30 cracking retro pictures from local Portsmouth darts scene

Portsmouth and it’s surrounding areas have a cracking tradition of producing some wonderful darts players.

So we were delighted to stumble across these great images taken in the early 2000s of players preparing to compete in local leagues and competitions.

See if you can spot anyone you know – or even yourself for that matter as we salute you!

17. National World

The Gosport Club League team that took on their Pub League rivals in 2009. Photo: National World

John Lowe warming up for the darts tournament at the Golden Hind Pub on the Copnor Road in 2003. Photo: National World

Alexandra came runners-up in Division A of the 2008 Portsmouth Ladies' Winter Darts League. Photo: National World

Dave Harper on the Carisbrooke Arms oche in 2011. Photo: Allan Hutchings