Dennis has to be one of the most likeable people ive ever seen in any walk of life. Just a really great guy

@wrc5557

Жыл бұрын

Ive met him briefly a couple of times and he's a real gent!

@rhendry5832

Жыл бұрын

An absolute gentleman

@sjb7956

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Great post 👍

@jibsmokestack1

Жыл бұрын

Fact’s always thought that from when I was a kid! You articulated it perfectly!

@DavidHowellsBuilders

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more either.

Dennis is a national treasure. Such a nice guy.

@Ironsmiler

Жыл бұрын

Never met him, but he does come across as a very nice bloke. Pleased Higgins didn't have him shot after all! 😀

@sagardahal309

Жыл бұрын

National? He’s global treasure!

@crotta2011

Жыл бұрын

Wel claim Dennis as irish Not British

@Ironsmiler

Жыл бұрын

@@crotta2011 A gent like Dennis Taylor is not interested in such sectarian nonsense. Shameful comment.

@Joseph-dr5tz

Жыл бұрын

He should stop telling them corny jokes

Been there every year since 1977 is impressive. One of the best commentators.

Hendry shows such a humble and passionate interest in everyone he interviews. Incredible considering he was amongst the greatest players

As an American of 35 years, playing 8 ball pool in clubs since I was maybe 5 with my father, only discovering the game of snooker along with these snooker legends possibly 10 years ago? I can easily say this channel is just a pure delight. Can’t believe This is available free of charge on KZread! Thank you, Steven!

Hi Stephen. Showed this to Ray Reardon today. He chuckled at the him and Bill Werbeniuk morning session story. Also when Dennis said about ray didn’t make a lot of 100 breaks but loads of one frame visit breaks. He said he felt he didn’t want to wear himself out and that he said he’d have an 80 and his opponent can have the other 20 😂. He remembers the match where Dennis said ray played some of the best snooker he’s seen. Said he only missed like 2 pots the whole tournament. What a character he is. And still playing at 90. Helped me for Q school this year. Wealth of knowledge about the game. So many great story’s

Not only a true legend but What a rich piece of history!! Stories about playing with Alex in the early days?! Knowing Fred Davis?! 😱 All the barn-storming stories about an almost lost era .. 😮 😢 Times with Reardon!? WOWOWOW these elder-sportsmen should be HONOURED & RESPECTED by the young players for what they pioneered in the sport!! 🫡 Thanks again for taking the time to showcase this true gentleman & ambassador 💪👌😊

I did not realize Dennis has been at the Cruicble in some capacity every year it has hosted the World Championship. Definitely has made a big contribution to the game of snooker.

What a lovely man. Dennis is. Didn't get much sleep in 1985. But was a experience I'll never forget. Dennis Taylor. World champion. Can never take that away from him .🏆👍

Stephen and Dennis finally made it back to the one-table setup at the Crucible :)

@S45856

Жыл бұрын

It's been a while but worth the wait

Absolutely love these frames and chats Stephen. Dennis is such a nice guy and shows he can still pot a decent ball 😊

@NNC93

Жыл бұрын

Queen now Ronnies bitch 😂

This channel is outstanding. Each week another great exchange and listening to Dennis Taylor was cool. Thank you Stephen.

@aliorr9356

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree! These are better than anything on tv.

@James-vm7xf

Жыл бұрын

aye , i always look forward to the new content. Its the best thing on youtube imo.

@SMITH-lw3rv

Жыл бұрын

TV ? What's TV ?😅

I could listen to Dennis talk about snooker history for hours. He’s got so many tales and he’s a great storyteller, I’d like to see him on again, or maybe do a proper podcast.

Could listen to the old legends all day

Proper legend is Taylor, learnt so much over all the years listening to him commentate.

This is probably the best thing I've seen on KZread this year. Dennis seems like such a genuinely nice person and Stephen is such a great interviewer!

Dennis Taylor always seems like such a nice guy.

These are pure gold these videos. Simply the best snooker content on KZread by far.

@vvvictoriav5958

Жыл бұрын

honourable mention to Break from Life, but i agree

@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff

Жыл бұрын

Needs STEPHEN LEE

@blehlast3639

Жыл бұрын

agreed.

@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff

Жыл бұрын

@@blehlast3639 that STEPHEN LEE needs to make an appearance?

I met Dennis in 87/88 at the Hofmeister world doubles. He was so kind

USA guy who fell in love with snooker 15 years ago! These series are a treat. Thank you Mr Hendry!

@duncanmills391

4 ай бұрын

Glad to have you with us!

My mum and dad bumped into Dennis a few years back at Belfast airport and they said he was the nicest person. It was actually him who initiated a conversation because we're from the same county as him and he overheard them talking and recognised the accent. He just seemed like a really humble fella.

