Mark Williams SLAMS Ronnie O'Sullivan's recent comments: 'Total nonsense!' [2020 World Championship]

[@FatRakoon]

This video did NOT show Mark "SLAMMING" Ronnies comments at all. What it did show, what that Mark is a true gentleman and very respectful of his opponents. What a true hero... Oh, an he is a WELSHMAN TOO BOYYO!

[@swapshots4427]

click bait works it seems ehh

[@MultiWalrus1]

He said the comments are "total nonsense". That is slamming the comments.

[@AlexZander688]

Yep. And some all-time greats like O'Sullivan need and use that bravado/ego to keep their game at a high level of play. They make comments like that to push themselves to back it up and perform better. Gareth Potts shows a bit of emotion when playing the Chinese 8-ball tournaments. And then you look at some of the recent elite Chinese players that are winning, they are so robotic, so stoic. I guess the world's best come different varieties. After a match, they might smile a bit. But during a match, it is basically the same face make or miss.

[@bernieatkins5182]

The comments were not "slamming". Mark was more just answering the questions the interviewer asked and relating to what Ronnie said. "The stuff he says is utter nonsense." "You never get Tiger Woods, Federer, Nadal saying stuff like that about their fellow pros." After that, the furthest he goes is just relating to Ronnie as Ronnie being Ronnie. It's the way Ronnie O'Sullivan has been for years. That isn't slamming someone. For the majority of the interview, he talks about how he went and how he tried his best to win. His best wasn't good enough to win but he still enjoyed it. If Mark was slamming Ronnie, I'd say the manner in which he would have been speaking would not have been so calm.

[@thewholecity]

A gentleman who respects his profession and makes the most of his matches. He has fought through difficult times and come back stronger, taking his game to another level every time. That is the true pinnacle.

[@renhoek3851]

He was being quite respectful in disagreeing with Ronnie's statements.

[@VolkovBos]

he always is, Williams is the most laidback but yet honest player there is...

[@ivanpejanovic7627]

Yea, but he included himself into group that ronnie spoke about. Ronnie only bashed yound players ans players out of top50..

[@CaseyKCRichards]

Ronnie wasn’t including Mark as part of the low level pros .

[@laithanmorisco-tarr8363]

What? Are you saying he didn’t SLAM the comments?

[@kushalchhetri2516]

@@ivanpejanovic7627 QQQQQ

[@Lionfire1]

Mark trying so hard not to cough so he doesn’t give that corona vibe

[@ivadadump6243]

Shut up Arbaaz

[@stevens5541]

@free speech is no more fascism is alive and well 2 go and watch david icke and he might help you

[@tsekala7774]

@Arbaaz Nawaaz Ufc and snooker?? My best entertainment mate.

[@stevens5541]

@It is What it is that comment doent even make any sense.......you need to watch a faut few of his interviews and dont be so ignorant.....people mock him until they watch his recent interviews then they soon stop

[@danielhucky307]

@@stevens5541 do you reckon if i watch it it might bring my next door neighbour back to life?

[@gjh997]

A total gentleman. Game needs more people like Mark.

[@alikhorram1283]

One of the nicest guy i've seen in the Circuit. Good luck to you Man

[@bustarogers9990]

Straight shooting but respectful fella, got nothing but respect for Mark!!!.

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

One thing that you notice about Ronnie O'Sullivan is that he notices his shots, and positioning very fast. Another thing you notice about him is that he doesn't suffer from shot apprehension like other players do which is a fear factor that if you miss the shot you will allow the other player to win the game. Another thing about Ronnie O'Sullivan is that his interviews often don't make any logical sense. Savants often have different personality traits to the average person, and in Ronnie O'Sullivan this is a clue to his ability to play snooker so well. 1/ Fast Play 2/ Lack of Fear 3/ Missing apprehension. 4/ Communication problems. When you add all of this together you find that the answer lies in a faster than normal thinking process that skips past logic, and fear. The tongue is faster than the rationality. He can think of the next shot, and position really fast, and eliminate the time that it takes to feel any shot apprehension. He will do an interview, and say that all of the younger players are rubbish, because his apprehension hasn't kicked in yet. He will win a game easily, but say that he played badly, because his logical thinking hasn't kicked in by the time that he speaks. It is almost like he has avoided fear in his life as a form of defence, and to avoid that fear he does everything so quickly that fear doesn't have time to develop. Pincho Paxton

[@amac1657]

That could be true or maybe it as simple as he’s just rude.

