Steve Davis Retires After 38 Year Career 2016

[@barryinglaterra]

For someone like me who was a kid in the 1980's, when you hear "snooker" you automatically think "Steve Davis". He's a real legend of the game.

[@dvidclapperton]

Steve Davis had a 41-4 win/loss at the Crucible between 1981 and 1990 world championships. Hendry had a 41-4 win/loss at the Crucible between 1990 and 2000 world championships. 2 incredible records by 2 incredible players.

[@jamesatm5428]

Absolute gentleman. Not only was he an amazing player but an all round lovely bloke.

[@CasperLD]

He singlehandedly raised the level of the sport. Great player.

[@TomCoppell]

Who else almost cried when he began speaking about his fathers passing?

[@paultwiss199]

Me. He loved his pops. Steve Davis is a great guy.

[@tonester09]

A sporting great, and a gentleman. Thank you for the memories, Steve.

[@Davewise1965]

I was 13 years old in 1978 when Steve turned professional and I grew up watching Steve play. Steve is a brilliant snooker legend who has done so much for the game. Steve knew how to behave like a professional snooker player on and off the table. Steve's record for career tournament wins around the world is just incredible. Steve has such a funny sense of humour as well. I have seen some of his exhibition matches on KZbin and he is so funny. I hope Steve continues to be in the studio and in the commentary box at snooker tournaments. Brilliant player, fantastic ambassador for snooker, total legend. Thank you, Steve.

[@scotthobson8498]

Dave Wiseman My sentiments exactly. What a great ambassador for a great game.

[@FirehouseDub]

The best tactician of the game I've seen. A credit to the sport and his parents. How he hasn't been knighted is beyond me. Good luck Steve, you'll be missed.

[@amarsbarr]

Amazing man and amazing snooker player. Simply gold and I always enjoy listening to his commentary post matches .... Ronnie o Sullivan looked up to Steve Davis as his role model and still always pays great tribute and admiration for Steve success even as his life has gone into doing dj's at music festivals

[@si4632]

Yes his commentary is brilliant unlike parrot what a bore he is

[@samadbaksh]

If it wasn't for him we wouldn't have seen hendry, osullivan or anyone else for that matter. Living legend and a true gentleman on and off the baize.

[@rorus9530]

Don’t think that’s really true.

[@ianmcrae1974]

What a lot of ABSOLUTE RUBBISH

[@gaywest4298]

I think that's more to do with Hurricane Higgins rather than Davis.

[@Treviscoe]

@@gaywest4298 I think it was both of them. Davis appealed to a lot of people that Higgins didn't. Basically, Steve was the Beatles, Alex was the Rolling Stones.

[@colingeddes2172]

@@Treviscoe they were both great players in their own way. I a true pro, the other a true showman. Both were great for the game with their contrasting styles. Both legends for different reasons. And steve davis was and still is a snooker legend.

[@adamoliver5589]

I teared up watching this it was such a shock. Legendary steve davis. R.i.p his father

[@jamescooke6032]

You could really hear the pain talking about his father's death. What a time they must have had with his career in the 80s. Top pro. Top man.

[@simonclord7697]

Condolences Steven. A legend and far from boring. Years of pleasure watching you play. Enjoy your retirement.

[@paulbennett1860]

Who's Steven?

[@danielraynolds9502]

@@paulbennett1860 Steven is Steve. Steven obviously was his full 1st name.

[@paulbennett1860]

@@danielraynolds9502 no it wasn't. He was christened STEVE

[@danielraynolds9502]

@@paulbennett1860 Considering Steve is short for Steven anyway. His full name is Steven. I was named Daniel. But people call me Dan.i makes no difference.

[@paulbennett1860]

@@danielraynolds9502 it does because his name is STEVE.

[@propjoe1060]

Steve is a gent. A real gent. He deserved this send-off. A true legend.

[@garyallen1198]

watched him all my life .i also met him and honestly hes a gentleman in real life like he is on tv.thankyou steve .

[@MadderMel]

Amazing player ! Steve Davis at his best ( which was very often ) didn't miss anything !!

[@shezjackson2801]

Great man steve davis loved watching him as I grew up true gentleman to the sport.

[@darylsmith5343]

A true living legend on the green baize, well done mate, well played, and a very happy retirement, congrats to a true champion.

[@Billdick360]

Steve Davis! What a legend.

[@paulashford4155]

In 1979 I went to a holiday camp in Rhyl..he did an exhibition and I had no idea who he was...he was great..and nice..he gave us autographs : )

[@damdamWoo]

Steve is the one I watched his teaching video and book, always humble, and gentleman, and humorous! Forever a icon! Respect!

