During the Fred Davis shot the crowd were 'literally electrified and glued to their seats' . Barbaric

@henrikhyrup3995

Жыл бұрын

Yeah snooker back then weren't for commoners! Only the hardcore people would watch it.

@greglinski2208

Жыл бұрын

And literally delighted about it too!

@mattthompson4836

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 And I thought it was only this generation that don't know the definition of 'literally'. My eighteen-year-old nephew told me yesterday that he arrived late to work because there were 'literally' twenty million cars blocking the exit to his street. I asked him if he took a photograph and told me "No. I literally have no storage left on my phone." 😁😁

@Teeb2023

Жыл бұрын

😂

@James47298

Жыл бұрын

It was the 70s lol

Fantastic - I so wish even today that Fred had potted that pink after that wonderful blue, a having played so beautifully throughout the tournament.

Dear old Fred Davis, a WWII veteran, 8-time world champion. Some 22 years after his last title remarkably reached the ‘78 semi-final aged 64.

What a lovely smile Fred Davis had

Everyone remembers the missed black by Jimmy White in '94 but '92 was the year he really should have won it when he led Hendry 14-8 having completely outplayed him up to that point.

@user-tr3lq3dc8z

13 күн бұрын

Yes. Who would think SH would win 10 frames in a row.

@seanmcerlean1222

12 күн бұрын

Had he won in 92 (or before ) he'd have won in 94. The monkey on his back is what caused him to miss.

@johaldoronaldo9393

10 күн бұрын

That is absolutely spot on

@michaelchapman7962

8 күн бұрын

@@user-tr3lq3dc8z was a massive steve davis fan. i think he was 9-8 up against hendry in the 94 semi. hendry won the next 8 in a row to win it.

@Gazowen-qz5xy

3 күн бұрын

Yes what a game that was also ken Doherty miss on the 147 at the masters

Fred Davis was 64! When he got to the Semi-finals of the 1978 Snooker World Championships. Mind blown!

@wizzgamer

14 күн бұрын

Beat a peak Dennis Taylor in getting there too long past his own peak imagine how well he would have done if he was 30 years younger 😮

@Cannibalable

12 күн бұрын

This might also blow your mind: Fred played against Ronnie in '92. He played his final game in the '93 World Championship!

@wizzgamer

10 күн бұрын

@@Cannibalable Even took a frame off him too.

1985 was the first time I watched snooker with my father, and we got a classic. Fan for life I was after that.

Literally got goosebumps again from Taylor v Davis. 39 years ago I was a ten year old allowed to stay up and watch that. Wow.

Jimmy missing the black against Hendry after all that time trying, hurts me still watching it, can only imagine how he feels..🥺

@michaelmuldowney8

8 күн бұрын

Jimmy missed a red with the rest against Alex Higgins in the 1982 semi final. Had it gone in he would have won that match and likely beaten Ray Reardon in the final. What might have been.

1985 was the first final I remember watching with my late dad... Great memories....Well played Dennis.

I'm actually 64 now and Fred Davis looks old enough to be my dad.

I remember my grandmother on Dennis winning stated he’s a cheat, his glasses give him an unfair advantage. I said he’d probably prefer good eyesight than have to wear glasses, ‘nah he’s cheating!’ 😂

@anthonyperry6514

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's thought that.

Fred Davis is the epitome of the English gentlemen!!!!

I'll never forget Tony Knowles blaming the missed pink on an eye problem. Strange the sty on his eye didn't affect all the other pots he made up to that pink.

That was Jimmys year for the title 94 missed the black I’m still gutted today

@EVil-ob8in

Жыл бұрын

Despite being in 6 finals I think 1982 was his best chance when he lost to Higgins in the semi final. Pretty sure he would have gone on to beat Reardon although I don’t suppose it would have done much to change his match preparation for future tournaments.

@paule8174

Жыл бұрын

@@EVil-ob8in still one the greatest games ever that semi 16-15 higgins v white! Jimmy should of had that one in the bag to be fair!

