Darts star Cameron Menzies will continue his day job while competing at the Grand Slam of Darts. Menzies booked his place in the group stage of the event despite suffering a 5-1 defeat to Beau Greaves on Monday. The 35-year-old was also beaten by Danny Noppert, however his 5-2 victory over Martin Schindler on Saturday was enough to see him advance on legs won.
But before he takes to the oche again on Wednesday, Menzies must complete a day’s graft in his other line of work. From Tuesday to Thursday he works as a plumber but has recently signed a new contract on reduced hours with his employers to accommodate his budding darts career. "I've just signed a new contract with them,” Menzies told Sky Sports after sealing his spot in the second round at the Grand Slam of Darts.
"I've changed my hours so I'm working three days a week now instead of five days which is a lot better for me. "I asked the office and they were happy to do it - I just had to go to HR. They've been massively helpful with me.
" He continued: "I don't work Monday and Fridays now but I'm back to work tomorrow no matter what happens. "It's a bit different being here than it is being with a toolbag. "Tuesday, Wednesday I'm in [work], hopefully depending how results go but yeah I'm in Tuesday and Wednesday.
"I'm meant to be going to a gig Thursday in Glasgow but hopefully I don't make it." Menzies was born in Scotland but now resides in Milton Keynes with partner and fellow darts star Fallon Sherrock. Incredibly.