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2019 PDC World Darts Championship (inc. schedule of play in OP)

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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭Sultan of Bling


    Andrew00 wrote:
    Think so. The last few years she’d interview all the dart players after the games bar Phil Taylor. She’d interview his opponent but didn’t want to interview Taylor. Probably because he’s a known rapist/creep among the darting community haha


    I think that was because Taylor was an absolute prick with her when she did a post match interview with him in the grand slam


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 475 ✭✭selwyn froggitt


    Putting Barney in the PL is a kick in the teeth to every player who works every day on the tour. Absolutely pathetic.
    I know it’s all about the bottom line before everyone has a go.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    Really not excited for the premier league at all tbh. Might just watch the odd night and tune in again closer to Blackpool and the Grand Prix.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 475 ✭✭selwyn froggitt


    hawkwing wrote: »
    Rumour has it John Henderson is giving her one but it's only a rumour:confused:

    LOL....Henderson looks like the cave troll in lord of the rings!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭hawkwing


    Really not excited for the premier league at all tbh. Might just watch the odd night and tune in again closer to Blackpool and the Grand Prix.
    The PL actually puts me off watching darts on tv. The same players week in week out with every match when taken individually 99% of the time totally meaningless,like Taylor losing the first 4 weeks i think one year but i think he ended up in the semi. But it is a money cash cow and serves it purpose.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Andrew00 wrote: »
    The filth and dirt i’d do to Laura Woods

    Good clean regular sex would be just fine for me I have to say


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,715 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    hawkwing wrote: »
    So it's dancing with the stars and operation transformation now that the darts are over for January:(

    The pick and shovel BDO darts is starting soon :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,280 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    Healio wrote: »
    Hearn at pains to point out it was a "sky pick" :pac:

    Yeah surely if Sky picked Barney for “entertainment” they’d stick in Jackpot instead of Mensur for their other pick :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    i put sky on mute and put on talksport for commentry - regret no doing it for rest of event


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    sc86 wrote: »
    i put sky on mute and put on talksport for commentry - regret no doing it for rest of event

    how did you get it in sync ?.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    worst worlds since 2008

    barry hearn said on talksport that sky picked barney and if it was up to him he wouldnt be in
    said it makes no odds to revenue as tickets already sold and tv deals already done


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    bassy wrote: »
    how did you get it in sync ?.

    took about a minute of pause and play but got it easy enough
    radio was bit behind live


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭jrkb


    A very average World Champs the right guy won miles better than the rest but something about MVG I just cant take to him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,938 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    MVG is all about darts. Every dart he throws is extremely important to him, he lives every throw. It's not great viewing because he dominates so often and he is miles ahead and pumping his fist regularly.
    We are watching a genius at work.
    I don't really like it myself but you have to respect it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    I actually think the monkey is off his back with no3 in the bag..

    3 world titles,not yet 30,over 100 titles pdc, Smith is similar age , around the tour the same amount of time ,yet miles behind mvg..

    He's a freak in the best way,got me back watching darts after years of Taylor having no Challenger's,the way he did it..mega scores and averages constantly,scared the big boys silly, culminating in the 17 perfect darts ..my Lord ..I just felt that this guy could literally do 9/10/11/12 dart legs every time he hit the oche.


    Different gravy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,708 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Just came across this. A 17 year old Van Gerwen throwing his first televised 9 darter in a match against... Barney. Enjoy :)



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭Ultimate Seduction


    He says hes going to practice a lot more this year because he wants to win more. Scary.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    I actually think the monkey is off his back with no3 in the bag..

    3 world titles,not yet 30,over 100 titles pdc, Smith is similar age , around the tour the same amount of time ,yet miles behind mvg..

    He's a freak in the best way,got me back watching darts after years of Taylor having no Challenger's,the way he did it..mega scores and averages constantly,scared the big boys silly, culminating in the 17 perfect darts ..my Lord ..I just felt that this guy could literally do 9/10/11/12 dart legs every time he hit the oche.


    Different gravy

    mvg was on the tour about 6 or 7 years before smith ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭Ultimate Seduction


    sc86 wrote: »
    mvg was on the tour about 6 or 7 years before smith ?

    MvG an Smith both on tour since 2008. Was surprised to read that. Mvg played BDO for a few years though. Won the Winmau World Masters in 2006.

