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Allen returned to snooker after a five-month absence on Tuesday

ByMatt GaultBBC Sport NI senior journalist
  • Published9 minutes ago

Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and revealed he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.

The former world number one lost to friend Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday after five months away from the sport.

Speaking after the match, an emotional Allen said he was in a "bad place at the minute" and considering retirement.