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.
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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.
'I like winners' - Ronnie O'Sullivan puts Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Tiger Woods on his greatest list
Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed his top sports stars of all time, after former footballer Jamie Carragher namechecked the snooker great on his list. Former England international Carragher put O’Sullivan in his top three greatest sports people of all time, alongside multiple Olympic champion athlete Usain Bolt and unbeaten boxing great Floyd Mayweather. Ad O’Sullivan admitted to being flattered by Carragher’s comments, but moved to clarify what the Liverpool legend said.
‘I just felt edgy’ – Mark Allen overcomes early nerves to dismantle Chang Bingyu to advance in Northern Ireland Open
Mark Allen admitted he had to overcome some nerves during his 4-1 victory over Chang Bingyu, as the home favourite made a solid start to his Northern Ireland Open defence. The Antrim man made a couple of errors as he lost the opening frame — something he puts down to nerves. But he quickly gathered his composure at the Waterfront, Belfast, to win the next four and seal his place in the second round.
'Iron out those unforced errors' - Jimmy White and Alan McManus offer advice to 'great' Reanne Evans
Jimmy White and Alan McManus spoke in glowing terms of Reanne Evans following her narrow defeat to Mark Selby at the Northern Ireland Open. Evans made the four-time world champion fight extremely hard to secure a 4-2 win at the Waterfront Hall. Ad White and McManus felt Evans could have secured the win, with the former telling Eurosport that her coach Chris Henry must replay the match and point out the errors that were costly.