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Ally McCoist has sparked a baffled response on social media after an image of him in fancy dress as a mean looking punk emerged.

Peter Wright begins his quest for darts history tonight (Thursday) as he starts his bid to become the first Scot to win three PDC World Darts Championship titles.

Peter Wright missed six match darts in the decisive leg as Damon Heta clinched his maiden European Tour title in dramatic fashion.The Australian defeated the world number one 8-7 in an epic Gibraltar Darts Trophy final, which saw both players endure double trouble. Snakebite produced some superb darts to lead 3-0, only for Heta to take out a 167 finish on his way to a 7-5 lead.

Gerwyn Price to reach the first-ever World Grand Prix final of his career.The 31-year-old knocked out the number one seed 4-2 to set up a finale clash against Michael van Gerwen this Sunday. The Dutchman dominated world champion Peter Wright in their semi-final clash, steamrolling the Scotsman 4-0 - winning 12 out of 13 legs.But Aspinall is up for the fight of his life after a tough few years battling injury and the emotions got the better of him in his post-match press conference.

Gerwyn Price has sensationally branded darts rival Peter Wright "rubbish" after Snakebite secured the provisional world No1 ranking.Wright, 52, became the first Scotsman to reach number one in the PDC rankings earlier this year following his World Championship win over Michael Smith. He took that accolade from Price, 37, with the duo becoming involved in a heated back-and-forth contest for the title - with the Welshman regaining his crown in July.

darts for at least one more year after the 2022 tournament, which kicks off tonight.Between 2001 and 2019 the unique double-start event was held at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre. Due to the Covid pandemic, the Grand Prix was played at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in 2020 before being moved to Leicester’s Morningside Arena.The East Midlands venue is hosting this year’s event and the 2023 tournament with the PDC weighing up the long-term future of the tournament, with the Citywest still unavailable as it is hosting Ukrainian refugees. READ MORE: James Wade took on WWE star while raising thousands during charity rally “The CityWest has been used as a Covid centre in Ireland for the last two years and it’s now being used to house Ukrainians for at least this year and next year,” PDC chief executive Matt Porter told Daily Star Sport.“We know we can stage events well in Leicester.

Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson will collide in a blockbuster tie after the draw for the upcoming World Grand Prix darts in was made. The draw for the unique double-start event, which will be played at the Morningside Arena in Leicester from October 3-9, pits five-time champion Van Gerwen against 2016 runner-up Anderson, the highest ranked unseeded player in the field.

Darts history will be made at the next PDC World Championship when a Ukrainian player graces the famous Alexandra Palace stage for the first time ever.In announcing its list of international qualifying tournaments for the 2023 Worlds, the PDC confirmed a Ukrainian tournament will be held on October 15/16. A qualifying spot is usually made available for the winner of the EuroAsian Darts Corporation Pro Tour, which features players from Russia and Belarus.

Darts ace Dimitri van den Bergh has reportedly been ordered to rest after suffering a second health scare in 48 hours. The former World Matchplay champion felt unwell during the German Darts Open in Jena at the weekend and was checked over by medical personnel following his quarter-final victory over Krzysztof Ratajski. The DreamMaker was able to continue in the tournament but looked uncomfortable at times during his semi-final win over José De Sousa.

A dad-of-two who led a double life as a ‘lynchpin’ of a £40 million drugs conspiracy has been jailed for 23 years. Bolton businessman Irtiza Bashir used Encrochat to concoct elaborate plans to smuggle huge quantities of cocaine and cannabis from Holland to the North West.

Peter Wright following the world champion’s recent return to darts action.The pair’s close relationship appeared to turn frosty during their meeting at the World Matchplay in Blackpool in July. Following their quarter-final, which Van den Bergh won, Wright barely acknowledged the Belgian after they shared the coolest of handshakes on stage.It has been suggested that Wright was unhappy with Van den Bergh’s antics on stage, although the two-time world champion has not confirmed that. Soon after the Matchplay, Snakebite underwent surgery to have his gallbladder removed, with Van den Bergh taking his place for the trio of World Series events in Australia and New Zealand.READ MORE: Dimitri Van den Bergh surprised by reaction of ‘Mr Miyagi’ after World Matchplay thriller Wright returned to action at the Hungarian Darts Trophy earlier this month and, according to Van den Bergh, blanked the Dream Maker when their paths crossed in Budapest.