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

@@paule8174 Yes he should've.

@sensational_cellar8606

Жыл бұрын

Every time anyone mentions White and ‘94 I feel bad all over again! I agree with the above poster that ‘82 was probably at least a good opportunity. The clearance from Alex was one of the greatest of all time - technique, determination and massive pressure.

@JOHN-tk6vl

Жыл бұрын

So is he.

1985... What a year. Back to the future, Take on me, Snooker world championship final...

@blackporscheroadster6415

Жыл бұрын

Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k for Christmas.

@dirtydog6038

11 ай бұрын

Joey Deacon impressions in the playground at school.

Jimmy's missed black off the spot. Is the only miss. 6 times a finalist. The best player never to lift that trophy.

@adamlea6339

Жыл бұрын

One of the most brutal examples of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

@letmegoletmego

Жыл бұрын

That's the one I find hardest to watch.

Davies's black was very missable

@frankbrodie5168

Жыл бұрын

It was. But he missed it by several inches to be fair.

@malkytrance

Жыл бұрын

@@frankbrodie5168 Yeah he actually over-cut it didn't he, normally not enough of an angle, but over did it for sure, the pinnacle of snooker memories

Was born in 63,, so saw the rise of snooker right up to its Hay Day ... Great Days,,, Never to be seen again..

@user-ht1oy4lp6e

13 күн бұрын

Heyday

@rayrayray63

12 күн бұрын

@@user-ht1oy4lp6e You only joined up a few days ago,,, and your making friends already,,, well done..

I lived in Sheffield at the time and was at the crucible Steve Davi’s did not lose the title he gave away under hearts orders to help the game grow in Ireland simple .

Steve davis, and denis taylor, there legs must of been like jelly. Remember it as a kid. The pressure at such moments must be so enormous. Good that davis can look back and laugh, but at the time it must of haunted him for a long time.

I'd never seen that Fred Davis shot before - thank you for uploading older games. I can't help but feel if he'd not acknowledged the applause and settled, he would have taken it.

I was jumping with joy lol

Wow, I knew Tony Knowles lost in a deciding frame back in 1983 but had no idea he missed an easy pink for a place in the final!

Terry Griffiths missing an easy green at 12/9 up in the 1986 quarter final against as Certain Joe Johnson changed the career of the latter. Johnson from then on hardly missed a ball in the final three and a half frames and then of course won the championship. The Allen miss here wouldnt be in the top 1000 brutal mistakes

@onthe4572

Жыл бұрын

I forgot that. Yes Johnson came through that match and then just never looked back. It wasn't a miss but I don't know if u remember Cliff Thorburn missing a pink when snookered by Jimmy White in the final frame of the 86 mercantile credit classic. Jimmy then potted pink and black!

@dlamiss

Жыл бұрын

@@onthe4572 I certainly do jimmy ended up winning 13/12 I was a great one ball snooker

I was there. travelled by train from Liverpool had to leave early to get last train

Needed to make an appointment to see Fred Davis' shot. He took forever aiming and actually committing to shoot the ball.

Everyone remembers that missed black by Steve Davis. Not so many remember Dennis Taylor fought back from 8-0 down after the first session of that final. I'm sure the fear of losing after being 8-0 ahead got to Steve Davis, just a little bit.

@gavst79

Жыл бұрын

I am reading Steve Davis' autobiography at the moment and he says he didnt like having such big leads in matches.

@nodders6830

Жыл бұрын

I believe his bairn told him to put his lucky suit on or something like that at the time , worked :)

@paulwilliams8389

20 күн бұрын

I think he was still spooked from losing the UK Championship final to Alex Higgins 18 months earlier after having been 7-0 up.

@christiano8088

15 күн бұрын

Just the opposite, he relaxed and eased up thinking he had already won, then couldn't turn it back on again!

Thank goodness snooker commentary has improved.

@spleeeen4it

9 күн бұрын

you think>?

