Phil
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Post by Phil on Apr 18, 2015 1:20:39 GMT 7
World Snooker chief Barry Hearn says 'Rocket' Ronnie's unpredictability is why he's such a star on eve of World Snooker Championship. Nobody can predict which Ronnie O’Sullivan will show up when the World Snooker Championship kicks off at the weekend – says the man in charge of the whole thing! World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn admitted on the eve of the sport’s showpiece tournament that O’Sullivan, five-times champion and runner-up last year to Mark Selby, remains the chief draw for casual fans, as well as the bookies’ favourite to reclaim the title. He also admitted, however, that there’s a strong chance ‘The Rocket’ could fail spectacularly – which Hearn explained is all part of his charm. uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/-even-ronnie-o-sullivan-doesn-t-know-which-ronnie-will-turn-up-at-the-crucible-171105735.html
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Phil
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Post by Phil on Apr 23, 2015 15:53:48 GMT 7
Ronnie O'Sullivan risked a fine by briefly playing in his socks as he took a 7-2 lead in his World Championship opener with qualifier Craig Steadman.
The five-time champion almost recorded a maximum break in the first frame, potting 13 reds and blacks, but suffered discomfort four frames later.
By playing without shoes he broke the dress code, before borrowing some from tournament director Mike Ganley. The Rocket pounced on errors to build a lead with the resumption on Wednesday.
It is not the first time O'Sullivan has had to consider his footwear in a tournament, having played December's UK Championship in soft shoes after breaking his ankle while running.
This time around a fan was given the discarded pair but while O'Sullivan continued to dominate, he could not match his standard set in the opening frame, when he even asked officials what the prize money was for a maximum on his way to a 104.
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