After having nightmares when hopes of World Championship glory were dashed by Peter Wright last year, Michael Smith saw all his dreams come true with a thrilling victory over Michael Van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday night.
Smith was inconsolable 12 months ago when he appeared to be within touching distance of lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy with a 5-4 lead and had the darts at 2-0 to go within a set of a maiden major title, only for Wright to mount a fine recovery.
