‘You try it then!’ - Ronnie O’Sullivan tells referee to take shot amid amazing scenes in Judd Trump final

There was an astonishing moment during the World Championship final as Ronnie O'Sullivan had an argument with the referee over the placement of the white. As if the tension was not high enough already as the 46-year-old took on Judd Trump with the World Championship on the line at the Crucible, he engaged in an extended row with the official over the re-spot of the ball.

Ad/> Trump left O'Sullivan with a tricky shot following a safety and, with the thinnest sliver of red in his eyeline, he asked Trump to come to the table to confirm he could indeed see the ball. World Championship'He's staring at someone' — O'Sullivan complains about security guard in finalAN HOUR AGO After missing and fouling, O'Sullivan was absolutely adamant that he should have been able to see the red ball at the opposite end of the table when the white was placed back, but the referee was not remotely happy with his ongoing requests to move the white further to his left.

The crowd laughed at times and Trump was frequently called over to share his thoughts too as the situation became more and more farcical with real drama on the biggest stage the sport has in the famous old theatre. The Rocket was left hugely frustrated with the referee and even, comically, at one point asked him if he wanted to have a go himself with the cue ball not in the position he felt it should have been.

After the referee said, «you can still flick the red on the left-hand side», an exasperated O'Sullivan replied: «You try it then!» Eventually, O'Sullivan ceased refusing to play the shot until he was happy. Indeed, he was able to make contact with the red and bring the white safely back to the baulk cushion.