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Eric the Half a Bee
29-12-20, 22:41
Unlucky Cullen. Incredible match with MVG!
Unlucky Cullen. Incredible match with MVG!
Incredible. Bull twice to beat MVG.
Feel for Cullen.
Michael Morris
29-12-20, 22:56
he crumbled in that final leg. poor lad, he was so close to an amazing achievement
Des Parrot
29-12-20, 22:59
Most even world championships I’ve seen in the PDC era. Anyone of the remaining players can will it.
he crumbled in that final leg. poor lad, he was so close to an amazing achievement
He'd missed the bull for the match, then MVG not only takes it but also starts the last with a 180.
You could just see him go to pieces bless him.
Eric the Half a Bee
30-12-20, 00:15
Most even world championships I’ve seen in the PDC era. Anyone of the remaining players can will it.
Agreed.
While the crowd definitely adds to the occasion, I think the lack of crowds has been a leveller. I haven't missed the booing and I think that's allowed some players to get on with just playing the game.
The Bob Banker Spanker
30-12-20, 01:15
Agreed.
While the crowd definitely adds to the occasion, I think the lack of crowds has been a leveller. I haven't missed the booing and I think that's allowed some players to get on with just playing the game.
Ask Gary Anderson about that one last night
I think it is great.
One of the things that says it is Christmas in recent years and one of the sporting tournaments that still holds a lot of its charm without crowds.
Des Parrot
30-12-20, 09:37
Ask Gary Anderson about that one last night
They need to review some sort of shot clock, Suljovic’s action were appalling 50 seconds to throw 3 darts, is not acceptable
Cullen's game against Clayton was entertaining aswell
valleys caveman
30-12-20, 15:10
Petersen v Anderson
I'd prefer Petersen to win this. Anderson comes over as a bit of a moaner lately.
Should be a good game.
Another fantastic game just finished, Steven Bunting beating unseeded Searle in the very last frame.
Game ebbed and flowed and Searle had the darts on the last frame but a 180 straight away from Bunting saw Searle crumble as Cullen did against MVG yesterday.
Pleased for Bunting (Peter Griffin) who was in tears and very magnanimous in victory, unlike MVG was.
The Lone Gunman
30-12-20, 21:21
Comfortable victory for Price. King never reached the heights of his performance against de Sousa in the previous round, but Price played well all the same.
I've warmed to him during the last year or so. He seems to have matured and calmed down a little. Be good if he can pinch the number one spot.
Gerwyn Price beats Mervyn King 4-1 and although King wasn't exactly on his game, Price is looking good.
Although he does seem to me like he could kick off any minute :hehe:
Des Parrot
31-12-20, 10:43
Premier League line up could exclude the current champion, van den Bergh should get the wildcard over Durrant, although they both deserve it over Cross
It looks set up for a Van Gerwen v Price final but anything can happen and even Van Gerwen looks beatable.
Eric the Half a Bee
01-01-21, 15:35
Premier League line up could exclude the current champion, van den Bergh should get the wildcard over Durrant, although they both deserve it over Cross
Agreed, though Cross will get in as he's back up to number 4 in the world with Michael Smith losing his runner-up money from 2 years ago.
Great start by Price, takes first 2 sets only lost one leg.
Gurney now levelled 2-2.
Price has got the yips on double 10 :frown:
Price couldn't hit his doubles but he pulls out a 143 finish to take the fifth set!
TFFT I thought I'd jinxed him after my initial post.
Tough one to call this.
Gurney taken last six legs. 4-4 and Price looks like he's gone!
valleys caveman
01-01-21, 19:58
Wow, what a game. I thought Price had blown it.
Phew!
Price wins a nervy final leg!
Price has got to the semis by playing ok and scraping through,he’ll either click and win it or one tight game to many.
valleys caveman
01-01-21, 20:40
Chisnall 2-0 up against MVG.
valleys caveman
01-01-21, 20:51
3-0 :yikes:
valleys caveman
01-01-21, 20:58
4-0 :yikes:
4-0 :yikes:
What a leg that was to win that set. MVG just isnt scoring heavily enough.
