Phil Taylor: Last News

Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney, the familiar sporting faces have all been involved in on-stage battles that don't involve the board. Daily Star Sport has now taken a look at seven times that the oche turned into a boxing ring as players got at each other's throats, with one former world champion even being handed a suspension.

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darts career, Phil Taylor established himself as one of the greatest to ever play the sport, winning a remarkable 16 world championships.Taylor eventually retired from the professional oche in 2018, and after this decided to try his hand on the pool table.As a result ‘The Power’ entered the 2021 Ultimate Pool Masters alongside 64 of the world’s best, and was dealt a tough test as he took on European champion Rob Chilton in his opening match.And it is fair to say his first taste of professional pool did not go to plan, especially when the darts legend was left red faced following a total miscue from one of his break shots.During the televised match, Taylor was being humiliated 7-0 to Chilton, however things were soon to get even worse.As the 61-year-old attempted to break in the eighth frame, he completely missed every ball on the table, as he miss-cued his shot no more than a couple of inches off the starting line.A sheepish Taylor then quickly clawed the ball back towards the top cushion, before embarrassingly returning to his chair in the corner of the arena.Following the remarkable miscue, the TV commentator could be heard saying: “Oh no, oh no!” as Taylor stared at the table in disbelief.What did you make of Taylor's pool skills? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.It seemed his opponent Chilton clearly saw the funny side of his rival's misfortune, with the TV cameras capturing the European champion giggling in the back shot of Taylor’s miss hit.Chilton then took advantage, as he went on to win the eighth and final frame to cap off an 8-0 whitewash win.Despite the heavy defeat and the red-faced moment, Taylor revealed afterwards that he ‘loved’ taking part in the eight-ball event, but was extremely

Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor’s return to the sport is already over after he was dumped out of the World Seniors at the quarter-final stage by Kevin Painter.Taylor had won the previous 31 meetings between the pair in succession, but saw that run was ended by ‘The Artist' at the Circus Tavern.‘The Power’ had retired from darts four years ago after winning a record 16 world championships but returned to take part in the inaugural World Seniors tournament.He defeated Peter Manley by three sets to one in the second round to set up a quarter-final clash with Painter on Saturday night.Despite his long history of success against Painter, his World Seniors tournament run ended in disappointment.Painter was dominant, winning nine of the 12 legs to ease into the semi-finals where he will face Robert Thornton.Taylor bounced back from losing the first leg by squaring things up, before Painter hit double 10 and then took out 106 to seal the opening set.‘The Artist’ then stormed into the lead in the second set, hitting three 140s before breaking Taylor’s throw with a double 18.Who is the greatest darts player of all time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section...He then hit a bullseye and an 82 checkout to win four successive legs, taking the final leg of the second set in 13 darts.Painter continued to hold his nerve, taking out double 12 to go one leg up in the third set, before going one away from victory by hitting double 18.But Taylor summoned a final reserve of strength, with Painter missing two match darts as ‘The Power’ brought the third set back to 2-1.He then hit a 119 checkout to force a deciding leg, which Painter won by taking out 32, though he insisted his performance was far from perfect.“Neither of us played too

darts on Friday night had fans adamant that they could now beat the 14-time world champion.'The Power' was back in action four years after he retired from the sport as he appeared at the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship at the Circus Tavern in Essex.Taylor is the favourite to land the £30,000 prize for winning the four day event which began on Thursday and will come to an end with the final on Sunday.However, he appeared to struggle as he came from behind to beat Peter Manley in the second round.Playing for the first time since losing to Rob Cross in the final of the 2018 World Darts Championship, Taylor appeared frustrated on stage.He was seen repeatedly shaking his head as he lost the first set to Manley, before composing himself to recover and win by three sets to one.Despite his win, darts fans still took to social media to comment on the performance of the now 61-year-old Taylor.One fan simply tweeted: “Is Phil drunk?”Who will win the 2022 World Seniors Darts Championship? Let us know in the comments section below.Another viewer added: “Watching Phil Taylor now is mad, the difference since when he was training properly is mad.”A third darts fan also wrote: “Watching Phil Taylor at the world seniors - I reckon I could beat him now.”Following his win over Manley, Taylor will now face Kevin Painter in the last eight on Saturday in an all-English affair.It had been an emotional return to the oche for Taylor as the crowd at the Circus Tavern cheered his entrance into the venue.If he can make his way past Painter on Saturday, then Taylor will feature on the final day of the tournament on Sunday.With the start of the semi-finals, matches move to the best of seven sets and remain this way for the final.Having won

