Darts Be Thy Name: Interview with Richie George

Has the Lakeside BDO world darts championship draws closer. Richie George took time out of his busy practice schedule To give us a quick interview.

DN: What was it like growing up in the shadow of your dad Bobby, and did you start because of him?
RG: Growing up was normal if you can call me dad ‘normal’ lol. Yes I played because of the old man.

DN: Do you practice together?

RG: Yes we do practise together when he isn’t too tired!

DN: What set-up do you currently use?

RG: Richie George red dragon.

DN: This is your first time at Lakeside, are you looking forward to it and what is your aim?

RG: Yes really looking forward to it and doing well.

DN: What dart ambitions do you have?

RG: To do as well as I can.

DN: You have had a good 2012, what was your highlight?

RG: My highlight was the round that qualified me for world championships.

DN: Do you have a favourite player?

RG: Favourite player Gary Anderson.

DN: Describe your darts throw in 3 words.

RG: Speedy Gon-Zales.

DN: Your dad Bobby was a showman, will you be taking over the mantle?
RG: I am my own person but if i can do half as well as he has done I’ll be happy!

DN: What do you do to relax away from darts?

RG: Play darts !

DN: That’s dedication for you!

Richie Practices with the PDC Tungsten Chucker Colin ‘Jaws’ Lloyd, who has also showed some great form in the past couple of months. We hope this is a good omen for Richie and he throws well at the Lakeside.

He is seeded 15 in his first lakeside worlds and plays on Saturday the 5th of January at 4.30pm against Dave Prins. The match will be shown on the BBC.

We would like to wish Richie all the best for this year, and say a very big thank you for taking time out to do this quick interview.