While the players undoubtedly take centre stage here at the Crucible during the World Championship, it is easy to underestimate the role of the referees, without whom this tournament would not be possible.
In particular, since I have had backstage access here in recent seasons, it has become clear to be just how much unseen work is done by all of them, so who better than to tell us exactly what goes on than two-time final referee Michaela Tabb, who joined me on Saturday to explain what a typical day would involve for her and what special challenges are posed by this unique venue…