Phil 'The Power' Taylor made his triumphant return to competitive darts on Friday night after over four years away.The 61-year-old looked visibly emotional and was swamped by jubilant fans as he made his way down the oche to face Peter Manley, as always to the tune of Snap's I've Got The Power.A fabulous blend of energy and excitement filled the air at the Circus Tavern, an arena where The Power won 11 of his 16 world titles, an atmosphere that was mirrored on social media."Currently watching Phil Taylor vs Peter Manley on BT Sport. This is surreal," one fan tweeted."Ok I admit it I’m buzzing to see the return of Phil Taylor tonight," said another."The goat is back, absolutely unreal scenes," a third wrote.Taylor, who retired in January 2018, accepted an approach to play in the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship for over-50s.Can Phil Taylor go all the way and win the tournament? Let us know what you think in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Peter Manley was still selling red tops (ahem) while he was going for double top during his early days as a darts player - because he was still working as a newsagent.During a colourful career at the top that spanned just over 20 years, Manley reached three PDC World Darts Championship finals – losing to Phil Taylor on all three occasions.Despite those runs to the final and his brief status as the game's number one player, One Dart only ever won one major tournament - the now-defunct Las Vegas Desert Classic in 2003. Manley, who is now 59, first made his mark on the big stage in 1995 when he reached the final of the BDO European Masters at Lakeside - a tournament he actually had to qualify for.

Darts legend Phil Taylor underwent an incredible weight transformation and lost five stone which helped him secure his final world championship title back in 2013 against Michael Van Gerwen.Taylor is widely regarded as the best darts player of all time, and for good reason.The Power dominated the sport during his long and successful playing career, winning a remarkable 14 world titles, 16 world matchplays, 11 World Grand Prixs and six Premier League titles.Of course, darts has never been associated with its competitors displaying fit and athletic physiques, with the sport known for its skill rather than athleticism.Despite this, the greatest player of all time revealed getting himself into shape and shedding the pounds actually went on to help him to become world champion for a 14th time.Impressively, Taylor lost five stone from the bloated 19-stone frame that took to the stage in the early stages of his career ahead of the 2013 World Championship in 2013, and it proved effective. Just after his world title nine years ago The Power told the Mirror : “I am a lot fitter and sharper, I can really tell the difference."As well as improving his darts game one other key component that motivated Taylor to get fit was of course his health.What is your favourite Phil Taylor moment? Let us know in the comments section below.He went on to admit that a big driving force to transform was to wade off any health scares that could be caused by his weight in his later years.The Power continued: “I don’t think it is strange to do a programme like this.

Google them.“I'm looking forward to seeing Peter Manley again – I couldn't abide him when we were rivals on the circuit, nobody could because he was such a wind-up merchant. But now I work with him, I absolutely love him to bits.”Nothing could rival the thrill of lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy, after beating Michael van Gerwen in the final at Ally Pally to win the last of his 16 world titles.But do not underestimate what it would mean to Taylor to wear another version of the crown.“When I was doing a podcast with (former PDC chairman) Barry Hearn, and I was introduced as the 16-times world champion, Barry chipped in and added, 'So far.' That made me laugh.“This is not the world championship, but I would love to win it.