@steveymoon

9 күн бұрын

@@spleeeen4it - yes

Neither Steve Davis's missed black or Jimmy's missed black were gimmes. Regarding the latter, I remember watching it live and feeling that Jimmy left himself a touch high on the black. A pro would knock it in 8/10.

I’m sure the cue balls KNOW when Virgo is commentating so head for the pockets on a more regular basis…

@jpip1382

17 күн бұрын

WHERE’S THE CUE BALL GOING?

Jimmy left that black far too high I thought, too much cut when your that nervous

@snookerworldchampionship2023

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it looks very missable, always thought they made out it was easier than it was.

@NoName-eo2mv

Жыл бұрын

@@snookerworldchampionship2023 they do say you should never miss a black off the spot, but 17-17 in WC final, that’s a hard shot

What about Ken Doherty's miss on the final black for his 147 break?

Obviously knew Jimmy never won it but had no idea he was that close. That’s heartbreaking

What a chance for Tony Knowles to reach 1983! Final. !

Fred Davis spent to much time milking the audience after that double.....needed to concentrate and finish off frame.

the one with Allen warms my heart every time

What a character Fred Davies was always smiling

love the cardigan @ 2.30

What happened to your recent videos?

Jimmy white in the 94 final is the worst snooker moment in history for me. Misses the black off the spot when the table is wide open for him to clear. Devastated. Also proper gutted in this video for and even more losing to John Higgins tonight too. That in-off for Allen was so cruel though.

Joe Johnson s potting was ridiculous ,amazing to watch him become world champion

Misses... Not mistakes...

@AngrierGorilla

Жыл бұрын

if you miss a shot, it's a mistake, isn't it?

Stephen Hendrey's missed black in the centre against Mark Williams. May not have been the Crucible though.

@paulwilliams8389

20 күн бұрын

It was in the Masters in 1998 on a respotted black in the deciding frame.

The cue ball never seems to have any problems dropping into the pocket 🤣

@wanderer1955

Жыл бұрын

Too true. That cueball can drop in the pocket from ANY angle imaginable and a few unimaginable. The darned thing is the only known object in existence that can defy physics😜😳

Jon Vergos epic cacthphrase ,wears the que ball going to go? ? ?

It would be a lot easier if when you pot a ball, a little bald bloke in white gloves didn't keep putting it back on the table again.

After all them sad moments for snooker players, then they do the worst at the end, putting mcguigan on , 😔🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️

If only Fred potted that pink he may have got to the final and won his 9th world title beating Ray in the final.

It didn't happen at the crucible but this reminds me of a famous miss from Willie Thorne at the 85 UK final. He was leading the then world no 1 Steve Davis 13-8 and had a blue off the spot to lead 14-8, missed it and Davis cleared up and went on to win 16-14!

@paulwilliams8389

20 күн бұрын

Remember it well - Willie had completely outplayed Davis up to that point and that proved the turning point in the match.

Big snatch from Knowles Dislocated shoulder Fred Davis

Tony Knowles miss pink. ! Biggest miss in Snooker History !

Fred Davis is about 87 there. Mad how old he was

@blackporscheroadster6415

Жыл бұрын

It says he was 64.

@TimboTravels

Жыл бұрын

On the clip he’s only 4 years older than Jimmy White is now

@TheWacoKid1963

Жыл бұрын

He was 85 when he died

@BadgerBotherer1

19 күн бұрын

@@TheWacoKid1963 84.

Get the content uploaded again 😉👌🏻

Tony Knowles “The Bolton Bottler!”

@jpip1382

17 күн бұрын

Did he ever win anything?

@pearcegreatesteverleftback03

17 күн бұрын

@@jpip1382 Jamesons International

2:54 The shot that killed Joe Davis. Very tragic.

David Ike can’t believe Steve Davis missed that black but he can believe the British royal family are lizards wearing human suits?

