Mark Allen has been spotted using a HAND WARMER between frames of his World Snooker Championships showdown with Fan Zhengyi.
When marginal gains are being sought in every sport, the Northern Irishman has adopted a tactic more often seen on the greens of golf courses rather than the baize in his bid to overcome his Chinese opponent at the Crucible.
Despite his trademark oversized glasses, there’s nothing wrong with snooker legend Dennis Taylor's eyesight, as the co-commentator spotted Allen’s unusual accessory while he watched Fan take to the table. Whether it’s to make sure his hand muscles relaxed when not holding the cue, or the Sheffield venue’s heating isn’t quote cutting it, it’s not something compatriot and 1985 world champion Taylor has ever seen before. “He's got a hand warmer there as well, the sort of thing that is used on the golf course on a cold day,” the Tyrone native said.
