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A look back to 2004 which saw Phil Taylor edge Kevin Painter 7-6 in the final of the World Championship

Take a look back at a blonde-haired Phil Taylor winning one of his 16 world titles in this classic video.

Taylor returns to the World Championship aiming for another unprecedented trophy live on our dedicated channel, Sky Sports Darts for the final time.

But do you remember his victory from 2004? Taylor, complete with a sensational hair-cut that we desperately miss, trumped Kevin Painter 7-6 in the Circus Tavern final.

PURFLEET, ENGLAND - JANUARY 3:  Phil Taylor of England celebrates his victory against Wayne Mardle of England during the Semi Finals of the 2004 Ladbrokes.

Click on the video at the top of this page to watch feel-good highlights from that World Championship final before the festivities restart this year.

Still not seen enough arrows? Click here to check out one of the greatest sets of darts ever seen at the World Championship between 'Jackpot' Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson, back in 2011.

The 2018 World Championship from Alexandra Palace starts on Thursday, December 14 and ends New Year's Day.

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