Ronnie O'SULLIVAN vs. Declan MURPHY ► Junior Pot Black 1991 | FINAL

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  • CLASSIC VINTAGE SNOOKER
    Lucky Eight brings you a classic from 1991 showcasing a match which features a young Ronnie O'Sullivan at just fifteen years of age versus Declan Murphy in the final of Junior Pot Black.

Komentáře • 131

  • @charlierobert3571
    @charlierobert3571 Před 3 lety +35

    Born genius way ahead of his age group. At this age he was better than some professionals

    • @themeparkdatabase5123
      @themeparkdatabase5123 Před 3 lety +5

      Ronnie was decent too

    • @mikerichardson60
      @mikerichardson60 Před 2 lety

      I'd wager he'd have been top 16 as a professional

    • @formulaic78
      @formulaic78 Před 27 dny

      He would have easily won the two semi finals played yesterday in the 2024 world champs if he'd been in this form!

  • @sandrograndi7674
    @sandrograndi7674 Před 5 lety +31

    That was a masterclass by any standards. An absolute privilege to watch. The fluidity, the accuracy, the flow, the composure. It's almost as if he was better at 15 than at later stages of his career. One of the most talented sportsmen ever. No wonder Declan Murphy never made it, that must have been traumatising for him.

    • @delboy9234
      @delboy9234 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes, a pro could have struggled playing against Ronnie here.

    • @stevegoulden9536
      @stevegoulden9536 Před 3 lety

      delboy 923
      Snooker world championship first round results

    • @dnbmania
      @dnbmania Před 3 lety

      I think he said at 13 or 14 he would have been ready for professional snooker. That would have been amazing to see someone so young and small taking on the pros

  • @moochy
    @moochy Před 3 lety +14

    Wow Ronnie has always been so amazing to watch play, he makes it look so easy. He's barely changed in his style either - so confident.

  • @RalphieMuskinyaar
    @RalphieMuskinyaar Před 4 lety +25

    Incredible. He was just 15. He really is the god of snooker.

  • @delboy9234
    @delboy9234 Před 4 lety +10

    It's like Ronnie was always playing like Ronnie, even back then, at 15. Just looked so confident, like a pro playing an exhibition match,.

  • @jasonfernee2401
    @jasonfernee2401 Před 2 lety +4

    Boy I miss Ted Lowe's dulcet tones. At least he witnessed the start of true greatness in Ronnie.

  • @sr94uk49
    @sr94uk49 Před 2 lety +4

    I've got a feeling this Ronnie kid is going to go on and do well in the future

  • @robbieclear465
    @robbieclear465 Před 3 lety +13

    Those creaky floorboards would have driven me fucking crazy

  • @WillieDines1
    @WillieDines1 Před 3 lety +6

    Ted Lowe in commentary said, "This 15 year old has a bright future in front of him... He has all the right moves and is the World Junior Champion".
    I don't think Ted could have realised just how pround his words would prove to be, these aren't just random words from a guy in the commentary box, because Ted Lowe had been around Professional Snooker since the days of Joe & Fred Davis, John Pullman, Sydney Smith, etc, and it was he that BBC contacted to put the Pot Black show together.
    Wise words and quality observation from a lesser appreciated legend of snooker.
    Rest in heaven Ted Lowe and its easy to see that Ronnie was alread way ahead of his time.

  • @ffinybryn
    @ffinybryn Před 4 lety +15

    21:28 The best pot of the match - Silence.

  • @putinsgaytwin4272
    @putinsgaytwin4272 Před 4 lety +7

    I went into this video supporting Ronnie but ended up rooting for Declan. Declan was smaller and physically an underdog. And I feel like the pressure got to him

    • @jackriver1999
      @jackriver1999 Před 3 lety

      So, if Putin was gay too, you'd just be Putin's twin, as the gay part of your name would become redundant?

    • @putinsgaytwin4272
      @putinsgaytwin4272 Před 3 lety +4

      jackson riviera well I’m actually putin but pretending to be my twin allows me to express my true sexuality without scrutiny. Don’t tell anyone or it’s the gulag for you 😘❣️✨✨

  • @tonynaccarato4751
    @tonynaccarato4751 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Ronnie the genius of the 21st century in snooker, way to go Ronnie.

  • @buttieboy666
    @buttieboy666 Před 4 lety +19

    Declan, I hope you feel better now knowing who you lost to in such a fashion.

    • @elhamfahim1925
      @elhamfahim1925 Před 4 lety +2

      I dont think so he plays snooker now, i couldn't find his name anywhere

    • @tunisianyoyoer2603
      @tunisianyoyoer2603 Před 3 lety

      Unlucky he was a good player

    • @Veyron1967
      @Veyron1967 Před 4 měsíci

      Sadly Declan turned to the booze and fags shortly after this match and now enjoying his second career serving fish and chips in Limerick.

