Jimmy White and Alan McManus have both condemned Hossein Vafaei’s criticism of the Crucible, with White branding the comments ‘pathetic’. Vafaei had given a negative assessment of the Sheffield venue after losing to Judd Trump in the first round of the World Championship, claiming it smelled bad and was poorly maintained.
Former world champion Shaun Murphy has fiercely defended the Crucible Theatre after Iranian rival Hossein Vafaei criticized its conditions. Speculation surrounds the venue’s future as stars consider more lucrative options abroad, but Murphy believes it should remain as the sport’s spiritual home.
Hossein Vafaei’s criticism of the Crucible after his World Snooker Championship defeat has not been well received by fellow pros, with Shaun Murphy advising him to educate himself about the sport’s history and the significance of the venue.
Shaun Murphy, the 2005 world champion, has slammed Iranian player Hossein Vafaei for criticizing the iconic Crucible venue. Vafaei had complained about the facilities at the Sheffield venue, but Murphy defended the historic building, stating that it is “holy ground” for snooker players.
