Barry Hearn has warned that snooker is ready to end nearly 50 years of history and move the World Championship away from Sheffield unless the Crucible is rebuilt into a bigger venue.
Feyenoord will demand significant compensation for the man who guided the Dutch club to their first title in six years.
The Briton was crushed 6-2 6-2 in one hour and 26 minutes by an opponent ranked 82 in the world.