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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Darts legend Phil Taylor admits new job ‘like an apprenticeship' and he feels ‘like a fish out of water'
PHIL YOUR BOOTS Darts legend Phil Taylor admits new job 'like an apprenticeship' and he feels 'like a fish out of water' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PHIL TAYLOR has admitted he feels like a "fish out of water" in his new job as a presenter. The record-holding 16-time world champion announced his official retirement from darts in May, after playing on the senior circuit since 2018. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Phil Taylor has admitted he feels like a "fish out of water" in his new job as a presenter Credit: Rex The Power is considered the greatest player to set foot on the oche, also winning 87 major PDC titles and 16 World Matchplay trophies. Seven years ago, at the age of 57, he stepped away from the PDC but continued to grace exhibitions. Four years later, he took part in his first competitive event since retirement, the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship. Since leaving it all behind him, Taylor has swapped his arrows for a microphone, although admits he isn't as confident in his new gig. READ MORE DARTS NEWS CROWDED OUT Heta wanted to 'run into crowd and do something silly' at US Darts Masters The 64-year-old will take another stab at being a presenter when he joins the team at the World Seniors Darts Champion of Champions on Sunday. He said in the build-up to the tournament, live and free on Pluto TV,: "I'm like a fish out of water at the minute, so I'm still learning. I've got to take my hat off to these commentators. "If it was a football match, I wouldn't have a clue who's passing the ball or playing for which team! I wouldn't even know who's on whose side. It's remarkable what they do. "Every time I present, I'm learning. I will get used to it, but it's like an apprenticeship, I think. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "So you've got to do your apprenticeship and learn your job. I'll keep pushing forward and learn. But I am enjoying it. "There's no pressure, obviously. I haven't got to get up and start practising to make sure I'm getting ready for nighttime, so I can just relax and enjoy it." Darts legend Phil Taylor reveals he'd consider buying EFL club with Robbie Williams Taylor appeared briefly on the World Seniors Tour but made the decision to call time on all competitive darts just last month, revealing that he didn't want to disappoint fans. He added: "I was really, really looking forward to it. Loved the idea of the Seniors Darts. Enjoyed playing in it. "But I couldn't perform like Phil Taylor could perform. So it broke my heart a little bit. "My body had changed. I'm 65 this year. It got harder and harder for me, and I couldn't perform. And people were paying money to come and see me. "It broke my heart not to perform like I can. And I thought, 'I can't do this anymore. This is not right. If I do something, I have to do it properly.' I'm a bit of a perfectionist. "I haven't even got a set of darts now. Or a dartboard. I've got a dartboard in the back room. But it's still in the box. I was so dedicated and everything. But I can't do it now. "So, I do other things. I see my grandkids a lot more. And the best thing in the world is staying and sleeping in your own bed. Which I'd not done for 30 years and I love it."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Darts legend Phil Taylor admits new job ‘like an apprenticeship' and he feels ‘like a fish out of water'
PHIL TAYLOR has admitted he feels like a "fish out of water" in his new job as a presenter. The record-holding 16-time world champion announced his official Advertisement 1 Phil Taylor has admitted he feels like a "fish out of water" in his new job as a presenter Credit: Rex The Power is considered the greatest player to set foot on the oche, also winning 87 major PDC titles and 16 World Matchplay trophies. Seven years ago, at the age of 57, he stepped away from the PDC but continued to grace exhibitions. Four years later, he took part in his first competitive event since retirement, the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship . Since leaving it all behind him, Taylor has swapped his arrows for a microphone, although admits he isn't as confident in his new gig. Advertisement READ MORE DARTS NEWS The 64-year-old will take another stab at being a presenter when he joins the team at the World Seniors Darts Champion of Champions on Sunday. He said in the build-up to the tournament, live and free on "I'm like a fish out of water at the minute, so I'm still learning . I've