I was going to give darts up or get laser eye surgery and fight' - The Limerick carpenter who stunned Van Gerwen
I was going to give darts up or get laser eye surgery and fight' - The Limerick carpenter who stunned Van Gerwen
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William O'Connor in action during day two of the William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London Stock Photo - Alamy
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