@drolde

Жыл бұрын

David Icke is awesome

@nakkadu

Жыл бұрын

@@drolde 🤣🤣

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

I missed that comment completely. 🤪

@dannyferguson4827

Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe David icke has more knowledge than you

@wanderer1955

Жыл бұрын

Anybody who wears a shell suit just can't be taken seriously. No sir!!

Thats the best, wheres the cue ball going ever

Always thought that Tony Knowles was the goat at scoring

The black Davis missed was nowhere near as easy as people think. That's a tricky pot

BRUTAL mistakes ..are you kidding watching snooker IS BRUTAL..his cheeks puffed out wow ..

Icke is the best part of this video.

Wheres Kens miss on the black at 140

@snookerworldchampionship2023

Жыл бұрын

That was in the Masters I think.

@peteWxM1970

Жыл бұрын

Amazing how all the pressures and anxiety at the potting of that final black for perfection never seems to Even enter Ronnie O’Sullivans head or psyche?????was he born missing these pressure spots in the mind?😮…..it boggles my mind how he doesn’t wilt on the black when us mere mortals do.l so wanted nice guy Ken Doherty to pot it😢

@jackkenefick2696

Жыл бұрын

@@peteWxM1970 he just refuses to pot it

To this day i still can't believe Steve missed that black by that margin

@robfinlay8058

Жыл бұрын

I have always thought that match was fixed. It basically took snooker to another level, and Barry Hearn (who already managed Davis) ended up managing Taylor as well and a lot of the other top players. I think Davis purposely lost games and allowed Taylor to win. Taylor probably didn't know at the time.

Strange how jimmy got more hair 30 years later

Got to be Jimmy whites missing the black when he looked like he had it

tony “the stud” knowles probably had money riding on that miss….just sayin like

Was that last match a tournament for diplomats only then? 😂

The biggest mistake in snooker was when the canteen at the crucible served STEPHEN LEE a salad

Jimmy white lost another classic match in the world snooker final because he can not focus properly in the heat of battle against the best snooker players of all time davis and hendry. They have both got nerves of steel. 0n his tombstone will say greatest player never to have won the world snooker title. In the world seniors tournament jimmy was the champion reason being it was a very short match.

Ronnie's missed pink v Selby?

Do you think in 2024 a 65 year old could reach the semi final? Show how the standard has risen. Please dont say Ronnie,even Ronnie at 65 wouldnt be able to compete.

I really,really wanted and thought that Jimmy White was going to win it, i even put a bet on him winning it. He is the best the player on to have won it. As for Steve Davis so glad he lost, didn't like him in the 80s&90s.

None of these are mistakes. 4 missed shots and one crazy bounce off the cushion for Allen

@mikekavalerchik5226

Жыл бұрын

@Damien Montero Thanks for explaining. Doesn't sound like you know the game well

@mikekavalerchik5226

Жыл бұрын

@Damien Montero You like to ask a question and answer it yourself. You won't learn much that way

@AngrierGorilla

Жыл бұрын

A missed shot is a mistake. Or even not judging the cueball's path is a mistake. Commentators use this term very often when players miss shots.

@mikekavalerchik5226

Жыл бұрын

@@AngrierGorilla There is no commentator that would refer to a 64year Fred Davis missing a pressure pink as a mistake. Or getting a crazy bounce off a cushion 3 times the speed as a mistake

@AngrierGorilla

Жыл бұрын

@@mikekavalerchik5226 so what is a mistake?

You had me until Icke

3.49. ‘Tragic’ ? Calm down, Mr Weeks.

@rony.482

Жыл бұрын

Considering he suffered a heart problem died few weeks later..

@chrisbland6942

Жыл бұрын

It was tragic really. When Fred missed the pink, brother Joe collapsed back in his seat. On leaving the the theatre he fell flat on the pavement and was rushed to hospital. He underwent a heart operation but died a few weeks later while convalescing in Hampshire.

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbland6942 If the "Joe" to whom you refer, is your brother, then yes it is tragic.

