How social media reacted to Rob Cross’ victory over Phil Taylor

Rob Cross produced one of the greatest performances in World Championship history on Monday night.

The former electrician denied the retiring Phil Taylor a 17th world title with a stunning 7-2 victory at Alexandra Palace.

The masterclass caught the attention of the world and here Press Association Sport takes a look at how people reacted to it.

Lordy lordy lord. Double Crossed, outscored and blown away by @RobCross180 who looks to be the future of darts. My mouth had been hanging open for the last hour and a half. Stunning.

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 1, 2018

Wow what a story! What a finish!!Rob Cross relentless! Congrats?#TAYvCROSS

— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) January 1, 2018

This career is unrepeatable. Darts means @PhilTaylor!

— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) January 1, 2018

Absolute legend @PhilTaylor ….be well buddy …x

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) January 1, 2018

Well done @PhilTaylor you helped completely change the game of darts – it’s in great hands with young players like @RobCross180 that was a stunning performance ?? #Worldchamp ?

— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) January 1, 2018

Absolutely sensational from @RobCross180 – phenomenal story, deserved champion!

There will never be a player quite like @PhilTaylor – without him darts would not be where it is today. Transcendent.

Goodbye to Phil… hello to the future. #TAYvCROSS #LoveTheDarts ❤️?

— colin murray (@ColinMurray) January 1, 2018

I know Rob Cross was an electrician, but I think he needs a better nickname than ‘Voltage’. I suggest ‘Live Wire’ or ‘Extension Lead’’. #PDCDarts

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) January 1, 2018

Would have loved to have seen a 17th from @PhilTaylor but wow, @RobCross180, that was astonishingly good darts. What a story! Electrician to World Number 3 and World Champ in 12 months.

— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) January 1, 2018

Unbelievable darts by Rob Cross!! ?

— andrew robertson (@andrewrobertso5) January 1, 2018

Rob cross ????? #TAYLORvCROSS #PDCWorldChampionship2018

— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) January 1, 2018

I can’t get over what I just seen @RobCross180 best I’ve ever seen live. @PhilTaylor respect for what you have done your a superstar. What a great night at the darts ?

— Shane Duffy (@shaneduffy) January 1, 2018

thank you so much for the memories @PhilTaylor . It was you who I loved watching when I was a boy and you are a massive inspiration to me and millions of others. I play this sport because of you. I’ll miss you being around. Happy retirement Phil @TargetDarts @OfficialPDC

— Stephen Bunting (@sbunting180) January 2, 2018

I swear Rob #Cross has Sat Nav on his #Darts

Unbelievable accuracy! Not even giving #Taylor a look in.#TAYvCROSS #LoveTheDarts

— Samantha Quek (@SamanthaQuek) January 1, 2018

Now the day has come and @PhilTaylor has said his farewells to tournament action , I would like to say phil we are fortunate to have such a great player that has given us worldwide recognition. Enjoy friend the next chapter in your life.

— Keith Deller (@KDeller138) January 2, 2018

Rob Cross @RobCross180 what a finish!! #140 to beat @PhilTaylor @SkySportsDarts epic arrows!!!

— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) January 1, 2018

Farewell to @PhilTaylor as a @OfficialPDC player, greatest ever, huge inspiration to every wannabe pro. Had some great games with you and 2010 world final kickstarted my PDC career. Enjoy retirement and see you at @ModusDarts180 exhibitions I am sure ??????

— Simon Whitlock (@SWhitlock180) January 2, 2018

Only Phil Taylor can lose and still pick the trophy up. Fair play to him he went full John Terry on us ?

— Curtis Woodhouse (@curtiswoodhous8) January 1, 2018

What a star ! Rob Cross …….World Champ

— David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) January 1, 2018

Passing of the torch from @PhilTaylor to @RobCross180 tonight. He was on fire. What a game ??

— Shane McGuigan (@McGuigans_Gym) January 1, 2018

Fair play to Rob Cross fantastic tonight Phil did well reaching the final and winning in Blackpool where he didn’t just win he battered the big guns that week the end of an unbelievable career absolute #DARTSLEGEND ??????

— Andrew whyment (@andywhyment81) January 1, 2018

I’m a huge Taylor fan he’s the GOAT and really wanted him to win it one more time but fair play Rob Cross that was some performance ?@SkySportsDarts #ThePower #LoveTheDarts

— anthony crolla (@ant_crolla) January 1, 2018