'I don’t care': Ronnie O’Sullivan not concerned about winning UK Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan shrugged his way into the UK quarter-finals (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan may be closing in on more snooker history in York but the 45-year-old continues to give the distinct impression he would rather be anywhere else than on the cusp of a record eighth UK snooker title.

After reeling off the last four frames to sink Noppon Saengkham 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals, O’Sullivan insisted he had no interest in his performance, and shrugged off the prospect of claiming the crown on his 46th birthday on Sunday.