I cant believe my eyes.
MVG just hasn't turned up!
valleys caveman
01-01-21, 21:09
Game over!!!
valleys caveman
01-01-21, 21:09
107 average.
Eric the Half a Bee
01-01-21, 21:12
Game over!!!
Sensational.
Not many saw that coming.
Didn't think Chisnell had that in him.
When MVG got that 150 checkout after Chizzy missed darts for 3-0 you thought that could be the momentum swing. MVG followed it up with 4 scores under 100 in the next leg. He only had 16 darts at doubles all game.
Brilliant from Chizzy.
valleys caveman
01-01-21, 21:22
Odds to win it: Paddypower.
Price 6/4
Chisnall 9/4
Anderson 5/2
Bunting 9/1
Eric the Half a Bee
02-01-21, 10:01
Agreed, though Cross will get in as he's back up to number 4 in the world with Michael Smith losing his runner-up money from 2 years ago.
A correction. I make it that, unless Price beats Anderson then Cross will miss out to the winner, or Chizzy if Price beats him in the final.
It would be unprecedented if the world number 5 missed out but I don't think he deserves it.
Assuming they dispense with the changing 10th player due to Covid, that leaves MVG, Price, Wright and whoever finishes in 4th. 6 wildcards - my picks would be the three major winners (De Sousa, Duzza and Van Den Bergh), Chisnall (if he doesn't win WC), Anderson (if he doesn't win WC), Aspinall and I'd include Van Duijvenbode for the Dutch crowds. If Bunting wins WC, drop Van Duijvenbode.
I’m hoping for Price v Anderson final
UNDERHILL1927
02-01-21, 17:22
I’m hoping for Price v Anderson final
And I hope Price smashes him. The moaning he did after the game a few rounds ago pissed me off
A correction. I make it that, unless Price beats Anderson then Cross will miss out to the winner, or Chizzy if Price beats him in the final.
It would be unprecedented if the world number 5 missed out but I don't think he deserves it.
Assuming they dispense with the changing 10th player due to Covid, that leaves MVG, Price, Wright and whoever finishes in 4th. 6 wildcards - my picks would be the three major winners (De Sousa, Duzza and Van Den Bergh), Chisnall (if he doesn't win WC), Anderson (if he doesn't win WC), Aspinall and I'd include Van Duijvenbode for the Dutch crowds. If Bunting wins WC, drop Van Duijvenbode.
Van Duijvenbode just for the walk on
1-1. Price threw at 2 nil for a 2 sets lead! :facepalm:
valleys caveman
02-01-21, 20:18
Cracking game. Bunting played well too.
UNDERHILL1927
02-01-21, 20:22
Cracking game. Bunting played well too.
Great last leg from Price, let's hope he raises his game tomorrow
What a match.
I'm worn out! :hehe:
Des Parrot
02-01-21, 20:25
13 ton plus finishes, outstanding game. Bunting was excellent for 8 sets.
I hope Chizzy gets through, doesn’t matter who it is, it will be a high pace final.
13 ton plus finishes, outstanding game. Bunting was excellent for 8 sets.
I hope Chizzy gets through, doesn’t matter who it is, it will be a high pace final.
Anderson would probably complain about Price playing too fast.
Eric the Half a Bee
02-01-21, 20:39
Anderson would probably complain about Price playing too fast.
Or we'll see more tactics from Price. I hope not. He's proved he's a top dart player and supposedly a great guy away from the oche. No need for him to revert to being a knob anymore while he's up there.
valleys caveman
02-01-21, 20:41
Anderson would probably complain about Price playing too fast.
Didn't he say Price was farting in one of their previous games?
Eric the Half a Bee
02-01-21, 20:42
Didn't he say Price was farting in one of their previous games?
There was fartgate when Anderson played Wesley Harms once. Anderson once admitted that he shit himself on stage when he farted!
valleys caveman
02-01-21, 20:44
There was fartgate when Anderson played Wesley Harms once. Anderson once admitted that he shit himself on stage when he farted!
