Can Mark Williams Beat His Own Coach?

[@lucass430]

The fact that Mark has Stephen missing the re-spotted black as Stephen's contact picture on his cellphone is hilarious 😂

[@shaymayo6]

these mark williams videos are the best. brings out your best and lots of laughs.

[@VoiceOfThe]

Like the friendship these two have developed over the years. Plain to see they get along well. Mind you, Willo is so down-to-earth and easy-going he probably gets along with most.

[@UAPandFriends]

Love the way Mark is so willing to impart advice and knowledge.. and genuinely pleased for when you succeed. Proper Top Bloke.

[@demetrimanasses6240]

This is like the snooker version of Gone Fishing. I love listening to these two talk.

[@Francis-sxc]

Don't wiiiind

[@OrdinProds]

Gone Snooking

[@sportsalmanac1129]

You got to love Mark Williams. Great snooker player (legend) and a great character 👏

[@VoiceOfThe]

He’s humble and down-to-earth which makes him very affable. Top man.

[@sportsalmanac1129]

@VoiceOfThe 💯

[@MarkWilliamsSnooker147]

Great as always, till the next one..

[@paulkerry69]

Would like to thank you bro in taking part in this for our entertainment. Best of luck for the rest of the season

[@CallumRobertson-du3yi]

Would you be willing to take on Stephen & Quinten Hann?

[@positivityflows.5928]

What a difference from Matt Selt. Humble, funny and a true legend.

[@robertfox345]

Took the words out of my text box, lol could watch these two for hours!!

[@seanscanlon9067]

Matt's fine, he just let out some understandable emotion under the circumstances and it was more to do with the situation than the opponent.

[@mhell1694]

Matt Melt

[@elmondo3543]

​@@seanscanlon9067 😂😂😂 he's a complete and utter disgrace, nearly as bad as your comment!

[@OrdinProds]

@@seanscanlon9067 He's an annoying nob and doesn't even have the game or flair to back up his arrogance. Nobody is against anyone showing some emotion, but you don't do it while the opponent is playing! You also need to have some self-awareness and at the very least the class to apologize to the guy and admit fault. All you apologists are acting like he simply showed his humanity and emotions and everyone's against that and wants robots...what absolute bollox.

[@JimGobetz]

Mark is one of my favourite sportsmen, what an awesome demeanor. How could you not root for a guy like that? The way he approaches the game is so clever as well. His appearances on your show are great. Thanks Stephen, much love as we say here on Grand Cayman. 🍹🇰🇾

[@stevewiddop165]

I love mark Williams he is so funny and a wonderful snooker player

[@ABPerlov]

Love to see Williams on your channel. Want to see Hendry-Williams vs Bullard-Tubes in a golf match next!

[@UAPandFriends]

@@ABPerlov God no .. Bullard is insufferable.

[@harrypreece6680]

@@UAPandFriends He made a 103 break once you know 😏😂

[@danielrosamond7838]

It's coming, Tubes said on Golf Life 👌

[@calumshaw]

Thoroughly enjoyable. What a pleasure to see two legends enjoying each others company. Mark Williams is such an amiable champion. By the way, Happy Birthday Stephen!!

[@laurieharper1526]

The banter between you and Mark is always great. You'd make a wonderful double act in the commentary box.

[@teflonmac1719]

I was at the Masters 13.1.25. Stephen Henry was a class act. Taking pictures with fans with a fantastic attitude & smiling throughout. What a fantastic gentleman. Class!

[@McElhinney65]

I live the story about Terry, despite his condition, being inclined to go down the snooker club and see the kids. Very moving.

[@Takerfanatic]

Yeah, so true with most people with that illness when they get that moment when they do remember. So fitting it was Mark who was there and went with him 🙌🏽

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

There are lots of great fundamental tips in this episode. You have to listen closely for the gold! 1. 2 count on backswing. 2. Straight back is very important to a proper back swing. 3. Hold a bit longer than a 2 count for deep screw shots. GREAT EPISODE!

[@Snooker282]

Lovely guys legends!! Mark! What a person down to earth

[@markburns2621]

Lee's got some concentration potting the second and third hardest shots of his break with Mark waving his hand in his face jabbing the table and making him play the shorter shot by putting his cue across the table at one point lol

[@nickhaswell6011]

I do like how stephen hendry always has great things to say about steve davis in his prime

[@ju.snooker]

Any video with Mark and Stephen is gold haha

[@jasonr9183]

We all need to see you three together a lot more there is great chemistry between the three of you I really enjoyed that.

[@jamescooke6032]

Get Stephen Lee on.

