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2020 BDO World Championships

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  • #122
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    I think a lot of them "beauty pageant" comments were only a bit of craic - nothing derogatory or lewd.

    And as far as "only a kid" the girl's nearly 16 so going by the way the wind is blowing with pc culture, multiculturalism and whatnot she could well be "of age" in many countries so going by that metric it might even be discriminatory or racist to consider a female that age a child.

    Not totally my own opinion/s, partly my own opinion, partly the actual law of the land and partly playing devil's avocado.

    There it is.

    Can't we watch the darts and also have an opinion on the player/s' personality appearance without going over the top or looking to seek offence.... on someone else's behalf. :confused:


  • #123
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I think a lot of them "beauty pageant" comments were only a bit of craic - nothing derogatory or lewd.

    And as far as "only a kid" the girl's nearly 16 so going by the way the wind is blowing with pc culture, multiculturalism and whatnot she could well be "of age" in many countries so going by that metric it might even be discriminatory or racist to consider a female that age a child.

    Not totally my own opinion/s, partly my own opinion, partly the actual law of the land and partly playing devil's avocado.

    There it is.

    Can't we watch the darts and also have an opinion on the player/s' personality appearance without going over the top or looking to seek offence.... on someone else's behalf. :confused:

    Dont think we should be commenting on anyone's appearance and definitely not a 15 year old child!

    As you'll usually see with the likes of Ally Dick an Justin Credible, they are disgusting looking gremlins themselves but hide behind anonymous profiles. You never know who reads these sites an forums. I'd hate to read comments about my appearance if I was just looking to play some darts. Mods on here are terrible at this


  • #124
    Ally Dick
    Registered Users Posts: 12,665 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    US2 wrote: »
    you'll usually see with the likes of Ally Dick an Justin Credible, they are disgusting looking gremlins themselves but hide behind anonymous profiles

    People tell me I'm the spit of George Clooney


  • #125
    minggatu
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭minggatu


    VanGerwen/Hens vs. Price/Harrison in promidarts final


  • #126
    minggatu
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭minggatu


    MVG: i'm more afraid of her (Sarah Harrison) as from Price because she makes some weird things.


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  • #127
    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,256 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    I think this is a strong move from bdo.
    Lakeside was depending on the owner to entirely fund the thing and was clearly on a downer year on year.
    They were wide open there to the whim of that promoter.
    It's a brave move and very surprised they went for such a high profile central London venue. I'd give them credit for that and treat it lime a brand new tournament. They have eurosport live coverage, a few new sponsors, if they sell tickets, the prize money could easily rise in a couple of seasons. It would appear as they were it was dying. This is a chance to rebuild somewhat.


  • #128
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    mickdw wrote: »
    I think this is a strong move from bdo.
    Lakeside was depending on the owner to entirely fund the thing and was clearly on a downer year on year.
    They were wide open there to the whim of that promoter.
    It's a brave move and very surprised they went for such a high profile central London venue. I'd give them credit for that and treat it lime a brand new tournament. They have eurosport live coverage, a few new sponsors, if they sell tickets, the prize money could easily rise in a couple of seasons. It would appear as they were it was dying. This is a chance to rebuild somewhat.

    No sponsors atall as far as I know, and Eurosport arent paying them. This is there last tournament, wdf have distanced themselves. The men dont even know how much they're playing for.


  • #129
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Meanwhile, on the Darts' front things getting a bit wobbly for the jolly (favourite)
    Jim Williams. At least we won't have Rawling or Nicholson going overboard about
    a huge - massive shock, if Jim loses.

    John Gwynn - highlight of the night for me. He has that touch of class, yet not above
    the common man either.


  • #130
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,094 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    US2 wrote: »
    No sponsors atall as far as I know, and Eurosport arent paying them. This is there last tournament, wdf have distanced themselves. The men dont even know how much they're playing for.
    Yeah, all I can see is BetBrokers as official shirt sponsors.


  • #131
    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,256 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    US2 wrote: »
    No sponsors atall as far as I know, and Eurosport arent paying them. This is there last tournament, wdf have distanced themselves. The men dont even know how much they're playing for.

    I meant if they could get a couple on board, they have live tv to drive interest, a great location and if they can get people ikn the door, it could improve. I'd imagine a lot more people could make it to this venue that could organise a trip to lakeside.


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  • #132
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    US2 wrote: »
    No sponsors atall as far as I know, and Eurosport arent paying them. This is there last tournament, wdf have distanced themselves. The men dont even know how much they're playing for.

    This could be a last ditch effort. Eurosport's a popular channel/ lots of continental players. Could well be fighting off sponsors with a stick and perhaps have at least another 3 - 5 years of glory days. Might even come back stronger unlikely as that seems right now.

    Definitely think it can be salvaged and wouldn't be writing off the competition/organisation yet.

    Bit of a long shot but there's definitely hope there I think.


  • #133
    ThebitterLemon
    Registered Users Posts: 6,621 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    mickdw wrote: »
    I meant if they could get a couple on board, they have live tv to drive interest, a great location and if they can get people ikn the door, it could improve. I'd imagine a lot more people could make it to this venue that could organise a trip to lakeside.

    I’ll be stunned if this goes ahead next year.

    This lot are in their death throes and have only themselves to blame.

    Shocking management

    TbL


  • #134
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    I dont think ye have been paying attention lads. BDO is done . Would have been gone long ago only for potter.


