Mark Allen says he got 'very poor coverage from the governing body' after topping the world rankings.
Mark Allen says he got "very poor coverage from the governing body" after topping the world rankings.
"Even turning up at events and I wasn't on the main table all the time. Ultimately, if you keep winning matches and keep winning tournaments then that takes care of itself. It was a bit of a come down, really. I just feel like World Snooker have their favourites and that's it." Winning a first World Championship title is the ultimate ambition for Allen, who will start his bid for a third Northern Ireland Open title in four years on Monday against China's Liu Hongyu.
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