[@Nxkhil-q7s]

The man with the rolls Royce cue

[@iainmackenzie3704]

What a guy. That would get some views!

[@Francis-sxc]

Stephen is overseas working on his modelling career for very sensual mankini range. After that he is booked for dancing lessons with ronnie

[@chrisparsons5733]

No

[@Francis-sxc]

Heard he was tied up with mankini modelling commitments?

[@UAPandFriends]

Marks got this grumpy old dude persona but I know for a fact he's one of the nicest people you'll meet. Lovely stories about Frank too.

[@derekboath4409]

Mark has always been phenomenal at keeping the cue ball and object ball close minimising the risk of missing. The soft stuns in and around the black spot gas always bern a highlight of marks.

[@K2shadowfax]

Always good! Bit brave of the chap on the next table to set up a practice routine with 2x World Champions / GOATS next door!

[@JimGobetz]

Was thinking same, not sure I could have set up the balls with those two next table

[@xxSouth]

Guys an absolute melt just doing it waiting for someone to notice.

[@elmondo3543]

​@@xxSouth the only melt is you and your comment! 🤡

[@booneguy]

Personality and playing style wise, Mark is my most favorite. Hopefully we are going to see a lot more content about him. 😄

[@JimGobetz]

Agreed

[@theteadrinker-143]

Always the very best video with these 2 in it , such easy listening and watching obviously great friends too . Hope Stephen gets back to world number 1 .

[@sirskippalot]

I think Mark Williams was spot on when you look back over the the top 7 or 8 players over the last 20 years or so, I think they would all still be winning titles today if they were at their prime.

[@frankberryfilms]

Absolutely. People go on about how the standard is higher now... it is far better the deeper you go down the rankings, in general, but at the very top there is nobody new who would stop a prime Hendry from winning. That's evident from all the old heads still doing the business in the top-16

[@Wppsamsung2024]

​@@frankberryfilms Exactly, John Higgins is still up there

[@mikebest634]

@@frankberryfilms Hendry cemented the standard that is there today ,it’s not really much better it’s just there are more players playing at that level now .

[@graemejack9040]

@@frankberryfilmsabsolutely agree, 100%! So many people write off Hendry’s achievements based on the argument that the standard of the game was “ so much lower back then “. I’ve been making the same argument that Mark makes here that yes the standard further down the rankings is unquestionably higher now than it was then however the standard at the very top isn’t! Some of The players he names are still in the top ten now and the others are more than a match for any of the current top players! Hendry won everything in the same era as Davis, Jimmy, Ronnie, Higgins, Williams, Hunter, Ebdon etc. He won it all in his 20’s pretty much. Yes players like Judd have better cue power and can play shots that Hendry never could. Selbys safety game is easily the best the sport has ever seen etc. I think the biggest difference between Hendry and every other player ( especially the modern era players ) was his mentality! His mental strength, absolute commitment to being the best, constant practice regime, hunger to win and to obliterate his opponents, his strategy of not being friends with other players and being a presence that other players feared. His ability to consistently play at his top level match after match. His ability to play his best snooker in the highest pressure situations! Nobody has ever had bottle like Hendry! He won 29 consecutive matches at the crucible!!! 5 years unbeaten there playing the best players in the entire sport! All in his mid 20’s! His winning streak of 36 consecutive matches winning 5 consecutive ranking tournaments when he was 20/21 years old!! For me that’s what sets him apart from today’s players and why if that Prime Hendry played now he’d still be no:1 I think the reason he was only at that level for a decade or so was because it’s impossible to maintain that intensity for longer periods of time. It takes a toll. Mentally, physically etc. It cost him his marriage and had other negative impacts. He had missed out on the whole social side of everything. He started to resent spending all that time alone practicing etc. He became friends with Williams first then others and lost that aura of superiority over them. He’s only human after all. People forget how good he and all the other players were then. They should go back and watch him in his prime! The 1999 World Championship semi final where Hendry won 17-13 is arguably the highest level of snooker you could hope to see. It’s the two greatest players of all time, at the peak of their rivalry where they really didn’t like each other playing in the highest pressure situation in the greatest competition/arena in the sport!!

[@louiem2]

"Shot Lee" 😂

[@asadhussain5267]

Great video Stephen hendry. Great to see Mark Williams back on the channel

[@cwshtygriff13]

So nice to hear you guys speak about Terry 😊. He was a lovely man ‘ and he supported me in the early days with my new business. I was only 20 at the time’ and he really helped me grow and gave me confidence with my goals in business. He’d sit down in my garage and have a cuppa with me ‘whilst giving me advice that my parents never did. If it wasn’t for him I’d have given up . Just a genuine gentleman that was like a supportive parent to me ‘ I don’t think he realised how much he helped me . Such a sad loss’ not just to snooker but humanity too 😢.

