Phew.....made it back on....finally!! I promise i'll be a more diligent poster this year. To that end here's a shot of my baby brother, Tony Mitchell, with none other than "The Power" himself! Tony is a darts player himself so was bursting with pride at meeting the great man.
It was taken in Marske Cricket Club where Phil was making one, of his many, guest appearances.
For all it was a tiny venue he was charming, diligent, honest, funny and gracious....everything a champion should be. He made everyone's night.
Tony shared a story with him about his own darting adventures. In 2008 he qualified for the UK Open finals (in Bolton) via the pub rounds. He beat a good club player in the first round, and was interviewed by the delightful Helen Chamberlin when it became evident that "Maverick" (Tony's dart moniker) would be playing "Iceman" (Alan Warriner-Little) in the next round.
Tony explained to Phil that he'd been looking forward to playing him in the final (LOL) but it wasn't to be. Phil asked him "Who'd knocked you out son?"
"Alan Warriner-Little" replied my brother, expecting an "Ah well, he is a professional you know" from the power. Phil snorted in mock derision "Warriner, pah!!" as if to say "You've got a long way to go to meet me son if Warriner is knocking you out".
We all laughed and Phil was happy to pose for shots, and sign autographs, well into the night. All in all a great evening attended by a great man.
Excelsior Out!
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