1 week Ago By Kealan Hughes
CAMERON MENZIES he will be back to work at his plumbing job during the Grand Slam of Darts. The 35-year-old scraped through the group stage despite losing to Beau Greaves - his partner Fallon Sherrock's big rival. He also lost to Danny Noppert but a 5-2 win over Martin Schindler sees Menzies progress on legs won.
Menzies will return to action in the second round on Wednesday - once he is finished with his other job. The Scot works as a plumber and is always at work from Tuesday to Thursday, having reduced his working hours recently. He told Sky Sports after he progressed at the Grand Slam of Darts: "I don't work Monday and Friday's 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 revealed he penned a new contract with his company that has allowed him to reduce his workload - just in time for the Grand Slam of Darts. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS He said: "I've just signed a new contract with them. "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." At last year's world championships, Menzies played at Alexandra Palace just hours after carrying out a plumbing job .
Menzies could face partner Sherrock at the world championships next month if they are drawn together in the first round. And a more hectic darts schedule could eventually lead to him packing in plumbing for good. He added: "If I start doing more exhibitions and stuff I do think I might have to make a choice.
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