2020 UK Open

US2

Starting this weekend. Like this tournament always a chance to see some new faces. Open draw so very hard to predict anything, hope price wins it if an Irishman cant.

Decent stage line up for itv4, stage 2 on pdc.tv

https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/1234509310035714055?s=19

Tarzann

I give Sherrock a very good chance versus McKinstry - however being on early in the day will help him as the crowd will be sober and less booing.

It's a pity its not just an open draw from the first round - also players have to win 2 matches to win any prize money - really stacked against the outsiders/qualifiers.

Also I would lengthen the earlier rounds to first to 6, rather than first to 5, and shorten the later rounds. After Friday afternoon session is complete it's a first to 10, and the novelty of this tournament is gone, with only 1 session of 6 complete.

ThebitterLemon

Here’s the tv schedule for anyone interested


https://dartsnews.com/full-tv-guide-itv4-tv-guide-during-the-2020-uk-open/

Really enjoy this tournament

TbL

Kingp35

Both Ciaran Teehan and Lisa Ashton knocked out in first round. Both finding life tough on the PDC tour.

Dillonb3

Kingp35 wrote: »

Both Ciaran Teehan and Lisa Ashton knocked out in first round. Both finding life tough on the PDC tour.

Keane Barry out as well. Lost to Alan Tabern

Kingp35

Sherrock smashed 6-1.

US2

Kingp35 wrote: »

Sherrock smashed 6-1.

You can see her opponent's dont miss doubles when the crowd isnt getting involved

Dillonb3

Steve Lennon drawn against Alan Tabern

Kingp35

Tough draw, Tabern has been playing very well lately.

Kingp35

Willie O'Connor through 6-2 against 'The Coat' with a 100 average.

Kingp35

Dillonb3 wrote: »

Steve Lennon drawn against Alan Tabern

Lennon out 6-4 to Tabern. Tabern had a 100 average to Lennon's 98.

Will I Am Not

Kingp35 wrote: »

Willie O'Connor through 6-2 against 'The Coat' with a 100 average.

Chizzy in the next round for Willie. The main stage looks good for tonight. Price v Noppert, Durrant v Wright, MvG v Aspinall, Anderson v Beaton.

Dillonb3

Couple of interesting draws on evening session
Van Gerwen v Aspinal
Durrant v Wright
Wade v Henderson
And Scott Waites v Johnny Clayton

Dillonb3

Will I Am Not wrote: »

Chizzy in the next round for Willie. The main stage looks good for tonight. Price v Noppert, Durrant v Wright, MvG v Aspinall, Anderson v Beaton.

There's an 18 year old qualifier L Williams who's drawn against Steve West. One to keep an eye out for

Dillonb3

O'connor thumping Chisnall 6-0 at the min

Local_Chap

Dillonb3 wrote: »

O'connor thumping Chisnall 6-0 at the min

Only 8-7 up now

Dillonb3

Local_Chap wrote: »

Only 8-7 up now

Dragged himself over the line in the end. What are the chances he'll draw Tabern next round

Liamalone

Gurney vs O'Connor in round 5 draw.

Munsterbhoy

Liamalone wrote: »

Gurney vs O'Connor in round 5 draw.

Willie ahead 4-1..

ThebitterLemon

Munsterbhoy wrote: »

Willie ahead 4-1..

Hopefully Willie smashes him

TbL

Liamalone

Munsterbhoy wrote: »

Willie ahead 4-1..

On any TV channels?

ThebitterLemon

Liamalone wrote: »

On any TV channels?

Not that game.

Dobey v Whitlock on ITV4 now

TbL

Liamalone

Willie 7-1 up now. Gurney is playing awful this year.

ThebitterLemon

Liamalone wrote: »

Willie 7-1 up now. Gurney is playing awful this year.

7-6 now. Jesus

TbL

Munsterbhoy

7 each now. Willie throwing it away literally Watching on line pdc 2.

Munsterbhoy

8 each..

Kingp35

Epic bottle job from Willie.

PillarToPost

Embarrassing from O'connor

Munsterbhoy

10 9 to Gurney. Willie had 3 in his hand at tops to win, sickner for him. His doubles really let him down..

Liamalone

Dear oh dear Willie, 7-1 up and losing is bad stuff.

ThebitterLemon

Liamalone wrote: »

Dear oh dear Willie, 7-1 up and losing is bad stuff.

Not the first time he’s lost decent leads, really needs to work on the mental side of his game

TbL

Dillonb3

Wade looks like he couldn't be bothered in opening legs

Dillonb3

Unlucky for McKinstry 4-0 up and lost 10-8

Liamalone

Gurney punishes Wright's poor finishing to win 10-6. Wright was 5-3 up then lost 5 on the bounce, 4 of which he had darts at a double only for Gurney to mop up.

Will I Am Not

Price is some man for hitting the turbo in the last leg or two. So often he’s behind all the way until the end.