@chrisbland6942

Жыл бұрын

@@castleanthrax1833 I don't have a brother.

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbland6942 Thanks for not explaining who Joe was then. It's always nice when people leave cryptic comments. 👍

The pink ball is evil.

Fred's was a bad miss. Just goes to show literally anything is missable

@roys3580

Жыл бұрын

That will teach Fred Davis for being happy, you are meant to be serious, I mean, look at Jimmy White recently, with the referee laughing.

I gave a thumbs down . To many adverts for a short film .

I don't think Knowles was that good in the main.

There's no way Mark Allen's shot on the black was in any sense a "mistake". It's an extremely difficult pot, so he simply has to put all his mental efforts and concentration into ensuring the pot. He can't get distracted by the small possibility of going in-off. If he played specifically to prevent the in-off, he would have been much more likely to miss the pot. This was bad luck, not a "mistake". There is some luck in snooker.

@scottseedell238

9 күн бұрын

It isn't really luck though is it. Luck is something entirely out of our control, like getting a kick, or a member of the audience sneezing during the shot. Mark Allen was 100% responsible for the in-off. Fair enough he didn't know exactly where it would finish, but that isn't luck per se. He could chosen to hit it slightly differently and it would have a different outcome. He judged it wrongly, it wasn't luck.

@paulepstein9739

8 күн бұрын

@@scottseedell238 Thanks for your reply. I'll make my point another way, avoiding any definition of "luck". As the commentator said ("six inches further than he would have liked"), Mark Allen was faced with an extremely difficult pot. He didn't make the pot -- he went in-off of course. However, he came very close. It seems ridiculous and totally bizarre to categorise the miss of an extremely difficult pot but crucial pot as some type of historic "mistake". By that logic, players are making terrible mistakes whenever they lose to O'Sullivan. Suppose he avoided the in-off and missed the pot by having the black wiggle in the jaws of the pocket and stay over the pocket for Cao to pot. Would that also be a historic mistake?

Spoiler alert..... Jimmy White never won the title

Fred Davis reaching that semi final is the greatest achievement in snooker

Nobody will ever convince me that 85 final wasn't a fix, the amount of misses Davis had to come up with was just a joke and Taylor still acts like he won the world title, instead of being given it

@Andyferguson-ml4uo

10 күн бұрын

He did win and it wasn't fixed.

None of them had the makings of a varsity athlete’

Here for the fat Allen moment 😂😂😂 love it!

How slow are these players from back in the day. What a miserable spectacle

Is Dennis Taylor’s glasses upside down? Lmfao😅😅 (edited for the idiots that don’t realize this is a joke)

@Darwinion

Жыл бұрын

LOL you ever played the game? Those bins are perfect.

@bwhite429

Жыл бұрын

@@Darwinion lol. Love the game. You?

@ThomasTune82

Жыл бұрын

these are special glasses made for Billard sports. with regular glasses you watching over the glasses border. thats why those bins are a little bit higher so you can focus on your shot while seeing through the glasses

@bwhite429

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasTune82 nice. Still look goofy. But good to know

Stupid clickbait title.

I rewatched Taylor vs Davis - I now reckon Davis lost on purpose!

@dannyH84

Жыл бұрын

I always thought that. Looked like he over cut that black on purpose

@nakkadu

Жыл бұрын

Don't be silly

@garyphisher7375

Жыл бұрын

@@nakkadu Watch how quickly Davis plays - watch how Taylor completely freezes yet Davis repeatedly misses easy shots.

@nakkadu

Жыл бұрын

@@garyphisher7375 That last black was very missable in those circumstances. Are you suggesting he was missing shots all through the match?

@garyphisher7375

Жыл бұрын

@@nakkadu That is exactly what I'm suggesting. Betting Taylor would win would've been more profitable.

Taylor didn't win it Davis give it him !!!!

@pearcegreatesteverleftback03

Жыл бұрын

Nobody gives the title, it’s always won

Mark Allen 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