooms for the general public, & far fewer decent level players. When I first started, there was no shortage of good players to watch & learn from. In many areas, the game is dead at the grass roots level.

@ronniecortex4936 Ай бұрын

Unforgettable player, Ray (Dracula) will ever be... RIP!

@RichardWhite-q5s Ай бұрын

One of a few that actually smiled when gettng a wolloping (not often) out of sheer appreciation only. Legend.

@edwardmoses1964 Ай бұрын

Even though he was before my time I know he is one of the greatest players of all time. R.I.P Ray.

@PaulTracey-h1b Ай бұрын

Nice words about an absolute legend 👏

@gurney2931 Ай бұрын

Nice words and clear to see the respect he had for Ray. RIP God Bless

@da_great_mogul Ай бұрын

I adore Mark Williams, but we must bow to Reardon as being the best snooker player from Wales. He had to wait until he was 37 before he was able to quit the day job and turn pro. He won the first of his 6 world titles a year later, aged 38! To put that into context, Hendry won all 7 of his world titles by the time he was 29! Until Williams wins 3 more world titles, the title of Wales's greatest snooker player remains with Mr. Ray Reardon. Rest in peace, Mr. Reardon, Sir.

@FootkerSnookball Ай бұрын

Henry won his 7th aged 30. I agreed with you (and so did Williams on this video anyway) until you started bringing up ages. Snooker doesn't need to be a young man's game like other sports. You gave 1 example of a snooker player who got worse with age but most snooker players get better with age as you don't have to be physically fit there's no running but you obviously learn more the more games you've played. It's why some players never won anything for ages and then they start winning ranking titles in their 40's etc...the fact that players used to smoke and drink beer whilst playing their games tells you a lot.

@brummiesteve590 Ай бұрын

My grandfather was from Tredegare and all the good welsh players were hero`s He was a good player himself, beating a few pro`s in his time. But Ray was the best of the best, TG was a close second. RIP Mr Reardon.

@tonester09 Ай бұрын

To me Ray was the greatest. His problem was he played before social media and non stop tv coverage. R.I.P Ray

@tonyjonesbassoonwhippet2271 Ай бұрын

Wonderful player, even greater man. A true, old-school gent

@hazefilmmaking8918 Ай бұрын

Spot on Mark.. Ray was one of a kind and of his time.. A great entertainer and showman. I had the pleasure of seeing him play in an exhibition event in Swansea, Doug Mountjoy was there also..! Showing my age now… Had the great pleasure to see and watch Cliff Wilson play at Caldicot Labour club and the Severn View club.. What a talent he was, such a natural.. Like Mark said, if they had been Rugby/Football players, they would have been more celebrated.. RIP Ray, Cliff and Doug..

@John907i Ай бұрын

Amazing man and a pure gent …let alone being a Beast Snooker player…Rip Sir 🍻👍

@ericmckee6733 Ай бұрын

Sad to hear passing of ray wat a pleasure he was to watch on t.v.

@philmercer4877 Ай бұрын

Mark Williams as honest as ever , quality guy, RIP Ray

@mills591 Ай бұрын

there are some people in there chosen sports that that stand out not only because there so good but others like ray Reardon stand out for being a truly wonderful human being and wonderful champion . what a player and what a man . 🙏

@tomdavies9885 Ай бұрын

Century break at 89, legend

@dinointhetube Ай бұрын

I remember meeting Ray in butlins when I was a kid always stuck in my head highly underrated. Now a lot older I pay respect to a legend. Think he would have made a great James Bond.👍

@davecooke914 Ай бұрын

Rest in peace Ray loved watching you around table so much class 👍

@radams581 Ай бұрын

Mark always plays himself down. He is a true legend and so is Ray.

@Nadeem-zx3in Ай бұрын

Amazing gentleman and a great snooker player. Rest in peace Dracula!

@steviemax147 Ай бұрын

RIP the great Ray Reardon, made a century break aged 91, surely that has to be a record!

@bigjohn1717 Ай бұрын

I saw Ray at pontins when I was a kid.... ❤🙏

@markfellows2268 Ай бұрын

Nicely put Mark. Glad you said about Ray and Alex putting snooker on the map, I think their contrasting styles only added to that.

@DanielReynolds-sh4zs Ай бұрын

Ray Reardon (RIP)

@christianchapman9420 Ай бұрын

R.i.p. to the grandfather of snooker ❤😊

@DaNiyaHodge Ай бұрын

Rip Raymond Reardon, you will be missed

@heliumtrophy Ай бұрын

I don't think a finer word can be said about Ray - the game may have changed a bit over the years but always pay respect to the masters of yesteryear. RIP Ray

@MAli-xs2pm Ай бұрын

Rest in peace beautiful man.

@ahassen1236 Ай бұрын

Ray was the one that took the game out of the smoky rowdy clubs into the quiet, serene, and competitive arenas. Thereby building a platform for the modern game by winning 6 worlds. That's enough to qualify as a legend.

@garychapman4294 Ай бұрын

Met Ray at Butlins Minehead in '87 when I was 16, he signed my one piece cue, not before, telling me off for interrupting him😊

@danielcoganmanzanas3676 Ай бұрын

Memory eternal ✝️

@moses5161 Ай бұрын

Great interview Mark!!

@DanielCarroll-e1x Ай бұрын

Legend❤

@davidmurphy3421 Ай бұрын

One of the greats

@BarryRerack147 Ай бұрын

RIP Ray Reardon. If there was a snooker Mount Rushmore it would be Joe Davis, Reardon, Hendry and O'Sullivan. Absolute giant of the game and his country and did as much for snooker away from the table as on it.

@Neil_Gibson Ай бұрын

So true. It’s a great concept and perhaps sculpt the other Davis in that mountain for good measure? All giants of the game - Joe Davis, Reardon, Steve Davis, Hendry, O’Sullivan. - RIP Ray

@BarryRerack147 Ай бұрын

@Neil_Gibson Steve is 100% worthy of a place but who do you leave out??? There are only 4 spots available!

@Neil_Gibson Ай бұрын

@@BarryRerack147 Ah I see your thinking. In these hard times they can only commission 4 faces, but leave space for Steve later on. Or should Steve be on now and Ronnie chipped in when (or if) he retires. What a sad day that will be.