[@mancman-bu4kz]

I was born 82 and been watching since 3yrs old 85 onwards.. idol and snooker god

[@bantamNeil12]

An absolute trailblazer for the game...inspiration for all of the big stars of today...thank u Steve for the memories!!!...🎱🎱🎱👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HarvH]

An ordinary man with an exceptional talent and drive what a champion

[@555pontifex]

I got to play Jim Meadowcroft at Pontins once. Had a drink with him afterwards. He summed it up when he said that Davis, in the early 80s, was so dominant that everyone was scared of playing him. I don't think anyone has matched that aura since... maybe Ronnie at a stretch, or Hendry. But Davis was proper frightening.

[@barath4545]

Yeah he was like Tiger Woods was in 1999-2004, unbeatable except for maybe one rainy day a year or so. I mean all one gotta do is look at the World Championship in the 1980s, Win, Crucible Curse, Win, Win, RunnerUp, RunnerUp, Win, Win, Win - 8 finals in 9 years, winning 75% of them --> 38-3 record over 9 years, or 38-2 over 8 championships if we forget 1982.

[@unclequack5445]

Truly the Golden Era of snooker, When Snooker ruled the world!!!!

[@MuhammadAli-ch6sm]

Did you know he was the first to just sip water + no smoking during games? And in fact John Virgo said in an interview that "they were all curious about this new player who didn't stay late drinking with the boys, didn't smoke or drink & no girls". I think that also won him the image of the "good son" and "family man". Doesn't time fly :"-(

[@barath4545]

He said himself that not only was it his style to go for results, but Barry Hearn told him to do so, and be Steve "No nickname" Davis, as there was a metric ton of sponsors in the clean image which he could then take full advantage of.

[@MAli-xs2pm]

@@barath4545 Interestingly though, it was the spitting image comedy show that gave him his first title: Interesting.

[@robin231176]

@@barath4545 Great player, great guy..but I'd rather have partied with Alex Higgins or Jimmy White.

[@happyfeet4506]

One of the all time snooker greats, a legend, the nugget Steve Davis

[@leemillar410]

Steve the best legend love him my idol

[@gregbrechelt2295]

My man crush, what an absolute gentleman and snooker legend, thank you for taking me on this amazing journey!

[@chrisevans5259]

Snooker Legend Steve Davis dominated the 1980s, a great era in snooker, arguably the greatest decade in the sports history..... Great times.

[@flawlessmsc]

He is a true gentleman

[@chrismac2234]

The first true professional snooker player.

[@carlh429]

Snooker King of the 80s. Legend.

[@Poolworldproject]

A true sporting hero and I will never forget the days when he ruled the world and people funny but true switched the tv over because they new if steve pottered a ball he wasn't going to miss lol..Bless him thankyou for all steve Davis gave in the 80ts..

[@Motty1066]

What a dignified man

[@enrobhcit]

a living legend good on ya steve mate we love ya

[@neilharris8210]

Why the hell isn't it Sir Steve? Ridiculous.

[@mikewalsh6168]

"like a robot" sums him up perfectly

[@peaceLove1988]

BLESS HIM

[@andywright3450]

The great Steve Davis

[@timothywall6477]

Respect. To a truly nice guy. I started playing when I was 12 an tried to copy his technique. Ted Lowe commentary saying in a whisper steve Davis the greatest player ever.

[@woncho1]

One of the all time great, there’s not many in any sport.

[@lesjohnson7183]

Love looking back on a remarkable person and player. Inspired so many including myself, and what an ambassador and legacy to have left. Surely a Davis Cup for snooker should be appropriate? Will sum up a 38 yr carrer with Well Played Sir!!

[@Steven-700]

He is the king

[@kevinbetsy-w9424]

Absolutely love Steve interesting Davis

[@geoscho4705]

A great men

[@AlonsoRules]

He is to snooker what Eric Bristow is to darts

[@robertmonaghan5366]

True legend

[@patrickcrowther9195]

My hero

[@garygwin1741]

Respect.

[@lingfung335]

Legend

[@self-preservationsociety7057]

“ Ladies and gentlemen… Dennis Taylor ….sorry Steve Davis “ 🤣

[@colinrgage]

Legend and a gent

[@Squab1972]

A true professional

[@thewaspsanklessmith]

Kept goin fir his wee da❤️

[@sizer147]

If only the sound was on here would be a great video!!

[@sizer147]

+GC-SNOOKER I loved it with the music. Is there anyway you can send it to me via an email?

[@jk9554]

If only youtube / gema / sony bmg / the riaa / whoever else is responsible for things like that would get the concept of "fair use"...

[@peaceLove1988]

Legend just like Stephen Hendry I did not like Steve Davis when I was growing up only because they both use to win everything Respect Mr Davis.

[@neilyoung5116]

Guys a legend.

[@rorus9530]

They should have done a montage of his playing career, from the start to the finish.

[@kevinprior3549]

Bet Parrott must get POd when Davis mentions 1989...10-3...ouch!

[@TomCoppell]

Every pro I’ve ever seen and met are so kind and humble and have great personalities. Most of the players and people I meet in clubs aren’t as friendly.

