Ronnie: I Recognise Myself In Roy | Stick to Football EP 8

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On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by the greatest snooker player of all time Ronnie O’Sullivan.
With his documentary The Edge of Everything out on Amazon Prime, Ronnie chats about his life that has seen him become the face of snooker whilst battling addictions and substance abuse.
A Seven-time World Champion, the Rocket reveals how he dealt with stage fright on the table and doesn’t hold back on the ongoing issues in the sport.
Widely regarded as one of Britain’s best-ever sportsmen, Ronnie talks about his biggest influences and how Ray Reardon’s coaching helped him become the player he is today.
Ronnie also talks about fancying a record-breaking eighth world title in 2024 as he recently returned to the table following taking time out to look after his mental health.
Finally, Ronnie and Jamie Carragher take on Ian Wright and Roy Keane at the pool table… will the legendary snooker player put the former footballers in their place or is there a shock in store?
If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms.
Chaptering
00:00 Intro
00:45 Behind The Scenes
01:45 Ronnie on his documentary
04:45 Prospect of an 8th World Championship & chasing records
06:43 Issues with Snooker
12:40 Toughness of big games in snooker
16:04 Preparing for World Championship
17:29 Ronnie’s childhood
18:29 147 break in 5 minutes and 8 seconds
20:00 Ronnie’s Mental Health
26:03 Managing addictions
28:53 Biggest low
30:40 Gary Neville interrupted by female stripper at a Ronnie final
32:30 Ronnie’s rehab and running
39:45 Ronnie practicing schedule and help of Steve Peters
41:43 Safety play, style of play and biggest inspiration
50:40 Pool match: Jamie Carragher & Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ian Wright & Roy Keane
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@sallycinnamon15 5 ай бұрын

What an excellent crossover. The best snooker player of all time, some of the PLs greatest ever talents, and Jamie Carragher.

@mrsalvatore1234 5 ай бұрын

'The best snooker player of all time', Surely you are referring to Hendry.

@sallycinnamon15 5 ай бұрын

@@mrsalvatore1234 I love Hendry, but even he has said Ronnie is the greatest.

@garyrobertson9534 5 ай бұрын

@@sallycinnamon15and Ronnie has said Hendry is the greatest. What’s your point caller?

@jpa_fasty3997 5 ай бұрын

@@garyrobertson9534 Ronnie is the most talented player of all time by far, it isn't close. Hendry's period of dominance was superior. Ronnie's longevity is superior. Take your pick. For me it's Ronnie.

@sallycinnamon15 5 ай бұрын

@@garyrobertson9534 that in my opinion Ronnie is the greatest. Do you need me to write it in crayon for you?

@foofighterdaz 5 ай бұрын

Roy opening with "Ronnie's complaining about the tea being cold" is so good

@Soniq_YT 5 ай бұрын

That put an immediate smile on my face that lasted the whole episode! 😂

@Yimello 5 ай бұрын

He has genuine comedy chops.

@gms77777 5 ай бұрын

@@Soniq_YT+p0waE😊ee

@djrandlev2864 5 ай бұрын

Agree with Ronnie, has to be piping hot…

@dontbewoke 5 ай бұрын

Only a sportsman at Ronnie's level could have the 4 of them , even Roy , hanging on his every word. What a legend.

@oliellen6679 5 ай бұрын

Fact

@dannyboy_dannyboy8274 5 ай бұрын

Will be a sad day when he retires. I love watching snooker and have done for almost 40 years. We need another big time Charly to come through, I know we got Judd but need more.

@garyrobertson9534 5 ай бұрын

They would be foaming out there mouths if tiger woods was sat there

@dontbewoke 5 ай бұрын

Yep but whats your point?.@@garyrobertson9534

@HitchHikersBlues 5 ай бұрын

Roy doesn't hang on anybody's word.

@RobertDeNirostears 5 ай бұрын

Ian Wright and Roy Keane's friendship warms the heart. Those two really love each other!

