Iconic darts ref mocked by Gary Anderson after making same rare mistake twice
Darts referee Russ Bray was once left red-faced after making an on-stage mistake mid-match… twice. The legendary darts referee miscounted in quick succession on two separate occasions during the 2016 Champions League of Darts clash between Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis. BBC SportAnderson poked fun at Bray after a rare on-stage error[/caption] BBC SportThe legendary darts referee was met with cheers from the crowd[/caption] Anderson led the best of 19 legs group stage encounter 8-5, where Lewis left himself a 42 checkout after scoring 41 on his visit. However, Bray miscounted the two-time world champion’s score and bellowed ’44’ into his microphone. After quickly realising his error he attempted to correct himself by saying ’43’. Anderson then stepped up to the oche for his own attempt to check out. The Flying Scotsman was quickly interrupted, though, as Bray finally announced Lewis’ correct score of 41. His errors were met with sarcastic cheers from the crowd inside the Cardiff International Arena. Meanwhile, Anderson stepped back from the oche to compose himself after laughing at Bray’s expense. He even took the opportunity to poke fun at the referee by pretending to use an imaginary calculator. The TV cameras quickly cut to a red-faced Bray as he smiled and shook his head. Anderson went on to win the match 10-5 to clinch his spot as group winner. BBC SportBray was left red-faced by his miscount[/caption] BBC SportLewis and Anderson both saw the funny side of the error[/caption] As for Lewis, the defeat saw him eliminated from the tournament as he lost two of his three matches. The miscount had been an uncharacteristic error for Bray during his iconic refereeing career. Known as ‘The Voice’, his calling became instantly recognisable thanks to his raspy tones on stage. After 28 years, Bray retired from full-time refereeing after the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship. The tournament’s final between Luke Humphries and Luke Littler would be the last match of his career. He was later rewarded with a place in the PDC Hall of Fame for his contribution to the success of darts. Bray has since been working in an ambassadorial role with the PDC.
Darts referee Russ Bray was once left red-faced after making an on-stage mistake mid-match… twice.
The legendary darts referee miscounted in quick succession on two separate occasions during the 2016 Champions League of Darts clash between Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis.
Anderson led the best of 19 legs group stage encounter 8-5, where Lewis left himself a 42 checkout after scoring 41 on his visit.
However, Bray miscounted the two-time world champion’s score and bellowed ’44’ into his microphone.
After quickly realising his error he attempted to correct himself by saying ’43’.
Anderson then stepped up to the oche for his own attempt to check out.
The Flying Scotsman was quickly interrupted, though, as Bray finally announced Lewis’ correct score of 41.
His errors were met with sarcastic cheers from the crowd inside the Cardiff International Arena.
Meanwhile, Anderson stepped back from the oche to compose himself after laughing at Bray’s expense.
He even took the opportunity to poke fun at the referee by pretending to use an imaginary calculator.
The TV cameras quickly cut to a red-faced Bray as he smiled and shook his head.
Anderson went on to win the match 10-5 to clinch his spot as group winner.
As for Lewis, the defeat saw him eliminated from the tournament as he lost two of his three matches.
The miscount had been an uncharacteristic error for Bray during his iconic refereeing career.
Known as ‘The Voice’, his calling became instantly recognisable thanks to his raspy tones on stage.
After 28 years, Bray retired from full-time refereeing after the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship.
The tournament’s final between Luke Humphries and Luke Littler would be the last match of his career.
He was later rewarded with a place in the PDC Hall of Fame for his contribution to the success of darts.
Bray has since been working in an ambassadorial role with the PDC.
