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Scenes In Blackpool As Phil Taylor Turns Back Clock To Win 16th World Matchplay Title

PJ Browne
By PJ Browne
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Phil Taylor won his 16th World Matchplay title to raucous scenes in Blackpool on Sunday night.

The 56-year-old, who will retire following the 2018 World Darts Championships, destroyed Peter Wright by 10 legs in the final. During the match, he averaged 104 and hit 7 maximums.

Taylor did not take an easy route to the decider. After starting as a 20/1 outsider, he beat Raymond van Barneveld, Michael van Gerwen and Adrian Lewis along with Wright. That run included a 10-leg win against world champion Van Gerwen and an eight-leg win against Lewis.

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Following the victory, Taylor called it a 'bonus win'. He also revealed some of the killer instinct which even in his final year he still retains.

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It's lovely, it really is and I've loved every minute of it. To win a major at my age is fantastic. I'll miss this place tremendously - I've loved it here since the first time I walked through the door.

During the final I was watching every bit of Peter's body language and he showed every sign of being a little bit tired and I wanted to keep putting him under pressure. He came back but I was playing ok and I kept him under pressure.

In what could be viewed as the ultimate compliment, Peter Wright said that he 'can't wait until Taylor retires.'

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Earlier in the evening, as he walked to the stage, Taylor received a roaring welcome.

See Also: Phil Taylor Accuses Michael Van Gerwen Of 'Ridiculous' Behaviour During World Matchplay

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