THE fans will be disappointed if Ronnie O'Sullivan doesn't turn up for his Betfred Premier League engagement on Friday.

But you won't hear a complaint from six-times League winner Stephen Hendry.

The two heavyweights of the green baize are due to collide at the G-Mex Centre for a place in Saturday's final. But if O'Sullivan decides he's had enough snooker for the season, then Hendry might go through unopposed.

"Hopefully, he won't turn up," joked Hendry. "It will make my job easier.

"Seriously, though, the League has been a breath of fresh air.

"Some of us had reservations because of the introduction of the 25 seconds shot clock, but it's been a great event.

"We've already won more than '20,000 so far with a chance to pocket another '50,000.

"It has turned out to be one of our most lucrative tournaments.

"Hopefully, the fans will turn out to support it. We've played in front of some great crowds this season and it will be a shame if the final isn't sold out."

Hendry is chasing a seventh Premier League title and will play Mark Williams or Marco Fu in the final if he beats O'Sullivan or receives a walkover. Tweet