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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mark Staniforth

DARK SECRETS: Mark allen celebrates 147 at world championship but trails against chris wakelin | Rare Historical Photos

Mark Allen recovered from a nightmare start to the second session of his second-round match against Chris Wakelin by completing the 15th maximum break at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

The Antrim star had failed to pot a ball in the three previous frames as qualifier Wakelin proceeded to turn a 6-2 overnight advantage into a 10-2 lead.

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