World Champion Luca Brecel On Life After Winning & His Crazy Practice Routine

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  • čas přidán 19. 08. 2023
  • Stephen traveled to Belgium, home of world champion Luca Brecel to see how life has changed since winning at The Crucible this year.
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  • @dan-ce4lo
    @dan-ce4lo Před 9 měsíci +526

    I actually clapped along at home at that final shot, love this channel Stephen and the gem after gem you bring us with every video. Brilliant work by the filmers and editors too.

    • @cjg28
      @cjg28 Před 9 měsíci +19

      What a final shot and what a frame

    • @bagpussmacfarlan9008
      @bagpussmacfarlan9008 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@cjg28 crazy, it would take 10 goes to make contact!

    • @zedzpan
      @zedzpan Před 9 měsíci +16

      I was like, what the heck is he doing and then stunned when he pocketed the black. What a fantastic shot. Had to rewind to enjoy it again. Great video too.

    • @robhendrikx2198
      @robhendrikx2198 Před 9 měsíci +12

      Haha, I just applauded that final shot too, watching by myself...😅

    • @darrylbrookes2780
      @darrylbrookes2780 Před 9 měsíci +2

      how to still win when you loose
      thats the scotts all over lol

  • @alistairsmith5389
    @alistairsmith5389 Před 9 měsíci +122

    Hendry’s shot at the end was like look you young whipper snappers I’m still the 🐐 💁🏼‍♂️😂👏🏻

    • @joesretrostuff
      @joesretrostuff Před 9 měsíci +13

      He's still got it

    • @alistairsmith5389
      @alistairsmith5389 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@joesretrostuff definitely 💯

    • @dfloriza
      @dfloriza Před 9 měsíci +3

      The way he just stepped up and shot it perfectly, no elaborate set up or anything. Always incredible to see

  • @Wouter197110
    @Wouter197110 Před 9 měsíci +22

    I grew up in Bree, close to Luca’s hometown. When I was a student at Leuven University in the nineties, I used to go and watch the Crucible games in the student house’s owner’s kitchen. The owner, Jeff, was in his seventies, also from the same province in the east, and a huge snooker fan. When I knocked on his kitchen door, I was always greeted the same way: “there’s beer and snooker, you’ve chosen the best place!”. We both fell in love with the game of that young Scotsman who was destroying everyone. Watching this now slightly older Scotsman play with our young local hero, in our home province, is such a delight. Only wish Jeff had lived to see Luca play and win the WC.

  • @joesretrostuff
    @joesretrostuff Před 9 měsíci +180

    The first 40 points by Brecel was magical, esp 3:20. Then Hendry at the end - that's why he's 7 times world champ

    • @vincentvdw3990
      @vincentvdw3990 Před 9 měsíci +9

      Damn, he became 7 time world champ by playing 3 cushion trick shots in the finals?! ;)

    • @stigstig9275
      @stigstig9275 Před 9 měsíci +10

      @@vincentvdw3990He didn’t mean it literally, you doughnut

    • @vincentvdw3990
      @vincentvdw3990 Před 9 měsíci +6

      @@stigstig9275 Wow! Really? Are you sure?

    • @william89309
      @william89309 Před 7 měsíci

      ⁠@@vincentvdw3990what a 🛎️ end you are
      Just a cynical little weirdo

    • @jme2261
      @jme2261 Před 6 měsíci

      Looked like he put no effort into it at all aswel 😂😂

  • @dylanharrington744
    @dylanharrington744 Před 9 měsíci +64

    The Black at the end was shear Class Stephen!
    You only took a second to pick your line as well. Unbelievable exhibition shot for the crowd 🙏.

  • @MalcolmMXTaylor
    @MalcolmMXTaylor Před 9 měsíci +67

    Brecel is pure class, just a regular guy, doesn't take things too serious and that's what other players are afraid of most I think!!! And wow Stephen what a black!!! A great interview and a cool frame of snooker!!!