Oh that was so nice. Two legends from different generations just chatting and having a little frame of snooker. Amazing!

Dennis was a big part of the "Resurgence Of The Irish", his win in 1985 alongside Barry McGuigan in Boxing at the same time and The Pogues were culturally Very Important. Shortly followed by Jack Charlton and The Eurovision years. A big change in the perception of the Irish people in the UK....may well have been the first steps to the end of the Troubles. (I might write a book about all that 😊)

@davmcgurrin

5 ай бұрын

Really good point. Before my time but very interesting to hear - the power of sport eh!

@peternagy-im4be

5 ай бұрын

Jack Charlton? His soccer teams were bloody awful.

@evonne_o

2 ай бұрын

Please do the book...

This should be 2 hours and 29 minutes not just 29 mins!!!!! What a legend Dennis Taylor is, hope he continues to commentate for years and years! Awesome work Stephen, love your channel, keep it up!

Nice to see Jim Meadowcroft and John Spencer being remembered. I made a tribute video about him a while back with Dominic Dale for my Cues n Views channel. These memories are a true delight. Well done chaps.

What a delight. Nice to see you featuring him, Stephen.

What a lovely fella Dennis is.

Dennis is probably my favorite personality in the whole scene. Such a great guy and a great commentator too. Happy to see him featuring on this series.

Genius idea using that high camera angle in this. Seeing Dennis standing at that table from up there gave me chills.

Would love to meet Dennis. A top class bloke, great player and great commentator too.

What a legend Dennis is. And to have the pleasure to film this in the Crucible as well - can't beat it!

I remember staying up late to watch that great final against Steve Davis. Dennis Taylor is such a great guy and commentator. Hats off to Stephen Hendry, a great of the game, and a total natural at interviewing. Loved this loads😊

Great interview with Dennis Taylor, legend n a great embassador for snooker. More show's with Dennis please Stephen.

What an amazing pair of utter gentlemen . Both have given joy to people of my age. I remember aged 13 watching Dennis do the 1985 thing. And Mr Hendry being unassailable & awesome in the ‘90’s

I actually love the fact you’re able to use the actual crucible camera angles in the crucible for this video, with a legend of the game, shows how much of an impact on the game you have to be able to make this video, keep up the good work

@AGxAG

Жыл бұрын

That was class!

@atomcraft4067

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be surprised if they've got keys to the building.

@PatrolOfficer161

6 ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking.

@FUNKINETIK

5 ай бұрын

Yep, when the first overhead shot of the table appeared I initially thought it was a clip from days gone by.

Brilliant ! i met Dennis in Hong Kong when the Team were there for the Seiko cup. There was a crowd of them in the Bull & Bear Pub prior to the competition (they weren't drinking alcohol) they asked if I was going the QE Stadium for the match but I did not have a ticket and it was full so they took me along put a chair in the corner of the players enclosure so that I could see the matches first hand. That evening went on the "piss" with Cliff Thorburn, what a weekend.

Soon as anyone talks about that final takes instantly back to where I was! brilliant

Remember it well! Massive loud cheer in my house when Dennis knocked this black in. Thanks for taking us down memory lane!

Best one yet. Could listen to Dennis Taylor and Stephen Hendry talk about snooker all day.

Dennis is a wonderful ambassador for the game and one of the nicest guys anywhere. 👍❤

That 1st red from Hendry was a thing of beauty 🤌😗

Such a lovely, lovely, lovely man.

My favourite guy in snooker!

Dennis Taylor on Stephen Hendry's KZread channel, isn't that so nice to see. The nicest lad you could ever wish to meet. And at the Crucible Theatre as well, can you get your breath?

such a nice vibe Dennis is. you cant like him enough. him commentating on Ronnie's centuries is a better story then twilight

Dennis Taylor is hilarious without any effort. Love him

27:03 That's why you won it 7 times, you see! 🤣 👍🏻 Absolute class

dennis taylor such a legend, and 7 times world champion stephen hendry such a legend too, your such a great player and still are you just gotta believe in yourself and you will find that star quality again

I can listen to this man for hours!

One of the best voices in commentary

Just wanna say! What a fantastic frame of snooker. Dennis still teaching the younger lol. Keep them coming Steve. Brilliant KZread site

That was a great watch...... Who doesn't love Dennis? Thanks Stephen and the Cue tips team 😊

What a blast from the past , two legends .......makes me feel really old !

The legend Dennis, I was too young to watch the 1985 final live, was only 3 years old, I grew up late 80s onwards with snooker, was great to watch this, siuch a wonderful, lovely man, the world will be a much poorer place when he's no longer with us

It's been a joy over the years to listen to Dennis' commentary. "Look at that for a shot, by the way!" A living legend!

