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@pistol147

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professional snooker player who loves golf, watching tiger and the occasional smirnoff!!!

Antrim, Northern Ireland
Joined January 2011
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@pistol147
Mark Allen
1 year
Did someone say UK Champion…… can’t believe it!!! What a week. Gonna enjoy this one. Thanks for all your support
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5 months
Honestly one of the best things I’ve ever seen in snooker. Simply ridiculous
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5 months
One of the all-time great maximum breaks - courtesy of @Magician147 🪄 #ClockIsTicking | @BetVictor
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Mark Allen
5 years
Not to be for me in York but a massive congratulations to @ronnieo147 on a fantastic win. Simply too good yesterday!! I’ll get you next time. Also, well done on making history. No doubt you’re the GOAT. Up to the rest of us to catch up
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Mark Allen
3 years
Undoubtedly my worst season for some time and it ends in a whimper. Time to step away from the game for a while and hopefully get some personal stuff sorted. Thanks to everyone for their continued support. Best of luck to the 8 remaining players in this years world champs
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Mark Allen
1 year
So happy to have added the World Grand Prix to the trophy collection…. Always a pleasure doing battle with @juddtrump He had me completely gone at the end there but I dug deep to win. Thanks to @32Red for their support and you guys for your messages of encouragement all week
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Mark Allen
5 years
Now the dust has settled on my 2018 season I can put the feet up with my family and enjoy Christmas. Even better to finish my year off with a win in Scotland. Thanks to all my family friends and followers for your continued support. Much appreciated x
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Mark Allen
3 years
Massive thanks for all your messages of support and congratulations. Means so much to me to win again and more so to win at home, in front of my family, friends and the amazing NI support. A week I’ll never forget
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4 months
A match that had everything….. tough match against one of the all time greats. Semi final time now v Ali Carter. Need to improve but still here fighting. What a buzz to make the 147 too. Thanks to OminCues and @32red for their support. Sporting themarkallenfoundation logo too
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6 years
The best final I’ve ever watched. Twists and turns, comebacks and clearances. What massive bollocks shown by both players. Credit to the game. The rest of us have to catch up with these old guys 😂😂😂 well done @markwil147 and hard lines John Higgins
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Mark Allen
2 years
My head hurts
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2 years
How were the celebrations last night, @pistol147 ? 🍻😂 #NIOpen | @discoveryplusUK
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22 days
Always a pleasure to play one of the all time greats. Simply too good for me today. Wish I’d taken his cue when he offered me it in frame 2 😂 good luck to both guys in tomorrows final. It should be a cracker
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Mark Allen
2 years
Nothing to say that hasn’t already been said. We should all just enjoy every second of him while he’s here. The undisputed GOAT of our game. Huge congratulations to @ronnieo147 for world title number 7. No one really got close!!
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Mark Allen
3 years
Honestly one of the best things I’ve ever witnessed tonight. Couldn’t be happier than I am right now for @jordyb147 book an extra seat on the plane home for those balls of yours. Unreal!!
