Embarrassing’ British Open snooker table should be ‘burned’, says Mark Allen - The Northern Irishman fumed at the conditions in Cheltenham after beating Gary Wilson in the first round

The World Snooker Tour have responded to Mark Allen after his scathing criticism of conditions at the British Open, with the world number three branding them "embarrassing"

Stephen Hendry has slammed Mark Williams for a ‘horrific’ performance after the Welshman was dumped out of the British Open in the first round. The defending champion was surprisingly beaten 4-1 by world No. 81 Rory Thoras.

Mark Allen was in furious mood with the conditions at the British Open on Monday, despite winning his opening match, as he claimed the table should be burned. Allen had a tough first round draw against Gary Wilson but came through 4-3 to book a clash with Aaron Hill on Tuesday afternoon.

Mark Allen was far from impressed with conditions at the British Open in Cheltenham - despite the world No.3 beating Gary Wilson in his opening match.