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‘A gift from God’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan, 49, seeks divine inspiration to end 21-month ranking title drought
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN is seeking divine inspiration as he chases a first snooker ranking title for 21 months.
The Rocket – an undisputed snooker God – needed just 90 minutes to dispatch Stephen Maguire from the last 32 of the Xi’an Grand Prix.
His 5-0 thrashing – which included breaks of 134, 70, 63 and 85 – means he has won 15 out of 16 frames so far in the draw.
The vanquished Scottish star, 44, only potted 25 points across the five frames during another O’Sullivan masterclass.
O’Sullivan last lifted a trophy that carried ranking points when he beat Judd Trump in the final of the World Grand Prix in Leicester – a record 41st success – in January 2024.
The Dubai-based potter, 49, was asked about his longstanding “gift” for the sport, given the fact he often skips events and yet still performs, and he said it was all down to a higher power.
O’Sullivan, who had a Catholic upbringing, said: “My snooker, I’d say it’s a combination of a gift from God and hard work.
“Also blessed from God, to give me the discipline to work hard.
“So everything is all down to the strength of God. Maybe. I just have to try, do my best and that’s it.”
World No.4 O’Sullivan now faces Welshman Jak Jones, a former Crucible finalist, for a spot in the quarter-finals this weekend.
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He added: “I feel like I’ve played great all season. Every match has been a good match.
“But like I always say, this game has a way of humbling you. So far, I’m very, very happy with my game.
“Maybe talk to me in two, three or four weeks, maybe even two months, and I’ll be saying the game is really hard and really difficult.
“You can’t take this game for granted. You have to enjoy it while it’s good and when it’s not so good, you have to suck it up and get through those periods.
“I’m enjoying the game, I’m enjoying playing, and long may it continue.”
O’Sullivan wasn’t happy with the conditions of the table at the Xi’an Gran Prix this week as he claimed they were “probably the hardest” he has encountered in his career.
Speaking after his 5-1 demolition of China’s Yao Pengcheng earlier in the week, he said: “The conditions were so hard. Probably the hardest conditions I’ve ever had to play in.
“The balls won’t open up, you can’t screw back. The white just runs on forever. Cushions are bouncing.
“If they want to see some good snooker this week, I’d suggest they change the cloth every day because it’s so damp.
“Virtually impossible to move the white around and open the balls up.”
Meanwhile, former world champion Stuart Bingham ended the run of 19-year-old Stan Moody with a 5-0 humbling while world No.3 Neil Robertson lost 5-4 to Chinese cueist He Guoqiang.
Christmas lovers should run to Sainsbury’s to buy new festive-themed tea bags
FANCY a festive brew? Well Sainsbury’s has a new seasonal flavour that could divide shoppers.
The supermarket is selling Mulled Fruit tea bags in all its branches.
The tea bags are described as being a warming, caffeine-free mix of hibiscus, apple and orange with cinnamon.
They are currently retailing for just £1.75 for a pack of 20 tea bags.
Shoppers say they can’t wait to try them.
One said: “It’s a great flavoured tea another festive flavour.”
Another added: “Love these they are like a Christmas in a bag.”
A third said: “The taste is reminiscent of mulled wine, but without an alcoholic kick.”
The supermarket is also selling Christmas Favourite Mince Pie flavoured teabags,
Which are a festive blend of black tea, hibiscus, cassia and orange.
These are retailing at the same £1.75 price for 20 tea bags.
A happy customer noted: “Really taste just like a hot mice pie, very good quality.”
Other supermarkets are also offering festive tea bags.
M&S are selling a Christmas Spiced Tea flavour for £2.00 with 40 tea bag per pack.
Twinings also have a slightly more expensive Christmas blend offering at £3.75 for 20 tea bags.
There flavour combines the finest black tea with the traditional flavours of cinnamon and clove.
Christmas flavours you can find in shops
Many supermarkets are offering Christmas themed products in there shops.
Aldi has launched a Christmas Munch Mix, which is packed full of pretzels, toffee popcorn and mini eggs.
The 175g packets are just £2.49 at Aldi.
Shoppers can also get there hands on Salted Caramel Filled Gonks, Nukota Flavoured Filled Mini Eggs and Angus Beef Wellington Crinkle Cut Crisps.
M&S has released a Percy Pig chocolate advent calendar in the run up to the festive season.
One customer said the Chocolate Sweet was a “dream”.
The posh supermarket released there Christmas range last month.
Which includes a Christmas Cracker Colin, serving 10 people for just £15.
Meanwhile, Iceland has a range of Christmas offerings.
