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

[@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!!

[@DM-kv9kj]

@@jamesbyrne9312 ...No.

[@madaboutsnooker147]

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

[@mohammednasir6097]

Who's here after Matt Selt's meltdown? What a baby 😂

[@ninobixio6156]

Just watched it and it was totally unacceptable. He should be fined and forced to apologise publicly. I guess he's under a lot of pressure but he's a professional snooker player and should act as such. That banging and crashing off camera. 'Mathew, stop'! Not sure if that was the ref or someone else pleading for him to stop. Poor Zizins looked a bit distraught.

[@Riverside_clunster]

Very telling Selt now prefers practice in private and hasn't the interpersonal skills to hold it together in competition

[@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 ?

[@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

[@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👍🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@samwh.9611]

This channel just keeps getting better and better

[@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

[@Fitnessbyibz]

@@dilksjoel hes jus being real lol

[@williamatkin5799]

Really enjoyed this video with Selt, he’s got a bold personality and characteristics. It’s very refreshing

[@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.

[@Thin.disguise]

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]

@@Thin.disguise 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.

[@tildatheafricangrey]

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

[@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.

[@katoness]

Selt was not very humble with his game against Zizins. Big baby tantrum Selt.

[@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!

[@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! ❤

[@jamieh5222]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Predilus]

What a gem of a channel. Hard talk about the reality in snooker.

[@vickymactaggart3509]

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

[@lambsalmon]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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).

[@HansFormerlyTraffer]

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

[@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!

[@BeareTube]

Hendry continues to promote snooker. Love these behind-the-scenes peeks. Who knew? Players are people too and Matt is a top player.

[@johnferguson4869]

Took me a few episodes to work out what’s going on here: it’s Comedians in Cars getting Coffee for Brits. Love seeing this side of Stephen. Thanks for setting up this channel.

[@smith077906]

Matt Selt seems like a top fella, speaks from the heart Thanks for the upload

[@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.

[@78tag]

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

[@abrahamthunder32]

Greetings from the US, where snooker is just a funny sounding word... discovered snooker a few years ago and love the game. Look forward to seeing the names Hendry can bring to his channel, Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor and Ronnie too. Who would say no to Stephen Hendry. Love it. Keep it coming

[@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!!!

[@dannyboy_dannyboy8274]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@jacquescote9605]

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

[@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

[@jeffreyhampton9130]

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

[@chrishart1974]

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

[@zardoz8023]

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

[@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!

[@steve-marsh]

Really interesting insight to like as a snooker player and Matt Selt seems to be a bit of a legend!

[@discodame]

Met Matt Selt at the Northern Snooker Club a few years ago and he is a really nice bloke thanks for these videos Stephen

[@tarik121]

There's something so GENUINE about these videos, they're just captivating to watch. I feel for Matt Selt. The game is about more than the top 16... I'd like to see at least the top 50 making a GOOD living - they're all AWESOME at their craft

[@YudiMuchanis]

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

[@halpep3363]

Matts opinion on the tour is eye opening , wish you luck Matt , top lad

[@darylkenny9669]

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

[@CalumnMcAulay]

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

[@cahg3871]

Love Stephen’s laugh,makes me laugh.You can tell he’s in his element with this series.Great eye opener to the world of snooker.

[@justluke8836]

Stephen is just a natural at doing this. Long may it continue. I could have carried on watching for as long as you could chat. I actually like matt, he’s a straight talker with no pretence.

[@darrengibson8787]

This channel is brilliant. More please Stephen!

[@paulhill3622]

"This Vlog is becoming must watch"! Nice one Stephen !

[@haydenhack]

so great hanging out with you guys..I felt like I was there...very interesting to hear how the players feel about the tour...such talented people not being appreciated..

[@davidgeorgemarr8694]

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

[@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

[@rabrabbito3650]

Nice, refreshing to have someone with an opinion

[@mrsnookerhd]

Would be Great to Watch Stephen Lee in Next Episode... or maybe after Oct 2024

[@ALUMINUM20]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. Matt seems like a top bloke!

[@mickwhit8332]

By the way, how good was that shot that Selt made at 16:00? Hell of a shot!

[@pykessports]

This one is definitely the funniest one Matthew Selt is a great character. Hope we wins something big soon.

[@JakeMay]

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

[@QXZ9027MKII]

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

[@jgilds7947]

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

[@SmokeandSteam]

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

[@eugenekudrautsau7981]

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

[@brucewwwwwayne1229]

First time getting to know Matt a little bit, turns out he is great, I like the opinions he made.

[@Me-oo4yu]

Enjoyed that. This channel just what snooker fans needed 👍

[@sugs1191]

Selt and Hendry are very alike imo and that why they are good friends. Both refreshingly honest and witty.

[@strictlyp532]

This is the best snooker content by a country mile.

[@barry2924]

I knew absolutely nothing about selt before I watched this but I really learnt alot there I enjoyed that very much

[@stevemc1]

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

[@alexodonnell88]

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

[@lilchris26]

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

[@davemillard411]

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

[@solocott]

These are absolutely fabulous! So many players that would be interesting, hard to pick, but Drago, Ding, the perspectives and experiences of the Chinese, Thai, Indian, younger, older. Of course, Steve Davis, Thorburn, Taylor and the older generation are great with all their stories. And Hendry is so good at putting everybody at ease, everybody opens up. Being American, I would love to see something like this in pool, but it's hard to imagine. The mindset seems to be a bit more antagonistic, but with the international popularity these days, why not? Way to go, Stephen! And keep it up!

[@joepodmore84]

What a class KZbin channel this is.

[@johnsrabe]

Selt is soooo dry. Love it.

[@dilksjoel]

Selt is basically a snowflake melting in the pot of snooker

[@allin8795]

definitely a matt selt fan after this!

[@JackAcid]

As someone new to the game (but watched Hendry in his prime) this channel is pure gold. The fact he allows for the errors, and then explains why he made it, is astounding. Love this!!

[@Benny-rw1pu]

if there must be ad breaks, may every channel be so good at placing them in the right parts of the vid as this channel is.

[@markmilburn1124]

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

[@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.

[@Chazie_]

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

[@Correction294]

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

[@radul476]

I like the main idea here. The laid back atmosphere, getting to know each player on a more personal level, while still playing snooker... it really shows the more emotional side of the game, because watching the game on TV can be too serious at times... I am curious about a match with Mark Williams

[@hammy019]

Can't beat a pure honest opinion, would love to see like a round table type of episode where you get you guys to chat about how the game, the tour or whatever could be improved 🤔

[@davemorier3066]

Matt..stick in there,my friend your good run in snooker is coming..as ur a talented player.and a top honest pro.....good luck ✌️