Ronnie O'Sullivan backs calls for the World Championship to be moved away from The Crucible 👀

[@Ex-Pear-Rocker]

Live must be so tough for all the players and organisers, who take part in the once a year crucible event. My heart goes out to all the people involved. 😢

[@Nico-qt4qz]

😂😂😂

[@AlastairBarker]

PAMPERED PRICKS.

[@MuginsonTV]

Big day working for 5 hours once a week in prep

[@mikekavalerchik5226]

Yes and also the Saudis threw a huge bag of money at me to promote to move the venue.

[@andrewlee8909]

Yeah he's sold out

[@andrewjohnston2850]

wish he would spend some of it on a decent top

[@Jimboslice35]

@@andrewjohnston2850what a mincey thing to say Andy

[@andrewjohnston2850]

@@Jimboslice35 "mincey" jesus mate it thats your level of patter just stay silent

[@CEO786]

@@andrewjohnston2850you must say the same to your husband!

[@craigbennett1293]

Just update the crucible venue and keep it there make the facility’s 10/10

[@craigmorgan4676]

100 % agreed brother, NEVER move it!Make it better for the fans!👌💯👊🤝

[@Thai.Farang]

*facilities*

[@ronniecortex4936]

Agreed. This great historical venue deserves any improvements to continue to be the temple of snooker.

[@Mrratongthailand]

Labour council 😂😂😂

[@rugpulla]

@@Mrratongthailandnot a fan of labour but the conservatives would not do ANY better

[@paulflewitt5599]

Funny how he hates it now that Saudis are paying him. Lose the Crucible and you lose the soul of the game. It offers a challenge you get nowhere else in sport.

[@mikesturgess2676]

The only challenge the crucible offers is that it's almost impossible to get tickets. Why on Earth would you keep the World Championship in a venue that holds less than 1000 people.

[@paulflewitt5599]

@@mikesturgess2676 Except it isn't impossible to get tickets.

[@mikesturgess2676]

@@paulflewitt5599 they have sold out for years to come so yes it is

[@Luke-mq6mn]

@@mikesturgess2676 It's not impossible to get tickets, you just have to be sharp which clearly you're not.

[@paulflewitt5599]

@@mikesturgess2676 No, it isn't. You can get on the day tickets for any of the early rounds. You can't pick and choose what matches you watch on that basis, but you can get to watch a match of snooker at the Crucible.

[@DM-kv9kj]

Ronnie and some other top players have radically changed their tune on this. They are clearly being paid to help push for a new venue for the World Championship by the business...they just want to make bigger profits. It's obvious.

[@mikesturgess2676]

Nonsense, the players don't make that call so it wouldn't make any difference. It's all down to Matchroom. They have already said it can stay in Sheffield if they build a larger venue

[@Mohammed-ej5ix]

The shift has changed because there’s more international events where the players are treated better and more money in the game now to move away from the crucible.

[@t3mpomusic]

Was no long ago he was telling Stephen Hendry it's the best venue in the world and he loves the Crucible

[@stuartcarden1371]

Agreed - It's funny how a wedge load of cash can make some people change their tune

[@johnlawler8617]

Aintree,Cheltenham,the Ally Pally,Wimbledon,Wembley,the Crucible......All equally iconic British sporting venues..Leave the home of snooker alone.

[@gordonanderson2011]

Here here

[@VeteranHedonist]

They knocked Wembley down.

[@gordonanderson2011]

@@VeteranHedonist but they rebuilt it they cud do that with the crucible or extend smartass

[@philjones45]

They re built Wembley and apparently the Ally Pally's cold miserable and full of litter. They just need a bigger venue in Sheffield.

[@TheycallmeMrWonka]

@@gordonanderson2011 He's not being a smart arse he's stating a fact. The comment you've replied to is also saying leave the Crucible alone which means don't improve or rebuild it.

[@AuroraBorealis11111]

You might be the best, but you moan so much it’s unbearable at times. Totally disagree about moving from the Crucible, I’ve been a few times and it’s a special atmosphere.

[@Jimboslice35]

Exacty this man, I’m a big Ronnie fan but to say the most important thing is his comfort behind the scenes is ridiculous, the sport would be nothing without the fans, awful take

[@streetspirit956]

Have you been there as a player then? No, thought not. It may be great for spectators but maybe not so great for the players for the reasons he mentioned.

