‘I’ve got to make this statement’ – TV commentator slams ‘ridiculous’ problem with tables at Snooker World Championship
A TV commentator has slammed the tables at the Snooker World Championships.
The criticism came after John Higgins unexpectedly potted the black during his clash with Kyren Wilson.
Higgins went for an ambitious shot on the black as he tried to roll it along the bottom cushion of the table.
However, it was clear that he got the shot wrong as the ball started to roll away from the cushion.
But as Higgins was on his way back to his seat, he spotted that the ball had managed to actually go in.
Former snooker star Neal Foulds called the shot out during his commentary on .
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Foulds claimed that the tables are playing "very easy" and that it is taking some of the shine off the sport.
He said: "How on earth? That's ridiculous.
"I've got to make this statement, and I don't want to detract from any of the play, because the standard has been brilliant.
"I never bang on about conditions.
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"This table has played easy, very easy all week. Not to say these players are not brilliant at what they do.
"That had no right to go in."
And his comments saw a lot of agreement from fans on social media.
One tweeted: "Glad someone said it."
A second commented: "Time to start the tournament again with proper pockets."
A third wrote: "Pockets ruining this championship for me. Way too big. Even I'd fancy making a score."
A fourth said: "I had a little session tonight, the table was much tighter than this!"
While a fifth added: "The other table is the same, seems to be same problem with that same pocket (black right) on both.
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"Balls are hitting the cushion and still dropping."