[@gdawgsuper758]

U know I think your right... excellent analysis

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

What you say, makes so much sense. Very perceptive and considered insight into this extraordinary sportsman!

[@jhunt6666]

Unlike Selby, this is how you respectfully challenge the things Ronnie says and does. Ronnie will always be my favourite player and I love his interviews, he makes snooker extremely entertaining.

[@tsekala7774]

I will try to learn better the english language because i cant understand everything he says but i aggree with you mate

[@markrobinson7975]

Well said.

[@chakko007]

What did Selby do, apart from saying the exact same thing as Williams did here? He said exactly the same thing, and it's about exactly the same thing: Ronnie's disrespect for other players, and the sport in general. It's not a new thing either. It has been a thing for pretty much since he turned pro now.

[@lbrad2001]

@@chakko007 Selby said its disrespectful for Ronnie to not play exactly the way Selby wants him to play after Ronnie beat him, which is of course just being a sore loser.

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

Agreed!

[@chrisevans5259]

Ronnie may be the champion on the table,...but this guy is definitely the champion of it,....not only his he a great 3 time world champ himself,..but his frank assessment and honesty is so refreshing and just shows you how humble and grounded mark Williams remains....a real ambassador for the game

[@lifeevent88]

Off

[@martinlaffey328]

Respect Mark, Ronnie is a flawed genius, but most geniuses are.

[@booshallmighty]

I think we're all flawed but Ronnie can be a bell end and the best snooker player in the world. They are not mutually exclusive.

[@johnbull1568]

@@booshallmighty Agreed. There is no-one else I would rather watch, but he's completely ungracious off the table. There comes a point where being outspoken becomes being an arsehole, and Ronnie crossed that threshold years ago.

[@petergrahamwilkinson]

He hardly "slammed" these recent comments...

[@lelyollo4926]

He literally called it total nonsense

[@lfc_40]

Ronnie himself as been controversial himself...

[@jonathanwallis307]

Good to see Mark considers himself one of the "young" players that Ronnie said were bad. Age is just a number buddy!

[@Dat-yi4iz]

Can’t help but love mark williams so laid back and entertaining

[@EuroForUkraine]

I just watched Steve Davis saying pretty much the exact same thing and everyone was ok with that.

[@alberttang1748]

I always remember Steve says: 1 good stance 2 firm bridge 3 smooth cueing action 4 head down touch the chin 5 focus on the object ball.

[@amac1657]

It’s maybe just how he said it.

[@royalhero4608]

Steve would have said it in a much more low key and polite way though. Ronnie just full on came out with it lol

[@douglasjohnmason55]

What a guy, a true legend of the game and adds a bit of humour to the game as well.

[@azapro911]

Translation: "It's not very classy, but he might have a point..."

[@paulmallon9292]

I think thats true. Hendry even said he has a point. Ronnie probably could have been more diplomatic though. I can see why fellow pros took offense to it. I dont have a huge problem with the comments but i can see why fellow professionals would have an objection to it.

[@hermankermit-warm1121]

Yeah dude, because Ronnie is all about class isn't he? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@paulmallon9292]

@@hermankermit-warm1121 Nice emojis man. Really cool.

[@nickknight5373]

@@paulmallon9292 Cool? IMO sloppily asymmetric.

[@omegaman6494]

It wasn't at all classy but O'Sullivan DID have a valid point (Aaron Hill would later beat ROS in the Euro and 20 year old Yan Bingtao would win the Masters but otherwise where is the hot young talent)??

