Tuesday 9 December 2008

Feel the power in Stoke-on-Trent

Here in my covert observation point in deepest Stoke-on-Trent there are muted celebrations. Super-hero Phil "The Power" Taylor, the 13 times world darts champ, is to appear in Coronation Street. According to my copy of The Sentinel, Mr Bullseye is heading for the Rovers Return in the disguise of Disco Dave.
I say muted celebrations for a reason. While we are delighted that Burslem's finest will appear on TV, there are fears that his wit, dashing good looks (mmmmm...well, in the right light), cult-figure status and his Stokieness (...just made that up) might force TV execs into offering The Power a bigger role, thus depriving the oche of a living legend.
So while we are overjoyed for Phil, we are hoping that he puts in a below performance in the Rovers to ensure his safe return to the Potteries...and the oche.
The world darts championships without Phil is like oatcakes without cheese and bacon, unsavoury...
Should you wish to find more legends from Stoke-on-Trent, why take some time out and visit The Sentinel...

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