Barry Hearn has again put pressure on Sheffield City Council to produce the funds to keep the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre.
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Barry Hearn on Crucible future – ‘I can get a £20 million site fee from Saudi’
Barry Hearn has once again indicated that the future of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre is in jeopardy.
‘Are you still driving the ship or not?’ – Shaun Murphy asks former chairman
Not for the first time, Shaun Murphy has queried why Barry Hearn continues to be the face of the World Snooker Tour.
Sheffield City Council releases statement on World Snooker Championship
Sheffield City Council has responded to the recent discussion surrounding the future of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre.
Barry Hearn – ‘Money has the edge every time’
Barry Hearn has once again called on Sheffield to fund a bigger venue that can stage the World Snooker Championship.
Barry Hearn and snooker players in jail for charity cause
A bizarre stunt for charity has seen Barry Hearn and two snooker players arrested in Bristol today.
Barry Hearn – ‘China will be a major force in snooker, providing it operates within the rules’
Barry Hearn believes the growth of snooker in China will continue despite this year’s match-fixing scandal.
Barry Hearn – ‘We’re very close now with the Saudis’
Barry Hearn insists snooker will soon thrive on the global market again following several seasons of a UK-dominated main tour.
OTD in Snooker: Steve Davis Wins First World Title
On this day in snooker, Steve Davis beat Doug Mountjoy 18-12 to win his first World Championship title in Sheffield.
Three Low Talking Points of 2021 in Snooker
It’s time for the annual highs and lows review on SnookerHQ, and there are many talking points over the course of 2021 in snooker to recall.