The 2023-24 Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship

MileHighGuy · 16-12-2023 10:11PM

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 · 16-12-2023 10:14PM

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

MileHighGuy · 16-12-2023 10:14PM

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 · 16-12-2023 10:21PM

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

MileHighGuy · 16-12-2023 10:22PM

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

Kingp35 · 16-12-2023 10:25PM

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

MileHighGuy · 16-12-2023 10:30PM

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 · 16-12-2023 10:37PM

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

Dillonb3 · 16-12-2023 10:37PM

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

shockframe · 16-12-2023 10:44PM

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

ThebitterLemon · 16-12-2023 10:51PM

That Scott Willams really gets on my t1ts!

TbL

lbunnae · 16-12-2023 10:55PM

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

What an utter gobshite haha

shockframe · 17-12-2023 12:03AM

Whitlock's game has completely fallen apart.

Could be the last we witness him at Ally Pally.

KevIRL · 17-12-2023 12:24PM

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 · 17-12-2023 02:49PM

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

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

ArmaniJeanss · 17-12-2023 03:18PM

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.