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Mark Allen
1 year
Must be that chip on your shoulder doing the damage
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Shaun Murphy
1 year
In terrible pain today with my neck / shoulder. Started getting worse two days ago and I could hardly play at all yesterday. Going to try everything to be ready to play at 1pm but right now it’s not looking good 😞
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Mark Allen
1 year
Not the end to the season I wanted but all credit to Mark, he deserved it. Great season and lots of positives to take into next year. Thanks for all your messages of support. Best of luck to both guys in todays final #32red #omincues
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Mark Allen
6 months
My old clothes 😂😂 can’t believe how big I was. Still work to do but at least Harleigh thought it was hilarious
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Mark Allen
3 years
Without doubt the biggest buzz I’ve had playing snooker. The adrenaline rush the whole way through that break was ridiculous. Positional play is overrated😂😂 So glad to give the home fans something to cheer about #147 let’s hope there’s more to come
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Mark Allen
1 year
For anyone that didn’t get it, I couldn’t care less what @SHendry775 or anyone else says about my speed and style of play. My next event is the shootout so I HAVE to play fast
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Mark Allen
2 years
Still can’t believe it……. Making special memories with special people. Thank you for all your support as always. It doesn’t go unnoticed. Thanks to Elite Sports Management for looking after me. Proud to be 32RED Company brand ambassador. Hope I’m doing you all proud
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Mark Allen
5 years
Absolutely over the moon to have won the international championship. Played great all week!! Thanks to @nr147 for being a classy opponent in defeat. Onto to the next one on Thursday in Coventry. Thanks to everyone for their messages of support and congratulations
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Mark Allen
1 year
Glad @kendoherty1997 mentioned in studio @ronnieo147 not shaking @juddtrump hand when making the max. I know it’s not a rule you have to but I’m confident saying it’s the first time it’s ever happened. 2 secs to show some respect isn’t asking much from someone who so many admire
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1 year
Quite possibly the most ridiculously good piece of sport I’ve ever seen!!
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1 year
THE BEST LEG OF ALL TIME! 🤯🔥 MICHAEL VAN GERWEN MISSES D12 FOR A NINE-DARTER, AND THEN SMITH PINS A PERFECT LEG HIMSELF! ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS YOU'LL EVER SEE IN SPORT.
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1 year
Not to be tonight. Safety was very poor at the start and you just can’t give someone of Lucas class a head start! Battled to the end. Best of luck to both guys in tomorrows final. Home time for me and off to see my family for Christmas then back at it for masters. Thanks everyone
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Mark Allen
2 years
No-one will believe it but this was 1st take 😂😂😂
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WST
2 years
See what happened when we got @CazooUK British Open semi-finalist Mark Allen to recreate *THAT* shot from his last 64 match against Li Hang in the practice room... 👀 #BritishOpen | @ITV4 | @pistol147
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Mark Allen
2 years
Not to be today but all credit to Ryan. He went and won the match. Stayed aggressive and fully deserved it. Plenty of positives to take but obviously not the end to the week I wanted. Thanks for all your messages of support. I’ll be back
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Mark Allen
5 months
That was for Joe 💔💔💔 thanks everyone for your messages. Nice to be back to winning ways. Onto York now for my title defence. Thanks as always to @32Red and Omin Cues for their continued support
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Mark Allen
1 year
Very happy to have won this award. Thanks to everyone who voted for me. Will do my best to keep going into next season and beyond
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WST
1 year
Congratulations @pistol147 on winning the WST Player of the Year! 👏 Click here for the full list of this year's winners 👉
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Mark Allen
5 years
The world has officially lost the plot. So now we’re not allowed to give our kids a kiss on the lips. Madness!! Every time I changed the wee woman’s bum it’s our routine that when I’m done she gives me a kiss on the lips and a little hug. Makes me smile every time!!
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Mark Allen
5 years
Not to be for me at the years Masters. Fair play to Luca, he played superbly well. Few unforced errors over distance today was the difference. It’s been a great year as champ. Makes me hungry for more. Back to the practice table for me
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Mark Allen
5 months
Winner winner chicken dinner. Mad out there at times and it’s a bit of a lottery but very happy to be this years winner. 10th ranking event win too @WeAreWST 😂🎣🎣
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Mark Allen
2 months
9 hours after winning another ranking title and getting to a career high number 2 in the world, @easyJet @swissportNews have lost my cue and both have been worse than useless at providing any information. Nice firms
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Mark Allen
1 year
Great battle with Jak over these last three days. Felt he was the better player for most of it but managed to come through. Semi finals tomorrow night #32red #omincues
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Mark Allen
5 years
Absolutely flawless from @judd147t a very worthy world champion. Enjoy it mate. Well done
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1 year
Very happy to be through to another final with a win against the giant slayer noppon. Rest day tomorrow and get ready for Sunday. Thanks for all your message of support #pistol @32Red
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Mark Allen
5 years
What more can you say about the man?! Genius!!! @ronnieo147 massive congratulations on yet another win and making your 1000th century. The rest of us need to step up!!
