Neal Foulds On His Punditry Style, Jimmy White & The Romford Rap

You've been asking every single week for Neal Foulds, well today is the day. Neal and Stephen have an in depth chat around the Champion of Champions venue in Bolton. They talk all things snooker including Neal's letter from Stephen mum, playing a young Jimmy White and why Neal can't get away with some of the stuff Stephen does in their respective TV roles. As you'll likely know, Neal doesn't pick up a cue anymore so this is a bit of a different video, we hope you enjoy it!
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[@paulsmith9542]

Neal Foulds is a top bloke ....totally genuine !!!!

[@stewartmcrae8007]

yes he is a great guy I remember at the Preston guild hall seeing him pull a player aside and have a word with him for not signing a young lads tournament booklet

[@scienceevolves4417]

Average player, and an even worse commentator.... Puts everyone to sleep nicely though!

[@stewartmcrae8007]

@@scienceevolves4417 the next time someone says penny for your thoughts sell because you will be overcharging them

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@stewartmcrae8007 Freedom of speech, a controversial concept perhaps, not quite known to snooker fans seemingly.

[@stewartmcrae8007]

@@scienceevolves4417 if you are not a snooker fan what are you doing here move along and find something better suited to your interests and leave us superior people to enjoy

[@EGC316]

Neal is a top bloke and great commentator. Not a bad player in his day.

[@benneave-ck1ti]

Love this channel. Can you get Jimmy on soon please? We need this to happen.

[@Batwal99onUtube]

Jimmy declined

[@dazuk1969]

Been waiting to see Jimmy come on for ages. Maybe he wants no part of Sir Hendry after losing 4 times to him at the Crucible ?

[@johngriffiths5682]

Stephen said on a golf life video Jimmy has turned him down for this.

[@benneave-ck1ti]

@@johngriffiths5682 shame

[@kevinkeane254]

​@@johngriffiths5682 I saw that mate, on Tubes and Ange, wasn't it? He didn't elaborate tho...

[@stevecoles4990]

What a lovely human being Neal is, such a shame he feels a bit of negativity about even picking up a cue anymore but top bloke and deserves many more years doing what he does so well.

[@TheBillPodcast]

Great interview, Neal is so humble, he's brilliant at what he does and was a phenomenal player in his day who doesn't get enough credit for what he achieved 👏 #legend

[@Noel-ji8nm]

The pockets are huge

[@Riktenstein]

Great to see Neal on the channel.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

When Stephen started commentary he used say hardly anything -- what he did say was brutally honest and critical. He found a good balance after a while. He's definitely one of my favourite commentators, along with Foulds and MacManus

[@Patigoooool]

The ITV comms is brilliant. I love Eurosport as well but Joe Johnson is easily the worst around!

[@faj7342]

My favorite commentator is Mike Hallett. Unfortunately he does not commentate much recently.

[@tacticalchunder1207]

Yeah I hated Hendry’s commentating at first, but he’s really improved.

[@davejones4093]

JJ - "And what a shot that was, a great shot!" over and over.

[@sharpvidtube]

@@faj7342 I liked Mike Hallett too, he had a stroke, I see he's recovering well and is playing a bit, but I don't know if it has stopped him commentating.

[@emccrapple2503]

Fouldsy is an integral part of the sport, I wish he commentated on every match. Great episode!

[@npc3po301]

Such a popular player back in the day, I remember growing up in the 70s you'd see his initials written on brick walls everywhere

[@jonathanstamp]

Haha very good 👍

[@sharpvidtube]

Neil and Nigel Farage, both very popular back then.

[@garycrowther4912]

Neal and John Virgo best two commentators.

[@the_alchemy_method]

Hendry is an incredibly humble guy. Credit to our game.

[@TJG31301]

Brilliant pundits, both these guys

[@gamer.._xxgirl6524]

I dont know just how ill Clive Everton is these days but i would love to see stephen to have Clive on this channel. He is by far the most knowledgeable guy ever in snoomer and billiards. And it was sad what the bbc done kicking him out after all the years of service he gave to them and to snooker. Hope you are doing ok Mr Clive Everton.

[@baronsnake3042]

I said the same pal. It would be a travesty to not get him on with all his knowledge.

[@sean_43]

Jaysus he must really be knocking on now. Not sure it'd work. He was like Yoda when I last seen him on commentary and that must be well over ten years ago.

[@jimwhite1756]

Interviews with past stars are my favorite cue tips videos. Really enjoy their stories like Neal's account of a 13 year old Jimmy.

