O'Sullivan says it's time to move from Crucible

Published date15 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
The famous venue in Sheffield has hosted every edition of the tournament since 1977 but the seven-time champion now believes the time has come for change

"I don't like the Crucible," he told the Sun. "I don't think you can get in and out of it. I think definitely it's a wise decision to take it away from Sheffield.

"I think Saudi Arabia would be great. They've got the resources and would do it great. If you're going to take it to China, you'd have to take it to Shanghai. Or another major city like Shenzhen or Guangzhou.

"It'd be done properly. Courtesy cars will be laid on. Food will be there. Hotels will...

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