'I couldn't perform like Phil Taylor... It broke my heart' - 'The Power' opens up on difficult Seniors farewell

Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is, for many, the undisputed greatest darts player of all time. With 16 world titles, 87 major PDC trophies, and an era of dominance that shaped the modern game, his legacy is etched into the very fabric of the sport.

But now, at 64, Taylor has officially stepped away from the oche — this time for good — and is taking on an entirely new role: darts pundit and commentator. And while his achievements on stage are legendary, he freely admits that working in front of the camera is a whole new challenge.

"I'm like a fish out of water at the minute, so I'm still learning," Taylor told The Mirror. “I've got to take my hat off to these commentators. If it were a football match, I wouldn't have a clue who's passing the ball or playing for which team! I wouldn't even know who's on whose side. It's remarkable what they do."

Taylor makes his commentary return on Sunday 29 June, hosting the World Seniors Darts Champion of Champions — a free-to-watch event streamed live on Pluto TV. And though he’s still finding his feet in the studio, he’s starting to enjoy the process.

“Every time I present, I'm learning. I will get used to it, but it's like an apprenticeship, I think," he explains. "So you've got to do your apprenticeship and learn your job. I'll keep pushing forward and learn. But I am enjoying it."

One major factor behind that enjoyment? The absence of pressure. “I haven't got to get up and start practising and make sure I'm getting ready for night-time and all that kind of thing, so I can just relax and enjoy it."