[@Jimboslice35]

@@streetspirit956 sport is nothing without its fan you beanbag, he doesn’t need to have been a player to form the opinion he has..the crucible is a special venue for the atmosphere and history..most players want ot kept there for this exact reason

[@AuroraBorealis11111]

@@streetspirit956 nearly every interview he complains about the fans, it isn’t a one off, he’d be better playing at home in his practice room :)

[@georgecurtis5371]

So Ronnie's biggest gripe about the crucible is he has to meet the fans

[@Mike-1000]

*Are you gonna release the whole interview at once ?*

[@tomnorton7817]

I can understand why a player wouldn't like the venue. But every reason any player wouldn't like it is why the audience (both in the venue and at home) loves it. It's the ultimate mental stressor in snooker

[@gordonanderson2011]

What was the last tournament he played when he fell out with Ali carter again??he didn't like that venue either he's a whiney sour face never happy ,a joy to watch but to listen to him is very depressing

[@bobhenderson9276]

It must be so tough to be a multi-millionaire who plays a game for a living but has to deal with a few fans once every now and then. My heart bleeds for him.

[@philjones45]

Have you seen those fans though, utter pain in the arse the lot of them. Leave the players alone!

[@siriosstar4789]

@bob, shut up !

[@wilki73]

A long day, I feel really sorry for him, NOT. He didn't mind lifting the trophy and taking the cheque at the Crucible. Now he'd sell it out. Never forget what the Crucible has given these players. Doesn't tick his box, how hard done by he sounds..

[@keihnungm2011]

well there you go it'll be in riyadh by 2030

[@tonynaccarato4751]

Ronnie I respect you, I get the torture your talking about, suck it up, your at the end of a great career, the championship should stay at the crucible, it needs a facelift, imagine moving the Masters(golf), to a different venue, come on lad, help, don't destroy history, make it better, and win your 8th world title mate, go down in history with the crucible, in England, not with the Saudis, England, tradition, and all that good stuff, pull up your trousers mate, cheers.

[@Jimboslice35]

Exactly this Tony..I’m an Irishman and if if you offered Ireland to host it I’d still say no, the world championship and the crucible go hand in hand..big Ronnie fan but this wasn’t it, terrible to be honest

[@shauncorless8965]

It's not like he's playing rugby ,,he's walking round a table if not he's sat in a comfy chair ,,,needs to come into the real world 😮

[@jameswhelan5271]

Try and play the game, it's mentally draining unlike anything iv experienced playing the game, and you be surprised the pain in your hamstrings and left shoulder after multiple days of long matches and also putting in the practice

[@nagadolabhuvan5189]

lol the mental toll it takes on you after playing two three scrappy frames is brutal. Its much easier to play a sport that gives you adrenaline boost whereas snooker is much different. Emotions needs to be controlled and you feel as if your soul is drained after a 2-3 hr session. Every sport is tough at professional level.

[@wadewilliams1892]

😂

[@lewisseales6672]

Boo how poor Ronnie !I do play the game ! James wheelman get a grip

[@AuroraBorealis11111]

Yeah he’s so concerned about bumping into fans who are paying his wages, can’t stand his whinging and moaning anymore. Wonder what the other players thoughts on moving from the crucible are? That would be interesting.

[@themilkman5768]

KZbin is out for Ronnie,BEWARE.

[@dazjackson1972]

Novak Djokovic is saying "what a tool."

[@martint.1538]

Love this man, but HE IS WRONG HERE , it’s the Mecca of Snooker !. Anyone that has been will know what I’m talking about. Pls don’t ever move it from there !.

[@SnookerMafia-or6nu]

After the absolute embarrassing tournament in Saudi? Great money for the players yes, but nobody loves the game as much as the U.K.massive tournaments in Saudi yes? But the worlds is way too important to be hosted in a nation with no snooker heritage or interest in the game.

[@scambodia147]

Qatar World Cup springs to mind.

[@huzefa69]

Ur right. Should be in Pakistan. Snooker is absolutely massive in Pakistan

[@muckle8]

@huzefa69 are you messing about or 4 real? 🤔

[@huzefa69]

@@muckle8 no I’m fr it’s massive in Pakistan. It’s a popular pastime among young teens and adults to go play snooker at the club

[@muckle8]

@huzefa69 I didn’t know that and it’s good to know thx , strange because it doesn’t seem to be that big in India from what I’ve seen ( not been into Pakistan yet) .

