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‘I’m picking up Ronnie’s breadcrumbs’Jack Lisowski believes he “annoyed ” Ronnie O’Sullivan – by rarely taking his advice.

The UK Snooker Championship quarter-finalist, 33, has became a close friend of the 48-year-old, seven-time Crucible king.

Lisowski has KO’d Mark Selby and Ali Carter at York this month – but O’Sullivan has suggested rivals might fancy playing him because of his fast style.

Asked on Sportsboom if he was irked by that verdict, the Cheltenham cuer replied: “No. It’d kill me if he said he [O’Sullivan] hated playing me.”

Lisowski added: “I feel like he [O’Sullivan] has given me a lot of pointers over the years, and I practice with him.

“I think I’ve annoyed him because I haven’t really ever taken it on board that well.

“But the last couple months I’ve been lucky enough to kind of do exhibitions with him in China.

“Spent a lot of time with him and you just picked up these little breadcrumbs, and I think the hammer’s hitting home now.”

Judd claims rivals are playing better than himJudd Trump reckons other players are performing better than him – despite finishing strongly to pip John Higgins 6-5.

Asked if he was feeling more relaxed after grafting his way to the UK Championship quarter-finals, the World No 1 told the BBC: “Not really.

“I’ve not played my best so far.

“But probably when the pressure is on I play my best.

“A lot of players are playing good stuff. I’m not one of them.

“But I’m still in it.”

Ronnie ‘knocks back’ Higgo help!John Higgins has revealed he cheekily offered to become Ronnie O’Sullivan’s coach.

Andy Murray has joined the camp of his former rival Novak Djokovic, leading Higgins to ponder whether he could help the Rocket win an eighth world championship.

He said: “I asked him last night and he knocked me back!

“You would love to be asked in a way. He’s an unbelievable champion. I think I’d have the patience to be a coach. I don’t know if I’d be a coach or a mentor.

“Who knows what the future holds in this game for a lot of us. I’m quite happy dodging about like I am at the moment.”

Hendry reckons Rocket will roar back to topSnooker icon Stephen Hendry has backed Ronnie O’Sullivan to bounce back from his recent dip in form by winning at least one of his two next two events.

The 48-year-old was dumped out of the Champion of Champions and UK Championship events earlier than expected. He lost to Xiao Guodong in Bolton before his surprise defeat to Barry Hawkins in the first round at the Barbican in York.

But Hendry is confident he will bounce back, telling The Snooker Club podcast: “At this point in time it’s easy to make predictions, but I think he’ll either win Saudi Arabia or the Masters. He could win both, although that’s a bold prediction.

“He’s got a huge involvement over there with his academy and he’ll be really up for that one. The Masters is his backyard, he’s won eight of those and the crowd love him.

“I think he’ll definitely win one of those events. He could win both of them but I think he’ll win one of them.”

Holt completes stunning comeback winIncredible potting at the end was a suitably stunning way for Holt to complete his 6-5 comeback win from 5-2 down against 2024 World Championship finalist Jak Jones.

Holt yelled “Get in!” as one red went in on the way to a match-clinching break of 86.

He eventually missed a yellow with the rest – but Jones stepped in to concede at 86-18 down.

• RESULT: Jak Jones 5-5 Michael Holt 

Latest score – You just can’t Holt him!Holt has stormed to a half-century break that’s left Jones needing snookers.

And the Englishman is still at the table.

• Jak Jones 5-5 Michael Holt (18-64)

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• Jak Jones 5-5 Michael Holt (18-36)

Latest score – Holt back in itJones cold only build an 18-0 lead.

And Holt is still joking and smiling, which the crowd are warming to.

He then landed a breathtaking red – that also got him on the pink.

• Jak Jones 5-5 Michael Holt (18-7)

Latest score – Jak bags bold breakthroughJones took on a testing red – again to the middle pocket – and got his reward.

Now he’s got a decent chance of a useful early break.

• Jak Jones 5-5 Michael Holt (12-0)

Latest score Jones missed a mid-pocket red before a point was on the scoreboard.