Really enjoyed watching this. I was one of those millions who stayed up to watch that final game in '85. Such a lovely series this Stephen. And hats off to Dennis for just being such a great, likeable human being. Respect.

what a legend could listen to denis all day

So nice to finally hear Dennis talk about the 85 final

Dennis reminds me so much of my grandad who got me into snooker. He was from Monaghan in Ireland. They even sound exactly the same 😂 love listening to him commentate

I remember meeting and playing pool against Dennis when he hosted our end of year presentation night for the exmoor pool league. He said he hadn't played pool much before but by the end of the night he was really showing his class and beating everyone. Very funny and lovely man.

2 legends havin a chat and a frame. What’s not to like!

Absolutely superb, Stephen! This channel is excellent

What a legend what a lovely man he is❤

Great to listen to Dennis what a great guy down to earth and so nice about everyone

Very wholesome, thank you Stephen

couple of legends

Little nod to the past with that table cam colour-cast 👍

The only thing bigger than Dennis's glasses is his heart! Top episode yet again Stephen

@Scribble336

Жыл бұрын

It's his big fat gut.

I remember watching the final between Davis and Taylor back then. That tournament was the first time I'd watched any snooker and I was hooked. I've had a soft spot for Dennis ever since and watching this video is just an absolute pleasure.

That was excellent Stephen thanks.

I just love Dennis Taylor, as a player and a person 😍

That famous gesture of Dennis Taylor after potting the black is second to none ❤

@benarcher7411

Жыл бұрын

It’s tedious now he’s brings it up at any occasion

@andrewmoody465

Жыл бұрын

​@@benarcher7411 Where's your snooker world title .u ain't got one so shut it

@benarcher7411

Жыл бұрын

Andrew keep liking your own comments you weak little man haha telling people to shut it on social media maybe you should leave if other peoples comments get so upset

@jamesburne3893

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewmoody465 He's married Andrew, calm down luvy.

Had a smile all the way through the video Dennis is such a lovely guy! great video Stephen thank you.

Here’s to hoping Dennis, John Virgo are still commentating for the 2024 world championships 🙏

He did a exhibition in a tiny village in Shropshire a few years back. Golden, great story teller and a gent.

Love Denis as a commentator. Has great voice and accent for it. Very fair as well unlike Virgo whisr become very critical. Stephen doing great work on his channel here.

Thank you - wonderful memories I am transported back in time to the mesmerising days of Higgins, Davies, Stevens,Reardon etc.

Love Dennis. Lovely man. Was a great player and a world champion..👍

What a delightful video, Dennis is a real gentleman and a good laugh

Love a bit of Dennis Taylor. Him and Steve Davis doing the 85 final recreation was great chat. Taylor is a very funny man.

Dennis Taylor has a mesmerizing voice.

Such a good channel, you can't get this content anywhere else

Brilliant, cant get much better than that, thank you Stephen

Dennis Taylor is such a down to earth lovely man so funny Stephen Hendry is a very humble and speaks with such respect

I remember that night in 1985 like it was yesterday glory days and fond memories

Two Great Gentlemen.

Thank you Dennis Taylor. You made snooker accessible to all us 8 scoring numpties. I can't imagine how empty snooker would have been without you and Virgo xxx

I was allowed to stay up late to watch the 85 final, what a match. I love Dennis, he's such a lovable fella.

Worth the watch just to hear Dennis mention my home town of Middlesbrough! utb! lol what a pair of legends 👏

There will be many champions crowned 👑 you will see many 147's to come, but that moment denis Taylor created with that gesture, i swear it will be cherished forever, as i write this im getting goosebumps, what an absolute legend he is God bless him.

Loving the channel Stephen, only recently discovered it but it’s fantastic. Keep up the amazing content!

How to do KZread. Beautifully organic chat, nicely produced, unique perspective. Love it.

Dennis Taylor... what a beautiful man. A true character and a gentleman. My favourite commentator of all time. He is a walking chuckle of joy.

Blinding show guy's, snooker tales marvelous 🖖🔝💃😉😎

Legend. Remember that 85 final so vividly. I was 8 and it was first time mum and dad had let me stay up so late. We were all totally captivated. Denis and JV my favourite commentators

Brilliant again

A gentlemen's gentlemen. So many interesting stories, and a fabulous memory to be able to recall them all.

Love this. So much history in the game of snooker and Dennis has seen it all. I could listen to him for hours

Not a big snooker fan but this is a great watch with these interviews with ex champs like Dennis brilliant

This is just so good