 He reached the semis again in 1990, but once again fell short of the final, losing 5–0 to eventual winner Phil Taylor.Big Cliff made a habit of winning the Dartsathlon (an event made up of having 15 darts at various doubles, trebles, Bullseyes, 25s, and 501 legs) in the early–mid 80s winning the event four times in 1982, 1983, 1985, and 1986.He also won the Autumn Gold Masters in 1984 and 1986, the British Matchplay in 1979, British Gold Cup in 1984, Jersey Open in 1982 and 1983, and the Danish Open in 1981 and 1983.