Matt Selt on Ronnie O’Sullivan, Prize Money In Snooker and Tournament Scheduling

Matt Selt welcomed Stephen Hendry to Essex for a few frames. They discussed how much money a top 32 player really makes, how he feels the game can be improved for the pros and how Ronnie O'Sullivan convinced him to sell his snooker table.
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[@jakhaughton1800]

Cue Tips is opening up some of the characters in snooker that we can’t learn elsewhere. Add Stephen’s more relaxed attitude it’s a good mixture.

[@fractal_mind562]

Couldnt agree more, i have been watching snooker my entire life and I know absolutely nothing about all my favourite players ! This series has shown me more in a 20 minute episode than I've learned in 20 years of seeing them on the tables and in "interviews". Selt comes across wonderfully here too imo

[@paulrichards6894]

always thought matt selt looked miserable everytime i saw him on tv but seeing him here i couldnt have been more wrong

[@dilksjoel]

Shh with your drivel

[@MechanicalMooCow]

Another example of what snooker has been doing terribly with over the decades. Zero marketing. Love Stephen and all he's doing for the sport

[@qwerty69600]

Agreed. Hendry is killing it on this channel. I love these 1on1s with players. Pot some balls, relaxed chatting, etc. Keep it up Steve.

[@kurtkensson2059]

This has quickly become one of my favorite channels about snooker. Stephen Hendry is a natural at this.

[@paulriggall8370]

Yeah totally agree 👍 very natural and likeable.

[@dilksjoel]

Stephen is a henro of mine for sure

[@ejayman]

For sure, the difference between his first couple of videos and now is night and day in terms of how naturally he's taken to being filmed. Why wasn't Matt given the opportunity to do the difficult table challenge though?

[@mickc8258]

@@ejayman Bound to come in a separate video if have thought.

[@_Rustodian]

This is fantastic... He's a legend and likable bloke.

[@ClassicMist360]

Stephen has to be the best possible ambassador for snooker that we could've ever had

[@dilksjoel]

Is it Henry or Hendry

[@danvez5656]

@@dilksjoel Hendry, it does say bellow the vid mate. :)

[@littlegazza1430]

To right nice one pal with you all the way .I still see hendry as the greatest player and he should make a come back to the pro circuit he is a fantastic player

[@jamesbyrne9312]

hes like the price william of snooker and ronnie is prince harry!!

[@AD-kv9kj]

@@jamesbyrne9312 ...No.

[@Mustang_Click]

Really interesting conversation from Selt, definitely someone I'd like to see more of on here

[@dilksjoel]

Nah not for me Silt would be a more fitting name

[@jama211]

@@dilksjoel Settle down mate

[@spleeeen4it]

selt is the tour wally

[@madaboutsnooker147]

Matt is brutally honest and its so refreshing. Thanks Stephen!

[@LawnBowlerUK]

I’d be fascinated to see an episode with someone like Peter Lines, who’s been a pro for 30 years but never ranked in the top 32. I’d like to know how he’s managed to keep playing and how he makes enough money

[@scienceevolves4417]

Or Rory McLoud

[@MarkSmith-tp6zc]

Or Barry Pinches

[@Mike-1000]

Do you play at the Northern Snooker Centre ?

[@Sean.-.]

I'd love to see a video with John Virgo and talking about big break, loved watching that as a kid, and talk about presenting and how easy or difficult that is for you both.

[@Handless_handle]

Stephen I’m glad your doing this channel and bringing the content you are; you deserve KZbin success because your opening eyes up to a side of the sport the snooker media/world don’t expose. Well done!!

[@renren2433]

@@TELE6220 ah now lol come on mate

[@nascarstopmotionguy]

@@TELE6220 ok dr. grammar

[@BiggyJimbo]

I like the smooth camera movements with minimal editing. Feels very intimate, like we are stood there with you around the table. You are a great host, Stephen. Thanks to you and all your crew for producing these videos

[@tesla-spectre]

Stephen was the reason I as a German started snooker in the early 90s when studying in Britain. He will always remain my favorite.

[@Psycho2k6]

I'd never been a fan of Matt until I seen this video. He comes across as quite intelligent and easy going whereas before I'd just seen him as a wind up merchant because of his media posts. Great content 👍

[@dilksjoel]

Hes quite annoying answer for everything

[@micheldab5561]

@@dilksjoel really? I quite liked him.

[@dilksjoel]

@@micheldab5561 I liked him then didn't then liked him again a bit more than disliked him again

[@micheldab5561]

Lol

[@IBZGaming]

@@dilksjoel hes jus being real lol

[@workrestandplaysnooker]

Was great to get Matts honest opinions on the tour. How about some of the upcoming younger talent in the UK? There's got a be plenty that have not long been pro that we haven't/rarely seen, would love to hear their hunger and motivation thoughts.

