Snooker's Steve Davis reflects upon Steve Davis 2016

[@scotthobson8498]

Who would hsve thought in the 80s when davis was dominating snooker with that ice cold persona that he would end up being one of the most loved and respected sportsmen britain has ever produced. A true legend...

[@goatersears]

Scott Hobson well said mate

[@mikewilliams4438]

Even though he was, to begin with, the most arrogant git in the game, you can't help but admire his genius as a player and latterly as a pundit, a true and sincere ambassador of the game. God bless him

[@dieseann6708]

If I watch the old vids I never see arrogance in him. He was a little shy and vastly superior in his chosen profession, these traits in combination often get misinterpreted as arrogance.

[@johnflynn7035]

Could not agree more with you, well said.

[@kevinprior3549]

People seem to appreciate winners when they are not winning no more or retired. Its sad really.... Lewis Hamilton in F1 will probly get that when he has retired.

[@raykwon7]

What an interview. What a player. What a person. What a legend. Thank you Steve.

[@paulembleton3087]

The love Steve has for his dad is amazing I grew up watching Steve play I would put him as number one .pure gentleman

[@tonynaccarato4751]

Real gentle man, great snooker champion, funny as hell, first met Steve in Toronto 1978, at the CNE grounds for the Canadian Snooker Champioships, a pleasure to have watched him all these years. Cheers Steve.

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

I don't think *any* sport could ever ask for a greater ambassador & the *world* ask for more of a Gentleman.

[@ianwatkins6202]

Agreed!

[@lesjohnson7183]

To see Steve as one of the best ever, show emotion and deep reflection, humility, and not be aloof is a sign of a great player, gentleman and ambassador of the sport. Well played sir.

[@unclequack5445]

Steve was blessed as a player, and to have a father that loved him is also very special, what a great human being is Steve Davis, one of my very favorite players.

[@ivoroattes1467]

This is the respect for parents that seem to be missing today, his love shines through for his parents. brilliant guy and so down to earth should have got a knighthood.

[@woudwilder8324]

No, and if they would present it to him, he should refuse it as it is presented by people who never contributed anything to society. He is so much above that. He is too good for a knighthood...We are citizens, not subjects...

[@playbackvintagehifihunter9669]

Maybe he had parents that were self respecting and were decent parents unlike many today.

[@ivoroattes1467]

@@playbackvintagehifihunter9669 that's. What I said

[@playbackvintagehifihunter9669]

IVOR Oattes no. Sorry. What you said was insinuating that people these days do not have the kind of respect children did back then

[@ivoroattes1467]

@@woudwilder8324He accepted the mbe

[@kennywilkinson913]

I could listen to this man talk snooker all day

[@johnmc3862]

Interesting.

[@a.tanner8524]

I teared up a bit when Steve talked about his dad. He obviously meant a lot to you and you to him. I hope I can see my dad again soon.

[@dantunks8625]

I like Steve Davis. The way he talked about his father was just beautiful. Obviously proud of his boy. It made me cry at such a great relationship they had.

[@casualgamers6020]

Steve Davis represents snooker in every way shape and form. Iconic seems to be such a small term to use.Thanks for all.

[@innerworth]

How lovely it must be to have such a supportive dad like Steve’s

[@paradise8876]

thanks for the memories Steve and thanks to your late dad!!.....truly a legend.

[@davecooper6540]

The ultimate pro, the ultimate gentleman, the ultimate snooker legend. Honestly there’s not enough words you could come up with to sum up this man’s greatness. It’s my dream to one day play a frame with either Steve or Stephen. Both my life heroes.

[@danbennett2217]

I've so much respect for the bloke . He changed snooker

[@edwardahmed1769]

Love Steve Davis - a legend and a true gentleman

[@jarimarkkanen6383]

Biggest player ever. The way He treats other, passion of winning, tactical playing, etc, etc. Every one ows him so much, Jimmy, Stephen, Jud, .............

[@JG-ob6cv]

Jari Markkanen not so. Alex Higgins is the one who made snooker.

[@boxinglegends6454]

They both did

[@leemillar410]

@@JG-ob6cv Davis was better I know

[@leemillar410]

Davis for me

[@garethparr649]

Didn’t like him in the 80s because he was so good. Love him now and think some things he comes out with are hilarious. Your dedication to snooker is exemplary your a class act on and off the table. Legend!!!

[@TheBarnem13]

Not a dry eye in the house a Legend indeed!

[@Squab1972]

My all time favourite player, good luck Steve in your retirement, a great ambassador to the game of snooker and a wonderful human being.

[@qazzell]

What an absolute diamond of man.

