World Snooker Championship: 'Who was that?' - Spectator ejected after shouting out on Mark Allen's shot
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Updated 28/04/2024 at 18:36 GMT
Snooker fans are expected to be quiet on shots, but occasionally disturbances occur. It is often a mobile phone is the culprit, but at the Crucible on Sunday an over-zealous spectator let out a huge scream just as Mark Allen was about to play his shot. The spectator in question did not get to see any more of the match as he was ejected from the venue.
'Who was that?' - Referee steps in after fan shouts out during Allen shot
Sweet wrappers, crisp packets and the dreaded mobile phone are often the scourge of professional snooker players when down on their shots.
Occasionally, and it is only occasionally, spectators do get a little wild and that was the case during Mark Allen’s clash with John Higgins at the World Championship on Sunday afternoon.
With Allen about to take a shot in the 13th frame, he was halted in the middle of his backswing by a scream from the crowd.
It was not clear what was shouted out, but it caught the attention of Allen who stepped up off his shot and referee Paul Collier exclaimed “who was that?”
It would appear the offending voice was identified, as Collier followed up by saying: “Can you escort him out please?”
A delay ensued, before a round of applause greeted the exit of the person in question.
His exit was welcomed by Joe Johnson in the Eurosport commentary box.
“Just as the player was down on his stroke, very ungentlemanly,” the 1986 world champion said.
The Crucible is an intimate venue and the ruckus also halted play on the adjoining table.
David Hendon was covering the Jack Lisowski versus Stuart Bingham match, and the doyen of the Eurosport commentary box said what many were thinking.
“It’s possible one gentleman has enjoyed the afternoon refreshments a little too much,” Hendon said.
Allen was not put off his stride as he took the 13th frame and the three that followed to open up a 9-7 lead over Higgins.
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