There will never be another like him but I think he realised he is getting on and is not as sharp as he once was. Better to go out on your own terms than to stain your own legacy by going on too long.
What a true icon of the sport.. i remember first watching darts on the TV when i was a very young, still too young to understand the sport, yet hearing that iconic 180 shout from Russ and seeing the crowd go wild to it got me excited about the sport. Now 15/20 years later im in love with darts and try to watch every single tournement. So thanks for getting me hooked to the sport from a young age Russ, all the best!!!
Was a highlight for me to have Russ call a game of darts I played in New Zealand. Was more excited to have him call the game than being on the big stage and to win it as well was a bonus. Thank you Russ for your service.
Absolute legend of the game. As young kids we would immitate his famous 180 scream around our primary school in the Netherlands. Wishing him al the luck
I don't think there's a more loved referee in ANY sport or game than Russ Bray. That says everything about him....iconic voice/caller & a great guy. My top 3 Darts Refs/Callers as of 2023 are still Russ Bray, Paul Hinks & Kirk Bevins.
There are some great referees right now but Russ, no one will ever pass your legacy in this sport. Thank you for all the memories and the iconic moments... One Hundred and EIGHTY!
Best of luck to all Russ achieves in the future :) only been following the sport a few years but the gravitas of the man shone immediately with a totally iconic voice. His contribution to the sport will never be forgotten!
I have watched pdc darts for years and Russ is the iconic 180 caller awesome bloke go well in your new position who better to be an ambassador for the game
Icon of the game. Definition/example of being a "household name" - I was at a friends house for dinner. Lots of family and friends there. Only a few of us were avid darts watchers/followers. My 70yr old aunt picked up a set of darts and threw them at the board. She shouted in her best attempt at a gravelly voice.....Ooooooone-hundred-n-eighty! I said aunt Anne where did you hear that? She said... I don't know.... I've heard that lots of times. That is an example of what happens when someone is a household name. Cheers to the PDC for acknowledging his worth and skill-set. PDC Ambassador is a PERFECT role for Mr. Bray. Cheers to him in his new role.
What a referee! One of the best and a very nice guy who I've met in person once when it was my first time at a live darts event and the fact that he made time to say hello and a quick chat made my evening
What got me into darts was Russ Bray. I could never find a favorite player to get behind but always got excited when Russ had the match. Just a different level of excitement. Thank you Russ!
Honestly when I first started watching darts Russ was the reason I continued to this day watching darts. You will surely be missed sir. Enjoy you deserved it.
Russ, you´re the greatest caller of all time! Thanks for all the years! I hope we will still see you the next years at the WORLDS at the peoples palace!
I was fortunate enough to meet Russ at ally pally 3 years ago. A lovely man, always had time for people and his fans. A true legend and icon. He will be greatly missed.
Shocking! This sport will never be the same without him. Truly an end of an era. Best of luck, Russ! Thank you for all the fun you brought to this game
so iconic man, only been watching darts a year now love his calls on the game gonna be missed glad he has found a role and will be doing world series events enjoy retirement russ ❤
Being an iconic official in any sport for the right reasons takes a special sort of character. Thanks for adding something to every match you called Russ!
Russ Bray and Kirk Bevins are my two favorite referees in the PDC. To hear that Russ is retiring is quite sad, but he's done so much for the world of darts. Thank you so much Russ, for all you've done!!!
Gutted!! He made the atmosphere electric with his unique 180 call. Russ,thankyou so much for the time you have put into our beloved darts matches. Happy semi retirement sir!🙏
Well, what can you say... Just thank you so much for everything, your voice and your whole way. Always sporty, an authority, a person of respect and someone to look up to. Thank you very much and hopefully many more games that you will call.
He will be Truly missed, great man, like he said, some good youngsters coming through. May his next role, be as successful as his refereeing, thanks for the many years of scoring Russ, see you one last time in January
He called, in my mind, the single greatest match in the sports history, Taylor vs Van Barneveld in the 07 world final. He will be missed and I hope this year's final sends him out with another memorable moment or two. Love ya russ, Mr one huuuuuuuuuuuuundred and eighty.
This man will be truly missed what an amazing ambassador for our beutifull sport we will never see the likes again won't be the same watching darts without hearing his 180 call love u Russ 🎯🎯🎯❤
Iconic Voice, true legend of darts
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Russ gargles with pebbles.
Good luck Russ, we gonna miss you so much!!!
Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared for this moment at all. He will always remain my favorite caller, he is unique and no one will be like him!
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There will never be another like him but I think he realised he is getting on and is not as sharp as he once was. Better to go out on your own terms than to stain your own legacy by going on too long.
A legend. He will be very missed for sure. Such a professional and great guy.
He is the voice I hear when I think of darts.
I hope to see Russ Bray continue doing his job at some celebrity dart events, he's iconic!