[@chloesdad1000]

I used to hate Steve in the 80's, it was always Higgy and Jimmy and a few others but now aged 50+ I now class him as the ultimate pro and a complete and utter legend and should in my opinion be knighted for services to the game. Turns out that he is cool, friendly and an emotianal guy. I remember seeing his dad at many tournaments in the 80's and never thought how much he meant to him. A TRUE legend, no more words needed. Oh, and my bird used to fancy him and had a signed photo on her dresser.......grrrrr x

[@mickharrison9004]

Me too as I mention here thought he was a piece of sht Tory ,but all his demeanor was more down to Barry hearn ,fair play to him and Steve good people .

[@Eagle-rl6rq]

Come on, what a perfect bond between a father and a son. How wonderful it is to start something because of ur father and end it because of him as well, I can't say anything else ...

[@jamesskinner4188]

My Dad gave me the snooker bug…. We played snooker every Saturday for years… went each year to the Masters at Wembley since 1983….. my Dad passed away in 98 … he worshiped Steve … my wife and I went to the last Wembley Masters and sat close to Steve … Oh my god.. I felt my Dads presence… thank you Steve your a legend …

[@mickharrison9004]

Love the picture with his dad .

[@joshbro99k96]

What a gent. Really raw and emotional.

[@salvatoreamico5391]

Such a good interview

[@plasticbudgie]

When you wanna chill and watch some snooker videos, and someone starts cutting Onions next to you...

[@johnmcfarlane748]

Its superb and hard to watch at the same time this , the value of good parents never too be underestimated , emotional stuff , great man paying respect to the right people ,not focussing on himself despite what he achieved.

[@MakeTasmaniaGreatAgain]

What a wonderful story. A wonderful player who has given me such fond memories of a great game.

[@jqths1974]

I love watching Steve Davis play, talk, amazing one of a kind ☝️

[@travissquire4549]

I was lucky enough to play Steve davis when he visited our club in Kent and he presented me with a hamper of fruit lol the man has always been my idol in the world of snooker what an excellent character and the greatest man to visit the green bays !!

[@joncrownshaw2175]

Absolute legend. Got his autograph a couple of times outside the Crucible in the early 80's. He was a gent then to a persistent spotty Sheffield kid.

[@markjarman7819]

Watched many games that steve played right from day one. All the best have to relax at some point. You was are one of the greatest

[@joyuk]

Lovely bloke! Always my favourite!❤❤❤

[@ianwatkins6202]

Davis has a lovely personality! I wish Hendry had one! Steve Davis one of my favourite players ever ! God bless.

[@andrewmacleod5826]

My absolute sporting idol!!! Fantastic man🎉....I am so into snooker and its mainly Steve who first perked my interest in the game....LOVE Steve,and Snooker ❤️

[@dextadune3369]

My Dad was a Higgins Supporter and shouted at the tv when he missed against Steve, while I was growing up. I was just a kid n loved watching snooker. My Dad has since passed away. He did get to play with Jimmy White who was doing a exhibition with Alex, cheers for the memories Mr Davis. Thanks for the clip

[@parksyist]

Goosebumps watching this. Very nice

[@michael2305]

very emotional... wow! brilliant fella! kudos

[@mirandagarland9789]

The man who helped me discover and then keep a lifelong love of snooker. Cheers Steve.

[@georgerobertson7566]

Yeah my snooker hero spent my youth trying to copy his style made me win 2 club championships and a club championship at another local town , also reminds me of how my dad would spend endless hour's watching me practice thanks for the memories steve x

[@andrewbell7579]

My all time fav. What a legend.

[@leemillar8273]

Steve emotion towards his dad don't blame him why not him and his dad a team they started together I love that learned my game off Steve rest in peace Bill you made steve the greatest player I always like he was a great champion and ambassador for snooker best in the 80 s the greatest rest in peace Bill davis a legend always like steve top man like Steve never forgotten

[@BedtimeStoriesChannel]

Hey may not be the greatest player to ever pick up a snooker cue (I'd put him third behind O'Sullivan and Hendry respectively), but he is probably the most important. Without him, we probably wouldn't have had an O'Sullivan or a Hendry. He changed the entire perception of the game and turned it into a passion for others. A true gentleman and a true legend.

[@kevinprior3549]

1997 Masters between Ronnie v Steve really was like grandson v grandad respectively

[@gavinfinlayson485]

You are most probably correct 🙏

[@leemillar410]

Steve was the best in the 80s no doubt sound game and the best

[@TheMiketyson9]

He was good for his day obviously standards are much higher now

[@iancarpenter6298]

what a example of a sportsman steve is such dignity ...the best.should be knighted.

[@leemillar8273]

Respect to Steve I played now because he was my idol great player the best in the 80 s defo. Rip bill davis your son was a champion greatest in the 80s always learned my game off Steve. He's the best

[@bordercollie1140]

Steve, legend on and off the table.

