The 2023-24 Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship

ThebitterLemon

I think Barry’s progress has stalled, in fact he’s regressed as far as I can see over the last 12 months.

For me the way his darts land is a liability

TbL

MileHighGuy

Barry was let off the hook in the 2nd, but I assume will easily kick on to win now.

Not an impressive showing though (stating the obvious, I know)

Sultan of Bling

Hard to see the winner of this troubling MVG in the next round.

MileHighGuy

Just regarding Rivera's pace, I'm used to seeing players slow in the throw, but so slow to get on the oche and fetch the darts..... I don't recall anyone dallying so much. I see Russ Bray has looked over his shoulder a couple of times wondering where he is.

MileHighGuy

Has Barry just conceded this set to get the darts in the next? He's second best by a long way here.

MileHighGuy

.... He had the darts in this set.... Wow

Kingp35

In fairness, Rivera could be winning this if his doubles were better. This is far from over.

MileHighGuy

Barry really does miss a lot of doubles, and by some margin.... Rarely on the wire.

If he gets through I couldn't even see him winning a leg against mvg.

MileHighGuy

Made a meal of it, but a nice checkout to win. Will be great to see him play MVG.

Dillonb3

Good win in the end for Barry. The faster pace against MVG will suit him

shockframe

That's right up there with the least enjoyable games in the history of Ally Pally.

ThebitterLemon

That Scott Willams really gets on my t1ts!

TbL

lbunnae

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121504503#Comment_121504503

What an utter gobshite haha

shockframe

Whitlock's game has completely fallen apart.

Could be the last we witness him at Ally Pally.

KevIRL

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121504339#Comment_121504339

for someone like him not to be in the top 64 of the Pro Tour OoM and fail to qualify for the Players Championship finals is a disaster.

shockframe

The 65-96 qualifier field seems very mediocre so far.

Would have expected it to be much stronger in its 6th worlds.

ArmaniJeanss

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121505944#Comment_121505944

I'd say it's the international element of the qualification that causes it. Which is a worthy idea obviously and not something they are going to change - but I'd suspect there are many North of England players more capable than some of these lads who won qualifiers in the India, The Caribbean etc.

PTH2009

Queen Fallon Sherrock on tonight, sky probably creaming themselves

TheChrisD

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121506032#Comment_121506032

Yes, but then you can hardly call it a world championship if you get rid of the world representation.

shockframe

Illagan always looks awkward with the sleeves rolled up.

Should get some Aussie Rules shirt and be done with it.

Kingp35

I love watching Ilagan, he's always entertaining. Great fight back

Dillonb3

Campbell more than capable of giving Wade a game

PTH2009

Could be wrong but think Dylan Slevin was only playing pub darts only a year or so ago

Some going for a young lad and hope he plays well tonight

PsychoPete

Mardle talking about "composure stats", some man to talk complete sh!te

retalivity

Slevin throwing some good darts here

ctrl-alt-delete

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121507547#Comment_121507547

Had a dart for a two set lead, all square now.

retalivity

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121507559#Comment_121507559

2 up in that set as well, couldnt see it out

Mushy

This set would be even better if was for the match, poor to lose last set

Then dragged back to lose the set

shockframe

Slevin didn't impress me watching him this year but he's actually played alright here.

Just unfortunate to play someone who normally does well at Ally Pally.

Kingp35

Disappointing in the end. He had his chances to win but missed some crucial doubles. The experience will definitely stand to him going forward.