O’Sullivan unrepentant over rude gesture

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN remains unapologetic after being captured on camera making a rude gesture during his opening victory at the Embassy World Championship.

O’Sullivan aimed a one-fingered salute at the table after missing a regulation shot in frame 13 of his game with Scotsman Stephen Maguire.

“It just shows how passionate I am about the game,” claimed the 28-year-old world number three. I’m always disappointed when I miss shots like that. Let the authorities do what they want to do. If they want to fine me, I have got plenty of money,” added O’Sullivan, who pocketed €75,000 10 days ago for securing the inaugural LG Electronics Order of Merit title.