Ronnie O'Sullivan has offered a couple of reasons as to why it might make sense to move the prestigious event from the Crucible - but reiterated that, as things stand, he wants the tournament to stay in Sheffield.
Prior to this year’s world championship event, several players criticised the iconic venue for its size and suggested the event should be moved elsewhere. During an interview with talkSPORT, the Rocket revealed he would like the tournament to stay at the theatre, unless an irresistible offer arrives from elsewhere.
“I really like the Crucible, I think it’s an amazing venue,” O’Sullivan said. “It’s sort of iconic, there’s a brilliant atmosphere. It is our best venue and I’d only move it if they could get 5,000 people which would mean double the prize money. Or unless China come in with an offer that you just couldn’t refuse. Otherwise why would you move it from Sheffield? Sheffield has been great to snooker, it’s sort of like the home of snooker really.
