Home hero Mark Allen paid tribute to his dad after he made it a dream double at the Northern Ireland Open on Sunday night.
The slim-lined world No 10, who has shed an incredible five stone in four months, successfully defended his coveted crown at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.
Lightning struck twice as hungry Antrim ace Allen, who beat John Higgins 9-8 last year from 8-6 behind, recovered from 4-1 down to hammer Chinese cueman Zhou Yuelong 9-4 in front of his army of faithful fans.