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Mark Allen
11 months
After a long hiatus from the game of golf, I think I’ll just stick to snooker 😂😂😂
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Mark Allen
6 years
Just checked into my hotel in Watford. Receptionist says you here for business or just finished work? I say,I’m here for the snooker at the colosseum. She says,that’s nice, all the snooker players are stayin here...don’t go mad if you see one 😂😂didn’t have the heart to tell her
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1 year
Anyone know what day I get to play in the masters? 😂😂😂
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Mark Allen
8 months
For anyone following my recent posts, I personally don’t care, it doesn’t change my mood in any way. This is much more serious than that. My Sponsors rely a lot on social media and how much coverage I get. All I’m asking is that I get the coverage a world number 3 deserves
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Mark Allen
1 year
Small matter of @juddtrump tomorrows final for the World Grand Title….. always a match I look forward to. Great to test yourself against one of the very best in the business. Tune in. Not one to be missed @WeAreWST
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Mark Allen
1 year
Happy with my 2nd round win v Stuart. Back on 10am Tuesday v Jak Jones. Thanks everyone for your support #32red #omincues
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Mark Allen
5 years
Wanna thank everyone for their support not just in this event but the whole season. Not the way I wanted it to end but still lots of positives to take going into 19/20. Good luck to Zhou Yeulong for the rest of the event
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Mark Allen
4 years
I think that’s the best shot I’ve ever seen. @judd147t 👏👏👏
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Mark Allen
2 years
Sometimes winning off the table is far more important. Would’ve been nice to do both right enough 😂Good luck to Judd for the rest of the event. Great to be involved in such a great event with a packed arena against. Well done to @WeAreWST
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Mark Allen
3 months
Best of luck to both guys in today’s final. Could be a classic. Potential history on both sides. I wanna see lots of needle and a final frame decider 😂😂😂. May the best man win @WeAreWST
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Mark Allen
2 years
Had my chance tonight but just couldn’t get it done. More people should embrace the shootout for what it is and have fun. Best of luck to the 4 who are left. It’s completely nuts out there
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Mark Allen
1 year
Take the positives out of everything…. Couldn’t possibly have played any worse tonight but I did find a mini snickers in my coat when I got back to my room. Bonus 😂😂 onto the next one
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Mark Allen
6 years
What a player @ronnieo147 is?!!! Didn’t even have to play well to get to final but when he needed it most he was close to flawless. Massive well done. Up to the rest of us to catch up
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Mark Allen
4 years
Disappointed to get to the final this week and not take home the trophy. Too many silly errors yesterday. Well done to Stevie though. He played great, especially in the second session. Great practice for Sheffield. Thanks for all your support
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Mark Allen
4 years
My integrity has never been questioned in my15years a pro and to see/hear some of the comments about yesterday’s foul is laughable. Called many a foul over the years on myself. Why would I suddenly stop now? Glad the right decision was made. Could’ve done with VAR years ago 😉
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Mark Allen
4 months
Proud moment for me and my family ❤️
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1 year
Also, I promise I’m gonna make a conscious effort to play faster and go for my shots in my next event 😉 thanks to @SHendry775 for the words of wisdom
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6 years
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2 years
Right up there with the best videos I’ve ever watched. Phenomenal for Marco, world snooker and all the Hong Kong fans!!! Would love to experience that some day
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2 years
Marco Fu reaches the Hong Kong Masters 2022 final with a MAXIMUM in the decider! 🇭🇰 Listen to that roar! 🤯 📺 @Eurosport | @discoveryplus | #HKMasters
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5 years
It finally happened!! First poke of the day. New high break
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Mark Allen
4 months
My charity logo…. So happy with it ❤️❤️
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Mark Allen
1 year
Semi final day…… giant slayer Noppon Saengkham up next. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for all your support so far this week. Hasn’t always been pretty so far this week but still there fighting
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Mark Allen
1 year
When things are going well…… 😂😂😂
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Mark Allen with an unbelievable 5 cushion escape! #snooker #ilovesnooker @pistol147
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Mark Allen
7 years
Welcome to the world little Harleigh. Born last night 22:38 at 8lb 13. Absolutely buzzing. She's perfect. So proud of @kylamcguigan warrior!
