RONNIE O’Sullivan claims snooker bosses’ tactics to make players take part in the Northern Ireland Open verged on blackmail.
And the seven-time world champion insists he could even skip the Crucible if the right exhibition offer came up in Asia.
The issue of players’ freedom to enjoy bumper sideline paydays has erupted over the past 10 days and led to governing body warnings about legal action.
Mark Selby, John Higgins and Luca Brecel were among those to snub the Belfast event to play a big-money exhibition in Macau. That has now been postponed after World Snooker Tour pressure.
This story is from the October 18, 2023 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the October 18, 2023 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SHIRT-TERM MEMORY
Solanke still prizes gear from his only cap so far
DON'T STOP BELEEVIN
Levi's loving journey under Mr Motivator Carsley
OH DUCKETT
Pope falls to wonder catch as injured Ben's stand-in
GERWIN LOVES IT
Prix and easy for Price
LIV AND LET LIVE
Luke targets full-strength side
PUNK CROCKER
Anti-Botox brigade are flashing their wrinkles
LISA 'KEPT SON'S BODY AT HOME..
Presley: I delayed burial for two months
Poo mucky pups
OWNERS PICK UP STINK CALL
SANDI: I HELPED MOON LANDING
Aided spaceman’s anxious secretary
Trump: Gaza tops Monaco for sun hols!
DAFT DONALD: WARZONE RIPE FOR DEVELOPMENT