Back in town!

OLDHAM-BOUND AGAIN . . . Michael van Gerwen

THE world’s number one darts star ­— Michael van Gerwen ­— is returning to Oldham for the second consecutive year following the announcement that the successful Night of Champions event will again be held at Queen Elizabeth Hall before Christmas.

Dutch sensation van Gerwen will compete alongside defending champion Mark Webster and fellow returning stars Vincent van der Voort, John Henderson, Darryl Fitton and the legendary Bobby George, whose incredible walk-on routine is a sight to behold.

Promoters MODUS Sports Events have also announced the addition of two of the most entertaining players ever to grace the sport to this year’s line-up in the form Premier League star Peter Wright and Wayne Mardle, now a high-profile commentator and pundit, while former World champion Stephen Bunting completes an improved field.

Van Gerwen, who was beaten by eventual winner Webster in last year’s event, has expressed his desire to take the title this time around.

“I really want to win this so I’m looking forward to coming back to Oldham,” said the former Premier League and World champion.

“Last year was a fantastic night, fantastic crowd and fantastic line-up. If anything, the line-up for the next event is even stronger so I will have to be at my best but I have won most tournaments and I want to win this one too.”

Darts is regarded as the best night out in sport with thousands of fans regularly flocking to events to sample its unique atmosphere and enjoy sporting entertainment of the highest quality.

Tickets for the Oldham Night of Champions will available via the following platforms from June 1:- telephone: 0161 770 4083 or 08450 180 180 or 07843 589707, online: www.queenelizabeth hall.com or www.dartshop.tv or www.ticketmaster.co.uk.