The Future of the Crucible: Snooker stars speak out on the World Championship’s home

The Crucible has hosted the World Snooker Championship since 1977 (Picture: Getty Images)Debate has long raged over whether the World Snooker Championship should stay at its iconic home in Sheffield or spread its wings and move elsewhere, but never has that discussion felt so pressing.The contract to keep the event at the Crucible runs until 2027 and it is up in the air whether the 50th year in Sheffield will be the last year in the Steel City.Every world champion since 1977 has lifted the famou