Allen Contemplates Retirement After 171-Day Absence Ends

Allen contemplates retirement after 171-day absence ends

Mark Allen's return to the World Snooker Tour ended in defeat this afternoon as he was beaten 4-2 by Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open, admitting afterwards that he's seriously considering retiring.

Mark Allen 'in a bad place' and set to retire from snooker in heartbreaking TV interview

Mark Allen opened up on his personal struggles in a tear-jerking interview at the Northern Ireland Open.

Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen loses to Jordan Brown on return to action

Mark Allen's return to action ends in defeat as he becomes the latest big name to exit the Northern Ireland Open, losing to Jordan Brown at the Waterfront Hall.

Mark Allen in a 'bad place' and says snooker career may be over

Mark Allen has returned to action for the first time since the World Championship in May, but his comeback ended in a 4-2 defeat to Jordan Brown at the Northern Ireland Open.