An impassioned Ronnie O'Sullivan has blasted snooker chiefs in an explosive rant about the demise of a sport that he believes is in its "worst place ever".
The Rocket has launched an extraordinary attack on the those running snooker - just one month before beginning his pursuit of an eighth world title at The Crucible Theatre.
World No.1 O'Sullivan equalled Stephen Hendry's record of seven Crucible crowns last year, but next month's Sheffield showpiece is set to be played under a black cloud, with a match-fixing scandal rocking the sport.