[@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf]

Doesn't matter what anyone says about Ronnie....he will never change and always be the best player to ever pick up a cue!!

[@Lee-ye3ev]

Stephen Hendry was better

[@realeyesrealisereallies97]

@@Lee-ye3ev rubbish. Hendry himself says Ronnie's better. Hendry was more consistent but Ronnie's the goat

[@simonkennedy4230]

@@Lee-ye3ev Wrong

[@Lee-ye3ev]

@@realeyesrealisereallies97 Hendry would say that, he's a humble guy

[@Lee-ye3ev]

@@simonkennedy4230 Right

[@tomedney8674]

Mark Williams ... class act since 92.

[@Mrtruth445]

Mark has so much respect for the sport. He knows he owns a lot to snooker. Ronnie could learn from mark. Never forget how you became rich.

[@Clavinovaman]

Rich? Subjectively, I wouldn't call snooker pro's 'Rich'. Top-game footballers, most definitely. But snooker players? No. The winner of World Snooker Championship gets £500K. Better than it used to be, but few players will win more than £1m in a year. That's not my idea of rich.

[@Tom24112]

he is one of my favorite players!! he always seems like a good guy to hang around with

[@uzbirglones]

Yeah... he and Ronnie are my favorite players... can't really choose between them... both are enormously classy... really creative on the table... the match between them was the must see of this tournament... shame it is already gone... if thsy played each other in the final it could be the greatest final ever...

[@jfluffydog2110]

Favourite *

[@ThePhilGrimm]

"SLAMS"??? A bit harsh perhaps but you got me to watch.

[@swapshots4427]

Exactly

[@jama211]

Nice, me too, self aware

[@leethistlethwaite4381]

Same here, got me watching it, could have been titled "watch Mark Williams try to hide Coronavirus type cough"

[@PB-mo1fs]

Two great players and two big personalities. It's great they are still in the game.

[@tonyflow6244]

Was absolutely spot on imo. I’m thumbs down on the video because you lied to get me here. Better strategies are available.

[@Guvna07]

Ronnie speaks the truth, all he said was he’d have to lose and arm and a leg to drop out of the top 50. It’s true, the game is in a poor state. Loads of brilliant Chinese players but they don’t win anything. Hardly any British talent coming through. Compare today with the 80s and 90s and you’ll understand exactly what Ronnie means. He should be commended for speaking the truth. Most of the tour players are scared of Barry Hearn so they’ll say anything but the truth. Ronnie is different and he’s the savior of snooker. An absolute genius. And all geniuses have flaws, Ronnie is no different

[@stevesaeki532]

Ya I know but they are really doing their best either

[@RoHen-pw5ol]

I think that the way he presented his case has brought him in for a lot of criticism, he could have said it in a more respectful way, as Mark says, take any other "ambassador" of a sport, the top guys in Tennis for e.g. Nick Kyrgios, he's got real natural talent too, but he brings with it an attitude, and some disrespect towards other professionals. They are entitled to their opinions I guess, but no one's kidding on that anyone is impressed with the way they are expressing it

[@LaneyStudios5]

I mean yeah Ronnie is obviously extremely talented, but his tone and attitude towards people who are not as skilled as him is pretty rude, disrespectful and just downright unpleasant, I feel like if any other player had said the things that Ronnie said then they would be lambasted, but because Ronnie has that talent and the big name and the adoring fanbase he gets defended for saying these things, and there's just no need for it, at the end of the day all of the players are trying their hardest, and there's a big difference between saying 'I am the best Snooker player', and 'All other Snooker players are of a poor quality', there's no need for it, and especially in a sport that should be a good example of civility and camaraderie amongst it's players

[@Padoshee]

Totally agree. Imagine in other sports if 40 year old boxers or tennis players hung around winning everything. Remember Steve Davis, Parrot, Ebdon ,white they had to retire as they didnt get a look in once hendry williams higgins and o sullivan appeared on the scene. The new guys should of put these old guys to bed by now. Weak talent coming through

[@Guvna07]

Thomas Newell Exactly right, thank you

[@airdee]

you just cant help to like Mark the more he speaks

[@davidholgate123]

If they try and sweep Ronnie's comments under the carpet, then the game in the UK will die. Pubs, clubs and snooker halls are disappearing so the lifeblood of the game is dying in the UK. They need to realise quickly that drastic changes are needed to save snooker in the UK.

