Snooker legend Mark Williams has left his followers in a state of shock and culinary disbelief after revealing his unusual post-match meal. The Welsh potting machine shared a picture of a hearty, sauce-covered feast of chips and kebab meat shortly after securing a 6-4 victory over David Gilbert at the UK Championship in York.
A Divisive Culinary Track Record
The three-time World Champion is no stranger to causing a stir with his food choices, openly admitting these indulgent adventures have left him 'not that thin'. His latest offering, consumed after his Sunday evening match at the Barbican, quickly ignited a fiery debate on social media platform X.
Reactions ranged from horrified to hungry. Snooker coach Neil Selman quipped, 'My hiatus hernia just kick in,' while another user bluntly stated, 'I love a kebab... but that is the worst bab I’ve ever seen.' The presentation of the meal drew particularly creative criticism, with one commenter asking if a 'mullet fish' was straddling the container and another suggesting the meat looked 'shaved off the bottom of boss man’s flip flops.' Health concerns were also raised, with a fan warning, 'I’d be lame with gout after that mate.'
Not Everyone is Appalled
Amid the wave of disgust, a brave few came to the defence of Williams's supper. One supporter simply called it the 'Food of champions,' highlighting the perennial divide the player's plates create. This incident is far from an isolated one in the Williams culinary chronicles.
Back in October, a similarly saucy kebab box led a fan to jokingly brand him a 'dirty b******', while others hailed it as 'tremendous'. Over the summer, Williams showcased a treat of four chocolate-covered doughnuts, which again split public opinion straight down the middle.
The Champion Behind the Kebab
While the internet pokes fun at his diet, there is no joking about Mark Williams's phenomenal talent on the baize. The left-handed Welshman is one of the finest players of his generation, with World Championship titles secured in 2000, 2003, and 2018.
His focus now is on adding a third UK Championship crown to his collection, having previously triumphed in 1999 and 2002. It seems that for Williams, victory is celebrated with a unique and controversial tradition all of his own.
