Ronnie O’Sullivan looks ahead to retirement from Snooker | Eurosport Snooker

[@DG-nc1jc]

I went to an exhibition in Ireland around 10 years ago when Jimmy played Ronnie. They played each other first and then did a bid from the crowd to see who would get to play with them in doubles. Someone paid 350 to play with Jimmy and then another person paid 450 to play with Ronnie. Jimmy's partner broke off and Ronnie came in and made a 147. They felt bad, so they had another frame. Ronnie's partner broke off and then Jimmy came in and made a 147. I never seen anything like it before! I wonder would they remember if someone said it to them now!

[@haocai1574]

I believe you are telling us a true story

[@zulfiqarkyiani4812]

They remember as that's how they told it.

[@davegonnaway6007]

Haha...

[@ExtremePainGames]

@@haocai1574 He is telling a true story because Ive read his comment typed years ago in another comment section. Yeah has to be true.

[@eamonryan6157]

Jimmy mentioned it somewhere, in an interview/documentary he gave in the last few years.

[@Sprudge1]

I watched Ronnie knock in a 147 in a exhibition. One of the best nights I’ve ever had. If you get the chance go to one of his exhibitions you will love it.

[@japgambardella9671]

the snooker without O'Sullivan it's not the same anymore !!!! Please Ronnie remains...

[@davegonnaway6007]

Two of my favourite players of all time legends good luck to them both

[@GeldorfMcleod]

I love these headlines '' Ronnie looks ahead to retirement''. he did no such thing you sat him on a chair and grilled him on it

[@JHallam77]

Just do it for views mate don’t they. Bastards.

[@BulletFever1]

@@JHallam77 They are seriously so bad. I usually don't complain, but this interviewer's questions have been banal and a bit nosey in multiple interviews now. I get that they want a bit of story, but certain stuff has been a red flag.

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

Thanks, you saved me the bother of watching this

[@misterc5783]

Does anyone realise this isn’t an interview. This is punditry. He wasn’t “sat down and grilled”. He was offered a job and took the job and they had a chat about retirement. And in that chat, Ronnie looked ahead to his retirement. Which was what the discussion was about.

[@misterc5783]

@@BulletFever1 It wasn’t an interview. It was 3 people employed by Eurosport chatting. I get the impression that were it a guy you probably wouldn’t have found things so banal.

[@StephenLMW]

Ronnie and Jimmy are true snooker legends they both know how to entertain as well as win Ronnie is my favourite player and has been for a few years now Jimmy is the best never to have become world champion

[@greaser7765]

Jimmy win?? 😂 he’s won fuck all, ever!!

[@danielmills4898]

@@greaser7765 pretty sure he's won everything other than the world hasn't he?

[@magalhaeshelder]

Two legends, I remember when I was a kid having a commodore 64k (I still have the commodore) and the Jimmy White's cassette game... truly a legend!

[@jarradjones2235]

That is the best snooker interview I've ever seen, in all the years I've been following the game

[@harrypell2603]

Apparently it wasn’t an interview they were just chatting

[@johnconley4955]

Two legends in the same room, great to see

[@sladjanivkovic2]

They are in the same room every other day tho haha

[@Spencerlayne]

Ive litterally had day dreams where I've played Ronnie or I was as good as Ronnie. I was so disappointed when he lost a few years back. I even messaged him on Twitter and said can we please just have a couple more years of you practicing and competing. These was when it was thought he may retire. Low and behold and he came back and won the world championship after a year off. The way he amazing us as fans has surely got to be a reason to stay in it and play. My dad watched him. I watch him. And I want my son to watch him too man. The legend Ronnie

[@cameronquick1157]

Really liking these excerpts from the studio you've been posting. Nice job Mr. Eurosport snooker

[@Stollberger72]

Shitty clickbait title but a great interview. Jimmy and Ronnie are both my legends since I started watching Snooker in the early 1990s.

[@tomb407]

Title is fine, it's what they talk about

[@MegaHooper25]

The amount of times Ronnie brings up golf 😂

[@saketsagar2156]

snooker balls will all jump out of the table for once to congratulate ronnie on his retirement. for entire world where there is snooker club every player who goes to play has only ronnie as their idol player

[@colintucker2247]

Two Proper players..👍

[@TheJoergenDK]

It is like playing music. The music of the spheres, perhaps. I know I'm a two bit pianist. But I always do my best. The music is its own world, teaching us to be there and to be aware. And this is like the zen of Ronnie O'Sullivan. In that music lets you in, if you let yourself out... It is a world of mental work, of guiding your own mind into a state of flow and harmony, yet reflected in the limelight. The magic of the moment. Snooker is the only sport that I care about. I go ballistic... ;-)

[@bonkersbeast]

Jimmy's looking more & more like his mate Ronnie Wood every day!