[@troyclayton9981]

Same here in Australia. Our clubs are dead here for snooker . There is not a lot here

[@flyingvman1843]

@@troyclayton9981 Here in England snooker clubs are dropping like flies and very few pubs have pool tables now which is a shame as pool often leads to snooker, probably the reason for lack of young talent.

[@noodles169]

When ronnie, Williams and Higgins retire, snooker is in big trouble

[@Myheartisbleedin]

That would be a shit legacy from them

[@pauldonohoe3646]

@hagler10033 How long have people been saying this? It ain't gonna happen. Yes, their will be some very good Asian players but they will not be taking over this sport.

[@chris425amp7]

@hagler10033 heard that 8 year ago then ding cried.

[@tenebrissubterra4596]

@@chris425amp7 Well, it was an emotional game against one of the veterans of snooker. Couldn't blame the lad.

[@gary63693]

One person i agree, but certainly not Williams or Higgins

[@thomaswolf2233]

Typical self pitying Ronnie, a man who thinks he's the first and only human to experience depression.

[@Ash-pe9ib]

I'm an Englishman and I still wanted Mark to win. He's a genuine, down to earth guy. Ronnie winds me up something chronic with his stupid comments and rediculous pranks. I just think Ronnie is the world's biggest attention seeker. Keep on practicing Mark. You are a great player and you have a much better temperament than Ronnie. Hopefully you'll beat him next time. 👍

[@oddcabbage]

He said the young players were crap not Williams and Higgins

[@tonynaccarato4751]

Ronnie is harmless, everyone should lighten up, love Mark, its a game, the real world there is pain and bloodshed, lets enjoy and be grateful.

[@Replydickhead]

You guys need to look up the word “slam”

[@mostynf]

TheMaclife Williams is so laidback, the least likely guy to ever slam anyone.

[@hakkis1524]

Karen approves

[@scottjenkins4613]

yep. You should also look up the term 'click bait' too.

[@Replydickhead]

Scott Jenkins why don’t you just tell me what it means ??

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Mark didn't "slam" anything, but that is click bait for you.

[@SpencerStaunton]

certainly more class as a person than o'sullivan and not afraid to call him out

[@charliewong7568]

Don't think Mark "slams" Ronnie.Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.Ronnie was quite right about the young players nowadays although not all . There is really no stand out amongst the juniors and no consistency except for a few - kyren Wilson,Judd Trump,Luca brecel,jack likowski,Yan bingtao

[@matthewleitch1]

From what I can find of Ronnie's interviews, he didn't say the rest of the tour are no good compared to him. He was saying that most young players are not very good. Later he elaborated that this has always been the case. Many optimistic hopefuls who turn up but will not have a career.

[@redcapitalist]

bad clickbait title. difference of opinion. did you really have to put "SLAMS" in caps? LMAO

[@bobbyowsley4604]

Unfortunately, the KZbin algorithm derates the video if those buzzwords aren't used. Slammed, reacts, heated, etc...all get your video preference. I've seen several content creators complain about having to do it. That's one reason you see a creator's titles get repetitive. There's only so many ways you can say "reacts" and if your content is focused in a niche area like stock trading or one-on-one interviews with snooker players, the titles begin to wash together.

[@redcapitalist]

@@bobbyowsley4604 "slam" gets preference...? lol. that's a crazy algo!

[@bobbyowsley4604]

@@redcapitalist there's a whole list of words that excite the algorithm. Some conspiratorial people speculate that it's part of the mental training to get viewers to key on those words like social media users key on likes and follows. There may actually be something to that.

