Rocket On The Greens

O’Sullivan threat to call off his snooker return ..if he can’t bring his own food

- Hector Nunns

Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed he could still pull out of snooker’s big return – if barred from bringing in his own food.

The Rocket will head for Milton Keynes’ Marshall Arena later this week after accepting a place in the 64-player Championship League tournament.

The five-time world champion, 44, has been taking his food preparation very seriously during the coronavirus lockdown.

He has not allowed anyone else to touch or prepare his food for months – and expects to be able to bring his own chickpea curry, chicken, salad and vegetables.

Other players are having foil-covered meals left outside their hotel room doors.