  • @sj460162
    @sj460162 Před rokem +1

    Ronieeeeeeee! Brilliant. Im only just watching these early videos and wow. ....

  • @EannaButler
    @EannaButler Před 3 lety +5

    That final clearance from Ronnie! That pink!!

  • @topworsttencountries7084
    @topworsttencountries7084 Před 4 měsíci

    Roonie Osuvlivian is built to play snooker, no question about that, as Pele for football, Mohammad Ali for boxing, Tiger Wood for Golf. Whata a living legend.

  • @140pro
    @140pro Před 2 lety +1

    It'll be a while before another genius like Ronnie comes along...ABSOLUTE PURE CLASS!!

  • @mikeee7425
    @mikeee7425 Před 3 lety +3

    Never been another like him!!!

  • @JamesFrost74659
    @JamesFrost74659 Před 3 měsíci

    Ronnie looks like a young Elvis Presley. Such a legacy, congratulations on all your victories Ronnie. I would love to see his trophy room.

  • @davidhanna2790
    @davidhanna2790 Před 3 lety +7

    Continuing to play after the frame is clearly lost. Now we know who Ronnie got the idea from

  • @viktordemchenko3508
    @viktordemchenko3508 Před 6 lety +15

    Genius

  • @AmIBovverredG
    @AmIBovverredG Před 2 lety +1

    The one and only. Sporting genius and a joy to watch.

  • @blank_stare_productions
    @blank_stare_productions Před 3 lety +1

    This kid was a WORLD CHAMPION AT 15!
    Let that sink in =)

  • @mohsinmughal8148
    @mohsinmughal8148 Před 4 lety +7

    Hi..can someone please upload ronnies 1st maxium at age 15 and 90 days...it will be appreciated alot...thanks

  • @gerryryan
    @gerryryan Před 5 lety +1

    What kind encouraging words from John Spencer to young Declan at the end.

    • @putinsgaytwin4272
      @putinsgaytwin4272 Před 4 lety +1

      gerryryan yeah it must feel worse when it’s televised and these kids might not have the maturity to deal with it

  • @the_alchemy_method
    @the_alchemy_method Před 3 lety +1

    Ronnie- the innocence of youth. Credit to both players here

  • @cubesanthony720
    @cubesanthony720 Před 4 lety +3

    Ronnie0.. Incredible .. super star

  • @acemsabusinni8991
    @acemsabusinni8991 Před 4 měsíci

    I just watched UK Champ 2024 and Masters 2024 and GrandPrix 2024, Damn watching this 1991 - 2024 Ronnie taking them all - This is INSANE

  • @seggbert9243
    @seggbert9243 Před 4 lety +5

    The last pink. Omg

  • @jamezstewart
    @jamezstewart Před 2 měsíci

    ANAMAZING PERFORMANCE FROM RONNIE ASTONISHING TALENT

  • @leroyrosenior4300
    @leroyrosenior4300 Před 3 lety +1

    Just look at Ronnie's eyes. Pure grit...

  • @1218jmm
    @1218jmm Před 3 lety +5

    Doesn't look any different than the Ronnie of today!

  • @BradRae188
    @BradRae188 Před 2 lety +1

    Had all the shots at 15 😳👏

  • @JohnJaySnookerChannel
    @JohnJaySnookerChannel Před 8 měsíci

    Eamonn Holmes looking so young! And John Spencer was a great character in the old game.

  • @bullsnutsoz
    @bullsnutsoz Před 2 lety

    cousin Ron turned his back on my coaching soon after this. I miss ron! -Darn Reardon!

  • @MisterItchy
    @MisterItchy Před 3 lety +1

    LoL @ Full HD! Still fun to watch.

  • @jjc882011
    @jjc882011 Před 3 lety +4

    At 15, he could play with the pro.

  • @alexis2power281
    @alexis2power281 Před 2 lety +1

    Any idea what happen to Declan Murphy? He quit playing snooker? No info on him

  • @SayangLebai-ik3ii
    @SayangLebai-ik3ii Před 7 měsíci

    22:18 The voice never change

  • @Ironsvillage
    @Ironsvillage Před 3 lety +1

    I wonder if at that point someone already knew that he would become the greatest of all time

  • @alanmctavish4802
    @alanmctavish4802 Před 3 lety

    Tavy@ when ronnie was asked at age 13 "how big would you like to be" and he said "about 5ft10" lol and he did make it to 5ft10" but the interviewer meant who would you like to be like? And ronnie said after we laughed "like alex higgins and jimmy white, alex was my hero"

  • @jessy8974
    @jessy8974 Před 2 lety

    incredible!

