article_snippet.sent: Ronnie O'Sullivan took off Ronnie O'Sullivan shoes mid-match at the Crucible on Tuesday — but still socked it to debutant Craig Steadman.
article_snippet.sent: But five-time champion O’Sullivan, 39, could now face a fine after breaching snooker’s strict dress code against the 32-year-old from Manchester.
article_snippet.sent: Ronnie O'Sullivan played a frame of Ronnie O'Sullivan encounter against fellow Englishman Craig Steadman in fellow Englishman Craig Steadman socks .
article_snippet.sent: Ronnie O'Sullivan leans across the table as Ronnie O'Sullivan lines up a shot during the first round of the World Championship .
article_snippet.sent: But Ronnie O'Sullivan played the sixth frame in his socks after removing some new shoes, complaining about a painful big toe.
article_snippet.sent: Ronnie O'Sullivan saw Ronnie O'Sullivan lead pegged back to 4-2 after losing that frame — and tried to hand Ronnie O'Sullivan footwear to a fan.
article_snippet.sent: Ronnie O'Sullivan was given dispensation to wear casual shoes last year at the UK Championship after breaking Ronnie O'Sullivan ankle.
article_snippet.sent: O'Sullivan claimed Ronnie O'Sullivan was in discomfort during the match due to an injury Ronnie O'Sullivan sustained in November .
article_snippet.sent: O'Sullivan holds an overnight 7-2 first-round lead against Craig Steadman (right) World Championship (5): 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013.
article_snippet.sent: World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn said: ‘The one thing you can be sure of with Ronnie O'Sullivan is that you have absolutely no idea what Ronnie O'Sullivan is going to do next.
article_snippet.sent: I would rather Ronnie O'Sullivan played with Ronnie O'Sullivan shoes on if it all possible though.
article_snippet.sent: And what happens if Ronnie O'Sullivan trousers are a bit tight in the next session of Ronnie O'Sullivan match?’
article_snippet.sent: O'Sullivan took to Twitter to post a picture of O'Sullivan inflamed left ankle back in November 2014 .
highlights_snippet.sent: The 39-year-old played one frame in socks due to ankle discomfort .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Ronnie O'Sullivan was breaking snooker etiquette in failing to wear smart shoes .
  