I was a World Darts Championship finalist as 1,000-1 outsider – but now work as an electrician after crippling dartitis

KIRK SHEPERD once reached the World Darts Championship final as a 1,000-1 outsider.

But he is now working as an electrician after suffering from crippling dartitis.

News International Newspapers LtdKirk Sheperd is a former World Darts Championship finalist who is now an electrician[/caption] He spiralled out of control through drinking and gambling before suffering dartitisGetty

Sheperd, 38, looked to have the world at his feet when he made the grand stage at Ally Pally back in 2008.