THE FEAR OF PLOD

Ron warns Crucible slog could KO hopes

- SHANE MacDERMOTT

RONNIE O'SULLIVAN says will his red-hot form count for nothing in his bid to wrap up an eighth world title in May.

Many of the sport's pundits have already handed the Rocket, 48, a record Crucible crown after his stunning exploits this term.

The world No.1 will head to Sheffield bidding to complete the Triple Crown in the same season for the first time.

O'Sullivan has won the four biggest events he has entered during the campaign - Shanghai Masters, UK Championship, Masters and Sunday night's World Grand Prix in Leicester, where he celebrated with England star and snooker fan Ivan Toney.