Snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan dubbed 'amazing talent' reaches Crucible aged just 19

Snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan dubbed 'amazing talent' reaches Crucible aged just 19Ronnie O'Sullivan has been proven right in his assessment of one rising star in the sport of snooker, who has reached the World Championships for the first time at 19CommentsSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter20:30, 14 Apr 2026Updated 20:32, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRonnie O'Sullivan has previously spoken about Stan Moody(Image: VCG via Getty Images)Stan Moody has reached the World Snooker Championship for the first time in his budding career at the age of just 19. It comes after Ronnie O'Sullivan tipped the Halifax-born talent to have a bright future just a matter of months ago.‌After making light work of Robbie Williams in the last 80 with a 10-5 win, Moody was pitted off with Jiang Jun for the final qualifying round of the tournament on Tuesday. In unrelenting fashion, the teenager secured a 10-8 win on Judgement Day to stamp his ticket to the World Championship at the Crucible, which kicks off later this week.‌It comes just months after snooker great O'Sullivan was left impressed with the youngster, sharing a glowing assessment of Moody with Metro. He said: "I’m excited for Stan Moody.‌READ MORE: Ronnie O'Sullivan ditches UK base for World Snooker Championship and will fly in to playREAD MORE: World Snooker Championship star has frame taken off him as referee intervenes"I think he’s an amazing talent. I watched him play and I thought, 'yeah, this kid can play.' I always thought he could play but he’s shown now that the breakthrough’s not far away."It comes as Moody shared his aspirations after being compared as the 'Luke Littler of snooker' in some circles.He told the World Snooker Tour: "I’ve got a long way to go to be a Luke Littler of snooker, but I’m on my way.‌"I want to be top 32 by the end of the season, go deeper in tournaments. I’m doing alright."JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! All the b...