Snooker ace who took swing at official on boozy night and battled £30k debt continues amazing comeback from ‘the gutter’

CRUCIBLE star Robert Milkins was once rushed to hospital after taking a swing at a snooker chief on a boozy night out.

And he also battled debts of £30,000 before securing a famous win two years ago.

GettyRobert Milkins has battled through £30,000 of debt and boozy sessions to become a top snooker star[/caption] PAHe was once rushed to hospital after rowing with a snooker chief at a tournament[/caption]

Milkins, 48, is looking to book his place in the second round of the World Championships against Pang Junxu.