[@howard5992]

@@bobbyowsley4604 I agree with your points. It's not really "training" though, it's just seeking to create sensationalism. Kind of the tabloid mentality, if you like.

[@redcapitalist]

@@bobbyowsley4604 wow that's really orwellian. thanks for the info

[@thinkdifferent4314]

Ronnie could have put it in a nicer way but he has a point. There is no standout players coming through.

[@flyingvman1843]

Yes agree I completely, there are no stand out players coming through, Ronnie says what others think and dare not say, I don't Know why its so bad to speak the truth these days.

[@christopherfarrington9270]

judd trump is the standout player six majors in one season new record.

[@kg5653]

Everyone says Ronnie is the man of the people. Williams is. He's a character without being an arsehole when he wakes up on the wrong side of bed

[@happystarling]

In my opinion it's not a nonsense and it's not even disrespectful for players, it's just telling the truth out loud. Ronnie says what he thinks and that's why he's so great. And he doesn't criticise players really. He criticises the system. I totally agree with him. There should be the main tour and tour B, like in Formula 1, 2 etc. Players who do well in Tour B replace the poorest players of the main tour. If they play in Tour B regularly on a PROPER match table in proper conditions then they have a chance to improve and to find some consistency in their game. Otherwise they can be talented like Sunny Akani or Slessor but then they lose to much older players with experience on playing matches on a match table.That's his point, the way I see it.

[@GregoryMoverley]

Mark is a Very Honest Self Effacing Man ! Total Respect toYou Mark ! A True Ambassador for the Game !

[@MrGloryglorymanutd18]

I'm a Ronnie fan but Mark is 100% right

[@gary63693]

He looked flushed and has a persistent cough. Hmmm, strange indeed

[@declanmcdonnell6965]

Don't be silly, celebrities can't catch coronavirus.

[@ianwatkins6202]

Mark is spot on with his views on Ronnie!!!! Every player who was at this world snooker championship are class players, You have to be good to be there

[@Cosmicsmallbarell]

Ronnie did not offend anyone. He just wanted to motivate the new players. He meant "if you want to be in my place, work hard and do your best, otherwise "old" players like me will keep winning". He is the best but he always recognizes the quality of all good snooker players.

[@graff.life.82]

Its quite funny hearing some of there voices after watching them in silence lol

[@chakko007]

Yep, it is. 😊

[@paulcawkwell5555]

you can only demand respect if you give respect

[@straightfaceguy7966]

Thats the difference... you wont see O'Sullivan on a golf course in the afternoon he would be practicing... imagine putting in 8 hours practice a day and then theres Ronny at 12+ hours thats what ultimatly makes the difference between an adverage snooker player and Ronny.

[@kulh1962]

You have to decipher what RO says. What he was trying to say is him and Mark were after all this time still playing a semi because they hadn't been taken over by the new crowd, and perhaps they should have been. He wasn't taking about Mark, he was talking about the new young players. Tbf after near 30 years, he has a point. There's never been an era this long

[@adrianwright8685]

Williams a much more gracious loser than O'Sullivan a winner that's for sure.

[@charliewong7568]

Well Mark acknowledge Ronnie is the best player and the best player always has the biggest heaviest burden to shoulder

[@adrianwright8685]

@@charliewong7568 For me that does not even begin to be an excuse!

[@charliewong7568]

@@adrianwright8685 well you're not in his position

[@adrianwright8685]

@@charliewong7568 true, but other people have been who have not made the kind of derogatory remarks O'Sullivan has

[@NoirFan84]

@@charliewong7568 Pathetic excuses. O'Sulllivan isn't gonna suck you off, mate.

[@ronniechang1884]

You know there is a kind of uncle who will buy you a Porsche for your good behaviour but beat the 💩 out of you if you do something bad 😂. Well, Williams somehow makes me think about this often. His precision is just ridiculous even at his 45. He the treasure for snooker. Never fade away!

