by Wildey » 15 Feb 2010 Read
http://snookerscene.blogspot.com/2010/0 ... e-son.htmlIt's very hard to follow in the footsteps of a famous parent.
Yes, it can bring advantages but the offspring will forever be compared to the father or mother and their own achievements will rarely be taken in isolation.
This week at Prestatyn, the sons of both Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry - the two most successful players of the modern era - are taking part in the Pontin's junior festival.
Greg Davis has entered the 15-20 age group event while Blaine Hendry competes in the 14 and unders.
It was inevitable given their upbringing that these two boys would become interested in snooker.
It would, of course, ask a lot for them - or anyone else for that matter - to emulate the careers of their fathers.
But their fledgling careers will doubtless provide moments of excitement for Steve and Stephen, who both had fathers committed to helping them on their way.
Bill Davis was for many years a permanent fixture at tournaments with his large cigar and amiable manner.
Gordon Hendry similarly shared the twists and turns of his own son's amazing career.
They were there before TV and fame and money, driving their sons to tournaments and equipping them with the tools to become top players.
The focus on young Davis and Hendry will be greater because of their lineage and this could lead to unfavourable comparisons through no fault of their own.
But they are at an age where they should just enjoy playing snooker - and leave the worrying to their dads.
for news on Davis Jr and Hendry the second Here
http://www.global-snooker.com/2010-pont ... l-menu.asp
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by Rocket_ron » 15 Feb 2010 Read
I hope they do well and become successfull professional players, just hope their not miserable like their fathers
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by Casey » 15 Feb 2010 Read
Blaine Hendry will be the next player to dominate

Sorry Hendry haters

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by N_Castle07 » 15 Feb 2010 Read
Does anyone know what these lads are like on the table? I agree the pressure on these 2 will be massive. Especially Blain. I can remember Gregg playing his dad in the q zone once. Anybody know any info on these lads high breaks ect.
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by Wildey » 15 Feb 2010 Read
case_master wc wrote:Blaine Hendry will be the next player to dominate

Sorry Hendry haters

People talk about Luca Bracel but he hasent got what Blaine has.
Hendry as a surname

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by Casey » 15 Feb 2010 Read
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by Juddernaut88 » 18 May 2021 Read
What ever happened to Blaine?
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by Johnny Bravo » 18 May 2021 Read
Juddernaut88 wrote:What ever happened to Blaine?
The yips got to him, like they did his to father

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by Juddernaut88 » 18 May 2021 Read
Johnny Bravo wrote:Juddernaut88 wrote:What ever happened to Blaine?
The yips got to him, like they did his to father

Stfu Johnny.
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by SnookerFan » 18 May 2021 Read
Johnny Bravo wrote:Juddernaut88 wrote:What ever happened to Blaine?
The yips got to him, like they did his to father


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by Holden Chinaski » 18 May 2021 Read
Luca Bracel.
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by Johnny Bravo » 18 May 2021 Read
Juddernaut88 wrote:Johnny Bravo wrote:Juddernaut88 wrote:What ever happened to Blaine?
The yips got to him, like they did his to father

Stfu Johnny.
You're Trump fan now, stop protecting Hendry
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by badtemperedcyril » 18 May 2021 Read
Apparently, Blane loves to snake hiss his old man off by playing on for loads of snookers, even when the position is perilous.
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by badtemperedcyril » 18 May 2021 Read
Apparently, Blane loves to snake hiss his old man off by playing on for loads of snookers, even when the position is perilous.
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by SnookerFan » 19 May 2021 Read
Apparently, Blane loves to snake hiss his old man off by playing on for loads of snookers, even when the position is perilous.
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by Running side » 19 May 2021 Read
Foghorn Leghorn joins.
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by Juddernaut88 » 20 May 2021 Read
Johnny I got into Snooker because of Hendry, he has always been my sporting hero so I will always defend him.
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by SteveJJ » 21 May 2021 Read
And now we have sons of Barry Pinches and Stephen Lee at Q School.
And of course father of Oliver Lines
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by chengdufan » 21 May 2021 Read
Yeah, indeed. Will be great to see how Lee's progeny plays. If he cues like his dad and is half as much of a banker, he'll still be a banker. But if he's a good fella too, could be an exciting prospect
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by Running side » 21 May 2021 Read
chengdufan wrote:Yeah, indeed. Will be great to see how Lee's progeny plays. If he cues like his dad and is half as much of a banker, he'll still be a banker. But if he's a good fella too, could be an exciting prospect
If he"s half as much of his Dad would that make him about 10 stone.
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