snooker with its tight surroundings and unique atmosphere. But in terms of capacity, room for the players in the early rounds with the dividing partition, and the facilities available for hospitality, there have been concerns.The success of January’s Masters even at Alexandra Palace that is selling over 2,000 tickets per session and has a much-acclaimed viewing restaurant has upped the stakes.
Former World Snooker chairman and Matchroom president Hearn wants the Betfred World Championship to stay in Sheffield, but is calling for help and cash to make it happen – hinting that if he doesn’t get it, then a move might be on the cards.He said: “I want the World Championship to stay in Sheffield, and consider the city an important part of the brand.
If we moved only for a few quid, we could devalue that.“But what you can do is put pressure on people like Sheffield Council and say ‘You have four or five years to go and we’d like to stay’.Do you think the World Snooker Championships should remain in Sheffield?
Let us know in the comments section below“But don’t you think it might be a good idea to build a new Crucible in Sheffield with 2,500 to 3,000 seats?
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