Priestley discusses rise of PDC: “I think they have done extremely well under the circumstances”

Dennis Priestley was one of the founding members of the PDC back in the split days and speaking recently ‘The Menace’ was really impressed with the way they have rose in recent years and dealt with darts in the pandemic.

“What the PDC board have done in recent years has been excellent. There is more money involved now and it’s on a par with snooker. I think they have done extremely well under the circumstances,” said Priestley to Darts World.

"Obviously, it was important to carry on with the calendar as that brings in a vital revenue from Sky but they will miss the money they generated from bums on seats. “They have some set aside so can ride the storm for the time being.”

While the Mexborough ace isn’t an avid viewer anymore of darts, he still keeps his eye on it and including on the new crop of players coming through.

“I do like to keep active and before lockdown I was doing up a house with roofing and brickwork. I still keep in touch with the lads and am available for exhibitions".

“Last year I was fortunate enough to work in China with John Lowe and was also with him and Bob Anderson in Tenerife back in March. I hope to carry on doing a fair bit on the exhibition circuit when things get back to normal as it’s something I always enjoy and great to catch up with the lads.”