  • @nutbrown607
    @nutbrown607 Před 9 měsíci +106

    If you only listened to the press about Luca Brecel, you'd think he was a party-boy who doesn't practise and doesn't love snooker. Thanks to these interviews you find out that he's actually quite introverted, doesn't practise but loves snooker! 😂
    Great content as always, team 👏

    • @dekoener485
      @dekoener485 Před 9 měsíci +5

      He’s introvert indeed.
      I played league snooker here in Belgium back in the day when he was 13-14 and word went around that he was (a bit) authistic. If that is true I think he just learned to live with it. Not liking parties and such is typical for introverts and authistic people.

    • @sharpvidtube
      @sharpvidtube Před 9 měsíci +8

      @@dekoener485 Shame almost everyone is put on that autistic spectrum now. Compared to most people in my family, he seem quite normal. None of us are diagnosed😂

    • @dekoener485
      @dekoener485 Před 9 měsíci

      @@sharpvidtube Same here. A bunch of ADD nutcases.

    • @rossc9748
      @rossc9748 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Moral of the story....
      Don't believe everything you see in the press 😂

    • @AD-kv9kj
      @AD-kv9kj Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@sharpvidtube For some reason all this mental illness stuff, though very good and important in real cases, has been taken too far into almost like a fashion statement thing now. People just love to label an box off themselves and everyone else for some reason these days. Everyone is different, that's just life, and you can be introverted and not feel forced to like partys and nonsense like that without everyone ganging up on you trying to label you "autistic". Anyone who's ever known a genuinely autistic person knows that's nonsense.

  • @lonemountain3049
    @lonemountain3049 Před 9 měsíci +153

    Brecel is beast of a player, known for making the most impossible shots on snooker table

    • @Gavsy1874
      @Gavsy1874 Před 9 měsíci +13

      What great insight

    • @haroldb6773
      @haroldb6773 Před 9 měsíci +18

      Sounds like you’re writing a CV mate

    • @bountyhuntermk2520
      @bountyhuntermk2520 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@haroldb6773lol well played

    • @samuelgarrod8327
      @samuelgarrod8327 Před 9 měsíci

      Gerald Brooks was a beast of a player, known for his fangs, claws, wings and great sense of humour.

    • @alandmunk3h
      @alandmunk3h Před 9 měsíci +6

      So Hendry pays tribute to Brecel taking on the crazy hard shots with that black at the end. Love it.

  • @roadtonowhere497
    @roadtonowhere497 Před 9 měsíci +19

    That black was brilliant... really brilliant 👏👏👏👏

  • @muneebboss8bp81
    @muneebboss8bp81 Před 9 měsíci +35

    Can't wait to see brecel attempt the tough table challenge.😊

  • @iplayeddsharpminor
    @iplayeddsharpminor Před 9 měsíci +165

    Love this guy’s humbleness and sheer gall. Also brought out the best in Stephen as well during the play. This is such an amazing channel and something I couldn’t have imagined as a 90s kid watching Hendry play

    • @EannaButler
      @EannaButler Před 9 měsíci +5

      Good comment, agree 👍

    • @billypribbo9668
      @billypribbo9668 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I like that he also twigs Stephen's 'talk when they're aiming' trick and throws it back at him

  • @mroldskoolx9486
    @mroldskoolx9486 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Luca sounds like he gives himself time to miss the game so when he does play he can really enjoy it more

  • @maninchair6648
    @maninchair6648 Před 9 měsíci +131

    Another great guest! Luca is a breath of fresh air . Some of the "exhibition" snooker he showed us at The Crucible was like nothing I've ever seen.

  • @itellyouwhy6957
    @itellyouwhy6957 Před 9 měsíci +11

    I love wee Luca. You can just tell he likes the snooker but hates all the fame crap that comes with it. As would I. What a great bloke he is. Never change Luca.