[@ALEXROSSuk]

@stephen Hendrys Cue Tips can we have a coaching special where a coach like Lee Walker talks through basic principles and stance / sighting etc! That would be awesom

[@potatos9842]

I laughed and cried when you guys were talking about Terry 😢 Such a great character, I wish I could hear more stories about him...

[@HappyWanderer140]

If I could play a frame with any pro past or present it would definitely be Mark Williams. This upload is so good I watched it twice.

[@Francis-sxc]

@@HappyWanderer140 I would play either ebdon or Selby to get the full amount of time possible 😁

[@HappyWanderer140]

@Francis-sxc Ebdon, with his 5 minute 12 break, is definitely the most value for money 😆

[@UAPandFriends]

8:03 that safety shot off the black was genius

[@Ben-mh1wh]

Get Peter Ebdon on!

[@kentvikman1086]

Modest words Stephen. In my humble opinion, 'tween the years 92-96 you were ages before your time and any of todays players would have had a hard time against you when you were at your very best. Lovely player.

[@MrDeanelwood]

No question a top #4 player today and a handful of World titles at least. I though the count on the backswing was a great tip actually - that was working for you...

[@sz4128]

It’s an interesting question but the fact is if Stephen was at his peak now he’d be tough to beat. However you have to factor his peak being bought up in the current era. Then he’d be unstoppable. He’d still have that same horrible win at all costs mentality but he would be even more aggressive with his break building. Not that he wasn’t aggressive in the 90’s.

[@kentvikman1086]

@sz4128 Oh yes. Just Just imagine his mindset at todays level of play. Scary.

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Agreed. People like to rewrite history as if snooker has moved on completely. It's nonsense. Stephen would be dominating most players at his peak and winning titles left right and centre

[@Makle84]

I think once you get to the top tier players, there isn't much difference in talent, it's more the concentration and consistency that seperates them. So yeah he'd do alright lol

[@HeWhoDaresEhDel]

People do forget just look at Hendrys century record 50 a year with less than half the tournaments, the man never missed a ball.

[@nathan2497]

100% He was just a machine in his day. He made 777 centuries in his career which is a staggering amount and he retired at 30. There's more centuries now with better conditions, more tournaments etc..

[@TheCuggsmeister]

Mark is absolutely my favourite player and he's such a top bloke.

[@gazzoob6953]

Get Selby on the channel

[@Accidentinparadiable]

Great shout

[@CeasarJames]

Unfortunately his wife is really unwell and he is obviously struggling 😢

[@elmondo3543]

​@@CeasarJames what's wrong with his Mrs ?

[@gazzoob6953]

@@CeasarJames Didn't know that 😟

[@danielkarmy4893]

2:50 Lee instantly playing a shot I don't think he ever played once during his career...and instantly regretting it... 😅

[@tizmond]

From 15:45 onwards, Mark and Stephen make some great points about the game. Especially when they talk about if Hendry would be able to compete today, if he was in his prime. I 100% agree he would still be a top player and win major tournaments. Williams was spot on when he said people forget just how good Stephen actually was and how the pockets are much bigger compared to when Stephen was knocking in centuries for fun.

[@elmondo3543]

Exactly and the Irish knows Hendry is the goat 🐐

[@UAPandFriends]

So nice to see a full club

[@Francis-sxc]

@@UAPandFriends good to see you! Miss our live chat mayhem

[@UAPandFriends]

Heyy Francis! I thought that was you! Good to see you too! ... yeah I might pop in again! Hope to see you there!

[@Francis-sxc]

@@UAPandFriends just been at masters for wilo. Buzz at ally pally

[@jordanwillrog]

It has to be said to have Stephen hendry as the reigning world champion along with Ronnie on 7 each . To have him as the world champion and him being so humble and giving back to the fans like this is great . Top bloke . I can’t see Ronnie doing anything like this in 10 years , hope I’m wrong 🙏

[@chazzer8888]

Great stuff - nice hearing about Terry Griffiths too.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Great video Stephen. I’ve noticed not only the fast shots but your back hand is cocked a little relative to the forearm, which it wasn’t in your pomp. In your prime your back arm did come from one side to another a little but the cue action was ram rod straight. I don’t think it would take much to just repeat and ingraine a technique….you were that good.

[@CeasarJames]

Mark is by fair the best guest ever.. you can tell both have a special connection ❤

[@andrewphillips4847]

Williams v Ding is going to be a blockbuster- centuries flying in. 👏

[@Francis-sxc]

Mark Selby having a casual knock about with Marcel would be something i could focus on.