[@madforit2]

Neal Foulds is such a good bloke. Was looking forward to seeing him on here for quite a while. Great fella

[@iancork9721]

I love neal. Hopefully a pundit for many more years to come

[@HappyWanderer140]

Fouldsy and McManus are the two best pundits in the game. Although, Stephen can say things other pundits can't, because of how he dominated and ultimately changed how players approach to the game.

[@jordanwillrog]

Ur forgetting Clive and Ken

[@HappyWanderer140]

@jordanwillrog I think they're all good. For me, I just think Fouldsy and McManus are more insightful than most

[@jordanwillrog]

McManus is moidrer

[@scienceevolves4417]

Is this a joke? McManus?! You can't even understand the bastard... Needs subtitles first.

[@seanpaul3050]

Steve Davis, John Parott and Dennis Taylor are the best.

[@karlchadwick9891]

Neil is such a great commentator and for those of us old enough to remember a very good player

[@robhendrikx2198]

Right, up to number 4 in the world at one point, I believe.

[@stewartmcrae8007]

@@robhendrikx2198 number 3

[@pbguru147]

Good man, Neil. Appreciate his insight and commentary, once #3 in the world and was a very determined player who got some good results against the best in the game. I always have an understanding for players like him who feel relief when they hang Thier cue up.. no more fighting the demons and inner peace ensues 😊

[@lakmeister]

Was on beta blockers? Got stopped and gave up?

[@stewartmcrae8007]

@@lakmeister that was in the late 80s he didn't retire until 2003 get your facts right before making a stupid comment

[@divinespark4842]

Great interview from two talented and likeable ex-pros. A lot of people probably view Neal as a bore or a square, but he's actually quite an interesting, genuine and down-to-earth guy, and was a great player in his day. As for SH, well, he's just a straight legend! Thanks for the upload.

[@freddiesfriendsfoundation]

Brilliant! In total honesty, I have come to really enjoy Steven's commentary and now live his channel. Neil Foulds has always been my favourite commentator and was chuffed to hear Steven thinks the same! Shame Jimmy wouldn't come on but he has his reasons I guess.

[@nicholassmith9909]

What a great video. Neal Foulds is the best in the business at punditry

[@RobJNathanSings]

I used to work with Fouldsy when he did the commentary work for Ladbrokes at their head office. He was always a good sport, and I introduced him to beef jerky. Good guy, always friendly and happy to chat.

[@mck-qt7hu]

Great video as always, glad Neil is getting the recognition he deserves.

[@TheMickybutler]

Another excellent guest to have and superb interview. You're good, Stephen, but for me, Foulds is the best analyst/commentator in the game.

[@MrRodrigominasverde]

Your content is excellent, I'm from all over Brazil following all your videos, congratulations, keep going.

[@woostep]

Neal's commentary is on point, he also has a way of building the intensity when a frame becomes nervy. I don't think I've ever heard him say: he couldn't have picked it up with his hand and place it any better 😄

[@nbmufc94]

I like Neal's commentary and analysis. Very elocute and detailed.

[@jamespayne3992]

I always liked watching neal play...and now listening, like Stephen said hes clearly the best...

[@MrAllwrighty67]

When it comes to snooker comms Fouldsy, Hendry & McManus are the best in my opinion

[@jonathanstamp]

Would love to see Dominic Dale on here please!!

[@williamcallaghan2023]

Neal was a very good player and today is an excellent pundit and commentator, really enjoy listening to him. Met him at the Welsh Open in 2020, lovely bloke. Cheers Stephen for another excellent video

[@dannydude007321]

Love to see a vid dedicated to talking about Paul Hunter, he was phenomenal and I feel like we're losing touch with his memory and short lived legacy.. also a member of the 27 club! Maybe other pros/his family highlighting what he achieved or just how he was as a personality Great stuff as always

[@sportsglobal9527]

Superb player Paul hunter if I’m not wrong I think he won the masters like three times very sad what happened to him at such an early age. No doubt he would have won many more titles including the worlds of that I’m sure.

[@sharpvidtube]

Get Matthew Stevens on, they were good friends.

[@flyingwarrior7155]

I played neal in around 1984 at neasden , ron gross snooker centre . I left my chalk on the table , he went to play his shot and swiped my chalk off the able with his cue quickly told me that not snooker etiquette to leave it there . He gave me 70 start and beat me 👍. Have so many stories from that era , Jimmy used to come down there , especially when Benson and hedges masters was on at Wembley and take loads of money off the owner . I think Jimmy gave Ron gross a 14 start . Ron gross was amateur champion on the late 50s if i remember. Great memories , great times . The whole club backed neale to beat Alex Higgins in his first world championship , and neale duly obliged He was big odds too as a rookie . Too many other stories that i cant tell on here 😂. Neale is a great commentator now . Like stephen said " The best "

[@MrDeanelwood]

Ron was world champ I believe in the late 50s. I had great times in his club. So much money changing hands. He had great knowledge of the game and played some amazing snookers/tactical shots. Good times!