  • @914Rocky
    @914Rocky Před 9 měsíci +17

    So refreshing to see a casual, well adjusted, non-obsessive snooker player. The exception who proves the rule!

  • @TheHui
    @TheHui Před 9 měsíci +64

    Just reminds me of the Eden Hazard of Snooker. His chill attitude on and off the table with incredible talent. Hope he wins more.

    • @juchetony1910
      @juchetony1910 Před 9 měsíci +1

      he reminds me of Dennis Wise, another Chelsea stalwart.

    • @benockendon8939
      @benockendon8939 Před 9 měsíci +1

      And he is Belgian

    • @Zorro35
      @Zorro35 Před 9 měsíci +9

      The Hazard of Chelsea and not Madrid 😂

    •  Před 9 měsíci

      he's not the kinda guy who likes practice either 😅😅

    • @zoolgarudaaa
      @zoolgarudaaa Před 9 měsíci +3

      Similar physique too😂

  • @uzaironf1704
    @uzaironf1704 Před 9 měsíci +16

    That final black was absolute filth, Stephen!
    Great stuff as always.

  • @Matt-dl7rj
    @Matt-dl7rj Před 9 měsíci +9

    That shot at the end 👏👏👏

  • @franek_izerski
    @franek_izerski Před 9 měsíci +5

    Really cool that Stephen came to Belgium.

  • @ianwilson2007
    @ianwilson2007 Před 9 měsíci +13

    I adore these. Hendry is such a great interviewer. Holds his own against the world champ.

  • @wstr9963
    @wstr9963 Před 9 měsíci +33

    This was brilliant! Luca is such a chill guy and Hendry's last shot was class!

  • @DaleLambo
    @DaleLambo Před 9 měsíci +7

    Last shot was amazing. Stephen you will always be the best in my eyes 👍

  • @birgirivarsson
    @birgirivarsson Před 9 měsíci +7

    Holy Mother -- What a final shot - what a great frame. The best Snooker channel on CZcams for sure

  • @learnenglishwithclyde1166
    @learnenglishwithclyde1166 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Luca seems like such a genuinely, nice guy. Hope he breaks the Crucible curse. Some great pots by the Stephen. He’s still got it. That last black was something else.

    • @juchetony1910
      @juchetony1910 Před 9 měsíci

      how did he lose that British Open qualifier to Muhammed Asif? If he'd played like he did against Luca he'd have walked it.

  • @AD-kv9kj
    @AD-kv9kj Před 4 měsíci +3

    The Golden Crucible vs The Belgian Cueball. Great stuff!

  • @jackbuff_I
    @jackbuff_I Před 9 měsíci +12

    How amazingly humble he is man.. qualities of a true champion and man in general 👌

  • @AC-mv4pb
    @AC-mv4pb Před 9 měsíci +3

    What a shot of the black! Amazing!

  • @alirezamgh6840
    @alirezamgh6840 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a fantastic shot at the end😮😮😮

  • @paulainsworth9229
    @paulainsworth9229 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Cracking black at the end! Great video yet again, you still have the ability to qualify for the world's next year. Come on Stephen one last Hurrah for old times sake, and an 8th title.

  • @shaikhimi6458
    @shaikhimi6458 Před 9 měsíci +4

    What a final shot from Hendry !!!

  • @stephenwaterhousecd4505
    @stephenwaterhousecd4505 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Brilliant. Never lose it Stephen.

  • @krishnabirla16
    @krishnabirla16 Před 9 měsíci +4

    That shot in the end. ❤️❤️

  • @jamiec2981
    @jamiec2981 Před 9 měsíci +4

    What a brilliant shot on the final black. More so, what a lovely fella Luca is!

