Snooker legend Jimmy White has rescheduled his visit to a Black Country bar after more than 100 fans were left disappointed when he cancelled at the last minute.

The popular player was due to visit the Cross Sports Bar in Hagley Road, Oldswinford, last night but pulled out after getting stuck in China following a tournament.

Around 150 tickets were sold for the event which would have seen The Whirlwind reminisce about his time in the game. 

But bosses at the sports bar faced a race against time to tell everyone the show had been cancelled sending out nearly 100 text messages to ticket holders. They were told the player had decided to stay over in China following a tournament for a few days and had been unable to get back in time for the engagement.

Pub owner Wayne Etheridge said the event was now being rearranged for June and July with existing tickets still valid.

But he said people who would be unable to make the new date or no longer wanted to attend would have their money returned.

“It was really disappointing to be honest because I know all of the people who brought tickets were looking forward to the event very much,” he said.