Darts fans have urged reigning world champion Peter Wright to 'ditch' his new arrows after being dumped out in the second round of the Ladbrokes Masters. Wright, who beat Michael Smith to claim his second Ally Pally crown earlier this month, went down 10-8 to Simon Whitlock in Milton Keynes.

darts legend Michael van Gerwen without his trademark chrome-dome.The Dutchman, who has had the sport by the scruff of the neck for the majority of the last decade, burst onto the scene in 2007 after throwing an incredible nine-dart finish against compatriot Raymond van Barneveld.Van Gerwen was just 17 years old at the time and still holds the record for the youngest player in history to throw a televised nine-darter.While he struggled for consistency over the next few years, van Gerwen's early career was explosively captivating.He was brash, he was frighteningly talented, and as strange as it looks, he had a head full of hair … well, sort of.Images of Mighty Mike during the 2008 World Championships have emerged and while we're all aware that, logically, he had to have had hair at some point, it still doesn't look or feel right.His thinning, auburn locks - as well as his trim figure - make him look like a completely different person altogether.By the time he won his first PDC major in 2012, van Gerwen had been sporting a shaved head for a few years and had embraced the bald look with style and grace.Two years later at the age of just 24, he won the World Darts Championship for the first time, becoming the youngest man in history to do so - a record he still holds today.What looks weirder - Michael van Gerwen with hair, or Phil Taylor with a moustache? Let us know in the comments section below...He was ranked World No 1 for the next eight years and is currently the second most successful player in PDC history, behind Phil Taylor.The Dutchman was forced to withdraw from the 2022 World Darts Championship after testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of his third-round match against Chris Dobey.

Colin Lloyd believes darts great Phil Taylor would still be able to compete with today's standard of players - even though he retired almost four years ago.Taylor, 61, said ta, ta to tungsten after losing the 2018 World Darts Championship final to newcomer Rob Cross, although retiring after the Ally Pally showpiece had long been the plan.In total, the Power finished up with a record 85 major titles, including 14 PDC World Championships, 16 World Matchplay trophies and 11 World Grand Prix titles.Since his retirement, a new throng of darts stars have emerged on the oche, with the likes of Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton joining Peter Wright and Michael van Gerwen as the giants of the game.Historical comparisons are prevalent in all sports, but

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Fallon Sherrock produced another dazzling display of darts to whitewash Mike de Dekker at the Grand Slam and earn comparisons with none other than Phil Taylor. The Queen of the Palace, 27, rose to worldwide fame in 2019 when she became the first woman to a win a match at the world darts championships.She has since played in the Premier League, earning a 6-6 draw with Glen Durrant, while earlier this year she lost in the final of the Nordic Darts Masters to Michael van Gerwen.

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Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!From Jocky Wilson to Bobby George and Phil Taylor to Ted Hankey - darts is a sport that has never been short of its characters. Even so, few can come close to the extraordinary life of Andy Fordham, who died on Thursday at the age of 59.Fordham, who passed away with wife Jenny by his side, was one of the sport's best-loved stars.

darts champion Andy Fordham has died aged 59, it has been confirmed. Known as ‘The Viking,’ he beat Mervyn King in the final of the 2004 BDO World Darts Championship.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxLegendary darts referee Bruce Spendley has died at the age of 80.Spendley worked for two decades as a referee in televised events and as an official at darts tournaments before hanging up the marker and mic in 2013.Spendley had refereed in his first World Championship back in 1980 and his last match was the 2013 final between Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen.A minute of applause was held in Spendley's memory before the start of Tuesday's Players Championship 14 in Milton Keynes."Bruce was a very popular and respected member of our staff and one of the most experienced referees ever in our sport," said PDC Chief Executive Matt

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darts world titles before retiring in 2018 and he thought picking up a cue would be a good idea as his transition sport.He joined 64 of the world's top eight-ball players in the Ultimate Pool Masters and played his first match against European champion Rob Chilton."I'm over the moon to be invited to such a prestigious event and I am looking forward to the challenge ahead. Watch out for The Power," Taylor warned after signing up to the event.Taylor was already trailing Chilton 7-0 and he was left red-faced on live TV with an embarrassing break-off attempt in the next frame.