CHARLIE MANBY is now a full-time darts player just four months on from his World Championship heroics after QUITTING his day job.
Champagne only made his Ally Pally debut in December but became an immediate fan favourite.
Charlie Manby has signed a new darts sponsorship deal and QUIT his day job Credit: Getty
The young Brit also won his PDC Tour Card in January Credit: Getty
He made a run to the last-16 (fourth round) after beating Cameron Menzies, , and Ricky Evans.
But Manby’s dream was ended by eventual runner up Gian van Veen.
The Wakefield thrower still took home £60,000 for his efforts and got himself a ticket to more PDC events.
, Manby has now been signed by Target Darts.
The move has allowed him to quit bricklaying – .
He has opened up on how much his life has been impacted.
Manby told the Daily Star : “It’s changed a lot. I stopped working, so that’s a big difference.
“It’s a completely different lifestyle now. You’re not getting up and – you’ve got more time.”
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And with sponsors Target Darts behind him, Manby is backing himself for more.
He said: “I just want to climb the rankings and give myself a good chance of retaining my Tour Card comfortably — that’s the main aim.
“I’d also like to qualify for some of the majors. If I can win the Development Tour or finish top, that’d be a nice bonus as well.”
Manby added: “It’s great. I think it’s the right move for me and I can’t wait to get fully involved, enjoy the journey and see where it takes me.
James Tattersall, Group CEO at Target Darts, went on: “ and one of the most exciting young players in the sport.
“His humility, work ethic and ambition match what we want to achieve at Target.
“We’re honoured to support him with the world’s best equipment and help take his game to another level.
“He showed during the World Championships that he has superstar potential – we can’t wait to see what he’ll go on to achieve.”
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