Phil Taylor had to intervene as rival suffered sudden injury mid-darts match
Robert Thornton once had to be stopped by Phil Taylor from falling off stage mid-match. The Scottish darts legend suffered an injury during a clash with the 16-time world champion back in 2014. PDC DartsThornton tripped on the oche during a match against Taylor in 2014[/caption] PDC DartsThe Power stepped in to help his injured opponent after the fall[/caption] Thornton and Taylor met on night nine of the Premier League at the Cardiff International Arena. With The Power leading 6-4, Thornton was left facing match darts after failing to secure a checkout of his own. After collecting his darts from the board, the Thorn tripped as he stepped off the oche. Thornton rolled his ankle before stumbling forward towards the edge of the stage. Taylor quickly rushed across to help stop his opponent, who appeared in agony as he limped away. Fortunately, the former World Grand Prix champion was able to continue. Thornton’s fall had been met with sarcastic cheers from the crowd in Cardiff. Meanwhile, Wayne Mardle was equally sympathetic on commentary. The Sky Sports pundit quipped: “Well there really hasn’t been enough drama this evening so Robert Thornton added some of his own.” Thornton was able to compose himself after the fall as Taylor took his turn, aiming to secure victory with three match darts. Taylor and Thornton met on night nine of the 2014 Premier LeagueAlamy The 16-time world champion claimed a 7-4 win after his opponent’s fallAlamy Despite his fall, the Scot was able to capitalise on a miss from his opponent to reduce the deficit to 6-4 and extend the match. However, Taylor recovered to wrap up the following leg and win the best of 12 encounter 7-4. Thornton would go on to end the campaign in eighth place after two wins from his 16 matches. It was the second of three Premier League appearances for the 2012 UK Open champion. Meanwhile, Taylor finished third in the standings after 15 nights of action. His position earned him a spot in the play-offs, where he was beaten by eventual champion Raymond van Barneveld. During his illustrious career, Taylor won the Premier League six times, including four years in a row from 2005 to 2008. As for Thornton, his best finish came on debut in 2013 as he ended the campaign in fifth.
Robert Thornton once had to be stopped by Phil Taylor from falling off stage mid-match.
The Scottish darts legend suffered an injury during a clash with the 16-time world champion back in 2014.
Thornton and Taylor met on night nine of the Premier League at the Cardiff International Arena.
With The Power leading 6-4, Thornton was left facing match darts after failing to secure a checkout of his own.
After collecting his darts from the board, the Thorn tripped as he stepped off the oche.
Thornton rolled his ankle before stumbling forward towards the edge of the stage.
Taylor quickly rushed across to help stop his opponent, who appeared in agony as he limped away.
Fortunately, the former World Grand Prix champion was able to continue.
Thornton’s fall had been met with sarcastic cheers from the crowd in Cardiff.
Meanwhile, Wayne Mardle was equally sympathetic on commentary.
The Sky Sports pundit quipped: “Well there really hasn’t been enough drama this evening so Robert Thornton added some of his own.”
Thornton was able to compose himself after the fall as Taylor took his turn, aiming to secure victory with three match darts.
Despite his fall, the Scot was able to capitalise on a miss from his opponent to reduce the deficit to 6-4 and extend the match.
However, Taylor recovered to wrap up the following leg and win the best of 12 encounter 7-4.
Thornton would go on to end the campaign in eighth place after two wins from his 16 matches.
It was the second of three Premier League appearances for the 2012 UK Open champion.
Meanwhile, Taylor finished third in the standings after 15 nights of action.
His position earned him a spot in the play-offs, where he was beaten by eventual champion Raymond van Barneveld.
During his illustrious career, Taylor won the Premier League six times, including four years in a row from 2005 to 2008.
As for Thornton, his best finish came on debut in 2013 as he ended the campaign in fifth.
