Robert Milkins is going through disciplinary motion after arriving drunk on the opening ceremony of snooker’s inaugural Turkish Masters.
The world quantity 44, nicknamed the Milkman, admitted he was “out of it” after a birthday ingesting session.
He reportedly wanted hospital remedy after falling over and splitting open his chin.
The Gloucester potter might be sanctioned after the incident in Antalya.
‘It was my birthday and I had been ingesting for a very long time however that’s no excuse and I do know that,” he was quoted as saying by the Day by day Mail and the Solar.
“I can solely apologise to any company I offended that night time. I would not have identified who it was.
“And I’ve apologised to the organisers and the resort. It’s the first time snooker has come to Turkey and my behaviour was completely out of order.
“After I received to the bathroom I misplaced my legs and assume I hit my chin on the sink or the bottom, reducing it open. I used to be virtually knocked out, and I am fairly certain I’ve damaged ribs. If I had my abdomen pumped I do not keep in mind that both.”
Milkins, who turned 46 on Sunday, later responded on Twitter to the reviews, which additionally stated he grew to become embroiled in an argument with World Skilled Billiards and Snooker Affiliation (WPBSA) chairman Jason Ferguson earlier than being taken to hospital.
He stated the incident was “not as unhealthy because it’s made to sound” and he had “solely been ingesting for 2 and a half hours then swiftly was out of it”, including: “No person received harm aside from myself.”
Milkins, who makes use of The Wurzels’ tune I Am A Cider Drinker as his walk-on music, continued: “Clearly upset a couple of which I deeply remorse.
“I stated sorry to all of the Turkish individuals and World Snooker and so they’ve all been nice with me.”
The World Snooker Tour confirmed Milkins has been referred to the WPBSA disciplinary committee.
He returned to play on Tuesday towards Ding Junhui and moved 4-1 forward following a 131 clearance and two half-century breaks.
However Ding fought again to win the final 4 frames, ending Milkins’ hopes of additional progress within the first skilled snooker occasion to be staged in Turkey.
