Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it’s the Master of Ceremonies for the BDO! Part One

Earlier this week, Richard Ashdown revealed on his personal Facebook account, that he was celebrating two years as the BDO’s Master of Ceremonies – I spoke to Richard not to long ago about what it takes to be a professional referee.

If you thought the Darts Referees just turn up at major tournaments, call out some numbers and then go and have a few beers, you’d be wrong! Also, if you think “I know how to finish 85 – I could mark a match on stage”, again, you’d be wrong (probably!)!

One of the first things that became apparent when chatting with Richard, is that what he lacks in height, he certainly makes up for in enthusiasm in answering questions! As good as he is at words though, numbers are really his thing.