Ronnie O'Sullian vs John Higgins the big debate

John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan both became Pro's in 1993

Ronnie was the first to win a major by winning the 1993 UK Championships at the age of 17, however ronnie being ronnie he has always suffered with abit on inconsistency never took off as everyone has expected. John Higgins on the other hand is Consistency personified and he has been a regular winner in the 1990's and he won the race to become world champion in 1998.

Around the year 2000 John higgins appeared to take his foot of the gas and ronnie appeared to sort his inconsistency out and became the best player in the world from 2000 - 2008. however roles changed again and since 2008 Higgins has stormed the snooker scene like he did in the 90's

So Now Ronnie and John are neck and neck.

I have compiled some Stats together which i hope the good members on this forum use and create some great debate
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O’Sullivan, main titles from 2007

Masters 2007
Premier League 2007
UK Championship 2007
World Championship 2008
Northern Ireland Trophy 2008
Premier League 2008
Masters 2009
Shanghai Masters 2009
Premier League 2010

Higgins, main titles from 2007

World Championship 2007
Grand Prix 2008
World Championship 2009
Welsh Open 2010
UK Championship 2010
Welsh Open 2011

People will always have personal favourites and views on who has had the better career. One thing you can say, without doubt, is that both can be classed as greats of the game.

Gav110 wrote:People will always have personal favourites and views on who has had the better career. One thing you can say, without doubt, is that both can be classed as greats of the game.

yes so when you count the rankers and marters from your list gav then they are on 6 a piece.

They seem very equal

When discussing eras, what would be interesting is who would have won the most titles John Higgins or Steve Davis, both have a very similar and solid all round game. Higgins and Davis arguably the best tactical players of all time.

Gav that would be very hard, davis was a machine like hendry was. higgins however does suffer abit more

Higgins is consistent but O'Sullivan is ahead of Higgins - no question.

Higgins and O’Sullivan are equally capable of lifting this year’s World Championship. O’Sullivan has had such a poor season he may raise his game for the season climax. We all know how Higgins has responded since his return to the game and has still produced given his personal circumstances in recent months.

Higgins or O’Sullivan to gain their fourth title for me...