[@lesfisher8956]

Only found this channel a few months ago, getting through them one by one, nice to see one of the true greats in sport on KZbin, I'm 43 and watched snooker from 8 years old and still play now myself in my local league, but remember watching Hendry and his battles against the world's best, especially and against Jimmy, keep the vids coming, really enjoying the channel

[@echosun79]

What a legend he is, love Neal. Shame he couldn’t do anything on the table for us

[@carlkamuti]

Not couldn't, wouldn't.

[@fingersfinesilver]

This was absolutely wonderful. A great interview. I stopped it in the middle to watch the snooker loopy video. Weren't they YOUNG!!!

[@sfan3725]

Great chat between snooker's two best pundits , good point made about the value of silence which seems lost on others in the ITV and Eurosport camps. Love Stephen's honesty and Neil's love for the game, even though he's not picked up a cue for years. Cheers.

[@PhilDiasPJD]

Stephen is just like Santa...... He keeps on delivering!!! One of my favourite KZbin channels. ❤

[@bibek12332]

21 minutes is criminal mate Should've been 40+minutes Hope there are more contents with him

[@kevmccormick1767]

People like you are just never happy. If it was 40mins you would moan that it's not a hour. Just be happy and grateful for what you get not crave what you dont have or receive.

[@glenaitken9403]

Think part of that is Neal refuses to play a frame so it was just a straight interview. Neal came across well I thought.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Two brilliant players and commentators great to hear them reminisce, another fantastic post Stephen

[@Ed30675]

Have just listened to the Radio 5 interview with Stephen... A great listen for this 73 year old who has followed the life and career of Stephen since he was 16... I have loved every minute...as did my late father...who like Stephen,s grandfather was himself a very good player.... The best I ever played against...

[@josemiguelfernandezdemarti7799]

More than Cue Tips, it should be called History of Snooker. Enjoyable from start to finish. Great editing, every single bit is meaningfull.

[@markjones5230]

Neal is definately the best commentator in my humble opinion. Such a nice bloke too and used to love watching him play back in the day. Great channel Stephen, keep up the hard workmyou put into doing this channel, us snooker fans really appreciate it. Agree totally with Neal in terms of Stephen really adds a different take to commentary and deserves to be able to says what he says and feels.

[@angushaston7802]

I used to be a member of the Ron Gross Snooker Club in Neasden. Neil was always in there playing snooker as a schoolboy, although I doubt he ever did go to school - he was always in the snooker hall. And all the greats turned up at that club, so no wonder his game progressed so far. Plus his dad was pretty good too.

[@joshbro99k96]

I just searched for "Neal Foulds laughing". Clive's sleeve and the one armed one. Had me laughing along - brilliant.

[@lesharper7376]

Great video, love Fouldsy… very affable, very accommodating, great story teller, dry sense of humour. Love him on comms too

[@MD-cd1ww]

Hendry is the best commentator for me. I don't understand how players can be so sensitive about calling a spade a spade. They should be more focussed on finding those special moments when he says it's a great shot, because when that happens, you know it means something

[@John-of4gz]

Completely agree honestly I would not be offended one bit its there job to be honest and the players that are offended shouldn't 't watch with the sound on its pretty simple. Also I'm like you stephen hendry is my favourite commentator too.

[@adamski101]

Same. Hendry, Foulds and Doherty for me. McManus too. Hendry is the best though.

[@ThomasJeppesen]

Always a pleasure when Mr Foulds commentates a game! Such a cool guy

[@keelankerrigan3038]

It seems that everyone Stephen interviews who played pre 2000 always ranks Goff's as one of their favourite venues. Hopefully it will make a return to the calendar in the future

[@hensmithers9687]

The Irish wont pay for a tournie anymore

[@samgreebo]

Lovely video - many thanks to Stephen. I was sad to hear that someone disliked Neal's commentary because he didn't win as many tournaments as some of the people he's talking about - about from his logical argument that on that basis only Hendry could talk about O'Sullivan, and so on, there's the obvious fact that it's possible to know and express a lot about how something is done without being able to do it. Neal is absolutely my favourite commentator (in a crowded field) - witty, knowledgeable, fair-minded and very tactful. with a wonderfully natural way with words: who can forget his 'both arms available' comment?

