Stephen Hendry and Judd Trump in disagreement as BBC star makes his point | Other | Sport

It has not been confirmed where this renewal will take place but seven-time world champion Hendry and world No.1 Trump have contrasting ideas. Speaking at this year’s championships, Hendry, who works as a pundit for the BBC, was asked where the Worlds should be held in 2029.

He said: “I think if possible it should stay in Sheffield. You’ve got all these signs, ‘Sheffield loves snooker’, all over the place. It’s not just the Crucible. It’s the city itself. Also, because of the commitment they’re showing, the finances and everything to do this [host until at least 2045], it would be cruel to take it away from Sheffield.”

However, 2019 world champion Trump thinks the competition should be held in Germany. He told SportsBoom: “I think the Tempodrom in Germany deserves it more than anywhere else.

“I think the German fans have been excellent for snooker. The German Masters is an amazing tournament, but I think the World Championship in that venue would be perfect if it’s just one or two tables.”

If the event was to stay in the United Kingdom in 2029, London, specifically the O2 Arena, was singled out by Trump as a worthy alternative to Sheffield. He added: “I think the UK has had it long enough and it’s going to go back, so I don’t see a reason why it should stay. If it was to stay somewhere in the UK, maybe the O2 Arena, somewhere like that.”

Trump continued, speaking about the new Crucible deal: “It’s great news. It’s great that it’s such a long-term deal. Nobody needs to worry, it’s probably safe now until the end of my career.

“It’s good for snooker to have something set. Recently, every few years we’ve been worrying whether they’re going to extend it, or if it’s going to go. But it puts all of that to bed now and I think everyone is happy with the decision.”