Rocket Ronnie O'Sullivan right on cue in Wolverhampton

Recognised as one of the most accomplished players in the game, O’Sullivan arrived at the club in Great Wyrley on Saturday night for a special ticket-only event.

Around 100 people watched on as he enjoyed nine frames against local players – where he bagged three centuries. He also took time to sign autographs and take pictures. O’Sullivan then returned on Sunday to play another nine frames in front of another 100 guests, taking three more centuries and a maximum break of 147.

On Saturday night two players came close to victory, too, but fell at the final hurdle.

“There was only one or two tight frames and the rest he absolutely blew away,” said club manager Steve Powell.

“One member at the club, Callum Wraight, had a chance to beat Ronnie but missed the yellow to leave Ronnie needing snookers and he then cleared up.

“Owner Paul Lloyd also played and had an opportunity to beat him but when he potted the yellow it went in off and Ronnie cleared up again.”

Snooker legend John Virgo hosted the event and performed his trick shot routine, before commentating on the frames.

Powell added: “John was having a bit of fun with some of the players. One player used his nickname ‘The Dazzler’ and he did not dazzle, so John had some fun with him about that. It was a really good weekend.

“I have met Ronnie before but it was in the late 1990s and his star was not as bright back then, but he has won six world titles since then I was very fortunate enough to have my photograph taken with him.

“It is awe inspiring seeing him in the flesh. He is without the best snooker player ever, he is just incredible.

“We have a wide variety of age groups here and everybody loved it, it went down brilliant.”

n The Cazoo Players Championship is coming to Wolverhampton from February 7-13.

Held at Aldersley Leisure Village, the 16-man line up will include Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Neil Robertson and defending champion John Higgins and the event will be televised on ITV4.