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6 years
The day has arrived...not the royal wedding! Not the FA Cup final! It’s my 24 hour snookerthon in aid of headway charity starting at 12, 147 club antrim. This is not easy for any1 never mind someone of my width 😂come along and support me,laugh at me or donate money. Wish me luck
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Mark Allen
6 years
Another solid performance today. Hard to take too many positives as my opponent today was sick but anyway. 2 down, hopefully 2 to go. Looking forward to Saturday now
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5 years
Bad day at the office. Sorry to anyone who had to watch that. Best of luck to @TheCaptain147 for the rest of tournament. Home to the family now #priorities
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Mark Allen
4 months
Thoughts from the week….
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Mark Allen
1 year
No miracle comeback today. Had absolutely nothing left there. High break 15 in that match 😂😂 Home tonight and back to practice tomorrow. Few days to chill then off to Edinburgh for the Scottish on Sunday
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Mark Allen
3 years
Well that took long @SHendry775 #776
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Mark Allen
4 years
A very poor end to 2019 for me but plenty of time to see the family, recharge and get some proper practice in and get ready for the masters. Wishing everyone a very happy festive season. See you in 2020
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Mark Allen
1 year
Also met this fine young chap Carter tonight. Loved seeing the smile on his face in around the players in the practice room before we started this evening. He was in with his dad. Hope you two enjoyed your night
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Mark Allen
5 years
Happy new year to all my friends, family and loyal supporters. Hoping you all have an awesome 2019. No matter what happens on the table this is all that matters right here.... family ❤️❤️❤️
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Mark Allen
1 year
Just a quick thanks to @WPBSAofficial for the nice fine I received via email. In future I’ll not be human and say absolutely nothing in my interviews. Have a lovely day
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Mark Allen
6 years
It’s finally over 😂😂😂
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Mark Allen
1 year
Really enjoyed my first stint in the commentary box, especially with the legend that is @jvofficialjv helping to guide me. Back on tomorrow for Lisowski v Si. Thanks for all the positive feedback
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Mark Allen
1 year
Sometimes you just have to hold your hands up and say “too good tonight”” @juddtrump was phenomenal and will take some stopping. Felt it would take a performance like that to beat me. On to the Uk now for another crack at winning that title
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Mark Allen
7 years
Is there a better sight in sport than watching @ronnieo147 at his best?! Absolute genius at work. Making the rest of us look stupid #GOAT
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Mark Allen
1 year
Also, for what it’s worth players make so many mistakes in their career… referees are allowed one too. Prolentina is a great ref, brilliant at her job, so please don’t start calling her out on it thanks. Keep them coming my way
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Mark Allen
5 years
Very well done to @judd147t for winning the NI Open and the Alex Higgins trophy. Alex would be proud of the way you play the game. Also well done to @ronnieo147 on another great week and not even at his best
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Mark Allen
5 years
If this was any of my friends or family they will not be allowed back I promise. Not what I want at all
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"I don't mind support for the other player but it crossed the line a little bit" @ronnieo147 says abuse from some of the crowd inspired him to win a record 7th UK Championship crown
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1 year
I’ll also try to play really fast, go for everything and lose quickly next time just to keep you all happy 😂 and there’s me thinking it was about getting to 5 first tonight. 5 breaks over 50 to jacks 2. Mad how some people view things
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Mark Allen
4 years
Phenomenal from Luca. Hard lines Ben. Brilliant final to watch as a neutral. Welcome back snooker!!! Well done everyone at Matchroom and World Snooker and everyone else behind the scenes
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Mark Allen
3 years
Very well done to Dave Gilbert winning his first tournament… it was only a matter of time!! Decent start to the season for me but just wasn’t meant to be in the end. Onto the next one for me. British open starts Monday. I play 7pm
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Mark Allen
5 years
Big shout out to all my family, friends and supporters over the two weeks. You’re what I do it all for. In particular my rock @kylamcguigan who has to raise harleigh on her own and even moved house while I was away. She’s a keeper 😉
