Shaun Murphy furious after first-round
UK Championship loss‘This is our livelihood. This is our living. It is not right’Shaun Murphy reacted angrily after crashing out of the first round of the UK Championship, saying his 6-5 defeat by Si Jiahui was “not fair” and that amateurs should not be allowed to play in professional tournaments.
World Snooker chiefs later issued a robust response, saying they “strongly disagreed” with Murphy’s claims and insisting the opportunity for young amateur players to compete on the biggest stage formed a “crucial part” of their development.