If Allen is successful in winning the ultimate prize, he will follow in the footsteps of compatriots Alex Higgins (champion in 1972 and 1982) and Dennis Taylor (champion in 1985).
“I wasn't born until 1986, so obviously a little before my time, but I'm proud to be Northern Irish and I'm very proud of the history of the sport and how much they've contributed to this sport. Know what you contributed.
“Alex and Jimmy White in particular have probably been at the heart of this sport for many years. I’d like to add myself to that list, but given what they’ve done in the game so far, they’re already very much part of the conversation. ” [as the greatest Northern Irish snooker player ever]. I will continue to do my best and let others judge.
“To add a world title to this is something very special and bringing it back to Northern Ireland.”
The World Championships will once again be held at the Crucible Theatre, one of the most iconic venues in British sport, which has hosted the tournament since 1977.
“that [The Crucible] It's very different from other venues we play. “The crowd is very close together and it's one of the smaller arenas we play in, but the history that comes with it makes it even more exciting,” Allen said.
“You want to be part of history. People have asked me in the past, are you going to leave Sheffield? I will because I've never won there, but if you If we had won there, it probably would have been different, and you never want that.'' This is a special, special place. ”