[@Ed30675]

At the 11th. Minute Steven mentions Neal's commentary... I agree 💯% with the comment.... Apart from his commentary skills he comes across with great sense of humour and his timing of words is fabulous... Neil commented on Stevens ability to pick out the shots before they are even decided by the player .. invariably Steven is spot on and it's amazing to watch....and yes angles McManus is great too...Great video here... Enjoyed immensely and I knew it would be good.... Great watch ..

[@RichardpaulTerrett]

What a great interview, the best so far. Neil, what a fantastic character, honest, knowledgeable. Top commentator. And well,we all know about Stephen????

[@stu2333]

Neal did an exhibition up here in lancaster might have been around 1988 , top bloke, ive still got his signed cue and case that they raffled off on the night.

[@idrismansoor7993]

Lol the Jimmy anecdote 😂😂😂😂

[@mrloop1530]

These videos are just pure gems

[@simonhill3088]

Neal is a lovely chap, and his commentary is second to non. I remember him winning the BCE International which was a TV tournament in the 80's.

[@seangreenwood8331]

i remember playing Geoff Foulds in a pro-am around 1979,i won the first frame with a 80 break then didnt get a shot in the next 3 frames,top player

[@Host4l]

Great lads Neal & Stephen

[@satjinder]

Fouldsy is a fantastic pundit. No ego whatsoever. Him and McManus are at the top of the tree. Hendry and Davis command instant respect. It’s also good to have the modern players on sometimes as well because they can see the game differently

[@paulwalker1793]

No offense to you Stephen or Dennis Taylor. But Neil is the best as a pundit .. love listening to him when he's watching a game of snooker and giving his opinion. Top man 👍

[@Softlad92]

Love Fouldsy! Legend

[@jjdebruyne]

Would like to see him do the tough table challenge

[@7258martin]

Brilliant to see you guys remenicing about your roles in the game past and present..👍

[@kirkhogan2688]

Enjoyed that, Neal founds is very humble ,nice fella,

[@darakamal]

Such a fantastic dude and an eloquent commentator

[@iainamurray]

What a lovely man. Humble and understated, but very good at what he does.

[@FloydMaxwell]

Great point about "over talking". Never even mentioned Phil Yates, yet the point was made.

[@MetteC5]

Exactly lol!

[@yesdcotchin]

or Shaun (at least, not in the context of talking too much)

[@Ave_some_of_that]

…or maybe Mike Hallett..?

[@niallkane1593]

Love your vids stephen cant wait for john higgins one coming soon!

[@charleshendry5978]

Great show! Except it was a bit short. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@JMiddleton-xl1kx]

My favourite commentator! The most informative and always keeps it real

[@bookreader242]

Brilliant Channel. I would love to see a four some with Jimmy, Ronnie, Steve Davis and Steven Hendry. Best of five frames. Now that would be a classic and a good laugh.

[@simonwilson1686]

WOW !!! - That 20 minutes just flew by !!!! - Love neal and his Dad was a very good player in his day, along with Patsy Houlihan, Ray Reardon and John Spencer (before they turned pro) - Back in his Dad's day the amateur game was better than the pros

[@SmokeandSteam]

Brilliant interview, brilliant guest and a brilliant channel. I wished this was longer, I could listen to Neil and Stephen talk all day. Please get Neil back on! I’d also love, love, love Stephen to play and talk to Mark Selby. That would be a great watch…!

[@sportsglobal9527]

Neil is a top bloke and without trying extremely funny love listening to his commentary and knowledge of the game which is first class, also Stephen with his blunt comments when players miss or play bad shots and when your a seven time world champion you sort of have gained the right to give an honest opinion.

[@athitayastirling8259]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks

[@martint.1538]

Thanks for your honestly chaps !. This Channel is the absolute Best. You should look at doing a Live Q & A with your top Guests - like what Gary Neville has done !.

[@user-zl7vu6kp9h]

Best video yet. This was really surprising and it’s made me really like Neil even more. Awesome. 🎉😮

[@steviewilson69]

Would love to see a regular couple of frames but with the older players who have faded from the public eye, like Neal or Kirk Stevens, Tony Meo, Tony Knowles, the big names from yesteryear, hear their story and see if they still have it

[@sticksman1979]

That would have been quite a party in the 80s! ❄️

[@sharpvidtube]

I had to look up what happened with Neal's dad, saw he refused to give up being chairman and director of the WPBSA, after a vote of no conference, led by 5 players, including Stephen Hendry😂 Nice to see it looks like that's all water under the bridge now, I hope Geoff still enjoys watching the snooker.