@simonkyle2009 5 ай бұрын

Hated each other as players

@kakamay9490 5 ай бұрын

Now enjoying Saturday night Stews together. 😂

@GHOSTDOG637 5 ай бұрын

@@kakamay9490Tea and toast

@matthewdoyle3877 5 ай бұрын

@@simonkyle2009 Much better than todays players all cuddling

@fitzerelli1 5 ай бұрын

Keep it real that's just for television

@MarkSiosal 5 ай бұрын

I honestly don't think Ronnie knows how loved he is.

@YA-hm5zy 5 ай бұрын

Why is he loved?

@alexjmurphy2145 5 ай бұрын

@@YA-hm5zyWe ask your mum the same thing about you.

@Kingofthekop1 5 ай бұрын

Loved? Whats this nonsense

@Cheximus 5 ай бұрын

Don't think he is and even if he were, he wouldn't care.

@TheCurrykiev 5 ай бұрын

@@YA-hm5zyexplain to me....why do so many people have these weird usernames? Like yours. Random letters and numbers. What app are you all coming from, or is it some vpn based thing?

@seansrecords 5 ай бұрын

You can tell when Roy really respects someone, he has alot of time for Ronnie. Glad Ronnie got his game together , always loved watching him but you could see him suffering in the late 90s ... unreal player, best all time for me.

@graphicbars6553 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen Ronnie so relaxed. Being surrounded by these lads who he respects, and feels that professional affinity with, really enabled him to open up with confidence. This long form type of sports interview, with four interviewers who are all capable, and a host in Neville who is so effortlessly in control, is really next level. Absolutely excellent content, lads 👌🏼

@BenSmith-ss6gg 5 ай бұрын

I'm genuinely so, so glad that Ronnie is getting the recognition he deserves. He's genuinely a once in a lifetime sportsman. Up there with the greatest sportsman of all-time.

@leroyoneill1929 5 ай бұрын

Ben Sir, you are 100% correct!!

@jasonday7378 5 ай бұрын

100% right!

@martingoodwin8884 5 ай бұрын

100% needs to be knighted

@mattkinsella9856 5 ай бұрын

@@terminusest6068Agreed. I don't think Ronnie would be bothered or impressed about it either.

@ColonelSternlove 5 ай бұрын

Essential viewing yet again. Ronnie is a legend and clearly one of the greatest sportsman ever. To see Roy Keane look at him with respect is what makes this even more special, because you know they’ve got a guest that they want to listen to. Get Cantona on here… please!

@51gan788 5 ай бұрын

From the first second, you can tell how much Roy respects Ronnie

@biggiesmalls3096 5 ай бұрын

Definitely

@jddrummy37 5 ай бұрын

And visa versa

@HerFatherDidntLikeMe 7 күн бұрын

Game recognises game. Both are mercurially talented. Both have been through controversy at times and, in my opinion, don't sugar coat anything.

@sillwuka 5 ай бұрын

I'm not a massive snooker fan but its absolutely fascinating hearing Ronnie talk about the sport, what a genius.

@Gray-zi5bp 5 ай бұрын

💯🇯🇲🇬🇧👍

@sf2explus184 4 ай бұрын

him and jimmy white are the only players that made the game fun to watch alot of others keep doing circles around the table

@barry5580 4 ай бұрын

@@sf2explus184 Leaving out the entertainment GOAT 🐐..... Higgy.. 🎉 Alex Higgins... Me snooker hero *BARRY*

@user-kg1od9es5d 3 ай бұрын

legit. snooker could be just as big as football. its lacking sorely in personalities to bring life to the game!!@@sf2explus184

@Del213 5 ай бұрын

Wasn’t mentioned in documentary or here but his greatest achievement for me was when he took a year out - came back to world championship in 2013 and won it. Legend.

@silewis9396 5 ай бұрын

I think that was when he started working with Dr Steve Peters. I remember reading Ronnie's book just after that win then ended up buying one by Dr Peters

@billysuter 5 ай бұрын

He played one game all year and won the world championship. Unreal.

@JB.924 4 ай бұрын

Yeah annoyed me wasn’t in the edge of everything

@PaulHartley-tr9pt 3 ай бұрын

Wots the documentary called

@mburkee16 Ай бұрын

@@silewis9396mate what is that book called

@cp5589 5 ай бұрын

The overlap are really setting levels, from the beckham one to this nothing but excellence! Thank you to the production team and everyone involved👍🏻

@andrijasekulic3013 5 ай бұрын

A brilliant programme, this. Some of the best, if not THE best, sports stuff on TV today.

