Latest Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins interview: snooker is like a drug

[gasperagacy]

as Jimi Hendrix was "God Of Guitar", Alex Hurricane Higgins" was "the God of Snooker" a personality like him comes once in generations, live a typical and peculiar life but what they achieve can never be matched and they acts become a milestone for others and a challange to achieve. after Alex now there is no sign of good old snooker. players of present do not even wear bowties. the only player who can stand in the class of Joe Davis, Ray Reardon and John Spencer is none other than Alex Higgins

[brewt1mer]

a man...faults and all...but still a man....rip....wonderful player

[hearts76100]

Still had a great touch on the table, even then!

And by god...........did that pint off guiness look nice!

Never forget you you old friend! RIP

[japar10]

Yes , There is no cure for snooker addiction !

[druscot]

A rough diamond and a genius on the snooker table - rip alex.

[mrfrankhill]

So many bullshit comments.

Alex was thegreatest talent, like he said himself, and like his adversaries have confirmed.

Pure, raw genius like his is so rare. Let's celebrate it.

Long live The Hurricane.

[widebody123]

An icon of the game. But I am glad that Steve Davis re-defined the game to a higher level.

[KiwiMuffinsRulez]

Ohw...he looked terrible...I'm sort of glad he hasn't got any pain anymore...he was a fantastic player...

[vinnothelizard]

he was a dog

[phdgraffiti]

Your a legend Alex and a genius because you won the world championship twice without being a Steve Davis clone in terms of technique but you shouldn't have been so full of yourself.You were an outstanding entertainer because you were a great potter and people love to route for the underdog.But facts are facts. Ray Readon was the greatest of 70's snooker, Davis the 80's, Hendry the 90's+,and O'Sullivan/John Higgins the best after that.The greatest players win the most titles and you didn't . RIP.

[Burncourtable]

This breaks my heart. Apparently he was only six stone when he died. He killed himself with booze and cigs over time. Its amazing the damage it did to his body.

[anlorgain]

bobbydylanio, I am sorry to hear your mother has taken up with your sister's boyfriend. My God what was she thinking about, my God he is only 19. Your father is a good man, but he did not need to come and find your mum dressed in stockings and suspenders posing for her young lover.

Stay well mate and so sorry to hear about all this. It must be a mid life think with her. Have you any pictures of her in those stockings ?

[wiganrlfcwigan]

Alex was a genius,to do a 118 in 2 mins 4 seconds is unheard of r.I.p Alex

[habashmi]

what a legend r.i.p alex higgins

[cantona523]

anlorgain ur a small minded scum bag higgans was a legend with more talent in 1 finger than u av in ur whole body/ rip hurricane

[anlorgain]

No he's dead some 400 years, his own English people killed him ! Support the C.I.R.A.

[bobbydylanio]

@anlorgain The Irish are some queer fuckers, i'll tell you that for nout.

[dougiepoolable]

am no bein a dick but why does he not put his chin 2 th cue likt most pro's is it cause he donzy need 2

p.s. what a legend!

[ezwan80]

'the hurricane", a true legend and inspired me to play well in the snooker tournament. higgins.. we loved you..

[anlorgain]

Cooperpot. As an Irish republican I found Higgins to be a bigoted protestant Ulsterman who supported loyalists in their deeds to remove the national population from the North of Ireland. I'm in the North, so better qualified than you to see it.

SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEERS IN MAGHABERRY JAIL

[JuanMacready]

@anlorgain Cromwell rules.

[amanreadingstories]

anlorgain, sure you cant take the kid out of the slums

but many a kid has walked out of the slums

i remember in the 80's how everyone loved higgins and white most hated davis

and that was it

his daughter's business is her own

best wishes all the same

[anlorgain]

Alex Higgins hasn't had contact with his daughter thoughout her life, today she deserved an Oscar for her "moment of fame"

He was a nasty piece of work, he came from an area of Belfast called the Sandy Row, famous for murdering catholics, you can take the man out of Sandy Row, But you can't take Sandy Row out of the man.

[copperpotbaby]

@anlorgain U sound like one of those nuts who'd call alex a Brit instead of a paddy! I'm so glad thet we don't have such issues here because as a catholic I'd have these same problems with my fellow English people!

[espritmad]

alex to me was the most entertaining snooker player to ever hold a cue,will never be forgotten,a legend,that word gets used to often these days but alex was.RIP ALEX HIGGINS.

[woutjedevries]

he's doing a 147 in heaven !!! RIP Alex

[walder75]

R.I.P. Alex , you will be missed by many.

