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I am only going back 4 o years here and basing my selections on winning trophys
1) Stephen Hendry
2) Steve Davis
3)Ray Reardon
1) Stephen Hendry
2) Steve Davis
3)Ray Reardon
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1. Gary Wilkinson
2. Paul Hunter 3. Quinten Hann |
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quinten han o.k not sure about the other two
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schalke
thought you might have put willie thorne and john virgo as the other 2 |
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I'd watch Gary Wilkinson washing the dishes lol, so he is my best player of all time :) ... Paul Hunter and Quinted were amazing to watch as well and it was great turning pro the same year as the two of them and being there to witness some incredible matches, especially from Quinten :)
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paul hunter involved in 2 of the best masters matches ever would have gone on to be an all time great tragic loss.
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kirk stevens
jimmy white bill werbeniuk!!! |
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Hurricane & Ronnie most talented by a long way. In terms of professionalism in going out & winning matches i'd have to say Hendry
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and being there to witness some incredible matches, especially from Quinten :)
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john pulman
fred davis jimmy michie |
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Best 3;
Hendry Ronnie MJ Williams Favourite (for actual play) Ronnie Jimmy White MJ Williams/Paul Hunter |
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1 Hendry
2 O'sullivan 3 Davis Its a no brainer really, mind you according to Davis the thunder from down under is now up there with John Higgins for the best all round game ??????? |
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I did hear this comment from steve he did also say shaun murphy would come out firing in the evening session against robertson last night and he lost 3 of the first 4 frames and was out played.
Thought steve was a super player in his day. Still is decent but his comments on the bbc are mostly bollocks. I think he just comes out with spur of the moment crap without putting his brain into gear. This is the total opposite of his play on the table WHICH IS THE STRANGE THING. |
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Daz 550.
Could not agree more. It would have been very interesting to have seen what sort of game he would have developed on the faster conditions. I cant tell you how many times I backed him through the eighties and while he was always odds on he certainly never let me down much. I am pretty sure he would have been a great player in any era but he never evolved with the conditions and Hendry murdered him as the cloths gradually got faster. It really annoys me when he carps on and on about the rising bar, it really is bollocks, its still the Hendry standard. Only Ronnie is worthy of comparison since the conditions got faster. |
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moondan
I find it impossible to compare different generation in sport because everything should be improving as this is how things evolve so the players now are so much better now than 20 yearsc ago and in 20 years time they will be better still. What I will say is the 2 dominating playes of their time were STEVE DAVIS AND STEPHEN HENDRY so for me these were the 2 outstanding players of their time of dominance.The fact is you can only beat the opposition at the time. What i dont buy is this no one will ever dominate again like hendry and davis. I still think this is possibe if someone is totally dedicated ie steve davis and stephen hendry were this is possible at some stage. to be real champion doent happen by mistake you need the ability but more importantly you need incredible and unshakable dedication you have totally live and braeth snooker this is why people always talk of ronnie as unfulfilled potential a great player though he is I personally dont have in my top 3. |
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Hendry
Higgins-the MATCH FIXING one not the crazy one Davis-not Joe or Fred |
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Daz550,
agree about somebody will come along and dominate, look at phil taylor in darts and what he has achieved. What it all boils down to is mental strength and taking your chances. The faster conditions has added 20 or so points to everyones game and the bigger breaks have clouded the issue somewhat. Its forgotten that a thirty and forty break will win almost every frame. I am not so sure that a kid today hits the ball any straighter or cues any smoother than past players, for me its just about conditions. John Pullman, Cliff Wilson would have been superstars had they been born in this era, and there are many more. |
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1. Jimmy White
2. Mark James Williams 3. Stephen Hendry |
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Joe Davis must be up there IMO
Dominated the sport for 30 years including in the 50s when he must have been past it . And some of the players he was beating easily then were still competitive in the late 70s, against the players who would be famous in the 80s, when they must have been 20 years past their best themselves. |
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For his ability to enthrall audiences and his basic ability Alex Higgins has had more impact on the game than any other player.
As a match player John Higgins is unequaled. For sheer ability Ronnie. For consistency and reaching the top of their game then - Reardon , Davis or Hendry fit the bill - with Davis shading it. Oops thats 4 |
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Minardi,
Alex was the best watch snooker ever had. I do think that Steve Davis was the best match player. I say that simply because players of that era were infinitely better match players than the potters of today and he nullified virtually all he played for years on end. Big breaks tend to paint a picture that does devalue players of the past but the truth of the matter is table craft be it in snooker or billiards was more thoughtful and dare I say more skilful than Hendrys all out attack. Dont get me wrong I love the modern game but I would say the best safety I have seen played in this era has been by Ronnie. |
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1.Steve Davis
2.Perrie Mans. 3.Ronnie. |
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Hendry streets in front my three would be as in to watch.
alex higgins james white stephen hendry. Snooker needs a player of alex higgins charisma and grit,which non of the new generation of players have,trump potentially has as the way he plays is slightly unorthodox but certainly lacks in charisma.The regimental way snooker is coached etc very unlikely to see another alex higgins,even playing poorly was still captivating and you were never sure what he was going to do.  Different gravy, |
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Players at their best..........
