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Colin Lloyd

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  • 13-12-2014 5:38pm
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    buster180
    Registered Users Posts: 559 ✭✭✭


    Colin Lloyd is thinking of packing the game in if things don't improve next year. Pity as when he was in form he was great to watch.
    http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/darts/30414665


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    DEFTLEFTHAND
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    I know he's had a terrible year but I looked at the PDC order of merit and he's still made over 60 grand sterling on tour, he also still has sponsorship money and exhibitions etc.

    It's a lull in form but he's hardly finished at 41 years of age. He's a builder by trade, does he really think he can make a better living working on sites? I'd stick with it if I were him.


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    buster180
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    That money is over two years. When you take away tax and expenses he wont be left with much. Also missing out on the TV events is going to hit him hard in the pocket, I think you get £5000 for just playing in the first round of the worlds.


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    Kingp35
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,255 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kingp35


    Unfortunately Lloyd is one of those players that have been left behind due the massive increase in standard. You could reach finals with a mid 90's average 10 years ago but it's very tough to do it now. Players like Lloyd, Dudbridge, Part, Mardle possibly Webster have all been left behind as they simply can't raise their game enough to compete with the top players. Mardle had to pack it in because of it although personally I think he was a bit of a coward and didn't give it a proper go.


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