  • @willowwookie9614
    @willowwookie9614 Před 9 měsíci +2

    👏 👏 👏 that last black was special

  • @falaksher7868
    @falaksher7868 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Final shot was superb 🍓

  • @seaniek9175
    @seaniek9175 Před 9 měsíci +3

    That was fantastic. Luca a lovely lad. Used to hate Stephen when he was playing but great at this and in the commentary box. Always has something interesting to say, never boring

    • @bbwnpat
      @bbwnpat Před 9 měsíci +3

      Yea for some reason a lot never took to him as a player back in the 90’s . How that has changed. Huge respect to Hendry for all he has given the sport and still does with his commentary and this great channel. Top bloke.

  • @lucybarney1
    @lucybarney1 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Wow that last black , Stephan’s still got it , great interview

  • @weldabar
    @weldabar Před 9 měsíci +7

    I loved hearing from Luca. I didn't know much about him until now. It was good to hear his philosophy.
    Nice final shot Hendry.

  • @declanmulraney1363
    @declanmulraney1363 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Absolutely superb.... He has a special talent if he doesn't need to practice.... That last shot was unreal....

  • @FriendlyDemon93
    @FriendlyDemon93 Před 9 měsíci +29

    This is fantastic. Thank you, Stephen!

  • @HorseRaceHandicrapper
    @HorseRaceHandicrapper Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great final shot on the black. Hendry still has it. Luca played great in the World Championship. I loved all those double bank shots he pulled off. Very entertaining.

  • @dangermouse8466
    @dangermouse8466 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Stephen's last shot has to be one of the greatest shots I've ever seen. I've seen a few over the years but that was awesome. Thanks.Stephen. Thanks Luca.

    • @johnmccaughey2722
      @johnmccaughey2722 Před 9 měsíci

      Alot of luck in that shot but it was still brilliant.

  • @robhendrikx2198
    @robhendrikx2198 Před 9 měsíci +5

    For me this is easily the best frame/interview yet. Well-done, Stephen!

  • @ZafarIqbal-ih1ur
    @ZafarIqbal-ih1ur Před 9 měsíci +1

    Stephen Hendry Sir You are an absolute Legend...salute to you

  • @Ramndom
    @Ramndom Před 9 měsíci +14

    You just have to love Hendry...
    Gosh such a big name yet so humble and open to sharing.... I could watch him all day long..
    Some may disagree but he is one of the most amazing commentators as well. He brings all his experience with him in the commentary room and it is just a pleasure to listen to him speak about snooker.
    Thank you Sir for your service to this beautiful game of Snooker.. all the players that pick up a cue are indebted to you in a way..

    • @yann664
      @yann664 Před 8 měsíci +2

      He's an excellent commentator. Only speaks when he's got something which adds to the play rather than thinking he needs to fill every space with whatever thought is crossing his brain.

    • @jme2261
      @jme2261 Před 6 měsíci

      Plus, he tells the truth when players make poor decisions and bad shots, etc. Most of the commentators seem afraid too.

  • @freshstef2k7
    @freshstef2k7 Před 9 měsíci +3

    That shot at the end

  • @phillace
    @phillace Před 9 měsíci +4

    Another absolute gem of a video , Stephen you really have found your niche , you are turning out to be as good an interviewer as you were champion snooker player !

  • @ryanstockley9495
    @ryanstockley9495 Před 9 měsíci +3

    That last shot wow

  • @patrickcrowther9195
    @patrickcrowther9195 Před 9 měsíci +18

    Fantastic! Playing Luca Brecel brought out some fabulous shots from Stephen! I still think back to that fantastic World Championship and all the great matches. What an achievement by him, to win it in that style. One of the highlights of my 40 years of watching snooker.

  • @mell3109
    @mell3109 Před 9 měsíci +2

    His shots are so crisp, what a final shot! Incredible

  • @matthewstevenson3002
    @matthewstevenson3002 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This showed me why I've always loved Stephen Hendrys game 👍

  • @piokul
    @piokul Před 9 měsíci +9

    Hope you get Luca to do the tough table challenge as well!

  • @Wesssss84
    @Wesssss84 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Showing off the class he still holds at the end
    Fantastic!!

