Ronnie: I Recognise Myself In Roy | Stick to Football EP 8
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- 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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What an excellent crossover. The best snooker player of all time, some of the PLs greatest ever talents, and Jamie Carragher.
'The best snooker player of all time', Surely you are referring to Hendry.
@@mrsalvatore1234 I love Hendry, but even he has said Ronnie is the greatest.
@@sallycinnamon15and Ronnie has said Hendry is the greatest. What’s your point caller?
@@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.
@@garyrobertson9534 that in my opinion Ronnie is the greatest. Do you need me to write it in crayon for you?
I honestly don't think Ronnie knows how loved he is.
Why is he loved?
@@YA-hm5zyWe ask your mum the same thing about you.
Loved? Whats this nonsense
Don't think he is and even if he were, he wouldn't care.
@@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?
Only a sportsman at Ronnie's level could have the 4 of them , even Roy , hanging on his every word. What a legend.
Fact
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.
They would be foaming out there mouths if tiger woods was sat there
Yep but whats your point?.@@garyrobertson9534
Roy doesn't hang on anybody's word.
Ian Wright and Roy Keane's friendship warms the heart. Those two really love each other!
Hated each other as players
Now enjoying Saturday night Stews together. 😂
@@kakamay9490Tea and toast
@@simonkyle2009 Much better than todays players all cuddling
Keep it real that's just for television
Roy opening with "Ronnie's complaining about the tea being cold" is so good
That put an immediate smile on my face that lasted the whole episode! 😂
He has genuine comedy chops.
@@Soniq_YT+p0waE😊ee
Agree with Ronnie, has to be piping hot…
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.
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.
Ben Sir, you are 100% correct!!
100% right!
100% needs to be knighted
@@terminusest6068Agreed. I don't think Ronnie would be bothered or impressed about it either.
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 👌🏼
From the first second, you can tell how much Roy respects Ronnie
Definitely
And visa versa
Game recognises game. Both are mercurially talented. Both have been through controversy at times and, in my opinion, don't sugar coat anything.
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!
I'm not a massive snooker fan but its absolutely fascinating hearing Ronnie talk about the sport, what a genius.
💯🇯🇲🇬🇧👍
him and jimmy white are the only players that made the game fun to watch alot of others keep doing circles around the table
@@sf2explus184 Leaving out the entertainment GOAT 🐐.....
Higgy.. 🎉 Alex Higgins... Me snooker hero
*BARRY*
legit. snooker could be just as big as football. its lacking sorely in personalities to bring life to the game!!@@sf2explus184
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.
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
He played one game all year and won the world championship. Unreal.
Yeah annoyed me wasn’t in the edge of everything
Wots the documentary called
@@silewis9396mate what is that book called
Roy and Ronnie is a phenomenal combo 🔥
*phenonemal
@@EricPollarrd 🤣🤣🤣
@@EricPollarrd I was looking for this lmaoo
Both my idols, Ronnie, Roy, Bisping, DeNiro and Tim Roth my role models
@@EricPollarrd This has finished me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The overlap are really setting levels, from the beckham one to this nothing but excellence! Thank you to the production team and everyone involved👍🏻
A brilliant programme, this. Some of the best, if not THE best, sports stuff on TV today.
I have only one thing to say………..I absolutely love the Overlap. Every week it gets better. Please keep them coming 🎉
Got to agree with you. I'm hooked
Ronnie talks about what “we achieved” in a one person sport. Hat off to him for being that conscious of debts to others.
Ronnie & Keano, what a duo
O’Sullivan and Keane two of my biggest hero’s growing up, loved this Episode 👌
Did they ever give you anything lick lick
I'm sorry Ronnie had natural ability ... Keane had to work and work ..but there was lots of midfielders better then Keane
@@abidnabi777 swear
@@abidnabi777maybe technically but not mentally.
Most under appreciated sportsman of our generation. Mans a wizard with the cue
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.
Easy to get away with being a narcissist when you are very talented.
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
@@KevinSheedy10narcissist? Did you watch the thing at all?
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 👏
Cop on lick lick
that’s what great about this show. Same as when Gary had Tyson Fury on the overlap.
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
Wrighty is such a legend,this episode was great.
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
now 40 ranking titles. He is the ultimate legend.
@@Hamid8766💯🇯🇲🇬🇧👍
I cant tell you how much i adore wrighty man. Can tell hes just a genuine soul. ❤
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!