[@bobsnooker.3950]

I think Dominic Dale would be a great interview he is such a nice guy and very knowledgeable

[@oasis4ever97]

Can not echo all of these comments enough, I'm 14 mins into this episode currently and just felt I had to comment on how amazing this channel is, Stephen you are an absolute natural at this(and obviously an absolute natural at snooker)and genuinely puts a smile on my face watching your videos. Thanks for the videos and keep the content coming! Nice one Matt too👍🏻

[@kw91]

The reason for the number 16 (and 32, and so on) is because of bracket-building. As long as matches are 1-on-1, every tournament has to be built on binary-based brackets (at least in some form). The Top 16 are the players you'd generally expect (based on results) to get to the last-16 of any given tournament.

[@juchetony1910]

unless you do a round robin stage, which they used to in the 1980s. I would quite like to see (for example) 10 groups of 5, top two going through from each group, then 4 groups of 5, top 2 going through, then a QF, at the worlds. Then the qualifiers all get at least 4 matches instead of one.

[@kw91]

@@juchetony1910 round robin with 130 players ends up, more or less, looking like a champions league kinda format. For it to be more fairly done, it would take weeks. I think that's a bad idea to go for every tournament.

[@juchetony1910]

@@kw91 well, my suggestion makes 147 matches in total, I think, which is good marketing if nothing else!

[@kw91]

​@@juchetony1910 That's maybe all it has going for it

[@Pintkonan]

groups dont exist.

[@Clyde__Frog]

Please consider doing a video with a Break from life! You mentioned him in your last video, for me hes done more for snooker than anyone else in the world over the last few years espescially over the lockdowns. Love the channel.

[@HamiltonVanMan]

Great idea! Barry Stark and Steve Barton from Barton Snooker on here as well as they are a strong part of snooker life for the fans in the KZbin world.

[@princehirachan7039]

Following Barton Snooker here on youtube has helped me improve and correct my cueing by a mile. I do admire Stark and break from life vids too

[@Clyde__Frog]

@@princehirachan7039 Thanks, I'll check out Barton and Stark. I just find A Break From Life so fun and down to earth. Really enjoying Stephen Hendrys new channel too. Like others on youtube, it's for the fans, not the sponsers.

[@Liam-fq7nc]

This channel is amazing, I've learned more about the players as people watching this than I have in years watching interviews & snooker. Keep it up!

[@vvvictoriav5958]

this channel just really highlights what an embarrassingly bad job the tv channels and WST have done of marketing the sport and the players. people fall in love with characters and thats what inspires them to follow someone's career. the lifeless, godawful interviews we get on tv make every single player come across terribly. hopefully they learn some lessons from what stephen's doing here - there are some great characters in the sport, we need to know about them!

[@nickpaulhemsley]

Agreed. Snooker needs its own Drive to Survive. Until then, we have Cue Tips.

[@EVil-ob8in]

Interesting to hear about how difficult it is to make a living outside the top 16. I was aware of it already but interesting to hear from someone that lives and breathes it. Would love to see you with Dave Gilbert at his club. When I saw you play at 16, I knew you had something special about you. The only other person that gave me that feeling was Gilbert when I saw him play for the first time. He’s also had recent difficulties on the table and distracted by Pool so certainly plenty of content for a future Cue Tips

[@dilksjoel]

Nay nay for Gilbert

[@thepunisher1951]

yess, i hope to see Dave

[@David-ud9ju]

It's not difficult to make a living though. You just have to win. Current 32 is Noppon Saengkham who has made 143000 in the last 2 years.

[@royalhero4608]

What I love about this sport is just how humble and easy going so many professionals are, but also so skilled at their profession.

[@adamoliver5589]

Seems like a nice guy does selt, i know he loves his banter and that but it was lovely to hear him giving stephen praise for his friendship and looking after him on tour and things. Great stuff

[@brenthall5147]

Had to watch this interview again. I like Matt. I think he is very honest and has a great outlook on life. Please keep going Matt. You are a tribute to the world of Snooker and a great ambassador even without the fame of some others. Keep trying and may the best of things happen to you.

[@triggerjim13]

That was the most fun one you've done so far. Matt Selt is pretty damn hilarious. Definitely going to watch more of his play.

[@tildatheafricangrey]

Am loving these videos getting too see some of the players personalitys I like matt selt seems a genuine nice guy

[@johnsrabe]

Selt is soooo dry. Love it.

[@dilksjoel]

Selt is basically a snowflake melting in the pot of snooker

[@mrsteve170]

Great watch again. Thanks

[@HanstheTraffer]

Another great and enlightening interview. All the best to Matt.

[@samwh.9611]

This channel just keeps getting better and better

[@jeffreyhampton9130]

That was terrific. The man speaks his mind. How about Anthony Hamilton?

