7 Players Phil Taylor Hates

Описание: Sixteen World Championships. Over 200 tournament wins. Total domination.

Phil Taylor wasn’t just the most successful darts player of all time — he was a walking pressure cooker. And along the way, he made enemies everywhere: on stage, backstage, in interviews, and even in the commentary box.

In this video, we break down the seven players Phil Taylor openly despised, and the moments where rivalry crossed into real hatred:

Paul Nicholson humiliating Taylor with post-match theatrics and declaring his era over

Peter Manley refusing a handshake in a World Championship final and becoming public enemy number one

Raymond van Barneveld, the one man who made Taylor feel mortal

Kevin Painter, pushed to breaking point by Taylor’s calculated psychological warfare

Wayne Mardle, whose post-match questions sparked visible contempt

Michael van Gerwen, the ruthless successor who arrived to end Taylor’s reign

Eric Bristow, the mentor whose “cheat” accusation cut deeper than any defeat

These weren’t just competitive rivalries.
They were personal wars, fueled by ego, betrayal, pride, and an obsession with winning that never switched off.

Phil Taylor dominated darts for 25 years — but domination has a cost.

👀 Do you think these feuds made Phil Taylor greater… or were they the price of staying on top?
Drop your opinion in the comments.

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