Stage is set for another Crucible classic

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s rookie World Championship opponent fears Crucible humiliation before he even plays his first shot against the five-time winner.

Manchester potter Craig Steadman will make his debut at the age of 32, making him a relative latecomer to snooker’s grandest stage.

The worry for Steadman is that years of dreaming of his big moment will turn to torment from the very moment he makes it into the arena.