[@a.tanner8524]

Probably because they’re bitter about not being good enough to be professional and therefore carry a huge chip on their shoulders.

[@TomCoppell]

@@a.tanner8524 Exactly. I’ve seen in many times regulars getting envious of the talented kid in the club who has potential. It’s not right, some people just need to accept that if they ain’t good enough than that’s no one else’s fault but their own.

[@a.tanner8524]

@@TomCoppell Talent is something that is God given. Geniuses like Higgins, O’Sullivan, Davis and Hendry are one in a million. Yes, that is the right order.

[@TomCoppell]

@@a.tanner8524 It is but those players would never get anywhere without the hard work on the practice table, and you get that a lot in snooker clubs the one that works harder than everyone else makes improvements, so instead of some players being jealous of others you just have to put the work in yourselves.

[@danielraynolds9502]

Definitely in the top 20 of all time since 1990 when he was still #1in the world, Until he lost the semi final of the world championship to James Warren White 14_16. And as a consequence lost his world #1 spot to Stephen. But Steve Davis is the greatest ambassador in snooker. He's definitely not the greatest like Shaun Murphy says. But when we look at all the tremendous champions since 1990. I would put Steve Davis at #20 on the all time list of greats since 1990.

[@jarimarkkanen6383]

Best one leaves now. Snooker is not same because Steve leves. Thak good there still is Jester from Leicester, Ronnie and Ding :-)

[@da_great_mogul]

the Paul McCartney of snooker!

[@colinpumpernickel2605]

Dennis Taylor looks younger in 2016 than 1985.

[@brianearl8347]

yes i remember russell jarmak / great great player/ should realy have been a pro / total natural player / he had made 6 breaks over a 100 in 1 week

[@dvidclapperton]

Steve Davis gets a wondetful send off even though hadn't won the world champiknships for 26 years Will Hendry get the same send off when he decides to

[@jarimarkkanen6383]

Steve will make come back. Stephen did and played well so why not Steve ?

[@eddiepower3876]

Steve in his prime would wallop anyone anyone!

[@eddiepower3876]

How would some twat like you know that?

[@mohammedabdussamiansari3139]

Ronnie in his prime then ? 🤤

[@BuzzLightyear9999]

Lots of people talk about whether or not “Steve Davis in his prime” might wallop or not modern players. Steve Davis was the pioneer of the modern professional player; he was the first to truly professionalise consistent precision, percentage play, cool demeanour at the table and being the “Ice Man” of the felt by creating tension and pressure (i.e. “don’t make a mistake or he’ll punish you because he never makes ‘em...) He is the birth of the modern age of “clean” professionals... he may or not be “as good as...” but he was the first of a new age...

[@dvidclapperton]

Steve Davis gets a wondetful send off even though hadn't won the world championships for 26 years. Will Hendry get the same wonderful send off when he decides to retire for good in 2025 without without another world championship title at the Crucible? It was impossible for tte same man to completely dominate in the 2000's, 2010's and now in the 2020's and also without appearing to be under too much aignificant pressure the way it was previouely in either the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's, certainly up until about 1996 anyway.

[@carlislecarlisle]

What's that song at 14.50 please?

[@ahassen1236]

Jimmy Saville gets a knighthood but Steve doesn't? What's going on?

[@markcartwright8907]

so to those pricks hamilton and stewart.

[@mikewalsh6168]

He was not world champion at the time so what right has he to parade the trophy

[@leejames8595]

Seriously? You need to get out more saddo!

[@ryanc5582]

Damien Hirst 0:47

[@darrynkeyboardguy8860]

Well spotted!

[@darrenchester3770]

Hang on, didn't Ray readonly win it six times as well?

[@danielreynolds8357]

Mr Davis would never of lived with the great players after his pomp I'm afraid. I watched alot of his best championship wins and he wouldn't of been strong enough for any great player of today. I'm stating a fact. He missed more and he wouldn't of scored heavy enough either.!!

[@demoney9540]

Davis at his very best wouldn't be in the top 16 thesedays

[@markcartwright8907]

bollox the pockets a lot tighter then.like american pool now.

[@safeashouses211]

I bet he would. He was still a top 16 player during the 2007/2008 season when he was in his early 50s, nearly 20 years after his prime.

[@yingyang1008]

@@markcartwright8907 Seriously? Opposite surely?

[@Glasschin2.0]

Why wouldn’t he be ? Clothes , tables , cues all better today. Young players have countless hours of material to watch and learn when practicing. Davis was a trail blazer. His cue ball control would still be top 5 today, break building would let him down now but if he was born after hendry changed the game he would have learnt that on the way through. He would be pretty much the same player as mark Selby

[@dvidclapperton]

Steve Davis gets a wondetful send off even though hadn't won the world champiknships for 26 years Will Hendry get the same send off when he decides to

[@dvidclapperton]

Steve Davis gets a wondetful send off even though hadn't won the world champiknships for 26 years Will Hendry get the same send off when he decides to