Russ Bray is not fond of slow matches: ''Then I have to concentrate more because my concentration level is not good''

The next stop on the World Series circuit is Copenhagen, where the Nordic Darts Masters will be played on 20 and 21 January. The World Series is not only an opportunity for players to see special places around the world.

Callers/referees also like to take the opportunity to travel. Russ Bray tells DAZN that this is one of the reasons he loves his job. "I don't know how many times I have travelled around the world. In April, I'll be in Australia for the 36th time. Most people only get there once in their lives. For me, it's the 36th time. If you get the chance to work there, you should do it. It's a wonderful life and it's fun."

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In doing so, The Voice never tires of travelling to so many places and being active as a referee at matches. "You get on a plane and fly somewhere. Of course, you can have long days. I was a scaffolder before my darts career. That was hard work and those were long days. Compared to that, calling scores for darters is not hard work.''

"As long as people want me, I'm happy to keep doing it. Meanwhile, I'm doing a lot on the Asian Tour. There are very exciting times ahead for me."

Focus

In recent years, Bray has also stood out by occasionally accidentally calling an incorrect score. For that, the 65-year-old Englishman came up with an explanation. "In the slow games, I have to concentrate more because my concentration level is not so good. I then want to sing along with the crowd in slow matches. The faster matches are the better. Because then I have to concentrate."

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