@Bradvantage 5 ай бұрын

When Wrighty says about Ronnie being on, you're sucked in and drawn to watching him it speaks to what Ronnie said himself earlier on about highlights. Snooker can be fascinating to watch but can sometimes be a bit of a chore. Ronnie is like a highlight reel on his own, there's almost a guarantee of seeing something special whenever you watch his matches

@SST9589 4 ай бұрын

Ronnie talks about what “we achieved” in a one person sport. Hat off to him for being that conscious of debts to others.

@ritchiesmith3119 5 ай бұрын

I have only one thing to say………..I absolutely love the Overlap. Every week it gets better. Please keep them coming 🎉

@BobbyJay1 4 ай бұрын

Got to agree with you. I'm hooked

@JayTeeTheGoatee 5 ай бұрын

O’Sullivan and Keane two of my biggest hero’s growing up, loved this Episode 👌

@gunner-the_dog1352 5 ай бұрын

Did they ever give you anything lick lick

@abidnabi777 5 ай бұрын

I'm sorry Ronnie had natural ability ... Keane had to work and work ..but there was lots of midfielders better then Keane

@gunner-the_dog1352 5 ай бұрын

@@abidnabi777 swear

@finbarrcorcoran9342 5 ай бұрын

@@abidnabi777maybe technically but not mentally.

@sully_x9152 5 ай бұрын

Roy and Ronnie is a phenomenal combo 🔥

@EricPollarrd 5 ай бұрын

*phenonemal

@sully_x9152 5 ай бұрын

@@EricPollarrd 🤣🤣🤣

@bobbyprentice1320 5 ай бұрын

@@EricPollarrd I was looking for this lmaoo

@mmaphilosophy 5 ай бұрын

Both my idols, Ronnie, Roy, Bisping, DeNiro and Tim Roth my role models

@ahmedhaveliwala8279 5 ай бұрын

@@EricPollarrd This has finished me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@lukaswoolly894 5 ай бұрын

Most under appreciated sportsman of our generation. Mans a wizard with the cue

@leecurley4143 5 ай бұрын

This man is a hero... to achieve what he has achieved while suffering like he did, he's an absolute legend and role model ! Wishing ronnie nothing but happiness and success in and outside snooker in the future!

@mikebuick2332 5 ай бұрын

The best thing about this is seeing Ronnie, Gary, Wrighty, Roy and Carra as normal blokes. Just because they’ve earned some serious money, they still go through the same stuff that we do, but probably even more pressure due to the public eye. Lots of respect here 👏

@gunner-the_dog1352 5 ай бұрын

Cop on lick lick

@bootch82 5 ай бұрын

that’s what great about this show. Same as when Gary had Tyson Fury on the overlap.

@daz95551 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie & Keano, what a duo

@CVR-2023 5 ай бұрын

This for me is the best episode yet. Could of watched another 2 hours of it easily. I’m so glad Ronnie is finally getting the limelight and credit he deserves not only from fans but fellow top level sportsman as well. 10/10 ❤

@user-qr5ki8ls2x 5 ай бұрын

What do I love most about this man? His blunt, unapologetic Individualism. His life is about him - it's his heart. When it stops beating nobody else will die. So nobody else owns it.

@KevinSheedy10 5 ай бұрын

Easy to get away with being a narcissist when you are very talented.

@user-qr5ki8ls2x 5 ай бұрын

It's never easy. That's the point. An example: you call it 'Narcissism'. 'Narcissism' is the frown of derision directed at Individualists. It's never easy being an Individualist - talent or less talent.@@KevinSheedy10

@Frusciante1221 4 ай бұрын

@@KevinSheedy10narcissist? Did you watch the thing at all?

@user-ue4ug9jm6v 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie and Roy are 2 of the greatest sportsmen of all time in my opinion. To see them speak about their lives and how they coped being geniuses is great viewing.

