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Rob Cross makes surprise visit to Tunbridge Wells pub

15:10, 10 January 2018

Darts world champion Rob Cross popped into a Tunbridge Wells pub on the back of his shock victory last week.

The 27-year-old former electrician has been hailed after beating 16-time world champion Phil Taylor 7-2 in the Power's last ever match before retiring on New Year's Day.

The next day, Mr Cross visited The Bedford in Tunbridge Wells High Street, where he played a few legs.

Rob Cross visited The Bedford to play a few legs.
Rob Cross visited The Bedford to play a few legs.

Speaking after his visit, Mark Nicholson, landlord at the Greene King pub said: "Having watched Rob on TV the night before, the last thing I expected was for him to be in my pub the next day.

The Bedford in Tunbridge Wells
The Bedford in Tunbridge Wells

“Some of the regulars offered to play him but he was on a tight schedule. It was great to have him in the pub and we’d love to have him back in again if he’s ever in Tunbridge Wells.”

Pembury-born Cross started playing local league darts aged 15, find out more about his PDC World Championships win here.

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