[GSIBOSS]

rip Alex, top player

[jellyadult]

now he sounds like a looks like a leprecaun

[MrStella1976]

There was only one 'hurricane' gone but never forgotten

R.I.P Alex

[ramy1810]

R.I.P

GOD bless hid soul :'(

[gypsycatcha]

The best player to ever pick up a cue. A very sad day not only for snooker, but for sport on a whole. A great who shall never be forgot. A master we can only aspire to.

RIP Alex

[bigmazey]

Alex you were a true great of your sport. Thanks for all the joy you gave me.

Rest in peace.

[mazeind]

He did it his way.... thanks Alex.

[stewmorr]

Thanks for the memories Alex.

[Hedgyyy]

Rest in peace, Alex. A true sportsman and legend who will be long remembered. On Snooker's behalf, I'd like to thank you for all that you brought to the sport.

[BMXBOBO]

rest in peace..... you lived life loved life , you are one of the greats

[Graphicals]

RIP

[cruiseylee]

RIP ALEX

[theodorehui]

why does he sound like that? :(

[JuanMacready]

He's had throat cancer for 12 years.

[MrListenerman]

How can you not like the man...he has wise words and great character

[BartBassist]

Blimey- he looks a wreck, but looking at him on the snooker table, he's still got the shots and he's definitely still got the presence.

[222gemini]

he needs teeth implants because he has to eat baby food and has been surviving on it for years. his friends are trying to raise the money for him to get these implants and then hopefully he can start to put on some weight and build up more strength. good luck anyway alex x

[Miiw007]

That's what a lifetime of smoking and drinking does to you =/..

[ChrisEldridge88]

Maxima Respect

[celticfc735]

LEGEND IS ALEX NO OTHER WORDS and may his god bless him and protect him HE IS A LEGEND TO SNOOKER there is never going to be a player like ALEX HIGGINS i love you SANDY

[jonvalinski]

@celticfc735 I cried my eyes out when I saw this, oh the emotion I used to get watching him, hairs on the back of my neck all stood up. Most entertaining sportsman of all time, true genius, and a genuine, lovely man.

Snooker NEEDS Alex back !

[thehomefront]

alex was the ronnie osulivan of the 80s

[Fantastor]

@thehomefront He was better in many ways.

[1982beast1971]

pity he could'nt have played more

[arealgypsyman]

nice man u were a champ

[hardgayramen4ever]

I love the depressing music they play throughout this interview, its like they're gearing up for the guys death or something, which judging from his appearance probably isn't that far away

[upkar88]

@hardgayramen4ever lol

[TheSluremus]

It is really sad to see a legend like Alex Higgins in a state like this. It is unfortunate that he brought this on himself. Well, the cancer he cannot help but all the drinking, the controversies, the unstable performances. Still, perhaps that is why we all love the guy. I am not old enough to have experienced his glory days live, but what a talent, what a personality, simply: what a legend!

[GuyMagicFingers]

Yes, Legend.

[feefeemac]

Get Well Soon Mr Hurricane

[carobesac]

what a twat!

[carobesac]

what a twat! sure he was very talented but a disgraceful person, and not anywhere near Ronnie (who is also a twat) Top 32 now? um let me see!

[railwayguard]

ALEX is a star he fell victim to alcohol and his lifestyle like a lot of other sporting stars i rather watch Alex than Ronnie any day Ronnie dosnt respect the game or his opponents one bit

[murphy190e]

alex higgins is a legend i have met him and played him in a small exhibition just over a hyear ago and he can still play mint now, and it is possible ronnie managed a 147 in 5 mins so 118 in 2 mins is possible

[richie8667]

It is possible to do this fantastic break in that time as ALEX has proven , also i watched Tony Drago Knock in a 113 Break in 2mins 10 a few weeks ago in qulifiers in Pontins and after wards i said to him "do you realise you done a 113 in 2mins 10?" he joked back "did i ? oh i'm getting slow !" so Jim Maybe your decent standard is actually quite shit !!! if you were a "DECENT STANDARD" you would know something about snooker .... GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALEX - A TRUE LEGEND

[jimroffey]

I have been playing snooker to a decent standard for 28 years and i can tell you you could not get 118 break in 2 min its impossible watch the video of the amateur clearing the table he was running and playing much quicker than higgins used to play and i looked at the the table at 2 minutes he had potted 8 reds and the break was 78 and this was on the line up read his bio he is a prick who blames everyone else for his problems and shits on all who try and help and everyone idolises him

[Anonomousxxx]

cant believe he's still alive

[nugget147]

He can't really believe he could be top 32 if he was healthy. Not remotely possible.

[SnookeromAnka]

I've got depression after watching