Dave Clark: Players, commentators and more praise Sky Sports presenter as he stands down
Phil Taylor, Barry Hearn, Andrew Flintoff and Leeds United joined the tributes to Sky Sports Darts presenter Dave Clark after his decision to step away from the role.
Social media was awash with emotion on Sunday night, as colleagues, friends and fans took to Twitter to sing the praises of Sky Sports darts frontman Clark.
After more than 20 years as a Sky Sports presenter, Clark has taken the decision to focus on his family and other challenges and among the first to pay tribute was former Sky Sports News partner David Jones, hosting Sunday’s Premier League quadruple header.
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Dave Jones pays tribute to @SkySportsDarts presenter @DaveClarkTV who is stepping away from Sky Sports ?
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@DaveClarkTV Well done Dave and your right – it’s always family first ! On behalf of the Pdc thanks for being such an important figure in the global world of darts. We have been lucky to have your help over the past 20 plus years. God bless.
Clarky shared a stage with some of the biggest names in darts, and it wasn’t a surprise to see former world champions Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld, Keith Deller and Adrian Lewis – 16-time champion of the world Taylor leading the way.
Past and present players
What an honor and a privilege to work with such a courageous man for twenty years @DaveClarkTV Welcome to retirement bud you have earned it.
Cheers Phil.
Dave I have known you 20 years working for sky sports. You are a lovely person and also a brilliant presenter. Since you were diagnosed with Parkinsons not once to us have you moaned about it. You are a true professional and one I call my friend. https://t.co/jauZlfG1TJ
You will be missed my friend ! Absolute inspiration to all of us !! Your love for the sport and the players was heartfelt. Loved working with you. Hope we will meet again❤️?? https://t.co/sVzfL09Anl
Always a pleasure to be in your company @DaveClarkTV, countless interviews, always a professional, I wish you the very best Dave, thank you for helping my career… 2010 Premier League below… great memories ???? @SkySportsDarts @OfficialPDC https://t.co/FbnqSawfws pic.twitter.com/pmRMOaTzes
@DaveClarkTV you'll be missed around the darts mate, take care of yourself ?
Sad day, big shoes to fill. ? https://t.co/AXv1RZ12ZQ
It won’t be the same without you mate. It’s an absolute pleasure working alongside you as a player and colleague
Top man …and legend of sky sport darts ??? https://t.co/ZvIh3L6PX5
Legend Dave,wont be the same without you my friend,wishing you all the very best mate ❤
Commentators and media
As well as Sky Sports Darts colleagues, plenty from Sky Sports News were quick to share their memories.
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