Mark Allen goes from black to red: Snooker star declared bankrupt

Dramatic decline in fortunes as snooker star with £3m in prize money declared bankrupt as he takes break from game

CASH WOE: Mark Allen

John Toner

Snooker ace Mark Allen has declared himself bankrupt after announcing he was taking a break from the sport which has netted him over £3m in prize money.

Northern Ireland’s top potter known as ‘The Pistol’ also resigned as a director of his company Mark Allen (NI) Ltd on Thursday.