Stephen Hendry names his top 16 snooker players of last 50 years

Seven time world champion Stephen Hendry has picked out his top 16 from the last 50 years (Picture: Getty Images)

Stephen Hendry has named his top 16 snooker players of the last 50 years and it is sure to cause plenty of debate.

The seven-time world champion has named a top 16 for the Crucible era, which dates back to the 1976/77 season.

Some very big names miss out, including a string of former world champions, while three players who have never conquered the Crucible do make the cut.

Hendry has leant towards the modern player more, with the likes of Ray Reardon, Cliff Thorburn and John Spencer missing out.

Also getting the chop after being initially considered were the likes of Ken Doherty and John Parrott, despite winning the greatest prize in snooker.

Hendry, of course, had to put himself on the list, and obviously that...