[@FloydMaxwell]

Enjoyable. Thank you both.

[@jamieh5222]

Most enjoyable one of these so far, proper insight into the game as a whole

[@joshd790]

Great content Stephen can honestly say iv been watching snooker for many years and behind the scenes videos have been missing which you are now capturing which is great to watch and get to know the many behind the cue great work 👍

[@mibo916]

What a fantastic way to interview / getting to know snooker players. Well done Stephen and the crew.

[@CalumnMcAulay]

These are great little videos with just the right mix of banter and insights into the snooker world and the players themselves.

[@mikegeer8309]

Another great one Stephen hope you keep doing these, has a similar feel to the overlap, as a massive snooker fan it's great to see players outside of tournaments being more relaxed and open, keep it up.

[@Smog202]

Nice to see a “normal” guy talk openly about his sport. Matt Selt has just got another fan 👊👍

[@dilksjoel]

Lost one here what a smartarse

[@sanmiguel4019]

@@dilksjoel Selt has got nothing on you mate, that's for sure!!!

[@timallsopp8656]

Love this Chanel and the chats / interviews. This concept is showing the true side of a player’s personality which, due to sponsorship and tour politics, we wouldn’t see or hear when a player is interviewed at a tournament. Well done Stephen and long may the Chanel continue!

[@brenthall5147]

Matt Selt has got to be one of most honest players I've seen interviewed. Honest and down to earth. No frills and fancy attitude with him. To bad some of the other top players aren't more like him.

[@jamesjames4652]

I don't agree with that... Nothing against the guy, but this was by far my least favourite interview on Stephen´s channel. I don't know the guy, so I don't have a dog in the fight. Switched off half way through.

[@QXZ9027MKII]

Much Obliged Sir for the content, enjoyed that very much & God bless you guys.

[@nigelsmith3144]

Just come across these! Love them.

[@davidgeorgemarr8694]

Love this chanel!!.. Am watching stuff back to back!!!...Love the stories of the behind the scenes talk!!

[@eki7777]

It is such a big difference when a pro talks to pro instead of an jounalist. I love this show. Keep it up mate

[@zardoz8023]

Amazing series, amazing channel! I'm hyped up for the inevitable Steve Davis and Jimmy White epsodes.

[@SmokeandSteam]

Another stellar interview. Really informative and interesting stuff. Thank you to Stephen and all for doing these fascinating interviews ❤

[@edwardbroomhead4463]

Absolutely brilliant production. Please do more videos as I’m sure they will only get better and better 👍

[@Capillus]

Stephen Hendry has to be the most likeable TV personality in the UK. He was my hero during the Eurosport era (in the late 80s-early 90's the only way to watch snooker in my country was through Eurosport).

[@darrengibson8787]

This channel is brilliant. More please Stephen!

[@YudiMuchanis]

This channel makes me love snooker even more. Thank you for making these videos

[@chrishart1974]

Great watch this. Love the honesty from Matt. Smart cookie. Great to watch. Ding next please Bairn. 👍🏻

[@daedralord1]

Thought he was gona say he bursted on to the scene. Mr keane would stick his head around the door lol

[@davemillard411]

Amazingly Honest conversation and overview! Thank you for sharing!!

[@stevemc1]

Lv this channel, keep it up Stephen. Love hearing all the players inside stories. Its great !!!

[@johnhull2941]

again great would like to see more of selt my type of person straight to the point no fear well done stephen and matt

[@busterbuster1641]

Top class banter.

[@lilchris26]

Yes same here I look forward to who's on next. Brilliant channel superb videos, just love it.

[@dannyboy_dannyboy8274]

The best one, Matts so easy to talk too & interesting to hear his views on the game.

[@JakeMay]

This is really great. Engaging, interesting, but also great calm mood

[@markc3777]

Excellant work Stephen...Love this Channel...This is Brillant work getting players insights and opinions to the sport. And their personal successes or stories in life. Keep it up.

[@Dan-cr5ts]

Only one problem with these vids - they're not long enough! Seriously though, great insight into the players away from tourneys and fun to watch too.

[@benhill173]

Got to get the Whirlwind on… Loving this series, great to see the characters of the players in close quarters.

[@stewartmcrae8007]

Definitely i would absolutely love to see it although maybe Jimmy is still a bit sore about all of those losses to the great man 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yellowfolder]

I don't see that happening - too much ego there

[@ejayman]

I'd like to see him get Jack Lisowski on, only because every time we see him he has a look on his face like he just trod in a dog turd in his brand new trainers. Would be nice to get a smile out of him for once

[@stewartmcrae8007]

@@ejayman Jack's ok not as miserable as Selby i have always found the jester a rather strange nickname for him

[@ejayman]

@@stewartmcrae8007 LOL sadly I don't think there's anything else that rhymes with Leicester :) Selby sounds like he's had a really poor hand in life generally so I can forgive him that. Would be genuinely interested to see what Jack is like though

[@mikeoxlong3504]

This is a fantastic series of interviews! I've seen the Judd Trump one, and the Mark Williams One, and I just know this is going to be great too! Off to watch, see you in half an hour!

