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The PDC World Championships 2021

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  • #102
    Kingp35
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    US2 wrote: »
    BREAKING: The tie-break rule will not be in operation for the 2021 PDC World Championship, meaning if any deciding set reaches two-all in legs then the fifth leg wil
    l be the final leg. The change has been made in order to reduce the possibility of sessions over-running.

    This is disappointing.

    That's an idiotic change, very disappointing.


  • #103
    boomdocker
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    Remind me - what was the tie break rule?


  • #104
    US2
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    boomdocker wrote: »
    Remind me - what was the tie break rule?

    You have to win by 2 legs.

    Reasoning behind seems to be that they have very strict rules about getting the crowd out and disinfecting the venue before the next session starts.


  • #105
    Degag
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    Silly. It's not like it happens that often. What is it, another 6 legs max?

    A long drawn out match between two slow players would have a far greater affect.


  • #106
    PTH2009
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    my predictions

    QF1- MVG vs Danny Noppert
    Qf2- Michael Smith vs Jamie Hughes
    QF3- Simon Whitlock vs Jeffrey De Zwaan
    QF4- Gerwyn Price vs Nathan Aspinall

    Semis-
    MVG vs Michael Smith
    JDZ vs Nathan Aspinall

    Final- MVG vs Nathan Aspinall with MVG winning


  • #107
    Degag
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    my predictions

    QF1- MVG vs Danny Noppert
    Qf2- Michael Smith vs Jamie Hughes
    QF3- Simon Whitlock vs Jeffrey De Zwaan
    QF4- Gerwyn Price vs Nathan Aspinall

    Semis-
    MVG vs Michael Smith
    JDZ vs Nathan Aspinall

    Final- MVG vs Nathan Aspinall with MVG winning

    Jaysus i hope not! Some not-very-appealing games there!


  • #108
    boomdocker
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    my predictions

    QF1- MVG vs Danny Noppert
    Qf2- Michael Smith vs Jamie Hughes
    QF3- Simon Whitlock vs Jeffrey De Zwaan
    QF4- Gerwyn Price vs Nathan Aspinall

    Semis-
    MVG vs Michael Smith
    JDZ vs Nathan Aspinall

    Final- MVG vs Nathan Aspinall with MVG winning

    Interesting...
    Always expected great things of Jamie Hughes but hasn't happened, maybe this is the time


  • #109
    SketchyPrince
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    Don't chip in on the forum all too often, but I follow the darts calendar all year round (Pro tour, Euro tour, et al.) so looking forward to being a bit more active while the worlds are on!

    Am pretty happy with the Irish draw.

    Ciaran Teehan will fancy his chances against Wayne Jones, a win would be great for his ranking and he has a free shot against Joe Cullen.

    Tough enough draw for Keane Barry, I think Jeff Smith is a great player but it definitely could've been worse. A good introduction for him ahead of his first year on the tour beginning shortly after.

    Great shot for Mickey Mansell and Lennon to progress through the first round.

    Potential banana skin for Willie against Zonneveld after beating Wade on TV but still imagine he'll see it out, Gurney is a winnable one in the 2nd round considering his form and I don't think Willie is afraid of him.


  • #110
    bassy
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    outside bets asp m smith jose de sousa maybe cullen and clemens


  • #111
    PTH2009
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    Less than a week til kick off too one of the best Christmas traditions

    Looking at the day to day schedule, its Round 1 and 2 galore with the Round 3 starting on the 27th


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  • #112
    Degag
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    No markets up yet for total 180s in the tournament (at least on PP). Like this bet every year as you get a sweat for the whole tournament.


  • #113
    Degag
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    Degag wrote: »
    No markets up yet for total 180s in the tournament (at least on PP). Like this bet every year as you get a sweat for the whole tournament.

    Paddy must have lurkers on here, loads more markets up now.

    900 or more 180s at 9/4 is a pretty shocking price IMO as there was just about 860 last year.

    One that interests me that will give a bit of a sweat is 850+ 180s, 6+ 170 checkouts and a 9 darter at 17/2


  • #114
    Healio
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    Degag wrote: »
    900 or more 180s at 9/4 is a pretty shocking price IMO as there was just about 860 last year.

    If they were laying the other side of that; I'd be all over it.


  • #115
    US2
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    Still 400 tickets available for the first session.

    London likely to be moved to Tier 3 next Friday so it'll have fans for 2 days, and likley only 600. Id prefer the fake crowd noise to 600 people in a massive arena.


  • #116
    ThebitterLemon
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    US2 wrote: »
    Still 400 tickets available for the first session.

    London likely to be moved to Tier 3 next Friday so it'll have fans for 2 days, and likley only 600. Id prefer the fake crowd noise to 600 people in a massive arena.

    Not for me US, I’d prefer any crowd to the canned noise

    TbL


  • #117
    Degag
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    ThebitterLemon wrote: »
    Not for me US, I’d prefer any crowd to the canned noise

    TbL

    For sure


  • #118
    Deeper Blue
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    600 fans wouldn't be bad, is that about a quarter of capacity? More than enough to make a bit of noise.

    Can't stand the fake crowd noise myself


  • #119
    Xenji
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    London looks to be moving into Tier 3 from Wednesday so no fans at all this year.


  • #120
    Kingp35
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    It's confirmed now, tier 3 from Midnight 00.01am on Wednesday so there will be fans there for one night!

    The PDC will have to think of something fast because the venue will look absolutely ridiculous if they keep the huge stage and a massive empty room. Too late to change venue now.