[@michaellawlor5625]

Who looks like dot cotton.

[@harrypell2603]

That was very interesting what they were talking about I really like both Ronnie and Jimmy them two get on like a house on fire

[@malcolmstockbridge2569]

So sad that a major sport provider has to resort to blatant clickbait headlines.

[@Tamcameron]

GREAT INTERVIEW ...LOVED IT ... VERY HONEST

[@electriclightlynnetrex6346]

I only watch snooker for two reasons, and Ronnies one of em.

[@georgehagi4703]

Whos the second ?

[@electriclightlynnetrex6346]

@@georgehagi4703 Judd

[@georgehagi4703]

@@electriclightlynnetrex6346 im trying to find mine second fav , i was a jimmy white fan still am and after jimmy ronnie and still ronnie , i like mark williams to bur rocket is my fav if he stops i would have trouble looking at snooker 🥺🥺🥺

[@brianearl7358]

thats the best ive seen ronnie speak , the truth is snooker pro is hard , no win no money , theres a lot of dreamers on the circuit, its ego for some just to say im a snooker pro or in realitiy just very good amatuer

[@dale333]

Absolute Legends

[@silkali007]

Jimmy's hair piece has a hair piece on it!!

[@christophercoulter7782]

Gawd help us all if Ronnie retires. I still think his best is yet to come.

[@pulie2330]

After Ronie retirement.....snooker ratings will downfall... Hard!!

[@TheKaluNaama]

damn rite. There is no way around that. Trump alone cannot replace him.

[@kenshields7922]

back to the ebdon games 5 mins a shot

[@infobeam1902]

Not while Judd is about. That’s why I watch snooker

[@leeqvickers]

When Beethoven died millions of people stopped listening to music but music continued. So will snooker.

[@Gigantemanatee]

He’s been as boring to watch just as much as any other player. Just playing for fun. I feel JH has been a good watch out of the 4 or 5 old timers still playing.

[@martinkotze7258]

Ronnie is my favorite player, but his outlook is totally different from what mine would have been if I had his talent and achievements. I would have enjoyed every minute of playing in tournaments, no doubt.

[@shy6194]

she is bored now

[@chakko007]

Frankly, I see a lot of divergence between what he always says, and his career. You don't win 6 world championships, and win 37 majors, if you're not a competitive player. I think what he never really wanted to accept is the pressure which comes with the competition. He has detected that as a ultimately annoying and hindering part of competitive sport which he isn't willing to adopt anymore. Which says a lot about his character. And, it showed when he conceded the match against Stephen Hendy in 2006 (I think), and in the many occasions where his disinclination made him lose. TBH, I'm surprised that he won so many tournaments, considering his character. But then, it confirms what I just said. At his core, he is a competitive player. It's just that he "can't stand the heat" sometimes, if he's not in the right mood.

[@telinoz1975]

Spot on.

[@skyhawk747]

Wiggy White :-) But regardless of his rug, he's still an utter legend. All jokes aside though, despite the clickbait title, it was a great interview.

[@charliecroker7005]

1:18 If you are below your expected standard, it can be the most frustrating thing in your life. You have to go back to basics, and rebuild your game from the foundations up. After years of complacency, even your stance may be wrong. Make sure both of your arms are supple, before you even get down to work. Brace yourself comfortably, so that your core provides a sustainable, solid platform. Make sure your head is dead level, maybe even by using a mirror on the practice table. Then put your wig on.

[@Alex-pr6zv]

Ronnie is not going to retire. Why should he? Hes still got it. Whats the secret to his longevity? Well one reason is he keeps himself fit. Goes out every day rain or shine puts in the miles . Good for the mind and soul. Keeps his resting HR down (less than 50 bpm for sure). As you get oder the weight and the HR creep up and will make you error prone.

[@union310]

Two of the very best

[@jonowhitney5515]

Brilliant

[@DavidDavid-yz2sh]

Ronnie is having the same effect as hendry as I had quoted.

[@leeqvickers]

Yes, your quote was awesome. Remind me, what was it?

