When Chris Dobey was stood among the 3,200 Newcastle United fans at St Mary's in January, he didn't think his week could get any better after watching the Magpies beat Southampton 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
But fast forward five days and not only did the 32-year-old Bedlington darts ace win his first PDC major title at the Masters in Milton Keynes, he was handed the most lucrative golden ticket in professional darts as a result. One of eight places in the Premier League.
Having previously fallen three times at the semi-finals stage of major competitions, 'Hollywood' finally fulfilled his darting potential by scooping the £65,000 winner's prize and a seat at the major champion table.