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5 years
Off home after a disappointing week in Llandudno. Slowly getting a bit of form back. Would be nice to time it right for Sheffield. Best of luck to @nr147 and @ronnieo147 in the final. Should be a classic. Thanks to @BarryHearn for this tour champs... proper event!! Keep it up
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Mark Allen
3 years
No doubt I’ll face backlash again for saying this but the announcement of the Jimmy white wildcard is shocking. Nothing against Jimmy personally but some awful decisions being made right now by @WeAreWST
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1 year
Happy to get through after a disastrous 24 hours. Cancelled flight, hardly any sleep, early start, flight to birmingham, 2&1/2 hour taxi and pretty much straight to play in freezing conditions where I couldn’t feel my hands or feet 😂😂 plenty of rest tomorrow and ready for 8pm
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Mark Allen
1 month
The phone number from my previous tweet is from an account who decided to send me some abuse after today’s loss. I just thought I’d have a little fun at their expense. If you need any painting and decorating done I recommend someone you know 😂
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Mark Allen
4 years
Another semi final loss but this time had my c game here this week so have to take some positives at least. No doubting the better player on the night got through. Best of luck to both players in tomorrow’s final
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Mark Allen
4 years
You’re welcome mate. You’re the one doing the hard bit. I got the easy part. All for a great cause
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4 years
Big thanks to one of the most generous people I know @pistol147 for the kind donation to the NI Children’s Hospice charity lessons. #NIchildrenshosp
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2 years
Boom!!! I’m playing tomorrow. Can’t wait
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2 years
Happy to win but days like today really put things into perspective. Really feel for Iulian and everything he and his family and friends are going through right now
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7 years
Gutted!!!! Not quite sure what more I could've done. All credit to John. Showed his class as always. Couple of key turning points as always
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7 years
Wee stepson robbie making his first ton tonight and it was in a tournament!! Lovely 103 clearance. Proud moment. Just turned 13!! Mustard
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1 year
Excited for this final today. Two genuine guys who put the graft in. They both thoroughly deserve today. Huge match for both. Best of luck
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5 months
Overall it’s been a decent 2023 with wins at World Grand Prix, the champion of champions and shootout. Hopefully 2024 will bring more success. Thanks for all your support throughout, to my sponsors @32Red and Omin Cues. Hope you all have a great Christmas. See you at the masters
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5 months
Me and the first reserve for the masters 😂😂😂
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5 years
Even though last night didn’t go anywhere near the way I wanted it to, I feel like I’ve turned a corner this week. Lots of positives to take. Good luck to @ronnieo147 and @nr in today’s final. I’m sure it’ll be great for the neutral
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5 years
Happy to get through against the class act that is @nr147 I never do things the easy way but produced a few good breaks when needed the most. Day off tomorrow then quarters v Maguire on Friday
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1 year
Started great tonight but switched off a bit. Some decent safety in the end got me over the line. Need to tighten up tomorrow in the quarters. Still there fighting as always
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4 years
Styled it out well
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8 days
Media day done and world championships underway….. my first involvement will be tomorrow morning in the form of commentating on Mark Selby v Joe O’Connor. I play Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons 2:30pm v Robbie Williams @32red @WeAreWST @JLiberwin #OminCues
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2 years
Huge well done to @judd147t battled hard all week and produced when it mattered most. Could’ve easily been different after last weeks final but he showed what a class act he is. Continues to represent our sport so well
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1 year
Years ago I was chastised for not questioning a ref when I was in the right. I was told I was allowed to….. now when I’ve questioned the ref again when in the right I’m chastised. I can’t win. Also, when the rule was actually explained to Jack, he knew he’d got it wrong
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