Ronnie O'Sullivan told to 'always enjoy it' as Jimmy White reflects on keys of snooker longevity at World Championship

Jimmy White says he can’t give Ronnie O’Sullivan any advice about snooker as he weighed in on what The Rocket needs to do to prolong his career in snooker. O’Sullivan is keen to not put a number on how many titles he will target and suggested to Eurosport he could win the World Championship at the age of 55. Ad The 47-year-old is through to the second round of this year’s event at the Crucible, after battling a bug and a late rally from Pang Junxu in his 10-7 win over the Chinese player.

World Championship'A lot can go wrong' – O'Sullivan on handling illness during World Championship2 HOURS AGO White believes the enjoyment factor could be key in determining how much longer the seven-time world champion continues playing. “I couldn't give Ronnie O’Sullivan any advice, he gives me advice,” White told Eurosport. “All I would like is for him to always enjoy it.

He's such a great all-round winner. Who am I to tell him what to do?” White himself turns 61 years old in May and has had one of his best seasons in recent memory, reaching the main draw of the UK Championship and the German Masters. He earned a tour card on merit for the next two seasons and suggested there is no retirement age for a snooker player.

“This game is not like football or boxing,” The Whirlwind said. “If you have got the desire to practice and you have still got the game and your eyesight is OK, you can carry on as long as you like.” ‘Back with a vengeance’ – McManus and White impressed with Robertson ‘Don’t rattle my cage’ – O’Sullivan warns rivals he ‘loves it’ when he’s criticised On White’s commitment to the game, Eurosport expert Alan McManus said: “I didn’t see Jimmy in the practice room in my first 10 to 15 years as a professional. “Now it’s the