Priestley discusses rise of PDC: “I think they have done extremely well under the circumstances”
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"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.”
“I was delighted to see Dimitri van den Bergh win the World Matchplay as I worked with him 18 months ago at an exhibition and I found him to be a really nice friendly lad, huge talent too. “It’s great to see other nationalities coming through and winning big events. Krzysztof Ratajski is a player I like and Mensur Suljovic too. They give the PDC a strong European feel.”
Despite his resume, Priestley has never appeared as a pundit or commentator but he continued and said that if he was asked, he’d do it.
“They never asked me. Maybe I am not eloquent enough with my Yorkshire accent. But if they asked me in the morning it’s something I would love to do of course.”
Starting his career in the BDO system before becoming a founding member of the PDC, Priestley was sad to see the demise of the former but like many believes a certain offer which wasn’t taken was a big mistake.
“Olly Croft should have taken the million that Barry Hearn put on the table that time to buy the BDO out."
“I was at an event with their current champion, Wayne Warren in February at the O2 and it was a day before the deadline for his winnings to be paid in full but sadly he never received it.”
But despite being in retirement, ‘The Menace’ is still an exhibition favourite which he hopes to continue doing when the pandemic is over.
“Family is very important so spending as much time with my wife, four children and two grandchildren will always be my priority.
“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.”
I was a fan of Dennis to begin with, but being so slow was difficult to watch. A lovely well spoken guy, as for being eloquent, nothing wrong with Dennis. Have you heard that lot on soccer Saturday on Sky sports, Merson, Morrison and co.......terrible! Glad to hear the menace is doing well....is it really 30 years since he became champion ? Where does time go?
would love to hear what The Menace has to say at all times. proper legend
Not eloquent enough? They have Colin "or whatever" Lloyd as a pundit. Can't get much less eloquent than Lloyd.
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