@madskull83 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie is mr snooker. Whenever Hes knocked out any tournament or he’s not competing in it, im not interested. Hes pure class. Got his demons and doesn’t hide it and thats raw and refreshing. Great episode guys 👌🏻

@bigunfromwigun4874 2 ай бұрын

Ronnie shows so much through body language rubbing hes arm for comfort scratching when he feels uncomfortable hiding most hes body just leaving hes head above the table when he is embarrased he's vulnerability is admirable what a legend he is and for most of this interview the calmness he showed was beautiful

@jamesgoing4527 5 ай бұрын

He's the greatest with 21 majors 39 ranking titles the most centuries and 147s keeping snooker relevant and on the front pages entertaining us for decades his longevity is legendary and will be his legacy his aura and pressance is unique nobody like him everything he does makes headlines for the sport and world number 1 at 47

@Hamid8766 5 ай бұрын

now 40 ranking titles. He is the ultimate legend.

@Gray-zi5bp 5 ай бұрын

@@Hamid8766💯🇯🇲🇬🇧👍

@ChieduOraka 5 ай бұрын

I just love Roy and Ian relationship. Proper boyos

@MUFCJibber 5 ай бұрын

Keano shouting “that was the tipping point” for Ronnie being in the back of car with Gary Neville 😂😂😂

@demetrius9756 5 ай бұрын

Wrighty is such a legend,this episode was great.

@howardcanning1082 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie looked like he really enjoyed that banter with the players. Looked like he had a weight lifted off his shoulders.Very uplifting and positive to watch. As many have said, Roy and Ronnie seemed to have a particular natural rapport and mutual respect. They'd make great friends. Love it.

@stuartchadwick5940 5 ай бұрын

You can tell Ronnie really means it about giving back to the Snooker authorities... Most of his Snooker interviews are painful to watch, seeing him here completely relaxed and smiling, talking openly and not in riddles ... Brilliant!

@mind5403 5 ай бұрын

I don't think he likes the BBC ethier, he likes some of the people, but his interviews with them are very often cagey, then he goes over to Eurosport where all his pals are and he's chatting away.

@stuartchadwick5940 5 ай бұрын

@@mind5403 in fairness I find some of his Eurosport interviews really difficult to digest. This was completely different, fun, relaxed, smiling, you could see he really enjoyed being in that company. Great to see.

@dmbdajoker616 5 ай бұрын

I cant tell you how much i adore wrighty man. Can tell hes just a genuine soul. ❤

@3mattyc 5 ай бұрын

What an absolute legend.. such a pleasure to see such a global star be so humble and normal. Top class Ronnie the best sorts person this country has ever priduced

@seanburgess87 5 ай бұрын

The vulnerability Ronnie shows in almost everything he says and does, whilst being the greatest snooker player of all time and one of our greatest sportsmen of all time is fascinating. He’s my hero and hope he realises how loved he is!

@unclejam2188 5 ай бұрын

How Ronnie hasn't won SPOTY a hand full of times is beyond belief. One of the greatest sports persons we've ever seen in this country.

@RobbieeeG 5 ай бұрын

UTB

@raimesey 5 ай бұрын

Why would anyone care about that award? It’s all for show and means absolutely nothing! His trophy cabinet speaks for itself.

@tampiperson373 5 ай бұрын

Because it’s a game not a sport

@Jasonsmith-86 5 ай бұрын

Hes not a yes man amd goes against the grain

@gillie-monger3394 5 ай бұрын

Because it's not a sport! Ronnie is ridiculously skilful and imo the greatest snooker player ever - but a 'sport'? No f*****g way.

@habidhussain 5 ай бұрын

This is prob my fav episode. Ronnie sounds like a genuine honest person. Most of the time the others let him speak and didnt interrupt him too much.

@LAKKISS1 5 ай бұрын

How can you not love and admire Ronnie the Rocket through all his trials and tribulations what a entertainer a snooker genius and a down to earth legend of the green baize!

@andrewpassmore2495 3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen 7 minutes of this and you can just tell this guy is a genuine person. What a player too

@HyperionRed 5 ай бұрын

Bringing in Ronnie for this amazing crossover was genius. Not only is he the best snooker player out there, he's also a brilliant human being and a great character. Kudos for this episode, really enjoyed it!