  • @alanthomson007
    @alanthomson007 Před 9 měsíci +2

    brilliant luca and stephen

  • @blehoo1
    @blehoo1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Steven Hendry - absolute class act! brilliant.

  • @chrisfromnoosa1905
    @chrisfromnoosa1905 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Mr Stephen Hendry.......you are an absolute asset to the world of snooker. I have enjoyed every episode of this fabulous series. Please keep them coming!

  • @djayuzzsyubakir6471
    @djayuzzsyubakir6471 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The endings very unbelievable 🎉

  • @evil_bop
    @evil_bop Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hendry showing hes still that legend

  • @LeeShields11
    @LeeShields11 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That last shot... He's STILL got it! 👏🏻 There's a reason they call him The King of The Crucible

  • @Jmastives
    @Jmastives Před 9 měsíci +5

    Looks like that was hard for you Stephen. Great props to handling the situation very well! Such a natural

  • @iantownsend4821
    @iantownsend4821 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Just what snooker needed. Luca winning the worlds and hendry with these interviews. Brilliant!

  • @Host4l
    @Host4l Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great lads Luca & Stephen

  • @PedroPinyatay
    @PedroPinyatay Před 9 měsíci +2

    Its great to see snooker give stephen so much joy after those quiet few years what a man he is

  • @Dionysos640
    @Dionysos640 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That was great. Great chat, fun game. Thank you!

  • @williamcallaghan2023
    @williamcallaghan2023 Před 9 měsíci +5

    superb interview with Luca, played some absolutely world class snooker at the Crucible, wish him well for this season, cheers Stephen

  • @broken1394
    @broken1394 Před 9 měsíci +14

    Very exciting to watch, I hope he can be reasonably consistent in the next years.
    The sport gains a lot from the flare players.
    Loved that final shot!
    🌻

  • @craigmorgan4676
    @craigmorgan4676 Před 9 měsíci +14

    Luca is such a gifted player and a pleasure to watch,makes snooker exciting, not careful, fearless!Love it !🤯🤯👊🦾🦾🦾

    • @mattdubovik3082
      @mattdubovik3082 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Not saying he’s bad but if you want excitement just go watch pool lol. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being careful.

  • @gavinsmith6751
    @gavinsmith6751 Před 9 měsíci +3

    That last shot from Hendry 😮🤦🏼‍♂️👌🏻 amazing

  • @alanjohnston3648
    @alanjohnston3648 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That shot at the end Stephen never lose it .🔥😂

  • @hihithisishihi
    @hihithisishihi Před 9 měsíci +8

    that was one of the best trick shots ever! 20:58

  • @lindsaymac01
    @lindsaymac01 Před 9 měsíci +3

    One of your best episodes ever, Stephen, it was like watching two mates passing time at the club. The shot at the end was a cracker and finished the show perfectly. Thanks.

  • @dansharpie
    @dansharpie Před 9 měsíci +4

    a true gentleman letting you win steve.

  • @gazwel83
    @gazwel83 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a shot at the end!

  • @ju.snooker
    @ju.snooker Před 9 měsíci +25

    Love these videos every Sunday! Would love to see Phil Taylor on here - two giants of their sports having a conversation would be great

  • @Graham_Shaw
    @Graham_Shaw Před 9 měsíci +1

    Brecel, What a player!! If he keeps his confidence, he can and will stay at the top. More importantly though, Stephen playing the best I've seen in quite some time. He's not over thinking things, just getting down a playing the shots like he did when he was young. As the Mandalornian's say "This is the way" Go on Stephen!!!