[@IBZGaming]

Neil robertson one was class u should check it out

[@flipthescript-karatekid]

Would love to see Hendry visit Higgins, Dott, McGill and Maguire's hideout.

[@dilksjoel]

He wouldn't make it some say the road to it is paved with match fixers, squeaky voices, stern looks and career mediocrity.

[@vickymactaggart3509]

Really like the chemistry between them. Matt is an excellent player and has great points around qualifiers etc. Another great episode

[@jacquescote9605]

Hard to believe you can make these videos so informative and entertaining... keep um coming!

[@undeadbassman]

These are so good. I’m surprised nobody has done anything to this extent before. Just really informal chats where we get to learn about the different personalities of different players. Maybe because it needed someone as respected as Stephen to do it. Really fun to watch.

[@barflytom3273]

another good one, thank you Stephen.

[@ianwilliamson2980]

enjoyed that Stephen.good honest chat.

[@lambsalmon]

For a snooker fan these videos are pure gold. Not contrived in any way, totally natural. Amazing stuff. Keep it up.

[@MrPlod999]

Great entertainment and education. Matt, I really hope we see more of you on telly when you're winning (or losing). Stephen, top man as usual, you must be one of the nicest pro players ever. Still in my top 3 of all time. Thanks

[@Chazie_]

Great work Stephen , a very interesting episode please keep these up there’s nothing like it out there at the moment!

[@colinthompson3111]

Enjoyed the discussion very much.

[@nek1981]

Loving these videos, good to see some backyard snooker by the pros, and a good chat cheers ;)

[@Me-oo4yu]

Enjoyed that. This channel just what snooker fans needed 👍

[@j3ll3ymonst3r]

Keep them coming Stephen great stuff!!

[@mishellgagnon5771]

SOOO INTERESTING! Love it.

[@78tag]

BTW - having a go at the table was a great way to have that conversation. Enjoyed it, thanks.

[@allistermcginlay6476]

Neil Robinson a student of the game of snooker said, "Stephen Hendry was the most frightening player he ever played against and Ronnie was the best player he ever played!" Real snooker players understand the greatness of the true legends of snooker and this is why these videos are so entertaining with Hendry, he's really just having a natter with people who represent the sport he was great at!

[@sharkmoss]

This is great content and you are giving us a great insight into the sport😁 please keep it up!

[@johncooper8040]

Good luck to Matt for some more tournaments. Great stuff.

[@stevenbowen23]

Love this channel. Keep up the good work Champ.

[@MCHOKUM]

This is quietly the best snooker channel on KZbin. Its so nice to listen to people just having a conversation without anyone blowing smoke or pushing an agenda

[@jonowhitney5515]

Really enjoyed that

[@seant6731]

No harm to Matt, I didn’t know who he was before watching this. But that’s exactly why I’m watching and I love this channel! ❤

[@ozguy]

I look forward to every video you post. Honestly I don't mind which player you bring on because they will all have something to share. I can't get enough so interview every player!

[@CarnageYT163]

Loving this channel getting all of the snooker names

[@Correction294]

Very enjoyable. Matt is a great bloke and a good laugh.

[@lesharper7376]

I do agree about this channel, excellent insight to some of the other side of the players 👍🏻

[@Lee-dr5gh]

Love this series!!

[@markmilburn1124]

Great Channel, more of the old pros please, but finding out more about the current players has been fun.

[@since-jx1ix]

Selt nail on the head with the ranking and prize money. One good run from nowhere and someone guarantees themselves top ranking entry and money. Another great vid. Great channel

[@jgilds7947]

Best channel on KZbin right now….Matt came across really well 👍🏻

[@richardcranium3403]

Really enjoying these.👍

[@phillace]

Another great video , keep them coming Stephen !

[@eugenekudrautsau7981]

Perfect tempo and format! Keep it up! Respect from Belarus.

[@pinmycomment5239]

Thank you for the vidoes

[@markscars1069]

Fascinating stuff. This channel is set to become something quite special I think.

[@alexodonnell88]

brilliant stuff Stephen!! Matt's a class act and speaks brilliantly about the game, his career and is a real character!!

[@flucazade]

Superb video, I agree with Matt there are a lot of issues in snooker today and sadly I'm not sure they will improve quickly.

[@stegee1]

Brilliant , Informative, Opinions, best video yet Stephen, great insight from Matt, keep em up!

[@steviea6070]

Enjoyed that one

[@darylkenny9669]

Stephen is the best at these types of interactions. Love it.