Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Robert Milkins into UK Championship quarter-finals

Ronnie O’Sullivan rode his luck to see off Robert Milkins in the UK Championship. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Downbeat Ronnie O’Sullivan has warned he will continue “stinking out gaffes” after he limped into the quarter-finals of the UK Snooker Championship with a 6-5 win over Robert Milkins in York.

O’Sullivan, who is playing in trainers due to suffering from the heel injury plantar fasciitis, made his frustration clear as he almost blew a 5-3 lead before rallying to earn a last-eight slot against Zhou Yuelong.