  • @hariskhan485
    @hariskhan485 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Beautiful conversation

  • @CommandoG331
    @CommandoG331 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Vintage Hendry. Fabulous😊

  • @lesharper7376
    @lesharper7376 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Breath of fresh air with his attitude, great finish btw 👍🏻

  • @rollandcolbourne1807
    @rollandcolbourne1807 Před 9 měsíci

    I love it!!! made me think of all the people who said snooker must be in a quiet atmosphere, it is possible to play socialize and also enjoy the sport, even at the highest levels, no better way to put someone like the world champion at ease and do an interview. I imagine that he enjoyed playing on the first table he ever played on. Priceless

  • @imrantazim2688
    @imrantazim2688 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Wow, just wow! That final shot.. i actually watched that shot 4 times after. Excellent shot Stephen.. Keep great content rolling in. 🙏

  • @johnaskew147
    @johnaskew147 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a brilliant shot to finish that frame. 👏🏻

  • @lifeschool
    @lifeschool Před 9 měsíci

    Finally some representative potting from Stephen. The long balls are impressive, but now the safeties and angles are too. Great to have a crowd watching for a change.

  • @nickllama5296
    @nickllama5296 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Luca was such an incredible story at Sheffield. Magnificent win!

  • @firtythive
    @firtythive Před 9 měsíci +1

    Luca is a top man! I'm a fan for sure

  • @markmccomish7864
    @markmccomish7864 Před 9 měsíci +1

    There’s just something about Luca that makes him compelling. I always want British people to win and on any other occasion I’d have been fully behind Mark Selby, but this year I was shouting for the Belgian! Great video Stephen, reinforces my feelings about the pair of you. ❤

  • @chrisjohnson4165
    @chrisjohnson4165 Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant! Luca is the most likeable player ever. Still grinning from that last black.

  • @laguitarraespanola
    @laguitarraespanola Před 9 měsíci +1

    There's only one Stephen Hendry!!! GOAT!

  • @MillerMotoring
    @MillerMotoring Před 9 měsíci +2

    2 laid back legends

  • @jasonlaverty6074
    @jasonlaverty6074 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awwwwww what a black at the end for hendo , that’s up there no question 🙋‍♂️😎

  • @changbeerbeer
    @changbeerbeer Před 9 měsíci +1

    Really love this channel! Huge Snooker and Stephen Hendry fan, so getting a channel with regular content is great! ❤

  • @flucazade
    @flucazade Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great to see, Wishing Brecel all the best for the new season and he needs to get back making vids for his own youtube channel

  • @Mr_Jingles_147
    @Mr_Jingles_147 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I can relate to Luca's "no practice" thing. Its a good argument for naturally talented players vs players that have learned the game, techniques etc. I'm an average club player, have never really practiced, just built up experience over time. I'm 50 years old, hadn't played for 3 weeks, chucked the balls on the table and made a 104 last week. Some guys enjoy the robotic practice, regimental style, striving for perfection etc, natural guys just have a "flow and feel". Looking forward to this season, I think we are about to see a shake up in the top 16 and a few players get a wake up call.

  • @MB-mn7pr
    @MB-mn7pr Před 6 měsíci

    Been watching these episodes for less than a week and I’m already getting anxious that they’re going to run out! Grew up watching most of the guests

  • @bbwnpat
    @bbwnpat Před 9 měsíci

    Wow. What a way to end a game. I think even Luca was surprised at that coming off. 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @robboddcc3003
    @robboddcc3003 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great video - two of my favourite players, a generation apart, but both masters of the game. I love Luca’s laid back attitude. Let’s hope he becomes World Champion a few more times 👍

  • @3DGvisuals
    @3DGvisuals Před 9 měsíci

    I don't think I've ever seen a less genuine apology, absolutely brilliant 🤣

  • @SuperReasonable
    @SuperReasonable Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a great guy and someone who knows himself so well without bowing to convention. Excellent channel Steve, more please…

  • @philmasters5277
    @philmasters5277 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic final black Stephen. Lovely chat as ever. Luca is so laid back.

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 Před 9 měsíci

    I’ll be cheering for Luca at the worlds, brilliant post Stephen

  • @michaelbritton7030
    @michaelbritton7030 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Brilliant...