Ought to Allen reach profitable the last word prize he would comply with within the footsteps of compatriots Alex Higgins (winner in 1972 and 1982) and Dennis Taylor (the 1985 champion).
“I wasn’t born till 1986 so clearly these had been a bit earlier than my time however I am a proud Northern Irishman, I do know the historical past of the game and the way a lot they did for the game.
“Alex specifically, and Jimmy White, most likely carried the game for various years. It could be good so as to add myself to that checklist however given what I’ve already carried out within the recreation I am effectively in that dialog already [as the greatest Northern Irish snooker player ever]. I am going to simply maintain doing my finest and let others determine.
“So as to add a world title to that will be very, very particular, and to convey that house to Northern Eire.”
The World Championship will once more be staged at one of the iconic venues in UK sport, the Crucible Theatre, which has hosted the match since 1977.
“It [The Crucible] may be very completely different to another venue we play at. The group are so shut, it is one of many smaller arenas that we play in, however the historical past hooked up to it simply provides to the event,” mentioned Allen.
“You need to be a part of historical past. Folks have requested me up to now would you progress away from Sheffield? I might as a result of I have never received there however it might most likely be completely different in the event you had received there, then you definitely would by no means need to go away. It is a particular, particular place.”
