Date of birth: 02/02/65
Home town: Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire

One of the lesser-known top-16 players, Walsh made his major breakthrough at the 2005 UK Open where he reached the final before losing to Phil Taylor.

But he is yet to go beyond the last 32 here having made just two previous appearances in the event proper.

And his 2006 form in the 'majors' doesn't suggest that record will be improved on at the Circus Tavern.

Interestingly, he uses some of the heaviest darts (25g) among the top players.