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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Will Castle

‘I’m in a bad place’: Snooker star Mark Allen consoled in heart-breaking interview

Mark Allen was making his return for the first time since his World Championship semi-final loss in May - (Getty)

Former world number one Mark Allen admitted his snooker career might be over due to being “in a bad place” as he was consoled in a heart-breaking interview.

The Northern Irishman, who has two Triple Crown titles to his name, was speaking to Rachel Casey after his 4-2 first-round defeat to Jordan Hall in the Northern Ireland Open, which marked his first return to action since his agonising World Championship semi-final exit to Wu Yize in May.

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