Businesses have shared their thoughts on the Snooker World Championship’s potential move out of Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the last 47 years Sheffield businesses have counted on the snooker event to help profits and encourage new customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The championships have been held at the crucible since 1977, but star players such as Ronnie O\u2019Sullivan have called for next year\u2019s event to take place elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head Steam general manager, James Shaw, said snooker belongs in Sheffield and that moving the Championship would take away a part of history and ruin the ambience of snooker for many fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local businesses say their revenue thrives from having the snooker at the Crucible and it would be a shame to lose it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
O\u2019Sullivan\u2019s comment said that he would much rather the championships go anywhere than The Crucible. Although some fans would disagree, Ronnie said even though he likes the venue, he doesn\u2019t want to have to play there for 17 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheffield City Council have confirmed that the contract at the Crucible is in place until 2027, but they are hopeful to renew it after it expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barry Hearn, Sports Promotor, and founder of Match room sport has threatened the council with a potential move to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n