But Holt could only opt for safety in this final-frame decider.

• Jak Jones 5-5 Michael Holt (0-0)

Latest score – Hitman goes all the way!Holt has recovered from 5-2 down to take this match to a final 11th frame.

And he’s looked much the more relaxed, confident player in those last three frames.

• Jak Jones 5-5 Michael Holt

Latest score – Holt’s 68 leaves Jak in deep troubleJones faces a huge challenge to rescue this frame.

Holt’s 68 break ended safely enough.

And Holt then returned to pocket another long red – sparking a another surely-decisive break.

• Jak Jones 5-4 Michael Holt (0-77)

Latest score – Holt gunning to take it all the wayHolt is into his 60s with a confident break.

And a final frame surely beckons.

• Jak Jones 5-4 Michael Holt (0-69)

Latest score – Holt rocket!Holt produced a thunderbolt of a long red – then did the opposite to trickle the cue ball next to the yellow ball.

So far that’s the only scoring in this tenth frame.

But a shot of such quality upped the pressure on Jones, who seemed to be set for a comfortable win two frames back.

• Jak Jones 5-4 Michael Holt (0-1)

Latest score – Holt cuts lead to oneHolt’s stunning 86 break reduced Jones’ match advantage to just one frame – with a maximum of two more to come.

He bagged a few excellent pots – rounding off with the pink (pictured below).

And he wasn’t too bothered about missing the ensuing black.

• Jak Jones 5-4 Michael Holt

Latest score – Holt half-ton has Jak sweatingHolt potted a brilliant long red to take his break to 60.

And that could be the shot that earns him this frame to extend the match.

He trickled in a pink and now it’s just the colours.

• Jak Jones 5-3 Michael Holt (33-68)

Latest score – Holt turning it aroundHolt has potted his way confidently into the lead with a 40-plus break – having trailed 33-0.

And it’s Jones who looks the more tired player.

• Jak Jones 5-3 Michael Holt (33-45)

Latest score Jones missed with a plant but is edging closer – back at the table with the reds spread quite invitingly.

• Jak Jones 5-3 Michael Holt (33-0)

Latest score – Jones eking out leadJones is back at the table, but he’s having to work for a decent break.

• Jak Jones 5-3 Michael Holt (21-0)

Latest score – nervy misses from both menJones was in first in the ninth frame.

And after following it with a black he saw his third shot of the break wobble nervously off the pocket – and in!

But he can’t develop the break – and Holt soon misses a red to the middle pocket that he’d expect to get.

• Jak Jones 5-3 Michael Holt (9-0)

Latest score – Holt cuts deficit! Jones conjured one of the pots of the tournament – a long red (pictured below).

But with victory in sight, he pocketed the cue ball from his next shot.

Holt returned to peak a dramatic climax to the frame by mopping mopping it up.

Now he’s two frames behind.

• Jak Jones 5-3 Michael Holt

Here’s the top angle of Jones’ stunning red – sending it into the right corner and the cue ball perfectly placed

Latest score – Holt fluffs big chanceNow i’s Holt’s turn to blow a strong position.

With 48 to his name and a major half-century beckoning, he missed a routine pot.

Fortunately for the outsider, Jones then wasted a gettable pot too.

• Jak Jones 5-2 Michael Holt (39-48)

This surprise miss from Holt has so far not proved costly

Latest score – Jak’s shock missAt 39-0 up, Jones was sailing to potentially a big lead – when he fluffled a straightforward pot.

That left Holt with a glaring opportunity – as the balls are positioned kindly.

So far he’s done nothing wrong in this table visit.

But he might need to remain here for a while to feel truly confident.

• Jak Jones 5-2 Michael Holt (39-24)

Latest score – Jones well placedJones is nudging further in front as he seeks to finish Holt off.

And Holt has struggled to find an opening in this eighth frame.

Jones then deflated him even more with a brilliant brown.

• Jak Jones 5-2 Michael Holt (32-0)

Holt’s expression from his seat appears to say a lot…