‘Bang out of order’ – Liang Wenbo criticised for questioning referee during loss to Dean Young at British Open

Liang Wenbo has been described as being “bang out of order” for attempting to pull a “stroke” during his match with Dean Young in British Open qualifying.

Young had just potted the black and with the spot occupied by a red, the colour was placed on the blue spot.

At that moment, Liang leapt from his chair – despite Young being at the address position and ready to play his next shot.

Young turned round in apparent shock when he saw Liang appear, and returned to his chair as his opponent and the referee had a conversation.

Liang leant over the table above the black spot to make his point that he felt it would spot.

The official used his measure to prove that the black would not spot, at which point Liang went back to his chair and Young resumed his break.

Young potted the red and went on to win the match and book his place in the first round of the British Open.

Unsurprisingly, the incident prompted a lot of debate – with Robert Milkins one of the players to offer his thoughts.

“Let the ref do his job.

“If you’re gonna question the ref about the spotting you better make sure you’re 110% sure you’re right, which is impossible as two reds near black spot!”

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