{"id":7772,"date":"2026-04-23T06:19:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=7772"},"modified":"2026-04-23T06:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:19:03","slug":"shaun-murphy-backs-kyren-wilson-in-row-with-snooker-celebration-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=7772","title":{"rendered":"Shaun Murphy backs Kyren Wilson in row with snooker celebration police"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kyren Wilson celebrating his first Crucible win since he lifted the trophy in 2024 (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shaun Murphy felt there was no malice from Kyren Wilson as he let out emotion following his win over Stan Moody, saying he is entitled to celebrate.<\/p>\n

World number two Wilson battled back from 6-2 and 7-3 behind to beat the debutant 10-7 in the opening round at the Crucible.<\/p>\n

It had been a blistering start from the 19-year-old but he struggled in the second session and the Warrior showed his fighting qualities to win seven frames on the spin despite being unhappy with his cue.<\/p>\n

As the match ended with Wilson potting the black, he stood up and pumped his fist before turning around and shaking Moody\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n

The celebration cannot have lasted more than two seconds but it was enough for the 2024 world champion to be criticised online for it.<\/p>\n

Celebrations in snooker tend to divide opinion, with some seeing almost any show of emotion at the table as too much.<\/p>\n

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Murphy won an even more dramatic first round match as he produced a stunning clearance to edge Fan Zhangyi 10-9 on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

After potting the final pink, the Magician turned and shook his opponent\u2019s hand before enthusiastically celebrating a huge win in front of the Crucible crowd.<\/p>\n

Asked if he felt the small nuance of shaking hands first was important, Murphy said: \u2018Do you know, I think when you\u2019re overcome with emotion, even if you don\u2019t shake [hands], it\u2019s not meant in malice. There\u2019s no malice behind it. <\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019ve known Kyren since he was a boy, there would be no malice meant behind it.<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s just won a match from 6-2 behind in the first round. He\u2019s entitled to celebrate. I don\u2019t think he will have meant anything by it.\u2019<\/p>\n

Speaking after his win over Moody, Wilson said: \u2018I dug in deeper than deep. It was really difficult at 7-3 down and you just have to keep going to the well and I won a couple of really big frames.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was fighting with a few feelings and you have to dig in and win that scrappy one and see if it can turn around.<\/p>\n

\u2018Stan has not got the experience I have got, especially here and I knew coming into the evening the adrenaline would seep out.<\/p>\n

\u2018Stan has been a credit, especially to the younger generation. My kids know his name \u2013 he is inspiring them and they are going to the same junior tournaments he was playing in.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Shaun Murphy was understandably thrilled to win his opener (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wilson is certainly not a complete traditionalist when it comes to the quiet, staid nature of snooker, encouraging his fellow players to interact more with the crowd before their matches.<\/p>\n

\u2018I think the players maybe need to give a little bit more,\u2019 he told Midnite.<\/p>\n

\u2018Walk-on songs, interaction with the crowd \u2013 you look at the likes of the darts before the lads go on and the ladies go on.<\/p>\n

\u2018They\u2019re ramping up the crowd with great walk-on songs. I\u2019ve tried to do it with mine. There\u2019s only so much you can do, but maybe just a little bit more interaction [is needed].\u2019<\/p>\n

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