@Tubbyz1986 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie and Roy, does it get any better? My favourite Utd player and favourite snooker player, fantastic

@porridgeable 5 ай бұрын

The Documentary was amazing. Watching him being with these guys, sportsman who understand the pressures and the pitfalls, people he clearly respects, is absolutely wonderful.

@phmiles 5 ай бұрын

Amazing ending, Wrighty did himself proud in front of Ronnie, lovely moment after too

@lukebaker1687 5 ай бұрын

Great interview, Ronnie is a legend. Can we just appreciate how good Wrighty is at pool!

@NC-ck5oj 5 ай бұрын

That was a peach of a black

@tmani7640 5 ай бұрын

Stick to Football is easily one of the best shows on KZfaq, To many more years if possible!

@dasweelie81 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that episode. Moved to London as an Aussie in 2005 not knowing the world of snooker. Straight away Ronnie was the man. Followed him since and we’ve gone through the same struggles. Great to see Roy shed some scales and the game at the end was brilliant

@mattkerry1715 4 ай бұрын

One of the most fascinating characters ever. What an interview! Hung on every word, he's so honest and engaging. Fantastic watch.

@darrenc2909 5 ай бұрын

Love how much Roy’s respect for Ronnie comes across in this.

@CCHAMP95 5 ай бұрын

The first bit of behind the scenes gets me every time 😂😂❤

@arsenalfan1499 4 ай бұрын

To see this man be the greatest ever at his sport with the struggles he had is astonishing it’s for me far more impressive than if he won 10-12 world championships without any struggles it’s honestly ridiculous how good he was with what he was dealing with truly unreal and you can see how in awe the lads around the table of him and us in the general public to

@aaronpavis 5 ай бұрын

these shows are phenomenal, love they added wrighty to the line up, esp on this episode he’s so genuinely interested in ronnie’s career you can see the admiration, not even a snooker fan but this have gave me such as insight, top drawer ! 👌🏼

@TomT-yi1dq 5 ай бұрын

My favourite episode yet. Hard to see Ronnie talking about his lows but the bloke doesn’t realise how loved he is. Legend!

@chadedward5009 5 ай бұрын

Keane and Wright seem to have a proper wholesome friendship

@backpackingireland8624 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing show ! This is a credit to all involved. The format is so easy to watch . Genius is flawed, Ronnie is so genuine. The crossover to different sports is amazing. The similarities between elite sports stars is so apparent. And having no regrets, Wrighty if you’ve lived a life you must have regrets ❤️🇮🇪🇵🇸

@stephencarters9397 5 ай бұрын

I had a day where it all came to a point and can totally relate. Absolutely great to have these people have such open conversations about real life experiences as at the end of the day it’s all we have, our own experience but by talking about them it really can help others 🙌🏻 great show

@seeryeven 5 ай бұрын

The intro and behind the scenes to these are honestly the best parts

@spursfandan6081 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie is truly one of my all time favourite people and sportsmen. What an absolute legend of the game he is, and I hope he realises what an inspiration he is and how much he is adored. He's just a great down to earth guy with demons like we all have, so it's was so great to see him opening up and having fun. Thanks to all you guys at "The overlap." This is honestly the best channel out right now. Awesome, and I can't wait to see Ronnie's documentary.

@efy5aru 5 ай бұрын

best of the entire overlap series for me....just didnt want it to end. massive love for Ronnie. what a legned...and I loved the respect these 4 had for Ronnie

@MarkHughes77 5 ай бұрын

This is the best football show on KZfaq hands down. The calibre of guests you have is amazing. The balance of you guys is spot on. Long may The Overlap continue!

@LUFC123 5 ай бұрын

This is my favourite episode yet. Absolutely love Ronnie O'Sullivan, not only the greatest snooker player of all time but one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. A bit like Shane Warne , he transcends the sport.

@ZEQIPO 5 ай бұрын

Loved every second of this episode. Last 10mins is pure Gold. Great Job guys 👏🏿❤️

@beathaven303 5 ай бұрын

Love seeing the respect that they all have for Ronnie.

