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

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 Open 2022: Luca Brecel takes dominant victory after Jimmy White has spat with referee

Luca Brecel cruised to a 4-0 victory against Jimmy White, who was given a warning by the referee, in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open. In the fourth and final frame of the match, White called that he was going for the brown ball when playing a safety shot. Ad However, referee Ben Williams wrongly called “blue ball” then corrected himself by saying “brown ball” and started laughing.

'What's funny about that?' - Jimmy White in spat with referee, warned over finger incident at Northern Ireland Open

Jimmy White received a warning from referee Ben Williams after not seeing the funny side of an officiating error in his match against Luca Brecel at the Northern Ireland Open. The Whirlwind had just potted a long red in the fourth frame and was sizing up the brown but the referee mistakenly called the blue ball. Ad White got up from his shot and corrected the referee.

Jimmy White sees red with ref at Northern Ireland Open

Jimmy White was warned about his behaviour after taking exception to the referee laughing during his 4-0 defeat by Luca Brecel in the second round of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open.

Northern Ireland Open 2022 snooker LIVE – John Higgins targets third round, Jimmy White to follow

O'Sullivan believes 'amazing' Williams can win another world title Ad Mark Williams is one of the great left-handed players in sport, and Ronnie O’Sullivan has compared him to another brilliant leftie in golf superstar Phil Mickelson. Northern Ireland Open'He lacks that killer instinct' — O'Sullivan claims Robertson needs 'nastiness'21 HOURS AGO Williams is still going strong at the age of 47, having won his third world title in 2018 and continuing to produce results.

Mark Selby needs six attempts to get out of awkward snooker against Sam Craigie at Northern Ireland Open!

Mark Selby is known for keeping things tight on the snooker table, but he was left in a tricky situation in the second frame against Sam Craigie at the Northern Ireland Open. Selby had a lead of 23 points but was pegged back after Craigie played a brilliant safety shot to get the cue ball in behind the yellow. Ad The four-time world champion could easily get out of the snooker, but he wanted to leave the cue ball safe so tried to flick the red to the left of the black to get back up the table.

'He lacks that killer instinct' - Ronnie O'Sullivan claims 'nice guy' Neil Robertson needs 'nastiness'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has told Eurosport that Neil Robertson, one of his top rivals on the World Snooker Tour, «lacks that bit of killer instinct» and could do with a bit more «nastiness». The Rocket was in the studio during the afternoon action of the Northern Ireland Open with Robertson taking on Fan Zhengyi in the second round of the tournament. Ad O'Sullivan, who has huge respect for Robertson and his attractive brand of snooker, believes the Australian could be even more dangerous if he was a bit less of a «nice guy» at times during key matches.

Why fans have never stopped loving Jimmy White - snooker's great survivor and unique character

Jimmy White turned 60 earlier this year. There are players who have won more of the trophies that matter but few who inspire such a timeless devotion. Buffeted by the winds of life and sport but still standing, snooker’s great survivor is sure of a full-throated roar of approval when he enters the arena at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall this week.

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

Northern Ireland Open 2022: Luca Brecel takes dominant victory after Jimmy White has spat with referee

'What's funny about that?' - Jimmy White in spat with referee, warned over finger incident at Northern Ireland Open

Jimmy White sees red with ref at Northern Ireland Open

Northern Ireland Open 2022 snooker LIVE – John Higgins targets third round, Jimmy White to follow

Mark Selby needs six attempts to get out of awkward snooker against Sam Craigie at Northern Ireland Open!

'He lacks that killer instinct' - Ronnie O'Sullivan claims 'nice guy' Neil Robertson needs 'nastiness'

Why fans have never stopped loving Jimmy White - snooker's great survivor and unique character