The Antrim cueman faces John Higgins in a high-profile second-round clash at the Crucible.
The all-action player has been the Blues' shining light in their relegation campaign, according to London Branch members.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany takes no pleasure from the chance to add to Manchester United's problems this weekend despite his long association with Manchester City."Of course I'm happy and I can't hide it if City do well but my whole world exists of Burnley and what we can achieve."