  • @tamasmihaly1
    @tamasmihaly1 Před 5 lety +5

    Except it's very difficult to discern the reds in these old clips.

  • @cormacdonnelly5015
    @cormacdonnelly5015 Před 5 lety +10

    they didn't even notice the left handed shot

  • @ThinLynottFan
    @ThinLynottFan Před 5 lety +1

    'Chew-am, County Galway' hahaha

  • @rickagfoster
    @rickagfoster Před 3 lety +2

    I'd like to see world champion Ronnie try repeating the last 4 balls in the final frame today! That was amazing.

  • @noidprivate8945
    @noidprivate8945 Před 4 měsíci

    Ronnie thinking - it’s amazing that Hendry my Hero is her
    Hendry thinking - oh shit…

  • @gamevidsnstuff5805
    @gamevidsnstuff5805 Před 14 dny

    He's not much different here to the current Ronnie. He really is the snooker goat

  • @jonnygti
    @jonnygti Před 3 lety

    Eamon holmes hosted snooker, never knew that!

  • @alanmctavish4802
    @alanmctavish4802 Před 3 lety

    Tavy@ i had to laugh one night when ronnie was on junior pot black at 13 or 14 a thinck or it might have just of been an interview and the interviewes said to ronnie "how big would you like to be" and ronnie said 5ft10" lol and the interviewer said no a mean how big as in who would you like to play like? And ronnie said "like alex higgins and jimmy white, alex was ma hero" you arnt alone there young ronnie i thought!!!!

  • @the_alchemy_method
    @the_alchemy_method Před 3 lety +2

    World class at 15. Now that’s preparation for you

  • @secretagentkay5670
    @secretagentkay5670 Před 5 lety +3

    13:50 - "The balls are like pills, and the pockets like *mouths* "

    • @dominiccatch5117
      @dominiccatch5117 Před 3 lety +3

      Buckets not mouths

    • @berrieds
      @berrieds Před 3 lety +1

      Pills and buckets makes a lot more sense in this context 😂

    • @gynandroidhead
      @gynandroidhead Před 2 lety

      It was as if Ronnie was shelling peas. The commentary is so awesome in the UK compared to a 9-Ball tournament in Vegas!

  • @casinoroyle007
    @casinoroyle007 Před 2 lety

    Classic Ronnie

  • @Rugbyleaguefan
    @Rugbyleaguefan Před 3 lety +2

    Where’s the left handed shot ?

    • @kuhboom22
      @kuhboom22 Před 3 lety

      Where’s the cue ball going ?

  • @fmsd91
    @fmsd91 Před 3 lety

    I just hear Ronnie say this are tight pockets? :O OMG looks like buckets to me.

  • @npc3po301
    @npc3po301 Před 3 lety +1

    When you're only 15 and it's already too obvious to put you in the 'ones to watch' bit lol

  • @addictedtonothing23
    @addictedtonothing23 Před 3 lety

    At 18:41 murphy didnt even watched at the angle for the yellow

  • @juchetony1910
    @juchetony1910 Před 4 měsíci

    funny to see Ronnie so nervous before the start. But then he only missed one easy shot in the whole match.

  • @houcineelattir1068
    @houcineelattir1068 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the fact that they don't clap at every shot like these days but rather clap when it a really good shot

    • @faycalarioui125
      @faycalarioui125 Před 3 lety

      The same observation.

    • @topneorej
      @topneorej Před 3 lety +1

      The brown at 6:36 though shows the crowd isn't that knowledgable. How the hell didn't they applaud that one?

  • @PointyTailofSatan
    @PointyTailofSatan Před 3 lety +2

    That table is SO slow.

  • @kevinmunday5782
    @kevinmunday5782 Před 2 lety

    I recognise Declan Murphy, but who was the dark Haired Lad ??

  • @chronecro
    @chronecro Před 3 lety

    When did Ronnie start cueing with his left hand? I feel l like with his natural genius he probably could do it at 15

  • @davidtownson1476
    @davidtownson1476 Před 3 lety

    Eamonn Holmes almost 30 years ago!

  • @the_alchemy_method
    @the_alchemy_method Před 3 lety +1

    What’s happened to Declan I wonder

  • @truthalwayswins9657
    @truthalwayswins9657 Před 3 lety +3

    Whatever happened to that Ronnie lad? didn’t quite make it in the game...🙄

  • @BilalKhan-vl5xo
    @BilalKhan-vl5xo Před 3 lety +2

    This young man has a potential. Hope to see him turn professional.