[@chrisstirling4035]

So sad when Steve breaks down remembering his Dad’s devotion to his development and early involvement in the game. He’s such a heartfelt person, so honest “my Dad was the reason I played” 😢

[@RAGING_MIRAGE]

That was a great piece on The Legend that is Steve Davis...

[@alsw7792]

Steve loved your games growing up, passed you in McCurtain Street in Cork on your gambling foray, was numbstruck when we looked at each other passing by, if there is a next time will def say hello.

[@stevewimmer9758]

Steve Davis was and will always be snooker's greatest ambassador. He is the epitome of excellence and class.

[@markweston5550]

A pure legend of the game and a really nice guy off the table

[@leboeuf05]

he was my hero as a kid. modelled my stance on his, and being a left hander, had a bit of jimmy thrown in. brilliant ambassador for snooker.

[@paulwalker2401]

You're still Steve Davis ,still a legend ,

[@tonester09]

Not only the greatest ambassador for snooker off the baize, for me the greatest player ever on the baize. What a player and what a man

[@eloydominguez5458]

Your the man Mr Davis seeing you play when younger was incredible and always wanted to be a pro but never good enough , but every time I watched you play it was of down the working mans clubs n Snooker Snooker nothing but Snooker .Thank you for hours of pleasure

[@robertstewart239]

I agree with Scott Hobson. In the eighties, I heard Steve described as a "snooker robot". To see his eyes filling with tears like this about his dad is quite moving.

[@dondamon4669]

Such a decent bloke I’ve seen him cry over Alex Higgins! It’s like all the emotions he kept in can’t stop coming out now! Brilliant bloke!

[@TokyoJoe703]

Steve Davis snooker on the Commodore 64 was a brilliant game endorsed by a brilliant man, all the best Steve

[@iblacka1]

Steve you turned out to be such a lovely human being! You are my hero now.

[@peaceLove1988]

Hated this guy and hendry when i was younger because they won everything now i love and highly respect both of them. Legends of the game.

[@jonnybegood1544]

I watched the golden nugget from the start. Have total respect for him. Well done steve ))

[@patrickcrowther9195]

My sporting hero. A great snooker player and a great man.

[@paulwalker1793]

When he was good. He was the best. Times change but Steve Davis will always be a legend in the game of snooker.

[@leemillar2448]

My heart goes out to you Steve losing your father its awful you showed emotion understandable he helped you become the best

[@VazgenHakobyan]

Dear Steve you are a great Man, great Son and true Champion. Everyone should take an example from you, God bless you and your family.

[@rikgay857]

You are an absolute gentleman...total respect.

[@slickwillywize]

Be no boxing and darts from the Hearn lot without him

[@jamboz]

There's something in my eye....

[@strictlyp532]

This is what a genuine legend looks like

[@mrhufflepuff6443]

Is was and forever will be a true gentleman...

[@brendakearney2460]

He is a legend.Best wishes from Ireland

[@paulwalker2401]

You are loved Steve

[@SuperNiksus]

Steve choking up about his Dad really hit home for me 😥

[@daz147]

legend

[@Lee-vf3mv]

My favorite player

[@the_alchemy_method]

Amazing career really

[@3omar1402]

A true snooker legend

[@documax123]

This was great.

[@johnnybowe]

Very emotional

[@kyle7hkh]

Love Davies proper legend

[@danielkirkby3601]

Crying with you beautiful

[@johnmc3862]

It's like Steve held in all the emotions of his career to reflect back on his career in 2016.

[@Lee-vf3mv]

My idol thanks Steve

[@georgeschofield6099]

King of 80s never be nough Steve Davis embassy to sport great legend he made is family proud one England great .

[@charlesscottkelly]

Total winner 1980s he was the man. Such a nice guy, I will admit that sometimes I wanted anyone to beat him, but when I was 16 to 19 he was the man to copy. A true great .

[@rogerscottcathey]

I see all of them ever young

[@chrismac2234]

The first true professional snooker player. Xx

[@airdee]

what a likable character. thank you Steve for years of entertainment.

[@alancorns5837]

11 OUT OF 10.!

[@young321bookie]

God bless you always my friend! :)

[@brianbrown3664]

A great guy, great snooker player, maybe the players of today could still learn from him, not the in game itself, but how to conduct one’s self in a professional manner.

[@saranchanakesorn6856]

The Legend ❤

[@lovetheobscurities]

All class; a true champion!!

[@JayDeeChannel]

We love steve davis!

[@Lee-vf3mv]

Love you x

[@kevinprior3549]

Davis started the top class standard, Hendry enhanced it, now there's hundreds of Davises and Hendrys in the game cos of them. And I think Ronnie has enhanced it even more.