[@stevenmitchell2996]

Ronnie O'Sullivan is a great player, the best snooker has ever seen but I think we should keep the world championship at the crucible it's less hassle that way.

[@Nancy13Mitten99]

You're obsessed with calling Ronnie O'Sullivan the greatest. He isn't. Bad role model. Poor snooker Ambassador. Stephen Hendry is the greatest 🐐🍀🏳️‍🌈

[@stevenmitchell2996]

I'm ignoring you. Your opinion is irrelevant​@@Nancy13Mitten99

[@stevenmitchell2996]

User sod off you are annoying.

[@stevenmitchell2996]

User your annoying and I don't care what you say.

[@lukebarton5075]

You didn’t address points made. Just banged on about results. He is a bad role model and poor ambassador. You only have to listen to what he’s said over the years. Incredible player yes. Incredible sportsman no..

[@sheffield-weather-cam]

The crucible is a unique venue for snooker, less than a 1000 spectators in close proximity and mostly above and round you and millions watching world wide makes it special, it's one of the few places the fans can get close to their hero's, The crucible has a contact to host the world championships till 2027, Last year Barry hearn on local radio said he intends it to stay at the crucible for years to Come, sorry Ronnie but you will be well retired if it does leave...

[@formulaic78]

But apparently the people's champion doesn't want to get too close to the people.

[@oz1472]

Sad to hear that it seems to be all about avoiding us fans that pay good money to watch these great players., I have been visiting the crucible for 20 odd years and for me the place is magical, very much same feeling as Wimbledon is to tennis . I have to say most the snooker players we meet in hotels at Sheffield and york etc are delighted to stop and chat to the fans . Oh well each to their own .

[@leemcqueen500]

Tbf you can't blame him most snooker fans are weirdos

[@JonathanNewman-lk5oy]

Some people go to work 12 hours a day 6 days a week ,48 weeks a year Ronnie!!

[@RudgeDailyNews]

Between matches sometimes you have 3/4 days off. The way ronnie makes it you playing 4 hours a day for 17 days. It’s not that bad.

[@guidodelgiudice5]

That ugly wall in the middle. Come on. Get a bigger venue. Make it more profitable. Interesting. Agree 100%.

[@theironshiek]

Really shouldn't talk about anything because 90% of the time it's absolute drivel

[@highgreen6452]

I'm playing the smallest violin in the world here for Ronnie bless him, I also remember the 2000s when he was younger he loved it, went running with the running club loved the restaurants etc in Sheff.. but money talks

[@stevereeves1063]

Nice fella doesn’t want the fans,he forgets they pay his wages self absorbed pr###

[@slumeba]

its the best venue because you can't avoid it ! Never change it the pressure, the hype, all the greats talk about it , it would be gone in a new venue, its famous and infamous no where else can do that

[@whodouthinkuare]

I used to wonder why Ronnie always looks so sleepy. Its because he runs miles every day!

[@elmondo3543]

😂😂😂😂….yeah of course that’s it

[@palmer3977]

420?

[@jackybogues2495]

ANd he will have knees like a cripple soon. Running is for suckers

[@neilcampion5265]

It’s never about the fans with Ronnie is it.

[@eddouglas]

Keep it in Sheffield, but make the venue massive and better for the players.

[@paulflewitt5599]

Why would you want a massive venue where you have to watch on a big screen above the table? In the Crucible, everyone can see the table wherever you are in the venue.

[@eddouglas]

@@paulflewitt5599 (why would you have 80k seater football stadiums..?) some people have decent eyesight / more people can get in / players sound like they hate the facilities, not just Ronnie aswell.

[@paulflewitt5599]

@@eddouglas A football pitch is a lot bigger than a snooker table, you might have noticed? It's a bot difficult to see what's going on with a six by twelve table when you're a mole away from it, no matter how good your eyesight is. So, why would you pay to go and watch a TV in a 10k seat arena? The players aren't unhappy with the venue per se. They are unhappy with the size of it. The kicker is that the size is precisely went makes it a unique challenge and perfect for the World Championship. You wouldn't get the same iconic matches anywhere else, and the Worlds would be one just another event on the calendar.