Maybe at World Seniors Darts
What a true icon of the sport.. i remember first watching darts on the TV when i was a very young, still too young to understand the sport, yet hearing that iconic 180 shout from Russ and seeing the crowd go wild to it got me excited about the sport. Now 15/20 years later im in love with darts and try to watch every single tournement. So thanks for getting me hooked to the sport from a young age Russ, all the best!!!
What a legend
a legend retires, thank you Russ. Will never forget your unique 180s, you were my favourite referee ;-)
Was a highlight for me to have Russ call a game of darts I played in New Zealand. Was more excited to have him call the game than being on the big stage and to win it as well was a bonus. Thank you Russ for your service.
Absolute legend of the game. As young kids we would immitate his famous 180 scream around our primary school in the Netherlands. Wishing him al the luck
I don't think there's a more loved referee in ANY sport or game than Russ Bray. That says everything about him....iconic voice/caller & a great guy. My top 3 Darts Refs/Callers as of 2023 are still Russ Bray, Paul Hinks & Kirk Bevins.
thank you Russ. You really made the game something special and I'm sure nobody will forget you
There are some great referees right now but Russ, no one will ever pass your legacy in this sport. Thank you for all the memories and the iconic moments... One Hundred and EIGHTY!
Thanks Russ. Total LEGEND! All the best.
Best of luck to all Russ achieves in the future :) only been following the sport a few years but the gravitas of the man shone immediately with a totally iconic voice. His contribution to the sport will never be forgotten!
Thank U Sir , for all the calls and memories!! From Midland Michigan, 55 year old Darter! Honored to have witness your nature in the sport!!
Happy retirement, an absolute legend !!!!!
We will miss u, I hope for some iconic comebacks !
Going to miss this man😢 absolute legend and icon. Respect and much love to you Russ
Thank you russ for everything. Wish you all the best!
We're gonna miss your misscounts 😋
I have watched pdc darts for years and Russ is the iconic 180 caller awesome bloke go well in your new position who better to be an ambassador for the game
Good luck in the future with everything you do Russ, thank you for all those fantastic years 🫶🏼
Icon of the game. Definition/example of being a "household name" - I was at a friends house for dinner. Lots of family and friends there. Only a few of us were avid darts watchers/followers. My 70yr old aunt picked up a set of darts and threw them at the board. She shouted in her best attempt at a gravelly voice.....Ooooooone-hundred-n-eighty! I said aunt Anne where did you hear that? She said... I don't know.... I've heard that lots of times. That is an example of what happens when someone is a household name. Cheers to the PDC for acknowledging his worth and skill-set. PDC Ambassador is a PERFECT role for Mr. Bray. Cheers to him in his new role.
Even if you are a new follower you knew that voice. God speed Russ Bray
THE CALLER...THE LEGEND...I will miss you and I wish I could have seen you live. All the best for you Mr.Bray,,,greetings from Germany✌🎯180
Thanks Russ! Great caller, great guy! True legend of the sport! 🙏🏽
Legend!!!
Thank you for the great moments❤
Me and my young lad met him in Blackpool last year, absolute gent, spent time chatting to my son....cheers Russ, the GOAT 🎯🎯
Thank you for everything youve done for the sport Russ 🫡
What a referee! One of the best and a very nice guy who I've met in person once when it was my first time at a live darts event and the fact that he made time to say hello and a quick chat made my evening
What got me into darts was Russ Bray. I could never find a favorite player to get behind but always got excited when Russ had the match. Just a different level of excitement. Thank you Russ!
Oh wow, thank you for all the years you gave to the sport, best of luck for the future.
Honestly when I first started watching darts Russ was the reason I continued to this day watching darts. You will surely be missed sir. Enjoy you deserved it.
Thank you for being one of the people who made me love darts. You are great, Russ
Legend in the game of Darts and now deserves recognition with an MBE in the New Years honours list.
Thank you Russ for the wonderful memories that you have given us over the years. Best of luck to you!
One of the most important chracters for the growth of this fantastic sport. Simply legend. 👏
Russ, you´re the greatest caller of all time! Thanks for all the years! I hope we will still see you the next years at the WORLDS at the peoples palace!
I was fortunate enough to meet Russ at ally pally 3 years ago. A lovely man, always had time for people and his fans. A true legend and icon. He will be greatly missed.
ONE HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNDRED AND EIGHTY cheers to you Russ, thank you for your service and we wish you the best!
What a legend he is. Will be sadly missed
He ain’t dead🤣🤣🤣🤣
All the best to you Russ! Darts Legend!!
Thanks for All the good moments Russ Bray we love you ❤
Thank you Russ you are a absolut Legend we will miss you
Thank you! 🎯
Game Shot….and the match….Russ Bray! Good health and all the best, man, we‘re going to miss you! 🍀❤️
He been part of some great matches, but also one of the best legs of darts anyone will ever see EVER (you all know the one). Great memories.
