World champion Michael Smith hailed commentator Wayne Mardle for elevating one of the greatest moments in darts history with an epic reaction to his iconic nine-dart finish.
'Bully Boy' won the greatest leg ever seen with a magical nine-darter as he toppled Michael van Gerwen 7-4 to claim his maiden world title in an Ally Pally final for the ages.
And Smith realised all his darting dreams at once on his day of destiny in North London as he laid hands on the Sid Waddell trophy, claimed the £500,000 cheque and became the No.1 player on the planet.