@laurenzhacker5742 5 ай бұрын

incredible episode! been a snooker fan my entire life, but here in Austria, it seems I'm the only one 😄 seeing Ronnie on here was such a great watch! and the pool match at the end... so wholesome. love the show!!!

@OfficialFingazMC 5 ай бұрын

Pure legend!!

@W1ndsorLoyal 5 ай бұрын

The range of content between interviews and general football chat makes this show second to none.

@78bookem 5 ай бұрын

I was very lucky to bump into Ronnie during Covid on a walk one evening. He was very happy and seemed stress free. Great to see after watching the recent documentary and releasing the stress he lives under.

@user-mj8hl3xb4p 5 ай бұрын

The most underrated sportsman in the world so talented an honest person what a legend Ronnie is love listening and watching him

@paulbyrne4214 5 ай бұрын

Wow Ronnie how authentic…. Fair play mate. Well done for facing your reality. I’m sure you’ve helped a lot of people with this interview and your doco. Hold your head high mate. Love from Down under

@tompeacock9193 5 ай бұрын

Paul, how do we watch the doc from Australia?

@IanRossDavies 5 ай бұрын

Protect Ronnie at all costs. There aren't many sports people like him. Or people, at all for that matter.

@arze2092 5 ай бұрын

his through and through honesty is admirable, no attempt to meet a certain persona, just pure ronnie

@user-rx8no1zt4c 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie is such a genuine guy it’s refreshing to see. Great chemistry as always from the boys, keep it up!

@abdulmuhammad8339 5 ай бұрын

What I love most about this interview is that it’s completely destroyed the notion that ronnie has achieved what he has achieved through sheer talent. He’s studied and rebuilt his game over and over again and been coached a lot throughout his career and his willingness to put ego to one side and relearn his trade is his most impressive and underrated asset. Hard work beats talent when talent won’t work hard

@mjaatpriory 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic episode, so good that people like Ronnie are able and willing to speak openly about their issues, think it will help a lot of people.

@59jalex 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this one. Ronnie is a superstar and comes across as being more thoughtful, intelligent and grounded than I expected.

@captpicard100 4 ай бұрын

Best episode of overlap ever. These 4 ex footballers clearly have enormous respect, and love for Ronnie. Ronnie has the greatest of respect for these 4 ex footballer’s. Brilliant, Brilliant episode👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@Ryanc89 5 ай бұрын

Living legend Ronnie is. Glad to of watched him play live. Same as watching Phil Taylor. Generational greats.

@CC-sw5vw 5 ай бұрын

amazing. legends of their sports and the insight from ronnie to overcome his battles had me in goosebumps. great ending too... thanks Overlap for bringing this content!

@SpursRelated 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic episode! The greatest snooker player of all time & an amazing guy. Straight talking, and a great laugh! 🙌

@daveywhyte6254 5 ай бұрын

"As if I know what I'm fxxxing talking about" 😂😂😂😂😂 He is gold isn't he

@redlion1989 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never payed much attention to Ronnie O’Sullivan but 2 minutes into this interview and I love this guy already - He’s a real one!👊🏽

@user-mb8vm7no8x 5 ай бұрын

Great interview, well done to Ronnie, Roy, Wrighty, Jamie and Gary it was so refreshing to see❤

@Joshfc123 5 ай бұрын

Always admired Ronnie; he's a national treasure.

@james-nr2dx 5 ай бұрын

That was the best overlap i have watched so far. Roy and Ronnie and Ian three of the most well respected athlete in there chosen sports,Also Gary and Jamie.Overlap please keep the content coming it is fantastic.

@cjgates11 5 ай бұрын

I love this... Ronnies like a kid amongst legends.. And they're all in awe of him!

@seanandben 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie is to snooker what Ali was to boxing. I really fear for the game when Ronnie eventually retires. Watching snooker when he's playing is a total joy, and unfortunately for the game, there is no other player who generates the same interest in watching the game as Ronnie. He is - in my opinion - the greatest ever to play the game.

