Why World Snooker Championship should stay in Sheffield: Fans and players are saying the same things


by www.thestar.co.uk

www.thestar.co.uk— Players and fans have given a resounding message of support to Sheffield - telling us it is the best place for the snooker World Championships. The tournament has been held at The Crucible Theatre since 1977, but some have called for it to move to a bigger venue. But now, both fans and professional players have spoken in support of keeping it at the Crucible. We went out onto the streets of Sheffield, and fans both from Britain and abroad said the same thing when it came to the tournament. And...

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