    Smith hit the highest ever average beating mvg in the 2012 world youth final. Think he averaged 132 but only over 4 legs


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    MVG had a very slow start to his PDC World Championship career
    2008: First round (lost to Phil Taylor 2–3)
    2009: Second round (lost to Phil Taylor 0–4)
    2010: Second round (lost to James Wade 2–4)
    2011: First round (lost to Mensur Suljović 1–3)
    2012: Third round (lost to Simon Whitlock 3–4)
    2013: Runner-up (lost to Phil Taylor 4–7)

    2014: Winner (beat Peter Wright 7–4)
    2015: Semi-finals (lost to Gary Anderson 3–6)
    2016: Third round (lost to Raymond van Barneveld 3–4)
    2017: Winner (beat Gary Anderson 7–3)
    2018: Semi-finals (lost to Rob Cross 5–6)
    2019: Winner (beat Michael Smith 7–3)



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    MvG an Smith both on tour since 2008. Was surprised to read that. Mvg played BDO for a few years though. Won the Winmau World Masters in 2006.

    Smith hit the highest ever average beating mvg in the 2012 world youth final. Think he averaged 132 but only over 4 legs

    mvg was playing a much higher level than smith
    smith didnt play in pdc major till 2009 and that was only 1st round uk open
    mvg was winning majors in bdo in 2006


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    sc86 wrote: »
    mvg was playing a much higher level than smith
    smith didnt play in pdc major till 2009 and that was only 1st round uk open
    mvg was winning majors in bdo in 2006

    Twas Smith who bet him in world junior final too :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    yes after mvg left the adult tour because he was gone so bad and went on youth tour


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    MVG had a very slow start to his PDC World Championship career
    2008: First round (lost to Phil Taylor 2–3)
    2009: Second round (lost to Phil Taylor 0–4)
    2010: Second round (lost to James Wade 2–4)
    2011: First round (lost to Mensur Suljović 1–3)
    2012: Third round (lost to Simon Whitlock 3–4)
    2013: Runner-up (lost to Phil Taylor 4–7)

    2014: Winner (beat Peter Wright 7–4)
    2015: Semi-finals (lost to Gary Anderson 3–6)
    2016: Third round (lost to Raymond van Barneveld 3–4)
    2017: Winner (beat Gary Anderson 7–3)
    2018: Semi-finals (lost to Rob Cross 5–6)
    2019: Winner (beat Michael Smith 7–3)



    jasus he didnt have much luck with the draw for a few years did he


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    sc86 wrote: »
    yes after mvg left the adult tour because he was gone so bad and went on youth tour

    Couldn't hit a double to save his life when younger,like Anderson and chisnall, chizzy still can't.. one big win and it all changed for mvg and ando


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    was the grand prix again mervin king - where crowd turned on king - that turned his darting life around


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭Ultimate Seduction


    sc86 wrote: »
    was the grand prix again mervin king - where crowd turned on king - that turned his darting life around

    VanGerwen said before it was changing his walk on music that got him going. The crowd singing ohhhh Michael van gerweeen gave him his confidence .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,823 ✭✭✭Deeper Blue


    MvG has not aged well, hard to believe he's 29


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    I think he's looking better this year than the last two,looks to have lost weight. Can see Smith as a world champion no prob.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,823 ✭✭✭Deeper Blue


    Interesting quotes from Smith after the final
    Someone asked Smith if the right man had won. He shook his head. "It's annoying, because I know if I turn up, I'm a better player than Michael," he said. "Michael isn't the best player out there. He might be world No 1, but he's not. I'm just waiting for that one big win, and as soon as I get that, you best watch out. I'll take him from that No 1 perch. When I do get it, it's the end for him."

    I think Smith needs to do his talking on the stage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    NDWC wrote: »
    Interesting quotes from Smith after the final



    I think Smith needs to do his talking on the stage.

    Well that's that,mvg is gonna eat him from now on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,280 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    NDWC wrote: »
    Interesting quotes from Smith after the final



    I think Smith needs to do his talking on the stage.

    Well thats embarrassing.