got to take my hat off to these commentators. "If it was a football match, I wouldn't have a clue who's passing the ball or playing for which team! I wouldn't even know who's on whose side. It's remarkable what they do. "Every time I present, I'm learning. I will get used to it, but it's like an apprenticeship, I think. Advertisement Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "So you've got to do your apprenticeship and learn your job. I'll keep pushing forward and learn. But I am enjoying it. "There's no pressure, obviously. I haven't got to get up and start practising to make sure I'm getting ready for nighttime, so I can just relax and enjoy it." Darts legend Phil Taylor reveals he'd consider buying EFL club with Robbie Williams Taylor appeared briefly on the World Seniors Tour but made the decision to call time on all competitive darts just last month, revealing Advertisement He added: "I was really, really looking forward to it. Loved the idea of the Seniors Darts. Enjoyed playing in it. "But I couldn't perform like Phil Taylor could perform. So it broke my heart a little bit. "My body had changed. I'm 65 this year. It got harder and harder for me, and I couldn't perform. And people were paying money to come and see me. "It broke my heart not to perform like I can. And I thought, 'I can't do this anymore. This is not right. If I do something, I have to do it properly.' I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Advertisement "I haven't even got a set of darts now. Or a dartboard. I've got a dartboard in the back room. But it's still in the box. I was so dedicated and everything. But I can't do it now. "So, I do other things. I see my grandkids a lot more. And the best thing in the world is staying and sleeping in your own bed. Which I'd not done for 30 years and I love it."
Wales Online
2 days ago
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- Wales Online
Phil Taylor makes 'fish out of water' admission as he takes up new role after darts
Phil Taylor makes 'fish out of water' admission as he takes up new role after darts Phil Taylor retired from professional darts in May of this year, and the 16-time world champion has now opened up on his transition into presenting as he prepares to pick up the mic once again Darts hero Phil Taylor has opened up about his newfound role as a presenter (Image: WireImage for Pluto TV ) Darts legend Phil Taylor has confessed that he feels like a 'fish out of water' in his newfound role as a presenter. The Power, revered as the best player to ever to throw a piece of tungsten and holder of an astonishing 87 major PDC titles, retired from professional darts this May. Known for his unmatched record at both the Ally Pally, where he clinched 16 victories, and the World Matchplay, Taylor hung up his arrows professionally in 2018 at 57 and stuck to playing exhibitions. Four years on, he entered the World Seniors Darts Championship only to realise his prowess wasn't quite what it used to be, which led to his definitive retirement last month. Taylor has traded his trusted darts for presenting duties, candidly sharing his initial struggles with the transition ahead of the World Seniors Darts Champion of Champions event scheduled for Sunday, June 29. "I'm like a fish out of water at the minute, so I'm still learning," admitted Taylor during the build-up to the World Seniors Darts Bet Goodwin Champion of Champions, broadcast live and free on Pluto TV. "I've got to take my hat off to these commentators. "If it were a football match, I wouldn't have a clue who's passing the ball or playing for which team! I wouldn't even know who's on whose side. It's remarkable what they do. Article continues below "Every time I present, I'm learning. I will get used to it, but it's like an apprenticeship, I think. So you've got to do your apprenticeship and learn your job. I'll keep pushing forward and learn. But I am enjoying it. Taylor waved the oche goodbye in May (Image: PA ) "There's no pressure, obviously. I haven't got to get up and start practising and make sure I'm getting ready for nighttime and all that kind of thing, so I can just relax and enjoy it." Taylor made a brief appearance on the World Seniors Tour before deciding to retire from competitive darts last month, acknowledging he didn't want to let down fans with subpar performances, reports the Mirror. "I was really, really looking forward to it. Loved the idea of the Seniors Darts. Enjoyed playing in it. But I couldn't perform like Phil Taylor could perform," he confessed. "So it broke my heart a little bit. "My body had changed. I mean, I'm 65 this year. So I was in my 60s. It got harder and harder for me, and I couldn't perform. And people were