"What a guy. Coolest man on the planet," wrote one. Another commented: "Good interview. What a down to earth chap Andy is." Someone else said: "Absolute gent. We are so lucky to have him.

Hendry is one of the snooker's most successful ever players, winning his first world title aged 21 in 1990. The Scot won a total of 36 ranking titles - but was never known for his exuberance on or ...