[@timnickoll]

Fantastic watch. Really enjoyed listening to the three of you. Brilliant energy. Thanks

[@pairsay]

Love how Mark is constantly slagging Stephen (in a good way) and Stephen just laughs -he said you can't get into darts cos its a sociable sport lol - great friends

[@brenthall5147]

Another great podcast. Such a good way to get to know a person and what they are like in real life. Mark seems like he is a real fine person and lots of fun. I could hang out all day with him and have a bucketful of laughs. Thanks.

[@gibboian]

Fantastic relaxed chatting whilst still trying to win. Stephen is as competitive as ever!

[@Elke-f4b]

😂 so after the commercial ... let me see your trash can, please!😮😂

[@chrisphillips916]

Suggestion is some people from interesting matches in Stephen's career - Mike Hallett, Peter Ebdon, Marcus Campbell, Nigel Bond. And keep trying to get Jimmy on!

[@wolfiemcwolf6617]

I remember that Jimmy refused over and over again. I don't think he will change his mind any time soon. But you never know?

[@elmondo3543]

​@@wolfiemcwolf6617 but why? I'm sure they'll do the syrup proud.

[@DeanWhipper]

Love this poor kid on the table next to them practicing, can barely pot a ball hahah, reminds me of me.

[@elmondo3543]

Reminds me of the sad Irish 😂

[@MJK808]

The idea that a 9 darter is harder than a 147 is laughable

[@philip9650]

this was really funny. constantly teasing Lee every time he played a horrendous shot, which was pretty often, tbf

[@MyOther_Channel]

the part where Stephen mentions their manager and Williams spits on the floor had me rolling lmao

[@marcovogelzang]

Absolutely fantastic episode!!!

[@syedmohammadabdullah]

this has been one of my fav videos from u stephen

[@delux976]

Why Stephen does not like darts Mark tells him it's a sociable sport 🤣

[@andrewphillips4847]

Lee always looks immaculately turned out. No comment on Willo. 😂

[@paulkinsella-mv2fe]

Love the videos Stephen 🇮🇪👏👏👏👏

[@julian_b]

I think Stephen would still be number one if he played in this era. The talent is definitely more evenly spread now, but in his prime, the thing that always impressed me most was his killer instinct under pressure, which at the top level is what wins you tournaments. The only person around at the moment with a similar amount of bottle is Trump.

[@NickDusting]

At his best Steven would top 4 for sure in any era - his break building and ruthlessness was second to none. Fabulous video - imagine Mark W and Steven commentating together!

[@benjaminvolant2469]

Great video. Love the banter, as well as the more serious bits. Also, by how much did Stephen cue across the white on that pink!!! Haha

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

These 2 should team up more often. I'm from Llanelli and was saddened about Terry passing, lovely fella. I love Marks attitude to losing, don't let it ruin your life when you know there is an element of chance in all sports and when your ranked in the top 10 there is nothing to worry about. The staggered red routine at the end is great practice for ball control, Stephen will be doing this for the next week

[@anthonywan7312]

Williams will outlast Ronnie and Higgins I think, best videos when Mark is in them, don't take to long to have him in another 😊

[@danieljohnson1996]

i’d love to see Jason Fox in here, a bit different to your usual guests but i think it would be great! especially when he’s finished his arctic expedition

[@dazza912]

Walker is the straight man, Willo is the comedian and Henry is the guest. Class boys. 👏👏👏👏

[@UAPandFriends]

How is Hendry only just realising that you can slow your back swing down? My mind is blown 🤯

[@torquesteer2657]

Loved this video! Absolutely brilliant - more of this!

[@JerryLee..]

Great episode with lots of nuggets!

[@OrdinProds]

Is he really not able to simply work on his backswing/cue action? Sometimes it just seems like he doesn't bother trying, but maybe he should just knuckle down and make time for 2 or 3 practice sessions a week where he focuses on just that. Yips or whatever you want to call it, it's not some mythical magic that's unstoppable, it surely just needs training out. If Stephen reads these, whether or not he feels it pointless to bother with, it would make for a great little mini series for the channel - a little diary of videos with him trying his best to retrain that arm. It would surely produce some improvement and at least help with his seniors and exhibitions or whatever else.

[@JeatBunkie]

I think the mindset of a guy like Hendry is if you can’t be the best, don’t bother at all. I respect that but I agree it would be a nice series to watch him get into snooker “shape” again.

[@md316]

Completely agree, I think a bit of sports psychology/mindset coaching and Stephen could have a decent comeback or as you say at least dominate the seniors events. I think a lot of his cue action issue are self fulfilled prophecies.