[@FOXHOUND4143]

Also snooker is a gentleman’s game. It’s as much about respect and sportsmanship not just hitting balls in a hole. There’s an air with snooker. There’s a reason why they wear waistcoats and not T shirts. If Ronnie can’t respect people then he needs to have a long hard look at himself

[@dylanharrington744]

T H well said. I love watching Ronnie like everyone else but he can be disrespectful sometimes. It looks as though Mark is just pointing it out. Whether Ronnie takes it onboard, I very much doubt. It seems to be a trait with young players, who have a level of skill that doesn't match their brain development or social skills. I've seen it first hand in my Snooker Club on more than one occasion.

[@FOXHOUND4143]

Dylan Harrington I agree. It’s a game after all. It’s not surgery or something critical. It’s meant to be fun and fun to watch. I play chess competitively and I agree some of the young-uns thinks they’re so edgy with their disrespectful comments just because they won a game; they might be good with the game but their brains are still undeveloped as a human being.

[@dylanharrington744]

T H I just hope they lose the attitude as they age. I always say to them, you never know when someone may be seriously offended. Not everyone can accept a cocky person beating them in a game, and may want to escalate things to violence. It's always better to be gracious in victory and defeat.

[@rogerparker9228]

Hendry in his prime. 6 centuries in 8 frames. Was unstoppable when on form

[@colinme2672]

Ronnie said the youngest coming through aren't up to the standard of his generation. He included Williams as one of that generation. Steve Davis tactfully agreed with Ronnie later in the week.

[@tommyball1863]

I've always had the up-most respect for Mark... He's one player I'll always make time to watch.

[@wasim_thetechguy]

He dint talk about players of his age, he was referring the new lot.

[@AD-kv9kj]

So what. I love Ronnie's snooker, it's often amazing, and he does make me laugh sometimes with his silliness. However, he still comes across as a bit of a nob quite a lot too. I can't stand all this arse licking people do for Ronnie no-matter what he does or says. Sometimes he does in fact say very disrespectful and nasty things. There was no need to talk down about younger players or any other professionals. Legendary snooker player, bit of a bellend though. Same was true with Alex Higgins (though tbf, Higgins was a much bigger bellend than Ronnie is).

[@Gius3pp3K]

Austin Dyer and what have you achieved in your life? lol.

[@testthewest123]

@@AD-kv9kj Tbh, I can understand him a bit. I used to watch snooker several years ago, had a longer break and now started following again a bit, and maybe it is just nostalgia, but it felt the level was higher back then. Maybe I must rewatch some of the stuff to cure my rose tinted glasses, but maybe there is a kernel of truth. The long pots simply happened more frequently. Today people most often play safe. An example of the games I mean was the Paul Hunter vs O'Sullivan game, where Hunter won coming back from a deficit. People just went for it back then (in my mind) and often enough successfully.

[@yesboss8657]

@@AD-kv9kj lend us a tenner

[@mmmyeah7]

@@Gius3pp3K what's that got to do with the guys point ? Nothing

[@crashbangwhallopwhatavideo]

Young people aren't playing as much snooker. Not as big of a talent pool as 20 years ago. Ronnie is 100% correct

[@seculi7757]

He could now say the quality of play in the semi final is a bit below standard.

[@tommikoistinen2321]

Ronnie is 100% right.

[@luisgorgulho9747]

Love Williams but he sounded like the media. He literally quoted Ronnie as saying 'the rest if the tour are no good'. He didn't say anything like that. He's talking about young players. No the Judd trumps and Mark Selbys, the proper young kids coming through.

[@3kakku]

You are absolutely right. How I see it it was more of a cry for help in the current situation. Youngsters ain't breaking through to the top level and it is sad. The ending was a joke but still he was right. It is not a normal situation in any sport that several athletes compete in the very top level over 3 decades.

[@M2orNot]

Ronnie pretty much said all the young players are crap and he'd have to lose an arm and a leg to drop below the top 50. Mark said that this is disrespectful and that no other ambassador of other sports would ever say anything like that. Sometimes, Ronnie makes points and sometimes he's disrespectful. This was a hit on both of these counts.

