2:36pm Friday 12th March 2010
WORCESTER’S Rob Whiteman tackled top darts professional Ronnie Baxter on the stage before a round of the Premier League.
Whiteman, nicknamed ‘Fight or Flight’, won a knock-out tournament at Rileys, Worcester, to earn the clash with the former Evesham player and world number six.
The 40-year-old, who turns out for Rileys ‘A’, said: “It was a real thrill being up on stage and playing Ronnie.
“Even though I lost to him, it was great fun. Having the chance to play against such a great player has encouraged me to keep on playing and practicing.
“I would love to be able to come back and play on stage again someday.”
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