TNT SPORTS have left fans shocked after announcing their commentary team for the World Snooker Championship.
Action at the Crucible gets underway on Saturday and it is the first time will broadcast live sessions following its merge with Eurosport.
The BBC will continue to air the bulk of the sessions in Sheffield, with every match available on iPlayer.
But the switch to TNT Sports means fans will access an all-new commentary team.
That includes chief commentator Darren Fletcher, who is often heard on matches and at big boxing events.
He is often accompanied by for those big European nights, and the Scot is set to join him for the .
The news was confirmed during on Wednesday – much to the surprise of viewers.
One reacted saying: “Commentators announced by TNT Sports for the World Snooker Championship for next Wednesday night's session on April 23...Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist.
“I kid you not.”
Another added: “Ally McCoist commentating on Snooker. Incredible.”
A third wrote: “Did I just hear that correctly?
“ALLY McCOIST will be doing co-commentary on the world snooker championship???”
