The Future For Phil The Power Taylor

Phil is about to take on all comers in defence of the World Championship title that he first won in 1990 some 16 years ago when he lived in a terraced house in the potteries. His devastating record of wins since then has given him the undisputed crown of being the best darts player that has ever lived and along with that honour he has had rich financial rewards. Now he says that he wants to earn a few more bob to make sure that his grandchildren are all right. The future of two of his 4 children should be a little more secure as well because he has recently opened a darts memorabilia and trophy shop in Stoke on the corner of Milton Road and Hanley Road.

Phil has not said that he is thinking about retirement yet, but he admits he is getting a little older and as he approaches 50 he may start to take it a little easier and do some of the things that he has been putting off for a long time. He said a holiday would be nice because he has not had one for 15 or twenty years. Other things such as simply sitting back and watching TV are also high on his agenda. One pastime that he has shown an interest is horse racing as he has been seen at the Uttoxeter Race Course in the past. While there some time ago, a “Bar Steward,” (Careful how you say that, although some that know barman concerned say that the mispronunciation might be more correct,) who is from a local club I play darts for, reported back that he had a very pleasant chat in a bar at the course, with the great man. The Bar Steward said Phil was really quite down to earth for such an important person. Personally I have seen Phil a couple of times at darts events where he came across as being a great character and I hope he stays with the sport for many years to come as has the less successful but also very important darts personality of John Lowe.