Ronnie O'SULLIVAN vs. Declan MURPHY ► Junior Pot Black 1991 | FINAL

CLASSIC VINTAGE SNOOKER
Lucky Eight brings you a classic from 1991 showcasing a match which features a young Ronnie O'Sullivan at just fifteen years of age versus Declan Murphy in the final of Junior Pot Black.

[@sandrograndi7674]

That was a masterclass by any standards. An absolute privilege to watch. The fluidity, the accuracy, the flow, the composure. It's almost as if he was better at 15 than at later stages of his career. One of the most talented sportsmen ever. No wonder Declan Murphy never made it, that must have been traumatising for him.

[@delboy9234]

Yes, a pro could have struggled playing against Ronnie here.

[@stevegoulden9536]

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[@dnbmania]

I think he said at 13 or 14 he would have been ready for professional snooker. That would have been amazing to see someone so young and small taking on the pros

[@charlierobert3571]

Born genius way ahead of his age group. At this age he was better than some professionals

[@themeparkdatabase5123]

Ronnie was decent too

[@mikerichardson60]

I'd wager he'd have been top 16 as a professional

[@formulaic78]

He would have easily won the two semi finals played yesterday in the 2024 world champs if he'd been in this form!

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

Incredible. He was just 15. He really is the god of snooker.

[@moochy]

Wow Ronnie has always been so amazing to watch play, he makes it look so easy. He's barely changed in his style either - so confident.

[@delboy9234]

It's like Ronnie was always playing like Ronnie, even back then, at 15. Just looked so confident, like a pro playing an exhibition match,.

[@robbieclear465]

Those creaky floorboards would have driven me fucking crazy

[@davidhaworth7152]

They are making me crazy

[@WillieDines1]

Ted Lowe in commentary said, "This 15 year old has a bright future in front of him... He has all the right moves and is the World Junior Champion". I don't think Ted could have realised just how pround his words would prove to be, these aren't just random words from a guy in the commentary box, because Ted Lowe had been around Professional Snooker since the days of Joe & Fred Davis, John Pullman, Sydney Smith, etc, and it was he that BBC contacted to put the Pot Black show together. Wise words and quality observation from a lesser appreciated legend of snooker. Rest in heaven Ted Lowe and its easy to see that Ronnie was alread way ahead of his time.

[@jasonfernee2401]

Boy I miss Ted Lowe's dulcet tones. At least he witnessed the start of true greatness in Ronnie.

[@sj460162]

Ronieeeeeeee! Brilliant. Im only just watching these early videos and wow. ....

[@sr94uk49]

I've got a feeling this Ronnie kid is going to go on and do well in the future

[@ffinybryn]

21:28 The best pot of the match - Silence.

[@elhamfahim1925]

No bro, its at 5:25

[@mark-147]

@@elhamfahim1925 21:48 better

[@qta_monster6301]

nahh bro... what about 21:50

[@EannaButler]

That final clearance from Ronnie! That pink!!

[@140pro]

It'll be a while before another genius like Ronnie comes along...ABSOLUTE PURE CLASS!!

[@mikeee7425]

Never been another like him!!!

[@buttieboy666]

Declan, I hope you feel better now knowing who you lost to in such a fashion.

[@elhamfahim1925]

I dont think so he plays snooker now, i couldn't find his name anywhere

[@tunisianyoyoer2603]

Unlucky he was a good player

[@Veyron1967]

Sadly Declan turned to the booze and fags shortly after this match and now enjoying his second career serving fish and chips in Limerick.

[@Csharpflat5]

There is a fine line to make in the pros

[@putinsgaytwin4272]

I went into this video supporting Ronnie but ended up rooting for Declan. Declan was smaller and physically an underdog. And I feel like the pressure got to him

[@jackriver1999]

So, if Putin was gay too, you'd just be Putin's twin, as the gay part of your name would become redundant?

[@putinsgaytwin4272]

jackson riviera well I’m actually putin but pretending to be my twin allows me to express my true sexuality without scrutiny. Don’t tell anyone or it’s the gulag for you 😘❣️✨✨

[@tonynaccarato4751]

Ronnie the genius of the 21st century in snooker, way to go Ronnie.

[@viktordemchenko3508]

Genius

[@ironmaidenmike]

Ronnie indeed is a gifted player!

[@AmIBovverredG]

The one and only. Sporting genius and a joy to watch.