    Hope it was right after the final while the adrenaline was still pumping. Least that would be half an excuse.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭Ultimate Seduction


    Maybe shouldn't have said that in an interview but he has to think like that, otherwise he will never catch mvg. I've no doubt smith is probably a better player on the practice board but that means nothing till he starts doing it on stage


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,629 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    Trebles for show, mental toughness and doubles for dough. It’s not just about bashing out 180’s Michael!!! Ffs

    TbL


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,823 ✭✭✭Deeper Blue


    Maybe shouldn't have said that in an interview but he has to think like that, otherwise he will never catch mvg. I've no doubt smith is probably a better player on the practice board but that means nothing till he starts doing it on stage

    Absolutely, I do admire his attitude but on this occasion his timing was a bit off. More players need to think like that.

    Also, I'm a bit surprised Sky haven't picked up those quotes, I'd have thought they'd be all over that type of talk.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 16,500 ✭✭✭✭DEFTLEFTHAND


    NDWC wrote: »
    MvG has not aged well, hard to believe he's 29
    The scary thing for me is that he's only 29. Many dart players don't peak until they're well into their 30s or even 40s. It's possible that we haven't seen the best of him yet.

    This guy could dominate for the next 20 years if everything stays right.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    with mvg throw stance hes not gona last into his 40s

    days of darts guys peak in their 40s is long gone and the reasons they didnt peak until then have all changed


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭Will I Am Not


    MvG has always said that he would retire around 40. Probably change his mind if he’s still knocking everyone out of the park at that stage though.


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,500 ✭✭✭✭DEFTLEFTHAND


    sc86 wrote: »
    with mvg throw stance hes not gona last into his 40s

    days of darts guys peak in their 40s is long gone and the reasons they didnt peak until then have all changed

    We still have had recent examples though, the likes of Wright and Suljovic, Glen Durrant. Gary Anderson didn't start playing his best darts until he was into his 40s.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,385 ✭✭✭RebelButtMunch


    sc86 wrote: »
    with mvg throw stance hes not gona last into his 40s

    days of darts guys peak in their 40s is long gone and the reasons they didnt peak until then have all changed

    What do you mean about the stance? Bad for the back?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    We still have had recent examples though, the likes of Wright and Suljovic, Glen Durrant. Gary Anderson didn't start playing his best darts until he was into his 40s.

    yes but for example gary anderson didnt pick up a dart till he was 24 - he was 32 playing in his first worlds - peaked mid 40s
    all these guys now are starting much earlier and will peak much earlier
    micheal smith played in his first worlds at 22 - mvg 16 or 17 playing in first worlds

    the younger lads are in most part fit enough and go to the gym , and the drinking culture has gone with them , its a diff ball game now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    What do you mean about the stance? Bad for the back?

    ye his back , so the experts say


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭Ultimate Seduction


    sc86 wrote: »
    ye his back , so the experts say

    Hes complaining about his back already, I'd say hell have problems with his elbow too, seems to bang on release. Its not a smooth throw atall.


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,500 ✭✭✭✭DEFTLEFTHAND


    Hes complaining about his back already, I'd say hell have problems with his elbow too, seems to bang on release. Its not a smooth throw atall.

    He was actually saying recently that he wants a prolonged break from all the travel. There was a rumour going around before the start of the Worlds that he was going to refuse to play the Premier League this year.

    I think he should scale back the pro tour events this yr, give his body the rest it needs.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭Ultimate Seduction


    He was actually saying recently that he wants a prolonged break from all the travel. There was a rumour going around before the start of the Worlds that he was going to refuse to play the Premier League this year.

    I think he should scale back the pro tour events this yr, give his body the rest it needs.

    He said he'd play the same amount of events he has the last 2 years. Its strange complaining about the traveling because when hes not playing he travels to loads of exotic locations for holidays and hoes all over UK doing exibitions. Think hes in Indonesia now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭sc86


    hes to hungry to not enter events lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    he also said playing events is his practice time


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,629 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    sc86 wrote: »
    with mvg throw stance hes not gona last into his 40s

    days of darts guys peak in their 40s is long gone and the reasons they didnt peak until then have all changed

    Yep surprised he hasn’t had more back issues.

    TbL


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭hawkwing


    Tony O'Shea not a patch on what he was:(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    hawkwing wrote: »
    Tony O'Shea not a patch on what he was:(

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=109044161&posted=1#post109044161

    ^^ this thread :)


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