Peter Wright secured his first European Tour title in five years by sweeping to victory at the German Darts Open.Just weeks after undergoing surgery to have his gallbladder removed, Snakebite defeated close friend Dimitri Van den Bergh 8-6 in a thrilling final. Wright only returned to action the previous weekend, going out at the first hurdle of the Hungarian Darts Trophy in Budapest, but he made amends in Jena.The world champion, who was the epitome of consistency throughout the weekend, defied a spirited display from Van den Bergh to close out an 8-6 success and lift his seventh European Tour title.

Darts world champion Peter Wright admitted he was left feeling emotional after returning to the stage following his operation to have his gallbladder removed. Having been diagnosed with gallstones, Wright went under the knife earlier this summer and missed the trio of World Series events in Australia and New Zealand as a result.He returned to action last weekend at Hungarian Darts Trophy, only to suffer an early exit against Jim Williams.

Ryan Giggs has broken his silence after finding out that he will face a re-trial over allegations he assaulted his ex-partner, Kate Greville.In a statement, responding to the judge's decision, he said: "After more than three weeks in court I am obviously disappointed that a retrial has been ordered."My not guilty plea remains in relation to all charges. I am confident that justice will eventually be done and my name will be cleared of all the allegations.

Ryan Giggs will face a new trial next year after it emerged today that prosecutors would pursue the case after jurors in his original trial failed to reach any verdicts last week.

Peter Wright believes he could have another 10 years left at darts’ top table following an operation to remove his gallbladder.Wright was diagnosed with gallstones earlier this year and was operated on last month, forcing him to pull out of the World Series events in Australia and New Zealand.Three weeks on, Snakebite is set to return to action at the Hungarian Darts Trophy this weekend and says he is feeling “100 times better” than prior to his surgery. As a result, the 52-year-old believes he can continue at the top level for five to 10 years. READ MORE: Darts world champion Peter Wright out of surgery as wife provides positive update “After the operation, I thought to myself ‘what have I done?’.

Peter Wright is a Scottish professional darts player who is currently ranked No 2 in the world darts rankings and the reigning two-time champion.Nicknamed 'Snakebite' for his love of snakes, the darts player once quit the sport in his twenties and went on to work as a builder and tyre fitter. He returned to darts two decades later, shortly before his 40th birthday, and became a double World Darts champion.Here's a look at his career, net worth and salary as well as his relationship with hairdresser wife Joanne who convinced him to return to the sport.Peter Wright is a Scottish professional darts player from Livingston.The 52-year-old was born in Scotland, but moved to London at the age of five.Wright, who competed in the 1995 BDO World Championships at Lakeside, quit professional darts after finding things hard going.Going on to work as a builder and tyre fitter from his twenties, he returned to the sport after watching the Grand Slam of Darts on TV.Wright recalled: "I was saying to Jo 'I can beat him', 'I can beat him', 'I can beat him' and then Jo said, 'why don't you give it a shot?'After returning to professional darts, Peter Wright has not looked back.Though he only "earned £1,200 in the first year", Wright persisted and went on to win two world titles in three years.

Footballer Ryan Giggs has admitted he threatened his ex-girlfriend as he said “you’re finished”, the court was told.The former Manchester United player is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards Kate Greville during their six-year relationship – all of which he denies. At Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday 17 August, Giggs was questioned on messages sent between the couple during their relationship, which lasted for around six years from 2015 onwards. In one message said to be from Ryan to Kate Greville, the footballer wrote that his girlfriend was “finished” and in another he asked: “Do I have to let you go Kate?” Peter Wright QC read out a message from Giggs in January 2019 in which he said: “What the f*, blocking me?? “F**** unblock me now.” He asked Giggs: “Was that the angry Ryan in that message?” to which he replied: “Yes.” Mr Wright went on: “The demanding Ryan?” to which he replied “Yes," again.

Ryan Giggs sent his ex a "deeply offensive" email after she uninvited him from a holiday to Scotland, a court heard.The 48 year old former Manchester United star is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards Kate Greville during their six-year relationship – all of which he denies. Jurors at Manchester Crown Court have seen dozens of messages and emails between the pair during the trial, which is now in its second week.

Ryan Giggs has broken down in tears in court over what he described as the "worst experience of my life". The former Manchester United winger is currently on trial at Manchester Crown Court accused of using controlling and coercive behaviour against his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, as well as assaulting her and her sister Emma Greville.

A woman has told a court that ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs said to her: “I will headbutt you next", after he allegedly assaulted her older sister. Emma Greville, 26, said Giggs, 48, placed his hands on the shoulders of his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38, during an argument and headbutted her in the lip “with lots of force”. Giving evidence at the start of the second week of Giggs’ trial, Emma Greville said the defendant then went on to blame her for the incident at the defendant’s home in Worsley, Greater Manchester.