All About Darts: The ultimate guide to the world's greatest sport

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Legendary darts referee and fan favourite Russ 'The Voice' Bray takes you off stage and round the world with the best throwers and the loudest crowds for the biggest bust-ups, the nerviest legs and the greatest ever finishes in his essential watch-along companion. Stand up if you love the darts! Russ 'The Voice' Bray has been beside the oche announcing the scores and controlling the game in his umistakable raspy tones at every major darts tournaments since 1996. He has now hung up his mic, but fans can stand up and rejoice as he'll be making himself heard once again in this essential, all-seeing companion to the best sport in the world. Throughout his career as a referee Russ scrupulously maintained professional neutrality, but now, for the first time, he can reveal his own assessment of the current contenders. Who's spraying and praying and who's hitting the target And his guide to the calendar and tour of the venues will set you up for your live tournament experience. Will you go for tables or seats Every throw counts, and Russ calls out the best nine-darters he's ever seen, the biggest comebacks and the greatest epics. And he takes us off stage, into the practice rooms, to observe masterful mind games playing out behind the scenes. Going back a few years, it wouldn't be darts without argie bargie on the oche and Russ recalls some lively altercations for you to enjoy at a safe distance. His own encounters with the legends of the day include being verbally abused by Jocky Wilson, witnessing Eric Bristow getting into pub fights and carting Big Cliff Lazaranko to hospital after twelve pints and bang on the head. Game on!

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Russ Brays journey into the world of darts began as a player, but by transitioning into refereeing, he found his true calling. After almost three decades of working the most prestigious tournaments alongside the best talent in the sport, Russ has become a staple of darts worldwide. Also known as the The Voice, his ability to capture audiences with his distinctive style has significantly contributed to the growing popularity of darts on a global scale. In 2024, Russ retired from refereeing and was inducted into the PDC Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's most beloved and influential figures. Now, as a PDC ambassador, he continues to promote the game and show his dedication to fans everywhere, making him a lasting icon in the world of professional darts. This is his first book.