@sirdiddymus9963 5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more, both athletes brought so many new fans to their sports with their incredible ability. Snooker, though, hasn't the same natural excitement & brutality that boxing has. Ali's absence created a big hole but there will always be excitement in boxing due to ko's & unpredictability. Snooker will always have the hard-core fans but Ronny brought fans outside of the hard-core fanbase. His style was so exciting people couldn't help but be drawn in. His absence will be sorely felt but like Sugar Ray Leonard after Ali maybe a new talent will emerge.

@NorthWalesKid 5 ай бұрын

Ronnie is one of the greatest sportsmen in any sport ever. Snooker is one of the most difficult sports to master, much harder than football; and his 147 in 5 minutes 8 seconds is in the top 10 greatest achievements in the history of sport. Probably in the top 5

@arze2092 5 ай бұрын

darts has a large skill gap, but nowhere near close to snooker. The amount of variables to consider in snooker (spin, white ball positioning, safety etc...) compared to just aiming for the same spot every time@@mattgee1118

@flanker6212 5 ай бұрын

@@mattgee1118and then quickly exited..

@michaelfealey54 5 ай бұрын

@@flanker6212😂

@michaelfealey54 5 ай бұрын

@@mattgee1118thankfully darts isn’t a sport, it’s an activity

@Radford999 5 ай бұрын

@@mattgee1118 darts hahahahahaha give over

@EITCHS87 5 ай бұрын

great show lads….amazing to get someone like the greatest player to play snooker on the show….he is an real inspiration when you think there isn’t a way out, he has shown the way to deal with things 👊

@noodlessurprise 4 ай бұрын

I’ve never been a huge snooker fan, but I remember it always being on as a kid - but then Ronnie came along and it made it more exciting & he had a mystique about him. Interesting, intelligent and as he said a vulnerability that made him the player he is. Great episode.

@Honmatres 5 ай бұрын

Legend is used too easily...not when you're talking about Mr Ronnie O'sullivan. Love the man. And Wrighty, I mean how the fk can you not like Wrighty?! The man is just the best mental health coach just by being himself. Look at his friendship with Keano?! Overlap Team you guys are making podcast or whatever this format is - history. Another fantastic episode.

@user-tq4dw1tt5m 5 ай бұрын

Didn't think Overlap could get any better. Couldn't have been more wrong. Absolutely brilliant.

@Dave-di6vb 5 ай бұрын

Wow! What a great interview, honesty and openness from Ronnie and also others, great commitment from all the interviewers. Thanks for this guys.

@michealcrooks8849 5 ай бұрын

One of life’s little pleasures in going on KZfaq and seeing a new one of these episodes ❤

@randipjandu7337 5 ай бұрын

What a true legend Ronnie is!

@mattchels 5 ай бұрын

Great chat guys!👏🏻👏🏻 well done for this! Can totally relate to a lot. Reminds you that nerves and pressure you put on yourself just means that you care. Great to see Ronnie and the guys opening up, really refreshing to hear.👌🏻

@TheOverlap 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@conkerscorner7143 4 ай бұрын

An absolutely fantastic and insight episode. Ronnie O'Sullivan knows so much and experienced so much wrt the mental health, wellbeing and psychology required to be at the top of his beloved sport of snooker. That I hope and know that just like Ray Reardon to him, he will payitforward and eventually coach & mentor other professionals when he retires from the sport. Until then, I like many millions of others will continue to enjoy and feel blessed to be able to watch the 🙌🙌BEST EVER SNOOKER...RONNIE O'SULLIVAN🙌🙌

@rowedav 2 ай бұрын

I love how openly Ronnie talks about his struggles. Almost does so with a smile on his face now, or at least able to make light of it, or crack a joke about it. Great to see.

@markshields5883 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant episode, have been lucky enough to have seen my 3 favourite players in there primes in Higgins , White and Ronnie

@AnEnglishGentleman 5 ай бұрын

I was asking for you to have Ronnie on your Overlap show Gary, but this is even better! Cheers 🍻

@craigbennett3627 4 ай бұрын

what a guy! hes exactly what sport needs! ive loved him from the first moment i saw him when he was 16!

@jimwhite1756 5 ай бұрын

Funny how these same questions are asked of Ronnie in other interviews but he is so much more respectful with his answers to these legends. Great to see footballers have so much respect for snooker and Ronnie's genius.