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I remember my team being delighted when I was first asked to play. A week at the MSS is the equivalent of a month's worth of coaching and practice sessions.

Over the next decade and more Bob would compete with three generations of darting legends...

Eric made sure his was the first name on the new trophy after he had been given the previous one, for winning it three times...

No wonder John achieved perfection in 1984. His stance, composure and simple repetitive throw were never better than this.

The remarkable Terry Swain designed his own standing braces in order to be able to play 'mainstream' darts events as far back as 1984

“Please, please Ray don’t just salute them, do the full Barney, back arched, arms outstretched above your head”

The Dutch Open's debut was an important staging post toward what could be described as a tour for women players.

Bristow was our superstar, Lowe was our rock, and Lim on his way to becoming our International figurehead but, perhaps,  we were missing a cult hero?

The England domination may have been fronted by Eric but John Lowe was playing a blinder in the supporting role...