*Throws supper in bin*
Eric the Half a Bee
02-01-21, 20:46
*Throws supper in bin*
Unusual for Anderson to have troubles with the outer ring.
I think I'd rather Price play Chisnell in the final.
Anderson has been there and done it.
valleys caveman
02-01-21, 20:49
Unusual for Anderson to have troubles with the outer ring.
:hehe:
valleys caveman
02-01-21, 20:52
I think I'd rather Price play Chisnell in the final.
Anderson has been there and done it.
Price said he's going back to his room to eat kebabs and doughnuts. Throw in a few boiled eggs and there could be a bit of a stink about tomorrows final.
Eric the Half a Bee
02-01-21, 20:54
Price said he's going back to his room to eat kebabs and doughnuts. Throw in a few boiled eggs and there could be a bit of a stink about tomorrows final.
You can take the boy out of Markham.....
valleys caveman
02-01-21, 22:19
Price v Anderson final.
The second semi was a bit disappointing I thought.
Price v Anderson final.
The second semi was a bit disappointing I thought.
Indeed. Showed how good the earlier one was though.
Just hope Price hasn't peaked too soon... Chisnell did!
Des Parrot
02-01-21, 23:49
Indeed. Showed how good the earlier one was though.
Just hope Price hasn't peaked too soon...!
I don’t think that Gezzy has peaked, he’s been playing poorly by his standards. If he wins it’ll be by a narrow margin, if Anderson wins it could be by 3 or 4 sets. He’s often inconsistent, that will determine tomorrow’s outcome. Which Gezzy will turn up?
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 00:13
Price 8/11
Anderson 11/10
Eric the Half a Bee
03-01-21, 00:16
Price 8/11
Anderson 11/10
Wrong way round. Pressure's on Price
Wrong way round. Pressure's on Price
Price is on better form overall though. Going to be very close but he’s come through some very close games which stands him in good stead.
Eric the Half a Bee
03-01-21, 11:18
Price is on better form overall though. Going to be very close but he’s come through some very close games which stands him in good stead.
Yes, he's got a habit of winning tight sets and deciding legs. I was reading somewhere that, in a scenario of last leg decider, only one dart at double to win, he's got the highest success percentage of everyone. He has bottle.
I fear for him that the pressure of becoming world no 1 and champion is tough for him to manage. He'll be like a bottle of pop tonight and how he manages that will be key. Anderson knows all about appearing in finals so he shouldn't be fazed by it. Of course, Anderson has had issues with him in the past and I hope Price doesn't think he needs to get involved with mind games. I've got no time for that shit.
Let's hope it's a good game of darts. It has the potential to be a classic. My prediction: neither will finish with an average of 100 or more.
Des Parrot
03-01-21, 19:49
Here we go then, looking forward to this. C'mon Gezzy.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:03
Price 1 up.
Stole it.
Des Parrot
03-01-21, 20:15
Price 1 up.
Stole it.
Threw away the 2nd
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:15
1-1
Price not firing yet.
What a back and forth opening two sets! Price should have been nowhere near that first set, but he'll be disappointed with the 2nd
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:24
170 out shot from Anderson while under pressure.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:25
Price 2-1
All 3 sets against the darts.
Jesus Christ what a set! 120 average from Price and 170 from Anderson!
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:30
For an ex rugby player Price seems to drop his darts an awful lot :hehe:
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:32
3-1.
C'mon Price.
Harry Paget Flashman
03-01-21, 20:35
For an ex rugby player Price seems to drop his darts an awful lot :hehe:
I think he played hooker.
Wales could do with someone who could throw in straight.
Fair play, he played those last two fantastically well.
Not done yet though, just try keep the concentration.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:44
4-1 :wales:
Des Parrot
03-01-21, 20:45
Hmm.. lets hope he keeps this going. Double 19, double tops for 78. Class finishing.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:51
Price with a 161.... Smoking!!!