1. John Higgins by a distance. Possibly unbeatable. 2. Ronnie O'Sullivan 3. Stephen Hendry Higgins/Ronnie's 3 world titles in the current era as good an achievement as Hendry's 7. Playing 1997 ish - present a completely different game to the early 90's. Higgins and Ronnie at their best had an excellent safety game. Hendry never has. They also score equally as heavily and potted as well from distance. Best days definitely behind them all though unfortunately. |
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higgins has 4 so he's even greater
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Stephen Hendry
Steve Davis Ray Reardon These guyz are my favorite snooker players. |
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peter
agree and they were the dominate force of their era. All tremendous champions of the sport |
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Its very interesting what Ronnie says on the matter of who was the best.
"Stephen Hendry is the greatest player there has ever been, trust me, I know, I played them all". I think he meant in the modern era. I think Ronnie is comfortably the second best player I have seen so I believe him. |
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When someone comes along and wins eight world titles or makes eight tons in a best of nineteen final, I might concede it's possible to play snooker as well as Stephen Hendry used to play snooker.
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i have followed snooker for 40 years in that time when trying to gauge them at their best i would say hendry davis reardon as gifted as o sullivan is i think the other 3 would have got to his fragile temperament
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Luckyboy, How right you are.
As has been said by Clive Everton " opinion is one thing, achievement is something completely different" Changing playing conditions since the middle eighties and especially the drastic changes made since 2000 has made it impossible to really compare the different generations of players but one thing has never changed top class sport is played out in the head and Hendry has had no equal in that department. Any player would confirm that. |
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Ronnie, Higgins and White three great entertainers, which is what the game is all about. nice1
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Steve Davis - in his pomp, in my recollection, when he got in amongst the balls you could turn over or slip out and put the kettle on, so certain was it that he would no make a mistake. The most secure player i have seen.
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r carver
you could put the kettle on pour the tea and drink it before his next shot actually not really he was my 2nd best player only hendry of his era was more dominant in the last 40 years imo. I think its unlikely we will see 2 more dominant players for a while for me hendry was a pure break builing machine were as davis was the tactical genius. |
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Hi Daz, yes, he certainly would not be rushed! Tbh, I like that style of play, I found it quite magnetic! His cue-ball control was magnificent. I agree that the game has changed and his game now looks dated but at the peak of his authority he was so solid in the balls. I recall him yrs passed his best beating Ronnie in the Masters, hardly made a break above 50 but his tactical acumen was flawless. Hendry broke the mould for me and whilst I never liked him, he was magnetic, fearless and driven. Great memories!
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r carver
the quality doesnt have to be that fantastic the drama is what we remember. I can hardly remember a world final Hendry won it was so easy for him he was awesome and commanding at his best.There was almost a boring you know whats going to happen feeling about it all. But the taylor Davis final was different class and the drama of it all was amazing even though the quality wasnt that fantastic it was real drama and you remember these moments. |
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r carvere
also to say i know what you mean by the years the more break building style of game we have now although it seems great quality the problem do you get the same drama? |
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Agree with the poster above who said everybody is playing at Hendrys standard from 15-20 years ago. Hendry top for me, galling as it was to watch him beat White in so many finals
Second : ronnie Third : John higgins (really galling) Entertainers : White, Higgins, O'Sullivan. Hardly controversial |
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For me, big breaks are neither interesting or exciting unless the 147 is on offer.
When you have lived through the Hendry years and seen it all, only Ronnie with his grace and speed is really worth watching and maybe Williams on a good night. Snooker needs the misses, the sweat blood and tears or it is nothing. Snooker could do a lot worse than return to the heavier cloth,its hey days were in the more tactical game and while its good to attract the youngsters they will never make up the bulk of the viewing fan, (they have better things to do). Some say the game has improved, not in my book and I often wonder what Higgins and White would have done on these tables. |
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Joe Davis was World Champion for 20 years straight.
Far and away more Titles than anyone else. The only undefeated player in the history of the world championships. First to complete a century break & first to make a 147. But not even a mention as far as I can see.  |