[@kwgled]

Its easy to see where Ronnie is with his snooker. When he is being asked/ talking about his matches at competitions, he can be awkward and its like he doesn't want to be there....but here, talking about having fun and exhibitions etc, he is happy and having good crack.

[@tobylerone007]

It's good to see these guys still not giving a F...

[@angelsrosena]

Retirement from competing because when you do what you love you’ll never stop doing it.

[@MrChiptatum]

The global snooker scene without Ronnie in any event is boring and I say this for entertainment reasons,let me give you an example which is relevant to what I am trying to articulate,Rafa Nadal is an icon and legend in the game of tennis and as example is on how he plays his game at a level beyond anything we could ever imagine because every play is based on sheer detemination and sheer will to win.Ronnie has a game where we see outrageous shots which only he can outwit and out perform any opponent. The talent Ronnie possesses in my humble opinion and the way he conducts himself in game play is exhilirating and exciting to watch as opposed to a Henry or even Selby...very boring to watch.

[@ianwilliamson2980]

They are right Hendry is a winning machine .

[@mitchmccrimmon1009]

Ronnie has always talked about quitting. He says he just plays for fun. This is him just being defensive. No one likes to say that they are trying hard and losing so they defend themselves by playing down the importance of whatever they're trying to achieve. It's his way of hiding his anxiety about not being able to keep winning. Normal human reaction.

[@gary-songwriter]

Jimmy's toupee, though. 😆

[@kiely4561]

its giving me anxiety

[@Mr-ye1vu]

Maybe he’s been to Turkey

[@Mitjitsu]

Ronnie's talked about retirement for years on end. Personally, I don't think he can afford to. There just wasn't the same amount of money flowing around the game when Davis and Hendry were in their prime.

[@brigada050]

so what watch is Ronnie wearing?

[@raducasota3412]

Hello Guys! Does anyone know what watch he wears? :D

[@martincowling6562]

Getting to shake the geniuses hand when buying is Biography book signed in person was a joy as that year he won also the WSC, But when that day comes of when the cue is packed up for good, I will gradually start to watch less snooker as only watched it for the joy of speed and people cheering, Mark my words once the Rocket retires, Snooker will seen to die off a little,

[@jayuk686]

Ronnie is the best to ever play the game,no doubt. But he’s been saying the same old rubbish for the last 25 years.

[@ChaslyMat]

Great guys. Great entertainers. Please Jimbo get a better wig 😉

[@bennyliao7268]

Did the interviewer just cut jimmy off while he’s talking

[@Tfisher991]

I’ve seen her do it on a few occasions now, awful interviewing technique , I don’t know why she’s been given the privilege to even speak to these two legends

[@leeqvickers]

We do not need an interviewer. Just Ronnie and Jimmy chatting between themselves is all we need. Maybe just Ronnie on his own would be best.

[@barflytom3273]

@@Tfisher991 plus she's got thick ankles.

[@thorpeylad9822]

Good on hendry he must want to do it.

[@johnmc3862]

He won't be missing the WC just for fun!

[@RichardHowells1234]

And Snooker is FUN✨SHendry

[@chinchin6509]

Not sure wat Ronnie is going to do after retire, but I am not watching snooker as much as I do now for sure.

[@katak7425]

behind the table Bingham playing with O'Brien must be torturing 😩

[@krthkh]

What a flashy top

[@zacboyden6101]

I wouldn’t be scared I wanna be pro

[@MizunoIronMan]

Jimmy is a true great of the game , but just accept the ageing process mate and lose the syrup/barnet.

[@garysangster3092]

🤣🤣🤣 his hair is starting to look like the incredible hulk from 1977

[@leeqvickers]

I love Jimmy and I have to agree he needs to lose the rug. Looks so fake.

[@leeqvickers]

@Wayne Anthony Holmes Hair today, gone tomorrow.

[@barflytom3273]

@@leeqvickers too late now. it takes courage.

[@raymondbatchelor1372]

If he retire your fans will be gutted

[@shehryarmalik963]

If ronnie retires many people will retire along with him by skipping watching & playing snooker

[@FloydMaxwell]

Does Jimmy use a salad bowl, or a saucepan for that pruning?

[@PrgressiveHouse]

He did not say that

[@temperedglass1130]

Beginning to think Jimmy White hair is not real.

