Scott Marsh, the reigning British Open Champion, took to Facebook recently to confirm that he had turned down the opportunity to represent his country for forthcoming Internationals:
Marsh, also the ADC (MAD) English National titleholder, announced:
“Had the call-up today to play for England! I’d like to thank Peter Melton and the England Darts Group for the invitation, but with my busy schedule this year I will be declining the offer. “
In a peculiar addition, Marsh seemed to declare that International darts are not competitive. In what may have been a misworded line Scott continued:
“This year I will be concentrating on my competitive darts only” before moving on to thank his supporters and sponsors etc.
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It is not the first decisive action, in recent months, from the 39-year-old. Following what could be described as a breakthrough year (predicted in Darts World) he left both his management team and his dart manufacturer before an expected Lakeside appearance.
However, a disappointing Q School and mediocre Challenge Tour Weekend should serve as a reminder that form and fortune fluctuate and, perhaps, such opportunity should not be taken lightly.
Images: Quantum Darts
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