Snooker referee apologises for blunder in World Championship match

Snooker referee apologises for blunder in World Championship match

The World Snooker Championship began at the Crucible Theatre on Saturday with referee Rob Spencer forced to apologise after a pre-frame blunder.

Snooker referee forced to issue apology after World Championship blunder

An experienced snooker official found himself in an embarrassing situation during the opening session of the World Championship at the Crucible on Saturday.Referee Rob Spencer, who has been officiating since 2011, incorrectly declared frame eight to be the final frame of the session during the match between defending champion Zhao Xintong and English qualifier Liam Highfield.The former police officer from Stockport had apparently confused the fo…