None of them would have turned their noses up at £10,000 though.
While many snooker fans have criticised Ronnie O’Sullivan over his controversial 146 break yesterday, the Rocket’s fellow players have certainly given his actions their support.
The gifted potter was on track to net a maximum break before deciding the prize money was too low and needlessly taking on a pink instead of a black to fall a point short.
While some viewers enjoyed another glimpse of O’Sullivan’s maverick side, many have criticised the five-times world champion, labelling him ‘selfish’ for cheating fans of a lifelong memory and claiming that he would have been better off donating the money to charity.
And while nobody else suggested they could afford to give up the prize money, several current and former players have taken to Twitter to back O’Sullivan.
@ronnieo147 has generated more media coverage for snooker this week by not going for the 147 #genius #skysportsnews
— Ken Doherty Official (@kendoherty1997) February 16, 2016
Been asked a lot about Ronnies 147 refusal today. I understand his point entirely. Should be more for it but 10k would be massive for me!!
— Mark Allen (@pistol147) February 15, 2016
Quite how Ronnie O'Sullivan can be criticised for a break of 146 is unbelievable. The same people say there are no characters in snooker.
— Neal Foulds (@fouldsy147) February 15, 2016
Can't honestly see why he's getting so much stick, he's just knocked in a 146 for god sake , amazing break https://t.co/5Bl4sPnJgy
— MARK WILLIAMS M.B.E (@markwil147) February 16, 2016
I put it in the same category as the Barca pen last night. Somebody having fun playing the game they love https://t.co/LHrl6nxa5h
— Neil Robertson (@nr147) February 15, 2016