Kingp35

I can't see past either MvG or Price winning it now. One of Jamie Hughes or Johnny Clayton will be in the semi finals.

US2

Ya mvg on a mission it seems , averaged 110 against Wade I think ?

Hopefully we can get him an price in the final as any of the rest will buckle against mvg

Liamalone

Gurney into the semi's, 10-9 victory over Klaasen.

Price and Van Gerwen cruised to earlier victories. Hope the battle of the outsiders is a good game.

US2

Another 110 average over 14 legs for mvg. Really hope Gurney gets knocked out next, so hard to watch him

Kingp35

Could be an MvG v Price final as they've avoided each other in the semis. Gurney plays MvG and Price plays an extremely lucky Johnny Clayton.

ArmaniJeanss

9 darter for MVG v Gurney.
7-2 up, averaging just the 115.

ThebitterLemon

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

9 darter for MVG v Gurney.
7-2 up, averaging just the 115.

He’s on fire, potential for an incredible final

TbL

Will I Am Not

Clinical stuff here from Price.

Kingp35

Price throwing this away. Should have won by now.

Will I Am Not

Will I Am Not wrote: »

Clinical stuff here from Price.

Forget that :pac:

sliabh 1956

Van G will take that thank you very much Price just blew it

Lonesomerhodes

Van Gerwen was getting roasted and came back after being second best and I think partly down to his gurning/angry faces and aggressive faces he makes.

I use to think it was to G himself up but it's very clearly also to put his opponent off as it's not a natural instinct.

For the photo's at the end he was able to turn it on and off like a light switch showing its not entirely natural as such.

He's very clever he doesn't do it in their face but he make sures they notice so can't get accused of gamesmanship as its not in their face like Cadby for example

Even 5-1 down he started to do it playing poorly, and it certainly affected Price.

The best player in the World making aggressive gurning faces can be intimidating he's saying I'm mad I got you now, no matter how good you throw I'm pizzed and will beat you.

Puts Price off slightly his form drops and ends up in him losing despite being the better player on the night.

He has beat Price/Anderson/Wright all on nights they were better than him by having that slight mental age.

Being World number 1 is a HUGE boost to him and he plays on it brilliantly.

ThebitterLemon

Lonesomerhodes wrote: »

Van Gerwen was getting roasted and came back after being second best and I think partly down to his gurning/angry faces and aggressive faces he makes.

I use to think it was to G himself up but it's very clearly also to put his opponent off as it's not a natural instinct.

For the photo's at the end he was able to turn it on and off like a light switch showing its not entirely natural as such.

He's very clever he doesn't do it in their face but he make sures they notice so can't get accused of gamesmanship as its not in their face like Cadby for example

Even 5-1 down he started to do it playing poorly, and it certainly affected Price.

The best player in the World making aggressive gurning faces can be intimidating he's saying I'm mad I got you now, no matter how good you throw I'm pizzed and will beat you.

Puts Price off slightly his form drops and ends up in him losing despite being the better player on the night.

He has beat Price/Anderson/Wright all on nights they were better than him by having that slight mental age.

Being World number 1 is a HUGE boost to him and he plays on it brilliantly.

Not sure if you’re being entirely serious but a few facial contortions pales into insignificance when Price launches into his full demented chimp routine


TbL

boomdocker

There was a pivotal moment when Price missed a bunch of darts to go 8-5 up
He would have known how important that was and wobbled from there on
MvG has so much experience on the big stage and has always been really good at hitting the turbo at the right times, which is exactly what he did after being gifted that leg
I say fair play to Price - apart from Snakebite he seems to be the only one that can consistently challenge MvG (although I put Aspinall in that bracket if he continues on his current trajectory) - just needs to somehow capitalise better on those pivotal moments

Lonesomerhodes

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Not sure if you’re being entirely serious but a few facial contortions pales into insignificance when Price launches into his full demented chimp routine


TbL

Oh rumbled no I'm not serious just trying out material for next stand up routine.

Yes Price does crap as well (not as bad as Michael) but here's the thing as I said if you even bothered to read my post is


Michael is World number 1 for years and years now.

He knows how to intimidate up there with his deranged faces and knowing the best player in the World is pised off (or at least seems to be) is a major factor in him putting enormous pressure on opponents and them missing doubles giving him chances to win legs back and break throws.

It's very clearly strategy.

Many of them do it but none as good as Michael, the fact he's recognised as the best player in the World is huge.

You honestly think it's all natural reaction even when it's just scoring a 180 or something trivial to him?.

Like Balls it is .

Will I Am Not

MvG is looking for a challenge, he’s been going through the motions a lot of the time. He barely acknowledged his 9 darter yesterday.
He is phenomenal but needs to be kept interested.
Price and Wright have stepped up to the plate so you will probably see a lot more of the fist pumping van Gerwen going forward. Darts is getting out of a little slump it has had over the last few years.