[@eddouglas]

​@@paulflewitt5599 the event isn't special because it's tiny and everyone is up each other's arses - it's because it's on the BBC and is the World Championship ... and I don't care enough to answer the rest. You're right, keep it in a shoe box.

[@paulflewitt5599]

@@eddouglas Spoken like someone who has never been to or experienced it.

[@Mrphilharmonic]

17 days is a long time but consider that when the World Championships started, the matches were WAY longer and matches really were marathons, AND they had to play unplayed frames!! And consider the prize money now. Back in JD’s day, it was a pittance and they played for almost a whole week in the finals! Ok, there are more players now and the standard and pressure is higher, but still, the prize money reflects that. I don’t know what they are complaining about. Also, the fans MAKE the game what it is, otherwise they wouldn’t get the sponsors. You can’t have the glory without the graft!! I sympathise with Ronnie somewhat, but let’s face it, nothing is totally perfect and of all the players, Ronnie is probably the most equipped to overcome and (hopefully) triumph.

[@carlkamuti]

What do you mean they had to play unplayed frames?

[@AlastairBarker]

HENDRY EVER MOAN? NO HE GOT ON AND DESTROYED EVERYONE.

[@guinnessharvey4476]

Kind of ironic that such a fans favourite actually dislikes crowds and fans:)

[@gamingmadforever6363]

Jimmy white exactly the same

[@dw1809]

Moaning about a hard tiring day playing snooker said the man who’s never done a hard days work in is life. Spare me from this mardy bitter selfish man.

[@G.E.MTFC_]

Let's be honest, snooker ain't attracting many young players. The money is terrible. If it's Saudi that's life changing. One tournament and your mortgage paid for finishing top 8. No brainer.

[@glenmiles6279]

Do some real work buddy,my dad worked 7 days a week as a bricklayer to care for his family,he made sure all us kids had great Christmas presents,and pay council house rent,that’s a real man and real pressure.

[@hssahmed]

Why move it Ronnie.. Sheffield has this history and flavour.. it’s an icon. Honestly can not see reason behind your thought rocket.

[@bountyhuntermk2520]

Love the talent that is Ronnie but this boy doesn’t know what a long day or week is…mentally or physically

[@jjdebruyne]

Anyone would think he is playing 12 hours a day every day for 17 days

[@spleeeen4it]

just wants more money, the crucible is the home of snooker

[@anonymoushuman8962]

That’s what a world championship should be. The thing is when he’s gone the crucible wil still be there. It’s the birthplace of world snooker and should remain there. It outlasts the whim of one man’s comments or likes and dislikes. I would imagine Imagine in the world of golf The Masters is not enjoyed by some players but the history remains. You couldn’t play the masters at any other course.

[@mqb5151]

2 weeks hard graft £500,000. What would you do for £500,00 for 2 weeks work? Love Ronnie who doesn't. Come and work in a world where we just about pay out monthly bills mate and work 50hrs a week for FA

[@guidodelgiudice5]

He is human afterall

[@1234567890196]

If Ronnie doesn’t like the Crucible he doesn’t have to turn up to me Ronnie wants everything given to him on a plate the really world doesn’t work like that he not a KING he’s just a Snooker player at the end of the day if he wants to go where the money is let him go snooker with survive without him THE CRUCIBLE IS THE HOME OF WORLD SNOOKER simply has at

[@barryblack7384]

They all forget its the fans who get them to where they are, if it wasn't for the fans they'd be nowhere. You've got to give a bit back!

[@marklittlewood2919]

Not this guy ..he's happy to sell his signed stuff to the fans tho ..and promote a move from the crucible all for the dough of course

[@TheOptimod]

Ronnie's bushy grey sideburns going for the Denis Healey look.

[@johnnyboy2268]

Nothing wrong with wanting to make more money - it isnt like snooker players are paid that much in comparison to other sports people

[@ExtremePainGames]

If Ronnie seen what I do in 17 days at work he'd feel like a right knob complaining about 17 days in sheffield. And my job as devastating as it is everyday has no 500,000 british pounds prize on day 17. So sick listening how hard those with 100,000 cars have it in this life. Huge fan of his game but STFU already.