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:52
Missed double 12 for a 9 darter did Price. Set average of 136.
Absolutely incredible set from Price
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 20:54
Anderson rattled.
Des Parrot
03-01-21, 20:54
33 dart / 136 average set best in history ... insane
Absolutely incredible set from Price
33 darts for 3 legs - incredible.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 21:02
Price gone to the dogs :hehe:
Ideal time for a break? Price needs to calm himself down after that last set
That 6th set was absolutely unreal.
Not over yet but a bit early to start panicking.... us not Ger :yikes:
Yep time for the interval and get focused to finish this job. He’s nearly there.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 21:16
6-2
Price one set away.
2 each both on x20. MASSIVE set that.
Cmon Gerwen :wales:
6-2. Anderson needs to win all five remaining sets to deny Gerwyn.
Sky's fawning over Anderson is bizarre
Eric the Half a Bee
03-01-21, 21:27
I love darts, but had a gutsful of listening to Price scream and celebrate virtually every big throw and leg won. Congrats on being WC as he'll surely be, but he's not a player I enjoy watching.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 21:31
6-3
Price threw it away.
2 of Anderson's 3 sets have been real gifts
He's going through it alright.
I'm in bits, whats he like?
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 21:34
Double trouble for Price.
UNDERHILL1927
03-01-21, 21:35
I love darts, but had a gutsful of listening to Price scream and celebrate virtually every big throw and leg won. Congrats on being WC as he'll surely be, but he's not a player I enjoy watching.
Great to see a bit of passion
Sky's fawning over Anderson is bizarre
Sky will love a Price capitulation make no mistake.
Eric the Half a Bee
03-01-21, 21:37
Great to see a bit of passion
Mardle and Part were almost describing it as intimidatory. Whether intentional or not, it has that effect. Don't see it in tennis, snooker etc. No need for it in darts.
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 21:40
Price wins!!!
Superb. He showed balls to win that tenth set. In the end 7-3 is a very convincing win.
Des Parrot
03-01-21, 21:52
Mardle and Part were almost describing it as intimidatory. Whether intentional or not, it has that effect. Don't see it in tennis, etc. No need for it in darts.
Tennis not a good example, it's one of the worst sports for shouting after a point.
Anyway feck it, :wales::wales::wales::wales::wales::wales: :easy:
big wobble from price but job done, congratulations :xmasthumbup: Anderson comes across asa bad loser, no acknowledgement of Price either at the end or in the post match interview, bad form dear boy
valleys caveman
03-01-21, 21:56
Mardle and Part were almost describing it as intimidatory. Whether intentional or not, it has that effect. Don't see it in tennis, snooker etc. No need for it in darts.
Mardle likes the sound of his own voice.
Didn't Peter Ebdon complain about Mark Williams and a few others celebrating winning frames.
As long as they're not in each others face, I quite like it.
Mardle and Part were almost describing it as intimidatory. Whether intentional or not, it has that effect. Don't see it in tennis, snooker etc. No need for it in darts.
Sorry Eric but I have to disagree, they all do it in their own way. van Gerwen does it, Adrian Lewis does it, Phil Taylor did it and was the worst IMO.
Anderson didn't say a good word about Price it was all about how rubbish he was.
A new winner, he should at least have mentioned his name, didn't have to be how he was blown away for 80% of that match.
Piss poor performance all round from Anderson, Sky too.
Anderson piss poor loser and Sky called him gracious in defeat twice
Wash DC Blue
03-01-21, 22:09
Mardle and Part were almost describing it as intimidatory. Whether intentional or not, it has that effect. Don't see it in tennis, snooker etc. No need for it in darts.
🤣🤣🤣
Give yourself a mop up.
Sorry Eric but I have to disagree, they all do it in their own way. van Gerwen does it, Adrian Lewis does it, Phil Taylor did it and was the worst IMO.
Anderson didn't say a good word about Price it was all about how rubbish he was.
A new winner, he should at least have mentioned his name, didn't have to be how he was blown away for 80% of that match.
