Ronnie O’Sullivan by some means managed to silence an already silent Milton Keynes area on Thursday.
The six-time world champion loudly – and unintentionally – broke wind throughout his Northern Eire Open third-round victory over Matthew Stevens.
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O’Sullivan trailed 2-1 in frames and 8-Zero in factors when he let off a fart earlier than his try at a crimson.
Stevens and referee Ben Williams had been unable to carry of their amusement earlier than O’Sullivan cheekily prompt his opponent did it.
The 44-year-old then valiantly admitted to ‘dropping his guts’ in a usually sincere confession.
“I dropped my guts – I’m taking full possession of that,” he stated after profitable the match.
“I’ve had abdomen issues for a few months.
“I did say ‘Was that you just’ to the referee however I’m happy with that one.
“As for the desk – it’s the heaters and the impact on the fabric. It’s like taking garments to the dry cleaners and so they do them on too excessive a warmth.”
Neal Foulds, the commentator for the conflict, was additionally unable to cease himself laughing, saying: “That was a really unlucky noise.”
