Beaton Beaten

Last updated : 20 December 2008 By Ziad Chaudhry
'The Bronzed Adonis' Steve Beaton suffered another early exit in the Ladbrokes.com PDC World Darts Championships this evening at Alexander Palace, Wood Green, London.

The 44-year-old Coventry-born former BDO world champion received a 3 legs to nil whitewash against St Helens World number nine Alan 'The Saint' Tabern.

Beaton, a part-time driving intructor around the Leamington Spa area, recently dropped out of the world's top 32 despite some strong performances on the PDC circuit this year - including a semi-final in the Players Championship in Atlanta, USA.

But this evening he struggled. Throughout the match he managed to win only 3 legs and his highest finish was a measly 20.

Tomorrow sees the remaining Warwickshire representive 'The Pie Man' from Studley Andy Smith play his first round encounter with Qualifier Tony Ayres.