‘I already decided I was finished’ – World Darts Championship star vows never to play in tournament again
WORLD Darts Championship star Brendan Dolan has vowed to never play a prestigious tournament again.
The Northern Irish thrower takes on Tavis Dudeney in round one at Ally Pally next week.
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Brendan Dolan vowed to never play the World Cup of Darts againCredit: PA
Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney won the tournament for Northern Ireland in his absenceCredit: Getty
He is hoping for a strong performance to rescue his season, admitting he has had a “very poor year”.
Dolan has appeared at many floor and stage tournaments, but missed out on the World Cup of Darts.
He watched on from home as his compatriots Josh Rock and Darly Gurney brought home the title.
Dolan, 52, decided to quit playing the World Cup and he confirmed he has no plans to return, despite however successful he or Northern Ireland may be.
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He told Darts News: “I had already decided I was finished.
“I tried too hard for so long… it even affected other tournaments. Even if I won the World Championships and was top of the pecking order, I would not be playing.
“In that tournament I completely froze under the pressure I put on myself.
“Everything else in darts is for me… I just play darts.”
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Dolan is now focused on the World Darts Championship but has a relaxed outlook on how to perform well.
He added: “It’s about letting things go and playing in the moment. Just throw the darts.”
