Mark Allen is adamant partying still has its place as he continues his quest for a maiden world snooker title at the Crucible on Saturday
Mark Allen has enjoyed an upturn in form and risen to No 3 in the world after losing six stone over the last two years.Mark Allen has enjoyed an upturn in form and risen to No 3 in the world after losing six stone over the last two years..
“I still enjoy a night out with my friends. I probably don’t do it as often as I did, but when I do, I make up for it. I enjoy having a few shots and going on the vodka, but I never do it too close to a tournament now, and that’s the difference.” Allen added: “Ronnie wasn’t playing anywhere near his best and he still brushed me aside, and I had to ask myself whether I wanted to be that player who came back here and didn’t challenge.
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