Including a Baileys Iced Yule Log and all the usual Christmas favourites.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
Where to buy wooden toys cheapest as shops launch sales and they’re perfect for Christmas presents
IF you missed out on the Aldi wooden toy event, there are still plenty of shops where you can grab similar bargains.
Parents went wild for the supermarket’s annual toy sale yesterday, with some even “fighting” each other to get their hands on early Christmas presents for their little ones.
Aldi was forced to impose a two-per-person limit on some popular items and enforce ticketed queuing systems to calm the chaos.
Now some of the wooden toys are going for double or even triple their original prices on reselling platforms like Vinted and eBay.
The Wooden Modern Kitchen is selling for £34.99 in Aldi – but The Sun has seen it’s going on Vinted for twice the price at £70.
Another seller has the Wooden Birthday Cake up for £10, despite it going for £4.99 in Aldi.
But there’s no need to fork out as you can still get great deals on wooden toys in other shops currently.
Lidl
For starters, main rival Lidl launched its Christmas Wooden Toys event on the same day.
Shoppers said Lidl supermarkets were much quieter and there was still plenty of stock by late afternoon.
Prices start from as low as £1.79 and you can also get up to an extra 20% off if you have Lidl Plus membership.
Some of the items on offer include the Lupilu Dressing Table & Stool Set, which is £39.99 or £31.99 for Lidl Plus members.
There’s also the Lupilu Dinosaur Set which is £14.99, or £13.49 for loyalty members.
Meanwhile the Ice Cream Play Food Set is £4.99, or £3.99 if you have Lidl Plus.
Frasers
Department store chain Frasers also has a huge sale on wooden toys with more than 100 products on offer.
The cheapest item you can get is the Wooden Chunky Pets Puzzle at £3.99.
Some of the products are very similar to the ones you can get in Aldi.
For example, there’s the Wooden Play Kitchen (similar to Aldi’s Modern Play Kitchen) which is currently £24.99, down from £49.99.
The Tooky Toy Wooden Garage is £24.99, down from £49.99.
And you can also get the Tooky Toy Wooden Valley Vanity Table with Stool, which at £34.99 is hugely discounted from its original price of £69.99.
Sainsbury’s
Parents have also spotted great bargains at Sainsbury’s.
One shopper posted on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group that she had picked up the Chad Valley Sewing Machine toy for just £3.75.
“They had plenty of other choices on wooden toys,” she added.
Another shopper said: “They have lots of toys for sale atm! Just picked up monster trucks for £2.20, toot toot princess car £3, spiderman walkie talkies £2.50! Mini brands £2.50 ect.”
It’s worth checking what your local supermarket has as discounts may vary from store to store.
On the website you can get the Chad Valley Wooden Vehicles Emergency Assortment for £3.50 each.
The choices include an ambulance, fire engine, police car, helicopter, bus and boat.
Or you can get the Chad Valley Wooden Train Set for £12, which includes track pieces, a plastic bridge, vehicles, buildings, people, bushes, trees, traffic lights, road blocks and signs.
Sports Direct
More than 100 wooden toy products are on sale at Sports Direct currently, with discounts of up to 50% off.
The cheapest you can get is the Wooden Threading Game for £3.99.
Meanwhile the Tooky Toy Wooden Coffee Machine Set is £12.99, down from £24.99.
You can also get the Wooden Double Airfryer for £16.99, down from £32.99.
Or the Wooden Waffle Maker, which used to be £19,99, is now £9.99.
More shops holding toy sales
If you’re not just interested in wooden toys, there’s plenty more retailers holding sales.
Morrisons is running a half-price toy sale, with up to 50% off big-name brands like Barbie, LEGO, Hot Wheels, Mario Kart and Bluey.
The sale is running until October 26 and is exclusive to More Card holders.
Tesco’s toy sale started on September 16 and is running until November 2.
It has up to 50% off across dolls, games and LEGO sets.
You’ll need a Tesco Clubcard to get the deals.
What to watch out for when buying toys online
HERE are the British Toy and Hobby Association's top tips for buying toys online:
- Shop early. Don’t leave purchases to the last minute rush which might leave you fewer options of where to buy from.
- Check out third-party sellers. Look for sellers you recognise and trust. Be cautious of retailers you don’t know and do your research checking reviews and where they’re based.
- Go for branded toys. Try and choose a branded toy as then you can compare it to the manufacturer’s own website to check it’s legit.
- Be careful of going for the cheapest price. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is.
- Check if there are any age restrictions. Make sure you give suitable toys to children based on their age.
- Check reviews carefully. Some reviews are fake so look carefully at the comments.
- Stay with children at first. When your child opens a toy for the first time, stay with them and check for faults, detachable small parts, access to stuffing and loose or accessible batteries or magnets.