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'It is a serious situation' - Jimmy White on why referee should have said sorry at Northern Ireland Open

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Jimmy White says he has no regrets about his part in the incident between himself and referee Ben Williams at the Northern Ireland Open.

Williams mistakenly called the wrong ball, then corrected his error, before laughing — and White repeatedly questioned, “why are you laughing” in the fourth frame of his match against Luca Brecel.

Ad White stuck a finger up towards the referee, which appeared to be his index finger, only to be given a warning by Williams for his conduct.

Northern Ireland OpenBrilliant red from Hill sets him up to extend lead ahead of Trump29 MINUTES AGO “He’s given me a warning because he thinks I did a hand gesture, which I didn’t,” explained White in the Eurosport studio. “What I was frustrated about is, I’m 3-0 down, this guy [Brecel] is potting balls, I’m trying my best.

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