World Snooker Tour president Barry Hearn says talks have begun over the potential for constructing a brand new Crucible in Sheffield, creating an even bigger and trendy venue for the World Snooker Championship.
There have been calls from some gamers for adjustments to the game’s largest match, with Neil Robertson suggesting enjoying it over two venues to keep away from the cramped nature of the two-table set-up.
Judd Trump and Stephen Maguire have instructed the match strikes to an even bigger venue, permitting for bigger crowds and, arguably, a greater ambiance. Whereas Shaun Murphy believes the present venue lacks the hospitality providers required for an elite match.
It should be stated that many snooker followers would hate to see the World Snooker Championship go away the Crucible and there are financial elements – primarily WST not paying to rent the Crucible – that make it an excellent venue, regardless of its comparatively meagre capability of just below 1,000.
Anthony McGill and John Higgins are two gamers which have spoken out for the Crucible and wish the World Championship to remain the place it's.
Hearn has listened to all of the arguments and feels that a new venue in Sheffield could possibly be the most suitable choice and talks are underway with the town’s council over how that might work.
‘My coronary heart tells me that Sheffield and snooker deserve one another – it's a great marriage,’ Hearn advised BBC Sport.
‘We've got an settlement with the council for the following 4 years or so to remain right here, and that after all might be honoured.
‘I believe we're synonymous with Sheffield and the historical past we now have created with the Crucible is doubtless a vital a part of the model of snooker.
‘Early talks in the mean time with Sheffield council are why don’t we have a look at maybe constructing a brand new Crucible in Sheffield so we would not have to consider going wherever else?
‘If I may do something on the present website, after all I'd. However there merely isn’t area.’
It could be a critical endeavor, however Hearn, as ever, is assured. He wish to see some authorities funding, although, for the distinguished, iconic and international occasion.
‘I'd quite keep right here and my coronary heart tells me that is the place Sheffield and snooker should be,’ he continued.
‘It simply wants a little bit little bit of understanding and funding of individuals’s time, individuals’s coronary heart and possibly a number of quid from central authorities.’
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