Stephen Hendry warns taking World Snooker Championship away from Crucible risks losing things money can’t buy

STEPHEN HENDRY has warned snooker chiefs against moving the World Championships away from the Crucible.

The sport‘s flagship event has taken place at the iconic Sheffield venue since 1977.

Stephen Hendry has warned against leaving the CruciblePA Snooker chief Barry Hearn has claimed the worlds could move away from the CrucibleRex

But snooker boss Barry Hearn has spoken in recent times about moving the tournament away from the 980-capacity arena.

And if it was to switch locations...