[@davidhanna2790]

Continuing to play after the frame is clearly lost. Now we know who Ronnie got the idea from

[@gerryryan]

What kind encouraging words from John Spencer to young Declan at the end.

[@putinsgaytwin4272]

gerryryan yeah it must feel worse when it’s televised and these kids might not have the maturity to deal with it

[@blank_stare_productions]

This kid was a WORLD CHAMPION AT 15! Let that sink in =)

[@the_alchemy_method]

Ronnie- the innocence of youth. Credit to both players here

[@topworsttencountries7084]

Roonie Osuvlivian is built to play snooker, no question about that, as Pele for football, Mohammad Ali for boxing, Tiger Wood for Golf. Whata a living legend.

[@cubesanthony720]

Ronnie0.. Incredible .. super star

[@mohsinmughal8148]

Hi..can someone please upload ronnies 1st maxium at age 15 and 90 days...it will be appreciated alot...thanks

[@JamesFrost74659]

Ronnie looks like a young Elvis Presley. Such a legacy, congratulations on all your victories Ronnie. I would love to see his trophy room.

[@leroyrosenior4300]

Just look at Ronnie's eyes. Pure grit...

[@seggbert9243]

The last pink. Omg

[@BradRae188]

Had all the shots at 15 😳👏

[@1218jmm]

Doesn't look any different than the Ronnie of today!

[@MisterItchy]

LoL @ Full HD! Still fun to watch.

[@jamezstewart]

ANAMAZING PERFORMANCE FROM RONNIE ASTONISHING TALENT

[@acemsabusinni8991]

I just watched UK Champ 2024 and Masters 2024 and GrandPrix 2024, Damn watching this 1991 - 2024 Ronnie taking them all - This is INSANE

[@jessy8974]

incredible!

[@tamasmihaly1]

Except it's very difficult to discern the reds in these old clips.

[@omkarbharambe8673]

yea some look brown

[@bullsnutsoz]

cousin Ron turned his back on my coaching soon after this. I miss ron! -Darn Reardon!

[@jjc882011]

At 15, he could play with the pro.

[@JohnJaySnookerChannel]

Eamonn Holmes looking so young! And John Spencer was a great character in the old game.

[@Ironsvillage]

I wonder if at that point someone already knew that he would become the greatest of all time

[@alexis2power281]

Any idea what happen to Declan Murphy? He quit playing snooker? No info on him

[@ThinLynottFan]

'Chew-am, County Galway' hahaha

[@cormacdonnelly5015]

they didn't even notice the left handed shot

[@addictedtonothing23]

Where was it.. dont have much time to search it

[@alanmctavish4802]

Tavy@ when ronnie was asked at age 13 "how big would you like to be" and he said "about 5ft10" lol and he did make it to 5ft10" but the interviewer meant who would you like to be like? And ronnie said after we laughed "like alex higgins and jimmy white, alex was my hero"

[@jonnygti]

Eamon holmes hosted snooker, never knew that!

[@SayangLebai-ik3ii]

22:18 The voice never change

[@rickagfoster]

I'd like to see world champion Ronnie try repeating the last 4 balls in the final frame today! That was amazing.

[@topneorej]

Young eyes;-)

[@gamevidsnstuff5805]

He's not much different here to the current Ronnie. He really is the snooker goat

[@npc3po301]

When you're only 15 and it's already too obvious to put you in the 'ones to watch' bit lol

[@Rugbyleaguefan]

Where’s the left handed shot ?

[@kuhboom22]

Where’s the cue ball going ?

[@the_alchemy_method]

World class at 15. Now that’s preparation for you

[@noidprivate8945]

Ronnie thinking - it’s amazing that Hendry my Hero is her Hendry thinking - oh shit…

[@fmsd91]

I just hear Ronnie say this are tight pockets? :O OMG looks like buckets to me.

[@alanmctavish4802]

Tavy@ i had to laugh one night when ronnie was on junior pot black at 13 or 14 a thinck or it might have just of been an interview and the interviewes said to ronnie "how big would you like to be" and ronnie said 5ft10" lol and the interviewer said no a mean how big as in who would you like to play like? And ronnie said "like alex higgins and jimmy white, alex was ma hero" you arnt alone there young ronnie i thought!!!!