    • @cassidykenneth316
      @cassidykenneth316 Před 3 lety

      Hope to see him turn professional ?????? hahahahahahaha

    • @tommycanavan8285
      @tommycanavan8285 Před 3 lety +1

      Wakey Wakey...

    • @keinKlarname
      @keinKlarname Před 3 lety +1

      @Bilal: When so good at such a young age, it's unlikely he will stay focused. I don't think we will hear a lot from him in the future.

    • @tommycanavan8285
      @tommycanavan8285 Před 3 lety

      @@keinKlarname wtf???

    • @keinKlarname
      @keinKlarname Před 3 lety

      @@tommycanavan8285 ???

  • @Jimmy_TV
    @Jimmy_TV Před 3 lety +2

    Looks the same now pretty much

  • @chadchetty9262
    @chadchetty9262 Před 3 lety +1

    Poor declan

  • @user-cf9xp1mo4u
    @user-cf9xp1mo4u Před 2 měsíci

    Never mind Declan you were up against the best Ronnie xxxlol all the best 21:01

  • @slapmeisterrecords8226
    @slapmeisterrecords8226 Před 3 lety +1

    5'10"!

    • @gonyeah45
      @gonyeah45 Před 3 lety

      I thought to myself "what are they laughin at"

  • @jamesali76
    @jamesali76 Před 3 lety

    Who is this boy

  • @addictedtonothing23
    @addictedtonothing23 Před 3 lety

    Murphy starts the 2nd frame as if its nothing. Why didnt he take his time

  • @fensterputzernuernberg

    Slow Table , Ronny was Great .. but is he wearing Al Capones Clothes ?... ps squeaky floor boards around the table ..

  • @alantmac
    @alantmac Před 3 lety

    ha ha 4:53, I may need a second opinion

  • @mohdamiruddin4836
    @mohdamiruddin4836 Před 4 lety +2

    Where is declan murphy now?

    • @jamesali76
      @jamesali76 Před 4 lety +8

      Changed his name to Shawn Murphy after this loss

    • @skwok9569
      @skwok9569 Před 4 lety

      mohd amiruddin crying

  • @slottyken
    @slottyken Před rokem

    Why didn't the Irish kid concede the first frame?

  • @wcndave
    @wcndave Před 2 lety

    And we never heard of Declan again...
    Looked like a kid playing a pro, bad luck to be in the generation... or now it seems bad luck to be in the same centuary!

  • @davegonnaway6007
    @davegonnaway6007 Před 3 lety +2

    Watching ronnie play is the snooker equivalent of Pamela Anderson of baywatch running along the beach in slow motion...

  • @karenburman1
    @karenburman1 Před rokem

    Declan who?

  • @JinxTheCat_plays
    @JinxTheCat_plays Před 3 lety

    What were they thinking these poor kids wining then getting thrown against Ronnie lmao how is that a prize

  • @mikerichardson60
    @mikerichardson60 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm assuming Declan looked for a new calling

    • @danedward4255
      @danedward4255 Před 2 lety

      A shame he must of been playing Ronnie John and Mark thinking if I'm not as good as these kids I have no chance in the pros

  • @tariqmahmood2263
    @tariqmahmood2263 Před 3 lety

    Only if the umpires new all the running around they'll be doing next 30 yrs 🤣🤣 Go rocket 🚀 Go

  • @chriswalker9850
    @chriswalker9850 Před 2 lety

    can’t see this kid doing much to be honest,.

  • @johntogher7356
    @johntogher7356 Před 3 lety

    Close game. lol

  • @jelleepit
    @jelleepit Před 3 lety +2

    Declan Murphy died of chronic alcoholism later that year.

    • @gynandroidhead
      @gynandroidhead Před 2 lety

      Seriously?

    • @jelleepit
      @jelleepit Před 2 lety

      @@gynandroidhead No I was joking because Ronnie ruined his life that day.

    • @gynandroidhead
      @gynandroidhead Před 2 lety

      @@jelleepit thank goodness. What really did happen to Declan Murphy? He's a character name on the NBC-TV show "Law and Order SVU."

  • @kanekeylewer5704
    @kanekeylewer5704 Před 5 lety

    Referee was way too slow. Even I would have kicked off.

  • @jasonwindebank5455
    @jasonwindebank5455 Před 3 lety

    Declan who😄😄😄😄😄

  • @JohnJaySnookerChannel
    @JohnJaySnookerChannel Před 8 měsíci

    Pudgy little Ronnie! Looks older than most 15 year olds did at 15! Declan Murphy ever get anywhere? He’s Irish and so am I and never heard of him