World Snooker Championship set for major change with current setup ‘not fit for purpose’

SNOOKER’S biggest competition, the World Snooker Championship, looks set for a major change in the near future.

Matchroom chief Barry Hearn has given an ultimatum to Sheffield Council that could see the tournament taken away from the Crucible.

GettyBarry Hearn has laid out an ultimatum that could change the World Snooker Championship[/caption] PAThe Matchroom chief is keen to move the prestigious tournament out of the Crucible theatre[/caption]

Hearn, 76, has long been...