Darts Firsts with… Pete Dyos

The two-time European Tour qualifier, Pete Dyos, talks us through his darts memories

First darts memory?

That was Steve Beaton beating Richie Burnett to win the BDO World Championship in 1996.

First darts hero?

My first darts hero was Phil Taylor.

First set of darts?

They were a set of Unicorn 24g Phil Taylor darts.

First darts team?

The first team I played for was The Railway Club in Cricklewood.

First game on TV?

I’ve not played on TV but I have played on the European Tour in Gibraltar in 2014 which was streamed live on the internet. I won my debut against Jason Lovett 6-3 and then lost 6-4 to Justin Pipe in the next round.

First nine darter?

My first nine darter happened when I was playing against Trevor Ellacott, an ex-Wales international and county legend. The last one I hit was against Brett Claydon.

First professional tournament win?

I’ve not won a professional tournament but my first win on the PDC Pro Tour was in 2013 when I beat James Hubbard 6-1 in the first round in Wigan. I’ve qualified for a few of the European Tour events on the PDC circuit, as well as the UK Open in 2014.