[@luisgorgulho9747]

@@M2orNot I politely disagree. How can the truth be disrespectful/hurtful? I don't like the fact that we live in a society that teaches us to filter the truth. The one bit I do agree on is that he could have delivered it better. No need to say he needs to lose and arm and a leg. Again it's about opinions, but for me Federer, Nadal and tiger at one point in time would've been thinking the same but didn't have the freedom to say what they were thinking

[@petrgazo5184]

@@luisgorgulho9747 What is the difference between "filtering the truth" and "delivering it (the) truth better"? :)

[@M2orNot]

@@luisgorgulho9747 He did say he'd have to lose an arm and a leg to drop below the top 50. All ambassadors say the truth but being derogatory and scintillating about it is unnecessary. That was the point Mark was making in the video.

[@bensharpe370]

Love Ronnie but everything he said was true I'm glad he said it.

[@osamahey]

How is this slamming? He's just being 100% transparent and honest.

[@clyde7552]

He might have won out today had there been some pretzels and chocolates offered from a close fan!!!

[@Luke-kn3no]

😂😂

[@jonathanwallis307]

Disliked for clickbait title that only incites unnecessary drama. Interview itself was classy and respectful and enjoyed watching it.

[@jamesrichardson3500]

All class, unlike the man who is supposed to be the flag bearer for the sport but belittles talented professionals trying to make a living.

[@Communistbritistan]

He said he's just lost a game to who's the best player ever. Click bait

[@markmiller6402]

Get that cough checked Mark haha

[@jayden_2954]

Corona

[@MrKh4O]

@@jayden_2954 too much beer eh?

[@hillsongirl1]

Not every cough is covid. There are other conditions causing a cough: acid reflux, asthma, hiatus hernia.

[@pegjames188]

I've had the virus, symptoms, high temperature very short of breath, chest pains arms legs aching, brain felt as if it would explode , extremely fatigued blood pressure through the roof but no cough.

[@markmiller6402]

Peg James . Well I sincerely hope everything’s ok?

[@adamhorton9759]

In the interview straight after the match he said "no doubt Ronnie said he played shit like he always does!" So he clearly has Ronnie's number. Hardly slamming his comments, he just knows him well.

[@MikeSmith-go8wk]

Problem is older players have that experience of match play. Its always gonna be tough on younger players

[@foriner21]

I m a huge Ronnie fan but Mark is right,he shouldn't be so harsh on other players,especially when his level of game is very often below amateur,even though he won the tournament.Mark is so classy.I remember his winning frame against Higgins...that middle pot...wow...

[@TheSendakite]

Ronnie speaks well of others but so well of himself

[@scottburbridge8378]

He never said yous are no good lol he said there's no younger players coming through he says the standard from 32 downwards

[@yasirasmal4866]

Yeah exactly... Ronnie said there is no good younger generation coming through.. He wasn't speaking of the current elite players (the top 16)

[@scottburbridge8378]

Just trying to make it worse

[@mullerreus145]

He said he'd need to lose an arm and a leg to drop out of the top 50 and has attacked players who were in the top 64, and even if you were right McGill is currently in the semi-finals of thr World Championship and is ranked in the 40s. Jamie Clarke, seed 81 or so beat world number 4 Mark Allen who made 5 centuries and Kurt Maflin beat John Higgins. Ronnie just talks shit all the time.

[@scottburbridge8378]

@@mullerreus145 they have their day but its the same people winning events no ones coming through to challenge them ronnie is 44 years old and he's gonna be back to number 4 in the world yes he's still good but he's no were near what he was in 2012

[@ronaldsnooker6597]

He is right about players outside top 50 . Which one of them ever won anything? None

[@jakezywek6852]

Mark Williams, my favourite player, a languid relaxed style, good at shots to nothing, demeanour of a pool player.

