World Darts Championship: Tottenham star Kieran Trippier reveals Phil Taylor wish
TOTTENHAM star Kieran Trippier has revealed he is a huge fan of Phil Taylor and wants to see him face Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final.
Kieran Trippier is a huge darts fan
Van Gerwen takes on Rob Criss in the first semi-final before Taylor locks horns with Jamie Lewis.
Taylor is making his last competitive appearance before retirement and is hoping to land his 17th world title.
Tripper meanwhile, went along to Ally Pally the other night with Spurs team-mate Danny Rose.
And the right-back is hoping to see a Taylor vs Van Gerwen final.
“I love my darts. I went with Danny and a couple of pals, it's just a great atmosphere there," he told Sky Sports News.
Kieran Trippier hopes Phil Taylor faces Michael van Gerwen in the final
I've always followed [Phil] Taylor. Hopefully we can see another Taylor and Van Gerwen final
"I've always followed [Phil] Taylor.
“Hopefully we can see another Taylor and Van Gerwen final."
Van Gerwen will be eager to exact revenge on Taylor.
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The pair met in the 2013 final, with Taylor coming out on top 7-4.
Van Gerwen is the reigning champion and defeated Gary Anderson in the final in January.