paying money to come and see me. It broke my heart not to perform like I can. And I thought, 'I can't do this anymore. This is not right. If I do something, I have to do it properly.' I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Article continues below "People were paying good money to come and see me. Getting taxis, paying prices for whatever they charge for beers and food and this, that and the other. And I can't give them a show. So, no. I'd had my time. It was time to walk away then. "I haven't even got a set of darts now. Or a dartboard," Taylor went on. "I've got a dartboard in the back room. But it's still in the box. I was so dedicated and everything. But I can't do it now. "So, I do other things. I see my grandkids a lot more. And the best thing in the world is staying and sleeping in your own bed. Which I'd not done for 30 years and I love it."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Darts legend Phil Taylor's new job has him feeling 'like a fish out of water'
Darts icon Phil Taylor has taken to presenting after waving the oche goodbye this year, but the 64-year-old 16-time champion of the world admits he's still finding his feet Phil Taylor has admitted he feels like a fish out of water in his new role as a presenter. The 16-time world champion retired from darts in May of this year. The Power is undoubtedly the greatest player ever to pick up a dart, winning a record 87 major PDC titles, including triumphing at Ally Pally on 16 occasions, the same number of times he's come out on top at the World Matchplay. At the age of 57, he stepped away from the PDC in 2018 but continued to grace exhibitions. Four years later, he took part in his first competitive event since retirement, the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship. However, The Power came to terms with the fact that his darting ability was not what it once was, and left the oche behind for good in May. Taylor's arrows have since been swapped for a microphone. He now prepares to take another stab at being a presenter when he joins the team at the World Seniors Darts Champion of Champions on Sunday, June 29, though he admits he isn't as polished a host as he was an arrowsmith. "I'm like a fish out of water at the minute, so I'm still learning," said Taylor in the build-up to the World Seniors Darts Bet Goodwin Champion of Champions, live and free on Pluto TV. "I've got to take my hat off to these commentators. "If it were a football match, I wouldn't have a clue who's passing the ball or playing for which team! I wouldn't even know who's on whose side. It's remarkable what they do. "Every time I present, I'm learning. I will get used to it, but it's like an apprenticeship, I think. So you've got to do your apprenticeship and learn your job. I'll keep pushing forward and learn. But I am enjoying it. "There's no pressure, obviously. I haven't got to get up and start practising and make sure I'm getting ready for nighttime and all that kind of thing, so I can just relax and enjoy it." Taylor appeared briefly on the World Seniors Tour but made the decision to call time on all competitive darts just last month, admitting that he didn't want to disappoint fans who had paid to see him with lacklustre throwing. "I was really, really looking forward to it. Loved the idea of the Seniors Darts. Enjoyed playing in it. But I couldn't perform like Phil Taylor could perform," he added. "So it broke my heart a little bit. "My body had changed. I mean, I'm 65 this year. So I was in my 60s. It got harder and harder for me, and I couldn't perform. And people were paying money to come and see me. "It broke my heart not to perform like I can. And I thought, 'I can't do this anymore. This is not right. If I do something, I have to do it properly.' I'm a bit of a perfectionist. "People were paying good money to come and see me. Getting taxis, paying prices for whatever they charge for beers and food and this, that and the other. And I can't give them a show. So, no. I'd had my time. It was time to walk away then. "I haven't even got a set of darts now. Or a dartboard," continued Taylor. "I've got a dartboard in the back room. But it's still in the box. I was so dedicated and everything. But I can't do it now. "So, I do other things. I see my grandkids a lot more. And the best thing in the world is staying and sleeping in your own bed. Which I'd not done for 30 years and I love it." Streaming exclusively on Pluto TV, the MODUS Super Series channel offers fans 24/7 darts content including 104 live matches every week, behind-the-scenes features, and exclusive tournaments. Viewers can stream the event for free across all devices including mobile, desktop, and connected TVs. See