[@itnaklipse1669]

why dobtbyou become a pro snooker player coz its so easy.. everyone has right to their own problems andcdifficulties and they dont need to validate them comparing to yours. stop whining coz noone cares. whinge to your mates at the pub.

[@SuperHeimen]

Can you do what he does? If not then shut up

[@SimonAyersPool]

Why don’t you get a better job then. It’s fucking tough to be a pro snooker player. I’ve worked some demanding jobs and done crazy long days but they are nothing compared to travelling overseas and playing in gruelling tournaments.

[@StevieMc71]

@@SimonAyersPool😂😂😂😂

[@lukebarton5075]

@itnak Stop whining. You mean like Ronnie does like all the f-ing time? You sound like a typical numpty.

[@Dean256]

It’s not meant to be easy these things about the crucible is part of the reason why the worlds can be anyone’s…

[@BantonOrg]

Everything Ronnie said can be solved without moving the venue. Everything.

[@TheDavewatts]

Sheffield is the home of snooker and it should stay there. The North of England should have something for once.

[@slumeba]

ronnie history is history

[@johnlawler8617]

Knock the Crucible down and rebuild it with a much bigger capacity if need be...As a scouser who takes pride in what the Grand National brings to Liverpool,I am fully supportive of the people of Sheffield who feel the same about what the world snooker championship brings to their city..It should stay where it is maybe with a bigger footprint.

[@FurQ69]

Why not move it to a stadium and have the crowds cheering and signing really ruin it like sky did to darts.

[@Nigelg79]

Does he realise those ‘crowds of people’ he wants to stay away from are the fans who make this sport. It’s entertainment and players should be doing all they can to engage with fans to help grow the sport further. Look around at other sports - fan interaction is key!

[@steveblack610]

In another 20 years all the players will be Chinese anyway and none of us will be interested where it’s played at.

[@jake66640]

Nah mate

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

Ronnie plays his best for 2wks he’ll win 8th 🏆. Ronnie is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you gonna get 😆

[@elmondo3543]

Indeed…you might get stage fright, bad feet, tennis knee or tip issues….

[@scambodia147]

That’s why at 12/5 he’s not a good bet.

[@scambodia147]

Yeah and he gives me the shits too!

[@scambodia147]

Yeah right Ronnie,what next have the Grand National in Riyadh for fks sake?

[@thomasreed49]

Sport is supposed to be gruelling Sheffield is the ultimate test.

[@Jay9999]

Love the Rocket but l like the crucible and that's what makes legends. The long grind is difficult and worthwhile

[@end-game2030]

It's all about money and greed. Just look how easily some of the openly worst characters are buying up global sporting events.

[@davidmoss4280]

What he means is give me more money, it’s pure greed, it’s not like he needs it.

[@jonnyy1495]

That is the challenge 17 days is perfect. Dont like it dont play and it might be more money in saudi but the crowd were not really interested in the games and it was half empty. Horrible atmosphere.

[@NorthLdnIsRed]

Don’t agree with moving it for the sake of British culture… however at the same time it’s for easy for non snooker players to conment on something they are not a part of !

[@paulc2007]

Ronnie not for the fans O’Sullivan, listening to him whine about how he wants to stay away from the fans of the sport and can’t stand it, just wow

[@eliotrussell1624]

I hate to say it but I think the Saudis are going to try and buy snooker and are getting players like Ronnie to float the idea of it leaving Sheffield

[@marklittlewood2919]

The man shows a total lack of respect for the games history and for the venue that has been the home of snooker for nearly 50 years ..if prize money for the tournament was increased to the biggest on offer anywhere with the condition it stayed at the little old crucible ..he would be all for it staying there ..money ..pure and simple ..no venue in the world better for the games biggest prize ..but it is fighting greed

[@markbennett2072]

Caught Ronnie one year jumping through the BBC fence round the back of crucible once lol

[@jake66640]

We’re Ronnie goes they all go

[@JoeMullanMusic]

He's off his head. Moaning about the cafeteria in the crucible ffs

[@Kat-zj5kd]

But they need to be tested at the crucible

[@garywallace5602]

If there was a World Moaning Championship, Ronnie would have more titles than Phil Taylor has at darts.