Thank you for the moments you were revolutionary with that iconic voice
Absolute legend Russ 🙏🏽 spoke to him on twitter afew times through DM and he is a really good bloke who’ll give his time up for anyone
Shocking! This sport will never be the same without him. Truly an end of an era. Best of luck, Russ! Thank you for all the fun you brought to this game
so iconic man, only been watching darts a year now love his calls on the game gonna be missed glad he has found a role and will be doing world series events enjoy retirement russ ❤
What a legend. His enthusiastic delivery made the sport so much easier to get into!
Being an iconic official in any sport for the right reasons takes a special sort of character. Thanks for adding something to every match you called Russ!
What a bloke. What a career, and still he goes on. 👏
Such sad news! Will never forget the 180 shout.
Well, it's not entirely sad, as he will still be refereeing the World Series of Darts tournaments.
@@LOLMAN9538that’s like saying he’s gone from refereeing what he has to refereeing a year 6 sports day
Total respect, Russ. Your 180 call is unforgettable. 🎯
Russ Bray and Kirk Bevins are my two favorite referees in the PDC. To hear that Russ is retiring is quite sad, but he's done so much for the world of darts. Thank you so much Russ, for all you've done!!!
Gutted!!
He made the atmosphere electric with his unique 180 call.
Russ,thankyou so much for the time you have put into our beloved darts matches.
Happy semi retirement sir!🙏
You and your voice will be missed,your an icon
Legend of darts, no other words needed. All the best Russ 👍
Darts is in great nick. Russ Bray is one of those responsible for making it that way. The voice of darts will be missed!
It was an honour to hear that voice once at an event....thank you Russ!!! :(
Well, what can you say... Just thank you so much for everything, your voice and your whole way. Always sporty, an authority, a person of respect and someone to look up to. Thank you very much and hopefully many more games that you will call.
Sid Waddell and Russ Bray, the 2 undisputed voices of Darts. Nobody will ever come close to either in their respective fields.
Certified GOATs. 🐐🔥👏
He will be Truly missed, great man, like he said, some good youngsters coming through. May his next role, be as successful as his refereeing, thanks for the many years of scoring Russ, see you one last time in January
My Grandfather loves his 180 calls. Thanks for the memories Russ!
Absolute legend and will be mad to not hear is gut curdling 180!!!! Iconic to say the least and the best to ever do it 🎯🎤
Nobody will ever be able to call a 180 like him again. Unique callers get rare these days
Good luck with your new adventure, Ross. You will be missed for sure. 👏💓👏
A dream that I hope to achieve... to see a game with the voice of Mr. Bray 🥰 Thanks for everything 🎯💪🏽 🎤🔝💙
He is a true Legend! Thank you Russ 👍💪
What a legend, the ocky will not be the same without you Russ, thank you and all the best for the future.
Russ Bray, a legend of the sport, he truly is the voice of darts, thank you for everything you’ve given us in the PDC, Russ Bray, we will miss you!
I knew this day would come one day, it was just a matter of when. Really going to miss seeing him on TV as i grew up watching this guy.
We the fans will miss your calling but glad u will still be involved, all be it behind the scenes. Good luck in your next step on your journey russ
Utterly iconic and a legend within the sport of Darts. So glad that he'll be staying on, in a role created for him.
True legend. Thank you Russ and good luck in everything you do after 🙏
Thank you Russ, absolute legend.
Noooooo, he cant stop. He is a legend! But everything has an end, this includes an amazing referee. All the best Russ Bray!
Thanks for the memories Russ good and bad, wouldn’t change a thing, best of luck
Thank you, Russ, an absolute true legend of the game. You will be missed 180!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Russ!
Without you the game wouldn’t be the same.
The most iconic "180" call out in the game. Legend!
Legend Russ!
Russ I will miss you. But thats how life goes legends come legends go, but never die.
Nothing more to say but LEGEND!
He called, in my mind, the single greatest match in the sports history, Taylor vs Van Barneveld in the 07 world final. He will be missed and I hope this year's final sends him out with another memorable moment or two. Love ya russ, Mr one huuuuuuuuuuuuundred and eighty.
Te vamos a extrañar, leyenda
A darts match is always made better when Russ is calling. Will be missed. All the best 🗣1️⃣8️⃣0️⃣🎯🤝
We will miss him a lot, thank you Russ ❤
This man will be truly missed what an amazing ambassador for our beutifull sport we will never see the likes again won't be the same watching darts without hearing his 180 call love u Russ 🎯🎯🎯❤
Thank you Russ, Still remember the days at Hong Kong.
Many Thanks that you provide the caller voice at dartslive 3 which gives us lots of fun
End of an era. Absolute legend. 👏
Absolute LEGEND! Thank you Russ🙏
Russ, all I can say is cheers mate. Thanks for all you have done and I know will continue. Thanks for the entertainment. Your mate Si.
Cheers Russ. Wishing success and fortune on your new travels.
A legend says good bye thank you ross for all thosr years. Please let him call the final
I met Russ when he monitored my match at the Las Vegas qualifiers in 2017. Class act all the way.
Great person! I will miss the 180 calls! I wish you all the best for your new job as ambassador!
Good Luck Russ! Legend