YOU couldn’t move on the train for nuns here, there and everywhere.

These “sisters” had suspiciously deep voices. But then the “place of worship” they were heading for was the Leeds Arena.

We scrimmaged in the crowds outside with human pencils, bananas and Toy Story characters. I queued for the toilet behind the Mushroom from Super Mario ...

Yes, the Premier League of darts is back and returned in style to West Yorkshire on Thursday night.

From our lofty view, we could barely see the players let alone the board. And that was before the odd £4.70 a pint or two!

But even watching on the grainy giant screens did not diminish the enjoyment. There is a buzz about these events; it’s just a joy to be part of – and 12,000 others seemed to think the same.

Darts continues to be marketed better than ever and its popularity shows no sign of waning.

That many people turning out on a Thursday night while a couple of blokes play darts on a distant stage that most cannot see? It shouldn’t work – but it does.

Now when are they in Sheffield ...