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  • #121
    mdwexford
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    That sucks.

    Was really looking forward to a crowd. Of all the sports I watch I think Darts has suffered the most from no crowd.


  • #122
    US2
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    Kingp35 wrote: »
    It's confirmed now, tier 3 from Midnight 00.01am on Wednesday so there will be fans there for one night!

    The PDC will have to think of something fast because the venue will look absolutely ridiculous if they keep the huge stage and a massive empty room. Too late to change venue now.

    They knew this was coming since last week I'm sure they have set and crowd noise at the ready .


  • #123
    ThebitterLemon
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    Surely they’ll section/cordon it off

    TbL


  • #124
    ArmaniJeanss
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    There's a natural break point when round 2 ends on the 23rd and Round 3 (32 players) starts on the 27th. Presumably the players/officials/tv people go home for Christmas and come back and go though the protocols again.

    I wonder would they consider moving to The Manchester Arena or Bank Liverpool at that stage? 12 sessions remain then I think, 1000 people at £40 would be near £500K (though obviously the move costs a sizeable chunk of that).


  • #125
    ThebitterLemon
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    ArmaniJeanss wrote: »
    There's a natural break point when round 2 ends on the 23rd and Round 3 (32 players) starts on the 27th. Presumably the players/officials/tv people go home for Christmas and come back and go though the protocols again.

    I wonder would they consider moving to The Manchester Arena or Bank Liverpool at that stage? 12 sessions remain then I think, 1000 people at £40 would be near £500K (though obviously the move costs a sizeable chunk of that).

    Can’t see it from a logistic perspective

    TbL


  • #126
    peteeeed
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  • #127
    US2
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    Happy Christmas everyone :)


  • #128
    US2
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    Lazzus.20s Fatasy World Championship is almost as traditional as the Darts themselves at Christmas No sign this year ,


  • #129
    PTH2009
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    Its going to be very very different this year with no crowd for 90% of the tournament but is what it is and looking forward to it

    Lots of shocks coming and they could stert as early as tonight. A Peter Wright win far from certain tonight


  • #130
    D.Q
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    They're definitely piping noise in already aren't they?


  • #131
    Degag
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    D.Q wrote: »
    They're definitely piping noise in already aren't they?

    Definately.


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  • #132
    Deeper Blue
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    D.Q wrote: »
    They're definitely piping noise in already aren't they?

    When I heard rapturous cheering for Steve West hitting D5 in an arena with about 100 people I was a bit suspicious alright :pac:


  • #133
    Deeper Blue
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    That Indian lad was really poor, he missed at least three shots at a single


  • #134
    PTH2009
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    Anyone have a list of the 3rd Round games ?


  • #135
    bassy
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    El Sueño wrote: »
    That Indian lad was muck, he missed at least three shots at a single

    debut for him and zero experience which showed and being so young.


  • #136
    ThebitterLemon
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    Steve well beaten...

    TbL


  • #137
    Deeper Blue
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    I always thought Portela looked handy anytime I've seen him. Surprised it's his first win


  • #138
    D.Q
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    El Sueño wrote: »
    When I heard rapturous cheering for Steve West hitting D5 in an arena with about 100 people I was a bit suspicious alright :pac:

    Hahahaha


  • #139
    Dillonb3
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    I'd say that's a few peoples accumulators gone


  • #140
    Degag
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    El Sueño wrote: »
    I always thought Portela looked handy anytime I've seen him. Surprised it's his first win
    Nothing to say he couldn't go further. He's in a section of the draw with Durrant. Lewis and Cross but it's not like any of them are playing particularly well.


  • #141
    D.Q
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    Is he OK? Sky are hyping it as if its the competition or the stupid ****ing ally pally

    He seems to be in a very dark place genuinely haha


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  • #142
    Degag
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    Dillonb3 wrote: »
    I'd say that's a few peoples accumulators gone

    Yep:(


  • #143
    D.Q
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    Ah god I've missed Wayne mardle. The man just talks sense. He's so measured. Every word out of his mouth is one of substance and weight. Breath of fresh air.


  • #144
    Dillonb3
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    Costly misses for Barry so far


  • #145
    Deeper Blue
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    D.Q wrote: »
    Is he OK? Sky are hyping it as if its the competition or the stupid ****ing ally pally

    He seems to be in a very dark place genuinely haha

    Did he say he'd have retired if he lost tonight or did I pick that up wrong?


  • #146
    Dillonb3
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    El Sueño wrote: »
    Did he say he'd have retired if he lost tonight or did I pick that up wrong?

    He said "Tonight would've have been my last game but I won", think he also mentioned losing someone to covid


  • #147
    US2
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    Wow this is a stinker. Both averaging late 70s


  • #148
    ThebitterLemon
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    Dillonb3 wrote: »
    Costly misses for Barry so far

    He’s playing poorly, hope he picks it up as this is one he could win

    Throws far too quick for my liking

    TbL


  • #149
    Dillonb3
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    ThebitterLemon wrote: »
    He’s playing poorly, hope he picks it up as this is one he could win

    Throws far too quick for my liking

    TbL

    His darts seem to hang down particularly when he's shooting at lower end of the board


  • #150
    Ally Dick
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    Looking bad for Keane. Playing too quick. Missing key doubles


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  • #151
    ThebitterLemon
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    Dillonb3 wrote: »
    His darts seem to hang down particularly when he's shooting at lower end of the board

    Yep causes him huge problems if first dart doesn’t hit the treble, ends up chasing trebles around the board

    TbL


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