My darting Inspirations

Hi Guys

I would like to thank you for your emails.

In regards to who my biggest darts inspiration is, that's a tough one as i admire alot of players for different reasons.

e.g.

Determination/discipline:  You have to go with Taylor. Consider that he wasn't even playing top level darts until his late 20's imagine how many world titles he'd have if he'd have had the opportunities at a young age (+ Bristow's influence) in his teens. He'd probably have 30!

Throw: You have to go with Lowe, just perfect mechanics and the popular choice.

Longevity: You have to go with  Lowe. still an immense talent at 70!

Making the most of what talent you have: Dennis Priestley, didn't turn pro until in his forties!

Natural talent: Bristow. If Dartitis hadn't hit, with that ego and will to win, he could still be winning things now!  People forget that he was only 29/30 when it hit.

Mental strength: Bristow. beat players before they even set foot on the oche

Power scoring: Have to go with MVG. At the moment when he's on a 'run he's unstoppable!

Outshots: Barney. At times has hit silly high level outs to win it!

There are also others i admire e.g.

Ted Hankey: The definition of a smooth throw

Justin Pipe: The guy suffered a major injury and has to throw in a certain way, and has still hit the PDC top 16!

Leighton Rees: The 'first' world champion and late thirties when he won the 'old school' majors and for a 2-3 year period was the best in the world. His throw was also VERY smooth.

Andy Fordham: Though its nothing to be proud of,  but anyone who can drink 50 bottles of Becks and a bottle of Brandy and not end up dead let alone win a world title on it deserves some sort of recognition.

Bobby George: For being a VERY astute businessman, cultivating an image and making a HUGE mount of money!

and i must give a mention to everyone who turns up, regardless of talent, or age and plays because they love it and always have!

I suppose i have more affinity for the older players as it gives me some kind of hope that with abit of form i could do well in a BDO event and who knows after that. I certainly at times have had the form (albeit brief)  to hit BIG scores.

Anyway i hope that answers your questions.