Quote Originally Posted by ccfc_is_my_life View Post
There is indeed place for both.

BDO however want it all. Rather than settle for internationals, grass roots they want their cake and eat it - to run a "world" championship whilst lacking the ability to run the sport professionally.

BDO top brass are desparately clinging to their notion that they run the "real" world championship to gain kudos and prestige.

PDC self interest? What drives a sport to excellence - happy clappy amateurs, low viewing figures or quality professionals with a prefessionally presented product?

Let PDC excel at their professioanl product, let BDO run grass roots. Both can co-exist that way. Just don't pretend BDO "world" championship has any meaning.
Agreed. The problems exist because of a lack of communication between the two and because there is only one really true World Championship. The BDO would never relinquish their version, even if it is growing more inferior by the year. Lakeside is their only jewel, a fading gem that is taken less and less seriously and is a tournament for those who don't want the challenge of the PDC. Best in the world? Lol