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Phil Taylor, 64, issues health update after two surgeries as darts legend refuses to rule out stunning return to sport
Taylor admitted the pain from a bad hip felt like 'walking through broken glass'
DARTS legend Phil Taylor has issued fans a health update following two surgeries.
The Power, 64, confirmed his retirement from the sport last year following the World Seniors Darts Championship.
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He subsequently underwent a hip operation after experiencing extreme discomfort.
In a recent interview with , Taylor admitted the pain felt like "walking through broken glass" every time he stood up.
He also underwent laser eye surgery and is now just starting to ease back into the game.
The Power has set up a dart board in his living room and hopes to play more in the coming weeks.
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Although an official return to the sport remains off the cards for now, Taylor hinted he will keep playing in his own time: "I'm going to give it a go while the weather's like this and see what happens.
"If I can, I can."
Taylor recently admitted that while he would love to keep playing professionally, his body would not allow him to.
He said: "It’s a matter of doing more exercise now, getting the blood circulating.
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"Competitive darts now has gone for me. The mind is willing, the body isn’t. I feel 18 inside my head.
"Let’s concentrate on getting healthy. It’s about dedication. If you want to be the best, you have to live that life, get up in the morning, get on the practice board for 2-3 hours a day.
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"Not for me anymore. I’m nearly 65. I cannot do it now. It’s age really. My body wasn’t willing anymore."
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