John McDonald and George Noble: Iconic darts duo to hang up microphones with World Championship farewell
Key Takeaways
- PDC Master of Ceremonies John McDonald is retiring after the next World Championship.
- Top referee George Noble will also retire following the upcoming World Championship.
- McDonald has been the PDC's full-time MC since 2007.
- Noble spent almost two decades officiating on the PDC circuit.
- Both retiring figures expressed gratitude for their long careers in darts.
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced the upcoming retirement of two long-serving figures: Master of Ceremonies John McDonald and top referee George Noble, both after the next World Championship. McDonald has been the full-time MC since 2007, following a diverse career including work as a news photographer and MC in boxing, snooker, and pool. He stated that the World Darts Championship final will be the perfect culmination for his tenure, expressing pride in his role during the PDC's growth. George Noble, who previously headed the BDO's refereeing roster, has officiated on the PDC circuit for almost two decades. Noble confirmed that while he is retiring from refereeing, he plans to remain involved in darts peripherally while dedicating more time to his family. Both men expressed gratitude for their long careers in the sport, marking the end of an era for the PDC.
