“He keeps moving about, the security guard – just tell him to stay out of my eyeline,” O’Sullivan told the referee, who in turn waved and instructed the person in question. “He is staring at someone in the audience here!” said Dave Hendon, on commentary for Eurosport.
“He is right in his eyeline. I mean, he potted the pink, but he still wants the person… in fact, it is the security guard he is talking about! It is not actually a spectator. He is in a mean mood here isn’t he!”
This is not the first time O’Sullivan has voiced his displeasure regarding the Crucible audience this fortnight. During his semi-final clash with John Higgins, the six-time champion complained to the referee about movements from those in the crowd.
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