‘Not fit for purpose’ – Barry Hearn slams Crucible with World Snooker Championship tipped to ‘travel around world’

 BARRY HEARN claims snooker’s World Championship will “travel around the world” – unless the Crucible sees major changes.

The Matchroom president believes the 980-seat Sheffield Theatre is “not fit for purpose”.

Barry Hearn says snooker’s future at the Crucible is in the balance GettyChina’s Zhao Xintong has become Asia’s first world snooker champion, boosting the profile of the event across the region even further[/caption]

And although the Crucible‘s 50-year contract for the event runs until 2027...