DARTING superstar Phil Taylor loves visiting Bolton for the UK Open darts tournament – and it is hardly surprising with yet another title yesterday.

The 16-time world champion has now won the event on five occasions and appeared in tfour finals in five years.

Taylor, pictured, admits it is a unique tournament with several boards all in play at the Reebok on the first three days.

It can be a distraction but it does not take away the attraction for the darting icon.

Taylor told The Bolton News: “I love this tournament.

“The crowd are boisterous and noisy. The only problem is the other boards if you hear a big cheer, human nature is to look at what’s going on.

“It’s not annoying but you are naturally inquisitive.

“It’s a tough game out there.

“It’s a difficult atmosphere because you have other games going on.

“On Friday, Barney (Raymond van Barneveld) was on for a nine-darter so I was watching his game and it was my go, so you have to keep your eye on your own game.

“It is a short format and exciting.”

Dubbed “The FA Cup of Darts”, Taylor admits it is appropriate the event is based at a football ground of the stature of the Reebok.

And he hopes the next time he returns in 2014, it will be a Premier League stadium once more.

The 52-year-old from Stoke added: “It’s great to be at a stadium like the Reebok for this tournament.

“Bolton Wanderers are a good club.

“They don’t deserve to be where they are.

“They will be back next year I think; back where they belong in the top flight.”