[@waynebellringer5941]

Ron shut up,putting this in a sterile large venue will be absolute shite to watch with no atmosphere its going to lose popularity.

[@klausasswab6580]

When you work on a cold wet building site for a few weeks, get back to me Ronnie, i might take you serious when you are tired

[@johnpriestley2217]

Its like they did with cricket , kerry packer etc ,

[@JohnRoberts-uq6hn]

You cant put a snooker table in Wembley stadium where the football players kick off, unless they make the balls and tables bigger.

[@nicholasagnew]

if he wins this year he will only be 7 world titles behind Joe Davis.

[@369dabbler]

Endurance is part of snooker….concentration and consistency

[@scottmonro]

The man is a grade A bell

[@PhilipCrozet888]

Take the long format of the game away, you'll have a riot on your hands!!!

[@YesOkayButWhy]

He didn't explicitly back those calls.

[@valuablememories5603]

2 weeks of 52 weeks, life must be rough 😂

[@wingzero2348]

Whats the point doing it abroad with sht fans? Or empty 2000 seaters. Just rebuild and increase the capacity to 1500, but I still want the fans close to the players, especially in the two table set up.

[@Cagefighter]

He should try a REAL job! He couldn't handle it, poor boy!

[@scottpartridge6847]

He’s forgetting without the crowds there would be no sport!

[@nicklegend4513]

Ronnie my heart bleeds for you, maybe you should try working 12 hours days as a brick layer !! See how you like that. Sheffield is the home of Snooker, and the long duration matches make it the hardest to win !! Surely you understand that !!

[@ahassen1236]

I have to agree here. The worlds should be moved to a bigger 2500 seater venue if in the UK, at least in London, Manchester, or Birmingham. It would create much more exposure and allow more revenue for the authorities. I'm not sure why you'd enjoy living in the past when snooker was very different in 1977, and losing time and money by keeping it at the Crucible. The table area is too tight, and maybe allow for 3 tables, so a day off after semi-finals can be created. Move on and the platform is there. A new venue and call it the Crucible if you have to. It's like choosing the old mini by leaving the Range Rover to get you there.

[@renemedcraft3095]

Don't forget Ronnie it's the public pay your wages, like the isle of man holds the TT races and that is on for two weeks racing motorcycles but 😮they don't moan like you and you are one of the TOP in snooker and I love watching you playing. 5:14

[@Goomlahexpress]

Not gonna lie, Ally Pally seems like a real good place for them to move to. I'M NOT SAYING THIS IS A GOOD THING OR NOT I'M JUST STATING THE OBVIOUS

[@steve-marsh]

He's got a point. Can you imagine other sports men and women of Ronnie's stature having to walk down the street in a major city to get into the premier event in their sport? Compare it to the Masters golf!

[@wilki73]

OSullivan takes bad of Hearn. But would also sell his soul to the Saudis. 2 peas in a pod.

[@michaelchapman6667]

It's a shame that the greatest player to ever pick up a cue and has the adulation of fans can say how he wants to avoid them when arriving at a venue. What a clown. It's fans who help towards paying for the huge prize money these guys earn. Yeh, go to Saudi or somewhere else overseas and play in front of a handful of people but hey who cares when the Saudis pay you shed loads of cash. Hope Ronnie gets a cool reception when he comes out to play Crucible later in week

[@marklittlewood2919]

Well said ..anyone who loves the crucible watching any of his games should give him a cool reception

[@peteross1709]

It seems Ronnie wants it all ways he doesn't want to mix/be bothered with real fans the great unwashed but wants the big bucks at a venue where suits all about the money now for a multi millionaire.

[@richardrodgers8925]

Come on Sheffield is where it should stay… change that & the whole history is gone

[@RobertMcCall-bx6fm]

So Selfish, mate without the fans you would of ended up in Prison

[@siriosstar4789]

That was ronnie's polite way of saying th crucible is a dump .😂 the thing that would drive me up the wall is sitting so close to your competitor .

[@seanoduinn5638]

As a player ... Untouchable, but by Christ he does nothing but moan, he changes his opinions like the wind, he actually embarrasses himself every time he opens his mouth, still im hoping he gets no8

[@SkylerWorld2023]

I can’t buy a single ticket for years, sold out in minute, should move to a bigger venue.

[@thomassmith5395]

Spot on