[@pauljamesmcauley6593]

Oh my did all see what I saw

[@FuriousBoxing]

the game would die without ronnie

[@tanerkeskin8016]

That’s what they all say when they stop performing 🤨🤨

[@kiely4561]

Jimmy's hair is giving me anxiety

[@RichardHowells1234]

Yeh Ronnie...those are HEMP💚 clothes Yeh?🤔4 F 's sake...good playing bud 🥳

[@simoncrabb]

What's with Jimmy's hair?

[@voodoodan7793]

They say you are what you eat, and I'm now wondering if Jimmy's on a diet of acorns.

[@oldskoolfool141]

Footballers go to pieces once the regime is gone from their lives but age decides that, if age isn't central (an issue but not central) and the decision is yours who could blame him

[@michaelhocking9037]

The day those two stop playing I will stop watching they have something the others don't Ronnie Scientific shotmaking sometimes is mesmerising you think there's not a shot there and in it the pocket hate to say it like that very famous Hurricane they are the best the others make up the numbers.

[@Letshavealaugh16]

Jimmy no1 🙏🙏

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Jimmys hair never seems to grow much . Is he wearing a wig ?

[@the_alchemy_method]

Different story if u asked him in his 20s...

[@RichardHowells1234]

🍻

[@krthkh]

Ya he says that he is playing for fun, but doesn't look like he is having fun .. lol may be he looses for fun That's Ronnie's

[@a_wise_man7701]

that Ronnie guy is talking like he's won 6 world titles or something .. Jesus!!

[@endthisnonsense7202]

Had he had a bit more determination he would have won at least 10.

[@pauleveritt7176]

Please Ronnie let's not talk about paying bills please .

[@leeqvickers]

The cost of aviation fuel has gone through the roof, don't ya know?

[@pauleveritt7176]

@@leeqvickers 😁👍🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@malikmalik-ny7tv]

I like ronnie but i still watch and play snooker after he stops there are enough excitting players to watch like Trump,lisowsky,thepchaiya un nooh,zhao xintong and ...

[@howtoimprove8425]

@Wayne Anthony Holmes that doesn't mean that they aren't good and very talented mate

[@leeqvickers]

@Wayne Anthony Holmes I get the feeling you're not a Judd fan.

[@barflytom3273]

malik malik. definitely. the standard is so high.

[@Thisworldthisweek]

I thought Jimmy was dead. Seriously

[@Zacksleeps]

annoying how she keeps rudely cutting them off as they are answering her. She needs re-training

[@salllu]

Ronnie is the best when he is on the table but on the mic he is the worst of all:)

[@andysmyth1211]

He went even further down in my book asking the ref how much the 147 prize money was before deciding to attempt it. Snooker made him but he treats it like trash. Cant stand him, jimmy on the other hand respects the game.

[@WaqarAhmad-wi7ml]

Ronnie have a nice soul.may Allah turns him to Islam

[@weSnooker]

She interrupts a lot as a presenter IMO

[@jordanwillrog]

Who the F said he was looking forward to retirement lol

[@iMertin90]

jimmy nevergoing white

[@chrisjonson3820]

He should retire now he’s a spoiled brat I used to like him but he’s so bazar at times and says some ridiculous things you can tell he’s not liked in the snooker world they just tolerated him cause he was good.That hazel and the gang must have a right laugh when he goes off camera from an interview you can tell had enough of him now.

[@poneil8845]

Wonderbairn 5 worlds on the spin ya muppet

[@iandowie7014]

Why does she keep interrupting them both while there in the middle of answering a question ? Annoying presenter

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[@union310]

She is cute

[@anotherway5846]

Who's the Wannabe in the middle ?

[@mikekavalerchik5226]

Ronnie is talking mainly nonsense as usual despite what he says you're gonna have to scrape him off the table to retire as far as Jimmy goes his take on him still believing he can still win the world, give me a break Without that token Wild card he would never be good enough to be on the tour right now

[@darenwilliams5858]

Taking the place of a young , up and coming , hungry player . White is being Selfish by carrying on . He wasn't good enough to win the world championship , in his prime so he ain't winning it now !

[@silversteel6312]

Ronnie’s PR needs sacking. To allow such a talented sportsmen to present in front of the media with that haircut and Chewbacca arms is a crime. First rule of PR…………if you look like a star then society will see you as a star. As for Jimmy……..

[@jasongreen5045]

Rude woman interrupting Jimmy!

[@nwazrashid2107]

Very under paid sport which Is sad to see.

[@georgelennox992]

This presenter is horrible. Get off