[@michaelharkin3150]

Great show gents.very informative

[@mountaindewisextreme]

I remember watching a snooker match when neal foulds and this other guy who i really like listening to started talking about a place called pottingham, or puttingham. Totally awesome moment, when two great commentators sidetrack for a little while. I like this other guys voice and commentating so much, i decided to never google his face. I think his name is phil, and he is funny and has the best memory ever. Neal foulds is great!

[@gazzjtyers8314]

Good morning. Stephen, you are a legend, an icon. I'd pay good money just to shake your hand sir. Neal as ever is gracious and humble. A lovely gentleman. I am looking forward to seeing you Stephen at the Embassy in Skegness in March, along with Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor. 3 of my heroes. Now, on a different tack, I would really love to see Stephen Maguire and you on this channel. I've always liked Stephen and it's so sad how he's quietly slipped away from where he was and indeed where he should be. Stephen Maguire has got a lovely cue action, is a brilliant break builder, still, and can still cut it at the top, although of course recent years have proved more difficult for him. Please please please interview Stephen Maguire, Stephen. Please. All the best to you sir

[@rcmakingtracks18]

As always, brilliant. Great job Stephen and Neil...

[@iansimpson27]

Great interview. I still remember the days when Neal Foulds did commentary on Stephen Hendry's matches, e.g. vs. Ryan Day in 2008 as well as John Higgins and Stephen Maguire in 2012. I note that people who say that Hendry retired too early tend to refer to that superb first session and 147 against Stuart Bingham but to overlook the bad middle session vs. Higgins and the drubbing vs. Maguire. I felt that those performances at 2012 WSC showed that championship winning form was still in there but that the ability to consistently produce it in a match had gone.

[@michaelnaughton6437]

Please bring on John Virgo, he's just such a legend no less than Neal! Great episode as always Stephen, the quality of these episodes are just top notch, we're really spoiled!!!!

[@misterc5783]

Wow. He did it. Excellent.

[@NyxxUK]

That was a great watch.

[@andrewlafish]

Would love you to do more of the instagram lives like you did during covid. Any chance of doing some again? Great channel and great guests. Keep up the great work 👍

[@LiamBurke-jg3nc]

Love this channel...such easy listening. Keep up the good work Mr Hendry

[@bountyhuntermk2520]

Love the content Stephen

[@kevkav5680]

Brilliant content Stephen, Neil Foulds chatting to you was so insightful, keep it going!

[@user-rq7gy1xf3m]

Must admit, never had much time for him as a commentator, but now I have the utmost respect. Very good interview indeed.

[@garethparr9482]

Brilliant as ever. Nice guy Neil I remember watching him play back in the day. He wasn’t to shabby as I remember. Very knowledgeable. Loving this channel a chat with the king of the 70s the great ray reardon would be fantastic!! Hint hint

[@JC0023]

Amazing video loved it...thankyou....John Higgins next please 🙏❤️

[@malmo147]

Neal Foulds was a great player in his day. Slipped down in 90s but good player to watch and had plenty of very good victories. His punditry is second to none. Good to have him on ITV events or the 900.

[@sharpvidtube]

Neal was one of several players that took beta-blockers. Nothing wrong with that, as they weren't banned, but when a ban came in, a lot of players slipped down the rankings. Shame it doesn't get talked about now, I'd love to hear the full story, but I guess people are too judgmental, so maybe its best swept under the carpet? I'd love to know what other players took beta-blockers, I have a hunch that some that were far more successful than Neal used them, but nobody would talk about that.

[@seanfein3783]

Decent lad big Fouldsy

[@qwerty69600]

If you're watching this Neal, Stephen's right on you as a pundit. Foulds is a great commentator and pundit, and comes across as an all round nice guy. He's probably my favourite too.

[@LifeinChina75]

Brilliant interview again. Top channel.

[@Jay_Eddo]

Love Neals commentary superb.

[@charlieharper6371]

It’s terrible

[@steeshyboy]

Great video. Stephen Hendry been a hero of mine since I was wee and is great to see this side of him! Neal comes across really well as well

[@ro43207]

Wow very insightful!! Request to get on Mark Selby, Gary Lineker, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Hazel Irvine

[@HandymanService-wy4xq]

Excellent, he knows the history of each player before in coms on there match. He’s excellent it and very insightful. Cheers Stephen that was great

[@adamski101]

Hazel yes!