[@thesituation9249]

It's ok mark he didn't mean you 😂

[@nakkadu]

Thoroughly likable character

[@tytn9978]

"3 years ago" is hardly "recent"!

[@petergroverd6626]

Well said Mr Williams. Enough said. Respect goes a long way. Disrespect goes down the Shitter.

[@DocYAYAYA]

Ronnie statement is the hard truth really... I know the ex players who are pundits dont really want to admit it on TV but the standard overall is average right now. A lot of these guys stick around because its easy to stay in the top 16 never mind top 50

[@ababbington1]

He is exactly right. O’Sullivan does talk nonsense most of the time. He is a freak of nature when it comes to snooker. He is a master in nearly every category but is prone to talking bollocks from time to time.

[@troysmith4363]

My favourite snooker player! Never loses his sense of humour!

[@welshjimbob1]

‘Give my boi a fiver for losing’ 😂😂😂

[@davidmarchant9386]

Williams played during the Hendry Ronnie Higgins era very difficult n he is one of the all time best

[@samuelhinton6034]

Thought he was very respectful not slamming Ronnie at all just saying what a lot of other people are thinking. Good to hear he's going to keep practising as well - look out for Mark next season!

[@tosspot9244]

Mark is the funniest player on tour always comes out with something 😂

[@anneclarke239]

If a genuine young snooker player listened to Ronnie o Sullivan ,it would only make them try much harder and up their practice etc Any young player upset by his comments are far too sensitive for this tough amazing sport

[@flyinggusto]

What and where is this "cue school" they talked about?

[@zain9476]

Q School* as in qualification school, it's a tournament for amateurs which by the end of it sees 12 of them earn a tour card and become professional, it takes place in a sports centre nearby the crucible in Sheffield I think, alongside the World Championship every year

[@flyinggusto]

@@zain9476 thank you. I guess it's likely the same thing I was imagining anyways. Cheers

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Ronnie is very cocky. A bit of humility wouldn't be a bad thing. He's too old to change though. He is who he is.

[@Geohillierneo]

Clickbait title..... he hardly SLAMMED Ronnie's comments!

[@Sigma1_969]

I suppose Ronnie is going to go down in history as the best ever, fine.. but his comments are harmful to everyone, sometimes I hate what he says, I wish he'd just fkn retire.

[@streetspirit956]

Agree with him. Classless comments from Ronnie

[@roblaa3198]

Prescy awww did he offend you bless

[@happystarling]

Mark, Ronnie put you in the same group as himself, you could also lose your arm and leg and you'd win with the youngsters (no 50-125). And isn't he right?

[@DuderinoDeux]

A clever measured response rather than salty Selby.

[@ieradossantos]

Stop it with the horrendous clickbait titles, they are unbecoming of our game

[@Peter-tg1kk]

Ronnie got trashed last year at the crucible by one of those young players. An amateur at that

[@Neto808]

Yes, that was horrible, but where is James Cahill now? He didn't achieve anything after that. Ronnie has a point. There isn't young players making significant impacts

[@MetaFootballTV]

I'm not sure he was referring to the current 'long time/long running' players like Williams, Higgins, Trump, or even Kyran Wilson etc. Perhaps the Jamie guy or some other up-and-coming player.

[@happystarling]

Naturally he didn't!!! He meant that those players from the top 16 can lose their arm and leg and still beat players ranked 50 and below.

[@graemepitt6378]

total respect for williams. top geezer

[@philmuggeson1849]

watched it at the time and thought I must have missed something, where did he slam him? Its so unlike the media to try and cause trouble 😉

[@margaretdrury6957]

Mark is brilliant he used to sit in the same Chinese on London rd we went in and to think years later that he could win the world title again a really nice guy just stay the same mark.

[@padraigosullivan9979]

Looked at little unwell there Mark. Hope all good

[@bobjohn1234]

Ronnie is a maverick but i agree with mark and that most of the time he talks utter tripe.hes a genius to watch i just get tired of him moaning about his cue or his cue action!