  • #135
    Ally Dick
    Registered Users Posts: 12,665 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    I'm not surprised that Fallon went to Germany for the fun darts tournament. The womens prize money in the BDO is insulting. Imagine getting €650 for going out in the second round!


  • #136
    sc86
    Registered Users Posts: 2,878 ✭✭✭sc86


    mickdw wrote: »
    I think this is a strong move from bdo.
    Lakeside was depending on the owner to entirely fund the thing and was clearly on a downer year on year.
    They were wide open there to the whim of that promoter.
    It's a brave move and very surprised they went for such a high profile central London venue. I'd give them credit for that and treat it lime a brand new tournament. They have eurosport live coverage, a few new sponsors, if they sell tickets, the prize money could easily rise in a couple of seasons. It would appear as they were it was dying. This is a chance to rebuild somewhat.

    is that you des jacklin ?


  • #137
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,094 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Deleted User wrote: »
    This could be a last ditch effort. Eurosport's a popular channel/ lots of continental players. Could well be fighting off sponsors with a stick and perhaps have at least another 3 - 5 years of glory days. Might even come back stronger unlikely as that seems right now.

    Definitely think it can be salvaged and wouldn't be writing off the competition/organisation yet.

    Bit of a long shot but there's definitely hope there I think.
    Except Eurosport outside UK and Ireland were televising winter sports, not darts. Eurosport is rather disjointed now, unlike the days when channels like Eurosport and MTV Europe had the one feed across Europe.

    I guess the darts were available to those who subscribe to Eurosport online streams. I can't be sure on that.


  • #138
    Lazarus2.0
    Registered Users Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Lazarus2.0


    Just to be clear on this ...
    It's not okay to slag off teenage girls because of their appearance - and it's horrific to see that being excused by some on here. Kids learn that in school these days ffs

    Deleted a load of crap posts and will revisit those tomorrow (today)


  • #139
    Kingp35
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,244 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kingp35


    Mod Note: Ally Dick banned for three days for their numerous posts regarding the female players.


  • #140
    Richard Hillman
    Registered Users Posts: 12,033 ✭✭✭✭Richard Hillman


    Ally Dick wrote: »
    Whoever is on camera now should be shot. They are not anticipating the throw at all

    They may not be employing a spotter/scorer for the camera men. Sky, I think employ Keith Deller purely just to tell the cameramen the likely outshots


  • #141
    Kingp35
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,244 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kingp35


    Also, anymore derogatory comments about how the female players look will be an automatic ban. Other posters are lucky that posts have been deleted.

    This darts forum is better than some of the comments I've read in this thread.


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  • #142
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Kingp35 wrote: »
    Also, anymore derogatory comments about how the female players look will be an automatic ban. Other posters are lucky that posts have been deleted.

    This darts forum is better than some of the comments I've read in this thread.

    Seems only a recent thing, on this forum years and never heard it. Males shouldn't be exempt either, children wouldn't spout most of the insults aimed at players .


  • #143
    Huntergonzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,160 ✭✭✭Huntergonzo


    I can't comment on any of the players cause I can't see the bloody darts :-(

    Why the hell is Eurosport not on the Sky or Eir package, or if it is why do I not have it??


  • #144
    Will I Am Not
    Registered Users Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Will I Am Not


    Huntergonzo wrote: »
    I can't comment on any of the players cause I can't see the bloody darts :-(

    Why the hell is Eurosport not on the Sky or Eir package, or if it is why do I not have it??

    I have the SD channel on a fairly basic Sky package, no sports. I’m actually watching on IPTV though, the clarity of the SD channel is pure muck.


  • #145
    Degag
    Registered Users Posts: 9,952 ✭✭✭Degag


    US2 wrote: »
    Seems only a recent thing, on this forum years and never heard it. Males shouldn't be exempt either, children wouldn't spout most of the insults aimed at players .

    Agreed, it should include male players. The likes of John Henderson and Adrian Lewis amongst others get a battering from certain poster(s) here.


  • #146
    Huntergonzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,160 ✭✭✭Huntergonzo


    Will I Am Not wrote: »
    I have the SD channel on a fairly basic Sky package, no sports. I’m actually watching on IPTV though, the clarity of the SD channel is pure muck.

    Ye it's funny, not sure what i signed up for, have most of the sports channels but not Eurosport!


  • #147
    Degag
    Registered Users Posts: 9,952 ✭✭✭Degag


    Looks like they've widened the walk in area and employed a bouncer from yesterday.

    Yesterday it was so tight walking in it looked like they were trying to get through a packed nightclub!


  • #148
    Stewball
    Registered Users Posts: 652 ✭✭✭Stewball


    Eurosport HD is part of the Sky entertainment package.


  • #149
    Degag
    Registered Users Posts: 9,952 ✭✭✭Degag


    Eurosport have pulled the plug!


  • #150
    Degag
    Registered Users Posts: 9,952 ✭✭✭Degag


    Camera work is bloody shocking alright. No adapting the camera for cover shots or focusing in on the double.

    Thompson there was on 91 and the camera was still focused on the top half of the board for his outshot:rolleyes:


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  • #151
    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,256 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    The camera work is shoddy no doubt and like when eurosport started doing the snooker, it was done on a shoe string with commentry teams not even travelling to venues.
    If the tournament can survive, it could well grow.
    I think the venue they are at raises the profile, looks good and is very accessible. How have they priced the tickets versus last year?
    Im sure the facilities within the venue are a long way ahead of the lakeside.


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