Piss poor performance all round from Anderson, Sky too.
Anderson's an awful loser, whinges constantly
You're absolutely right, Van Gerwen does it and not a word, but Price is constantly criticised
Anderson's an awful loser, whinges constantly
You're absolutely right, Van Gerwen does it and not a word, but Price is constantly criticised
MVG is the worst of the lot. Cant stand his double punching and BOOM every time he hits a double. It's got worse since his form and consistency has dropped.
Mardle and Part were almost describing it as intimidatory. Whether intentional or not, it has that effect. Don't see it in tennis, snooker etc. No need for it in darts.
Do you not remember the late Jocky Wilson, Eric Bristow, Alan Evans to name but three? Darts was a damn sight worse back in the good old days.
Didn't Evans stick the head on Bristow at one event? :hehe:
Another thing Sky have kept on about was how Price could become the first Welshman to be darts World Champion. Leighton Rees won it decades ago!
Exactly the same with the way Sky report on the football.
It's like football never happened until the Sky and Premiership launch.
Do you not remember the late Jocky Wilson, Eric Bristow, Alan Evans to name but three? Darts was a damn sight worse back in the good old days.
Didn't Evans stick the head on Bristow at one event? :hehe:
Another thing Sky have kept on about was how Price could become the first Welshman to be darts World Champion. Leighton Rees won it decades ago!
Exactly the same with the way Sky report on the football.
It's like football never happened until the Sky and Premiership launch.
Spot on.Typical sky BS ignoring that darts used to have one World title and to win that meant you were World Champion. Highly disrespectful towards the late Leighton Rees, Eric Bristow and others like John Lowe.
Eric the Half a Bee
03-01-21, 23:19
MVG is the worst of the lot. Cant stand his double punching and BOOM every time he hits a double. It's got worse since his form and consistency has dropped.
Mervyn King called it.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1333174418110025732
Former Labour leader
03-01-21, 23:41
First time on years I've watched darts. I nfairness it was exciting but I thought Price was a bit of a wanker the way he was acting.
Not sure it's good for the image of a sport that wants to be taken seriously and not solely something overweight, middle aged, drunken men play.
UNDERHILL1927
04-01-21, 06:44
First time on years I've watched darts. I nfairness it was exciting but I thought Price was a bit of a wanker the way he was acting.
Not sure it's good for the image of a sport that wants to be taken seriously and not solely something overweight, middle aged, drunken men play.
If they want to escape that image then a young, passionate, in shape bloke winning is surely a good thing? 🤔
J R Hartley
04-01-21, 08:23
First time on years I've watched darts. I nfairness it was exciting but I thought Price was a bit of a wanker the way he was acting.
Not sure it's good for the image of a sport that wants to be taken seriously and not solely something overweight, middle aged, drunken men play.
Why? do players not celebrate in any other sports then?
J R Hartley
04-01-21, 08:24
Mervyn King ffs :hehe:
Miserable twat :hehe:
J R Hartley
04-01-21, 08:25
If they want to escape that image then a young, passionate, in shape bloke winning is surely a good thing? ��
They have already escaped it I think. Lots of good young players coming through.
To be fair to Anderson hes miserable and whinges when he wins as well.
His interview was correct he played crap. He was gifted a chance to go 6-4 and blew it.
Happy for the guy, some journey from rugby to pdc q school in 2014 to now win the world title.
I quite like the celebrating as well to be honest, darts has never struck me as the pretentious type. The sport is full of people that have come from quite modest backgrounds and its often played in front of people who are having a good time getting on the drink.
Characters, good guy, bad guy, helps make it interesting, particularly at the moment when there is no atmosphere.
UNDERHILL1927
04-01-21, 10:41
To be fair to Anderson hes miserable and whinges when he wins as well.
His interview was correct he played crap. He was gifted a chance to go 6-4 and blew it.
Yeah he really seems to be turning into a grumpy old man recently. Needs a reality check. Moaning about having the wrong table, get over yourself
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