Shaun Murphy has hit out at snooker foe Ronnie O’Sullivan – claiming he makes him ‘cringe’ and will harm the game.
Ahead of their showdown within the semi-finals of The Masters, the world No.6 didn’t maintain again on his emotions about O’Sullivan. The two have hardly ever seen eye to eye and the newest instalment of their rivalry at Ally Pally introduced a disagreement from Murphy.
During his pre-match interview on Eurosport earlier than their match-up on Saturday, Murphy admitted that he’s come from a ‘completely different world’ to O’Sullivan – which has seen him develop into aggravated at ‘The Rocket’s’ actions and angle in the direction of snooker.
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Speaking after O’Sullivan beforehand slammed Ally Pally for being “dirty” and “disgusting”, Murphy admitted: “We’re very different. We’ve got different opinions on almost everything. We come from a completely different world. I don’t come from the same world as Ronnie.
“Ronnie comes from a very privileged, a very wealthy background. I come from a very working class, had nothing growing up, background. And we have different views on most things because of that. What we do have is passion for this game.”
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‘The Magician’ was subsequently requested how good he feels O’Sullivan is for the game, he replied: “I don’t suppose he’s reached the purpose the place he’s damaging to snooker but. Sometimes, with WPBSA participant director hat on, I cringe when he talks every so often. I believe ‘please don’t say’ however he’s the largest draw within the recreation.
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“He’s the best player of all time and, to some degree, he’s earned the right to say what he wants. He always delivers on the table and ultimately that’s what matters.”
O’Sullivan at present leads Murphy in his seek for an eighth Masters crown. The winner will play both Ali Carter or Mark Allen, who meet in a while Saturday, in Sunday’s ultimate.