The enduring Crucible has turn into an enormous a part of the historical past of the game, with its tight, cramped setting offering a singular environment and the venue considered the house of snooker.
Hearn mentioned his choice was to maintain the world championship in Sheffield, however the venue needed to be improved.
“I’m doing completely every little thing I can to remain in Sheffield and it takes two to tango,” he instructed BBC Two. “I’ll keep right here whereas we’re needed. I do know we’re needed by the BBC, I believe we’re needed by Sheffield.
“However we’d like a brand new venue that seats 2,500-3,000 folks as a result of I am fed up of getting letters from folks asking how they will get a ticket. I am seeking to Sheffield to return to the social gathering and in the event that they do, we’re staying. If they do not, they’re saying ‘We do not need you’.”
Earlier this week, Vafaei criticised the venue, saying it “smells actually unhealthy” and the observe room was like a “storage”, though 2005 champion Shaun Murphy defended the Crucible, calling it “holy floor” for snooker gamers.
Hearn, who managed Steve Davis all through his six world titles within the Eighties, added: “The Crucible has a unbelievable historical past and it’s been an enormous a part of my life, however we’ve obtained to dwell in the actual world. There’s a worth for every little thing, whether or not we prefer it or not.
“I need to keep right here. I can not do any greater than say that however I need assistance, I want a motive to remain right here. I can not be extra loyal to Sheffield than I’ve been however all people wants to drag in the precise route.”