‘I don’t think Kyren heard it’ – Shaun Murphy reveals spectator’s brutal swipe after world champion’s controversial dig
‘I don’t think Kyren heard it’ – Shaun Murphy reveals spectator’s brutal swipe after world champion’s controversial dig
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SHAUN MURPHY has revealed a heckler at the Masters had the perfect response to Kyren Wilson's "old man" taunt. Murphy defeated Wilson 10-7 at Alexandra Palace last week to secure the biggest payday of his snooker career. Wilson, the World No. 2, gave an interview to the BBC after Murphy was presented with the trophy.
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He cheekily said: "No disrespect to Shaun, he is turning into an old man now. "So he needs this more than me. I am 33 years old, coming into my prime and I am having an amazing season. Murphy responded with a quickfire: "There's life in the old dog yet.".
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The Magician, 42, joined Stephen Hendry on his podcast Cue Tips to discuss his Masters victory. And Murphy revealed a heckler, who had been calling him out all day at Ally Pally, had targeted Wilson in the aftermath of the interview. Murphy said: "Do you know what was really funny?.
"I don’t think Kyren heard it but there was a fellow standing behind me and he’d been shouting for me all day. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS. "When Kyren said Shaun’s now an old man, your man behind me went ‘Yeah, he still kicked your a*** though didn’t he?’.
"That was quite funny.". Murphy lifted the Paul Hunter Trophy for the first time since 2015, halting a strong Wilson fightback. He bagged a tournament cheque for £365,000, as well as a £15,000 bonus for a majestic 147 in the semi-finals. Wilson's jibe was laughed off by Murphy - but World No. 1 Judd Trump was less impressed.