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.
@@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.
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 ❤
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!
Stick to Football is easily one of the best shows on CZcams,
To many more years if possible!
I just love Roy and Ian relationship. Proper boyos
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!
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.
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 👌🏻
Keano shouting “that was the tipping point” for Ronnie being in the back of car with Gary Neville 😂😂😂
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
Amazing ending, Wrighty did himself proud in front of Ronnie, lovely moment after too
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.
UTB
Why would anyone care about that award? It’s all for show and means absolutely nothing! His trophy cabinet speaks for itself.
Because it’s a game not a sport
Hes not a yes man amd goes against the grain
Because it's not a sport! Ronnie is ridiculously skilful and imo the greatest snooker player ever - but a 'sport'? No f*****g way.
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.
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
I’ve seen 7 minutes of this and you can just tell this guy is a genuine person. What a player too
Great interview, Ronnie is a legend. Can we just appreciate how good Wrighty is at pool!
That was a peach of a black
Ronnie and Roy, does it get any better? My favourite Utd player and favourite snooker player, fantastic
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.
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!
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.
Love how much Roy’s respect for Ronnie comes across in this.
One of the most fascinating characters ever. What an interview! Hung on every word, he's so honest and engaging. Fantastic watch.
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
Keane and Wright seem to have a proper wholesome friendship
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!
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
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 ! 👌🏼
Pure legend!!
The intro and behind the scenes to these are honestly the best parts
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
Without question, the best show on CZcams - thank you for this gift🙏🏽
The first bit of behind the scenes gets me every time 😂😂❤
Loved every second of this episode. Last 10mins is pure Gold. Great Job guys 👏🏿❤️
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
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 ❤️🇮🇪🇵🇸
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.
The range of content between interviews and general football chat makes this show second to none.
Living legend Ronnie is. Glad to of watched him play live.
Same as watching Phil Taylor. Generational greats.
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.
Protect Ronnie at all costs. There aren't many sports people like him. Or people, at all for that matter.
his through and through honesty is admirable, no attempt to meet a certain persona, just pure ronnie
My favourite episode yet. Hard to see Ronnie talking about his lows but the bloke doesn’t realise how loved he is. Legend!
Love seeing the respect that they all have for Ronnie.
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!!!
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
Paul, how do we watch the doc from Australia?
Fantastic episode! The greatest snooker player of all time & an amazing guy. Straight talking, and a great laugh! 🙌
The most underrated sportsman in the world so talented an honest person what a legend Ronnie is love listening and watching him
This is the best football show on CZcams hands down. The calibre of guests you have is amazing. The balance of you guys is spot on. Long may The Overlap continue!
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.
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.
Ronnie is such a genuine guy it’s refreshing to see. Great chemistry as always from the boys, keep it up!
I love this... Ronnies like a kid amongst legends.. And they're all in awe of him!
Always admired Ronnie; he's a national treasure.
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!
what a guy! hes exactly what sport needs!
ive loved him from the first moment i saw him when he was 16!
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👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for this one. Ronnie is a superstar and comes across as being more thoughtful, intelligent and grounded than I expected.
Great interview, well done to Ronnie, Roy, Wrighty, Jamie and Gary it was so refreshing to see❤
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
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!👊🏽
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.
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.
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.
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🙌🙌
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
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
@@mattgee1118and then quickly exited..
@@flanker6212😂
@@mattgee1118thankfully darts isn’t a sport, it’s an activity
@@mattgee1118 darts hahahahahaha give over
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.
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.
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.
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 👊
Never been into snooker but Ronnie may be one of the most likeable blokes I’ve come across in the podcast era
"As if I know what I'm fxxxing talking about" 😂😂😂😂😂
He is gold isn't he
My favourite snooker player of all time ronnie was. Legend, Loved watching him play growing up. I could only dream of being able to have the Positioning and Accuracy he has on a table. Defo 1 of the GOATS of the game 🎱
Wow! What a great interview, honesty and openness from Ronnie and also others, great commitment from all the interviewers. Thanks for this guys.
Stick to Football is quickly becoming the best show on YT 🔥
Didn't think Overlap could get any better. Couldn't have been more wrong. Absolutely brilliant.
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.
Roy Keane is opening up like never before, Ronnie is a diamond and the 3 boyz are great craic, best episode! Great stories! Thank you Gary