[@casinoroyle007]

Classic Ronnie

[@secretagentkay5670]

13:50 - "The balls are like pills, and the pockets like *mouths* "

[@dominiccatch5117]

Buckets not mouths

[@berrieds]

Pills and buckets makes a lot more sense in this context 😂

[@gynandroidhead]

It was as if Ronnie was shelling peas. The commentary is so awesome in the UK compared to a 9-Ball tournament in Vegas!

[@addictedtonothing23]

At 18:41 murphy didnt even watched at the angle for the yellow

[@the_alchemy_method]

What’s happened to Declan I wonder

[@chronecro]

When did Ronnie start cueing with his left hand? I feel l like with his natural genius he probably could do it at 15

[@houcineelattir1068]

I like the fact that they don't clap at every shot like these days but rather clap when it a really good shot

[@faycalarioui125]

The same observation.

[@topneorej]

The brown at 6:36 though shows the crowd isn't that knowledgable. How the hell didn't they applaud that one?

[@PointyTailofSatan]

That table is SO slow.

[@juchetony1910]

funny to see Ronnie so nervous before the start. But then he only missed one easy shot in the whole match.

[@davidtownson1476]

Eamonn Holmes almost 30 years ago!

[@kevinmunday5782]

I recognise Declan Murphy, but who was the dark Haired Lad ??

[@Jimmy_TV]

Looks the same now pretty much

[@truthalwayswins9657]

Whatever happened to that Ronnie lad? didn’t quite make it in the game...🙄

[@BilalKhan-vl5xo]

This young man has a potential. Hope to see him turn professional.

[@cassidykenneth316]

Hope to see him turn professional ?????? hahahahahahaha

[@tommycanavan8285]

Wakey Wakey...

[@keinKlarname]

@Bilal: When so good at such a young age, it's unlikely he will stay focused. I don't think we will hear a lot from him in the future.

[@tommycanavan8285]

@@keinKlarname wtf???

[@keinKlarname]

@@tommycanavan8285 ???

[@jamesali76]

Who is this boy

[@addictedtonothing23]

Murphy starts the 2nd frame as if its nothing. Why didnt he take his time

[@slapmeisterrecords8226]

5'10"!

[@gonyeah45]

I thought to myself "what are they laughin at"

[@user-cf9xp1mo4u]

Never mind Declan you were up against the best Ronnie xxxlol all the best 21:01

[@alantmac]

ha ha 4:53, I may need a second opinion

[@chadchetty9262]

Poor declan

[@davegonnaway6007]

Watching ronnie play is the snooker equivalent of Pamela Anderson of baywatch running along the beach in slow motion...

[@mohdamiruddin4836]

Where is declan murphy now?

[@jamesali76]

Changed his name to Shawn Murphy after this loss

[@skwok9569]

mohd amiruddin crying

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Slow Table , Ronny was Great .. but is he wearing Al Capones Clothes ?... ps squeaky floor boards around the table ..

[@wcndave]

And we never heard of Declan again... Looked like a kid playing a pro, bad luck to be in the generation... or now it seems bad luck to be in the same centuary!

[@karenburman1]

Declan who?

[@slottyken]

Why didn't the Irish kid concede the first frame?

[@tariqmahmood2263]

Only if the umpires new all the running around they'll be doing next 30 yrs 🤣🤣 Go rocket 🚀 Go

[@JinxTheCat_plays]

What were they thinking these poor kids wining then getting thrown against Ronnie lmao how is that a prize

[@johntogher7356]

Close game. lol

[@mikerichardson60]

I'm assuming Declan looked for a new calling

[@danedward4255]

A shame he must of been playing Ronnie John and Mark thinking if I'm not as good as these kids I have no chance in the pros

[@chriswalker9850]

can’t see this kid doing much to be honest,.

[@kanekeylewer5704]

Referee was way too slow. Even I would have kicked off.

[@jelleepit]

Declan Murphy died of chronic alcoholism later that year.

[@gynandroidhead]

Seriously?

[@jelleepit]

@@gynandroidhead No I was joking because Ronnie ruined his life that day.

[@gynandroidhead]

@@jelleepit thank goodness. What really did happen to Declan Murphy? He's a character name on the NBC-TV show "Law and Order SVU."

[@jasonwindebank5455]

Declan who😄😄😄😄😄

[@JohnJaySnookerChannel]

Pudgy little Ronnie! Looks older than most 15 year olds did at 15! Declan Murphy ever get anywhere? He’s Irish and so am I and never heard of him