CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Federer. I will, once again, refer to an essay by David Foster Wallace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaguy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Muhammad Ali isn't even the greatest heavyweight of all time, let alone greatest boxer. So he's definitely not the greatest sportsman. Yeah not even the greatest heavyweight, and Sugar Ray Robinson IS the greatest boxer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for. If your going with Snooker, you have to go with Darts therefore surly Taylor spanks them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted October 29, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2013 Lance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 29, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for.Max Woosnam's achievements make him look pathetic tbh, so does Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins and they are even in his era (and plenty more besides, in many sports) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaguy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Darts isn't a sport, don't be silly. Snooker is in another league. Darts is like including conkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted October 29, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2013 Possibly Brit-centric but Redgrave has to be up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 29, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 29, 2013 Darts isn't a sport, don't be silly. Snooker is in another league. Darts is like including conkersThey are both Parlour Games, they are in exactly the same league as you put it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) Snooker is in another league. Darts is like including conkers Not sure if serious Edited October 29, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 29, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2013 Barry Bannan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaguy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for. Max Woosnam's achievements make him look pathetic tbh, so does Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins and they are even in his era (and plenty more besides, in many sports) I'm talking about talent and achievements. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with the natural ability in any sport as I have with O'Sullivan, there are so many people trying to get at the top of that sport and he is a level above all of them, phenomenal to me. Snooker now is a big sport across Europe and Asia that there is a big participation base, you'd expect someone to get near him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for. Max Woosnam's achievements make him look pathetic tbh, so does Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins and they are even in his era (and plenty more besides, in many sports) I'm talking about talent and achievements. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with the natural ability in any sport as I have with O'Sullivan, there are so many people trying to get at the top of that sport and he is a level above all of them, phenomenal to me. Snooker now is a big sport across Europe and Asia that there is a big participation base, you'd expect someone to get near him Edited October 29, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 well if Ronnie is included even though he is bat shit crazy and (and isn't always the most sporting person) may I include another crazy mofo (I know he isn't the greatest sportsman ever but I love the bloke and will bring him up whenever I get the chance) ladies and gentlemen may I introduce Robin Friday p.s. I am a huge fan of Ronnie as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for. Max Woosnam's achievements make him look pathetic tbh, so does Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins and they are even in his era (and plenty more besides, in many sports) I'm talking about talent and achievements. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with the natural ability in any sport as I have with O'Sullivan, there are so many people trying to get at the top of that sport and he is a level above all of them, phenomenal to me. Snooker now is a big sport across Europe and Asia that there is a big participation base, you'd expect someone to get near him I seriously doubt that Bolt is 100% 'natural' to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leemond2008 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for. Max Woosnam's achievements make him look pathetic tbh, so does Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins and they are even in his era (and plenty more besides, in many sports) I'm talking about talent and achievements. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with the natural ability in any sport as I have with O'Sullivan, there are so many people trying to get at the top of that sport and he is a level above all of them, phenomenal to me. Snooker now is a big sport across Europe and Asia that there is a big participation base, you'd expect someone to get near him Usain Bolt talking about Prince William deciding who his son supports ‘I just hope he doesn’t follow in his daddy’s footsteps and become an Aston Villa fan. It isn’t fair to put a child through that On that basis alone I hate him and think that he is rubbish and obviously on some performance enhancing drugs or something like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 29, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for.Max Woosnam's achievements make him look pathetic tbh, so does Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins and they are even in his era (and plenty more besides, in many sports)I'm talking about talent and achievements. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with the natural ability in any sport as I have with O'Sullivan, there are so many people trying to get at the top of that sport and he is a level above all of them, phenomenal to me. Snooker now is a big sport across Europe and Asia that there is a big participation base, you'd expect someone to get near himI think you should look up Max Woosnam, he even has a 147 to his name, won Wimbledon, captained the England football team... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaguy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 OK, greatest sportsman including games has to be Ronnie. He makes everyone else look average at best, can play equally with his weaker side and has won everything the sport (game) has to offer. As a snooker player who knows how hard the sport (game) is I think he is super human, what he has done with his fragile mental state is phenomenal, he has more talent in his little toe nail than I could ever hope for. Max Woosnam's achievements make him look pathetic tbh, so does Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins and they are even in his era (and plenty more besides, in many sports) I'm talking about talent and achievements. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with the natural ability in any sport as I have with O'Sullivan, there are so many people trying to get at the top of that sport and he is a level above all of them, phenomenal to me. Snooker now is a big sport across Europe and Asia that there is a big participation base, you'd expect someone to get near him I think you should look up Max Woosnam, he even has a 147 to his name, won Wimbledon, captained the England football team... Just looked him up, that is what you call gifted!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 with the suggestion of bolt it will be interesting to see where mo farah turns up in discussions like this in 20 odd years time, he's a little bit good... id probably go for phelps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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