[@Roy-kf8gv]

He needs some hypnosis to automate the pause and take the fear out!

[@dco1019]

I think stephen probably exaggerates his 'not picked a cue up in ages' or 'i dont even practice'... he emphasises it that much that its probably not true...its what people who like to win but are terrible losers like to do. takes the pressure off, and makes you look better if you show some class. Stephen, probably works on his game.... just not hours upon hours a day.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Mark is a great trash talker 😂

[@AlexSpetz]

Amazing episode and great content as always. I think many of us would love to see you back on tour...and I don't think Mark is wrong either!

[@sagelight7777]

100 percent stephen would be at the very top if he was playing now. He invented the modern game but even more aggressive

[@UAPandFriends]

That first from Stephen sounds EXACTLY like me these days.... that tip though Mark... jeeeesus 😂

[@johnsaunders6510]

Just brilliant. I might try the two second pause myself.

[@Seedy32]

20:14 Stephen's spot on here. Dominic Dale is an absolute nightmare for talking too much on commentary. Don't get me wrong, he's incredibly knowledgeable and brings a different tempo to commentary that a lot of others don't/can't. But, I find him to be very jarring. I'm used to the snooker being quiet and chilled out with a bit of quiet banter here and there. The lad goes off like the Duracell bunny, sometimes.

[@CertifiedSlamboy]

Not as bad as Phil Yates. I have to mute that bloke.

[@gaudin5573]

This was a great watch, keep em coming!

[@flawlessmsc]

Always love the talks about techniques and tactics

[@spring899]

You have to love blue shirt on the next table trying to get himself on camera as often as he can 😂

[@tomspringall1]

@@spring899 😂 he's been in atleast another video also doing the same thing, may have recorded same time as these three was together in another video aswell

[@JeatBunkie]

I think that’s Mark’s son

[@rosstuffin1465]

😂 guy on the next table

[@mylesgibbons2377]

Brilliant video, mark is pure class, totally down to earth

[@BGFutureBG]

Nice to see the people always talked about in commentary 👍

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

Love the channel. Love snooker and football. English people as a whole don't seem to see snooker as a sport and therefore don't realise the sheer Messi-esque talent they have had in the sport for 30 years called Ronnie O' Sullivan. A genius. Stephen is insane aswell. Snooker has to be the most difficult sport. If Stephen dedicated himself to snooker like O'Sullivan did, when things got really tough, and seemed like he wouldnt win again (like ronnie 2009/11) Stephen would still be top 16 with Williams and Higgins but would require intense tunnel vision snooker dedication. Its proof that to be the best, talent can give you everything and take you miles away from any competitor like it did for Stephen but to compete for 30 years like the class of 92 (heard that phrase before....) you also need to sacrifice your time and go down the psychology route, go down the safety training route, dedicate your life to the sport, accept years of ranking tournament failures and use that as motivation to work even harder just like mark williams, ronnie, higgins did to get back and compete. Mark fell out of the top 48 in 2008. Stephen doesnt need the hassle and he probably retired in 2012 cos hes minted and dubious of psychological intervention, especially with the yips etc. Even to this day no one apart from O' Sullivan has got near his triple crown haul. Jeeeeees I wrote an essay there sorry lol

[@cahg3871]

Mark Williams is my favorite ‘character’ on the tour.He is funny,but classy at the same time.I have never seen him ever lose his temper nor act out against an opponent.

[@benscott8111]

3:43 - I wonder why Mark never mentioned Steve Feeney? Anyone know why?

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Good point made during this video. It's an absolute myth that the "game has moved on" when it comes to Stephen's time. Yes the average player is better now and there are more centuries, but Stephen Hendry in his prime would be dominating the game right now. Yeah sure maybe less worlds but he'd be winning titles left, right and centre.

[@jayjayb89]

The people are calling for Stephen Lee.... This channel could go massive if get him on to tell his story

[@Makle84]

Brilliant episode.

[@andrewfraser2760]

Love this channel 👍

[@Joseph-oojoe]

If I over cook a steak I can’t sleep 😂😂 legend

[@sjs260563]

Solid gold again guys

[@OGZay]

you 2 should make a series together love it

[@rossmccarthy3092]

What top top bloke. Love him on the channel as much as possible!

[@tedburt7630]

It’s like Stephen’s game in the Modern era is Jurassic! Like he doesn’t know now how to win! When he’s watching Trump, Allen and Selby etc.. They know how to win by shuffling their styles when suited-avoiding keeping the same Dinosaur shots

[@LeeGee1983]

Quality. Almost feel like you are down at the club!