Darts! Darts! Darts!

[Lisarocket]

and his little monkey son always crys whether daddy monkey wins or loses, ahhhh sweet

Aaah, but we have a new crying boy now. Did you see Shaun Greatbatches son?

Still, he has a lot to go to top monkeys son

Did anyone see the Phil Taylor, Kevin Painter match? I haven't got Sky sports 2, so i didn't. I heard that Taylor may be facing a 6 month televised darts ban because he was talking to someone in the audience while Painter was throwing. This apparently ensued in Painter objecting, Taylor telling him to f off on live telly and a big arguement backstage after the match. Very bad sportsmanship on Taylors part if it's true

 

[Rosco]

blimey! Yes I did see that match and the brief mouthing off on stage afterwards but all the commentators etc were saying it was because Taylor finished the game off with a bullseye and Painter thought he was rubbing his nose in it.

Whatever Taylor does I doubt very much a ban will be in order when its Sky telly that controls his career and as he performs like he does theres no way that Sky wont allow him on their screens. Shocking that Sky has become this big!

 

[Rocket Romano]

blimey! Yes I did see that match and the brief mouthing off on stage afterwards but all the commentators etc were saying it was because Taylor finished the game off with a bullseye and Painter thought he was rubbing his nose in it.

Whatever Taylor does I doubt very much a ban will be in order when its Sky telly that controls his career and as he performs like he does theres no way that Sky wont allow him on their screens. Shocking that Sky has become this big!

What has Taylor done wrong?

Bristow and John Lowe both said Taylor was in the right to finish on the bull, you knew before he threw the last dart he would, its not Taylor's fault that Painter took a hissy fit after being mauled by an average Taylor

And what's the chances of another BDO-PDC showdown? He's not playing well, Dudbridge prob should have done 'em but I'm sure Taylor fancies destroying Barny again....what was it last time 21-11 to Taylor?

 

[Rosco]

I think Sky were quite confident that Taylor would beat Fordham in the last showdown and thats why it happened, just unfortunate it ended like it did.

I doubt there will be another showdown between the two organisations this year with Taylor playing nothing like he has in the past, there are a few BDO players that would give him a run for his money and probably beat him and that will not prove Skys tournament is the one and only.

 

[Rocket Romano]

I doubt there will be another showdown between the two organisations this year with Taylor playing nothing like he has in the past, there are a few BDO players that would give him a run for his money and probably beat him and that will not prove Skys tournament is the one and only.

I doubt that.

Taylor has already said he's up for it and Hearn want's more players involved like Dudbridge, Mason, Part and even Anderson.

Sky always mention the BDO tournament on the sports news station and during PDC commentary, they don't hide anything.

I like both but prefer the PDC as its more professional and entertaining and tbh, BDO fans seem to carry huge chips on their shoulders

 

[Rosco]

Fair enough, I didnt hear that Taylor was up for it, I'll take your word for it.

As for Sky mentioning the BDO, I have very rarely heard any mention of it wotsoever, I thought it was punishable by death! In comparisson the BBC always discuss the other half!

Maybe we're just watching different matches etc

 

[Rocket Romano]

Fair enough, I didnt hear that Taylor was up for it, I'll take your word for it.

As for Sky mentioning the BDO, I have very rarely heard any mention of it wotsoever, I thought it was punishable by death! In comparisson I the BBC always discuss the other half!

Maybe we're just watching different matches etc

If the PDC were so against the BDO, would they allow Part to commentate?

 

[Rosco]

Yep thats always confused me, however if it was the other way round I dont think it would happen, eg Ted Hankey commentating on the PDC

 

[Rocket Romano]

Yep thats always confused me, however if it was the other way round I dont think it would happen, eg Ted Hankey commentating on the PDC

Probably not, The PDC and Sky use Bristow and Lowe at the moment post match, I can see Taylor moving into it when Sky decide he's allowed to retire

With his flu Waddell was a big miss at this tournament, it was a weird final withuot him.

 

[Lisarocket]

Fair enough, I didnt hear that Taylor was up for it, I'll take your word for it.

As for Sky mentioning the BDO, I have very rarely heard any mention of it wotsoever, I thought it was punishable by death! In comparisson the BBC always discuss the other half!

Maybe we're just watching different matches etc

When John Part won in 2003 he brought the trophy to Lakeside and him and Tony Green didn't stop talking about it all week. They also had an interview with Phil Taylor last year as he turned up to watch the BDO latter rounds. I've never heard them discussing the BDO on PDC either.

I agree with you Rosco. I prefer the BDO, if only because people have to work really hard to get there from all over the world. The PDC has more of the old 'stars', imo they don't want to put in the work to get to Lakeside anymore. Also they seem to be going for the money on the PDC as there has been a turn about and the PDC prize fund is now bigger than the BDOs.

All this talk of the three dart averages on the PDC being better is rubbish. In Barneys 2nd round match he was averaging over 100, which was more than Phil Taylors in his title winning match.

I watch both championships, but have always been able to watch the Lakeside one because it's free on the BBC. I don't like Sky 'owning' certain sports, and it's really annoying when they switch the PDC to Sky sports 2 for the final rounds in a cynical ploy to get us to sign up to another sports channel just to see the final.

 

[Rosco]

Yea some good points there Lisa, I cant say that I prefer the BDO though. The PDC with all its hideous commercials and money etc is still a great tournament and in my view has much better characters. As you say the BDO talent is equal to the PDC and sometimes much better. The BDO just isnt hyped up as much as the PDC and we have the naive BBC to blame for that.

As for my favourite, no I dont prefer the BDO over the PDC, all the players in both have such outstanding talent, so as watchabilty goes I love both. However I have a kind of fondness for the BDO that has grown from my childhood, great stuff!

And yes I remember John Part talking frequently on the BBC about his win at the PDC. Sky must have loved the advertising, I hope John charged for it! I doubt he'll be in that position again!


Also is it just me or has anyone else noticed how up his own arse Phil Taylor is lately, even nicking the microphone of washisface from Sky to do his own aftermatch chat to the crowd. Going off him rapidly, no wonder the other players give him grief

 

[Lisarocket]

However I have a kind of fondness for the BDO that has grown from my childhood, great stuff!

Me too, I've watched it for as long as i can remember.

I would like the oppertunity to watch both, but don't want to cough up any money to sky for the privellage

There shouldn't be a rivalry, it's just great arras

 

[Lisarocket]

Also is it just me or has anyone else noticed how up his own arse Phil Taylor is lately, even nicking the microphone of washisface from Sky to do his own aftermatch chat to the crowd. Going off him rapidly, no wonder the other players give him grief

He thinks he is the PDC....

If he was talking to the crowd during Kevin Painters throw, he should be penalised for it. It seems hard enough at the Circus Tavern for the players as they don't really get 'the best of order' from the audience, without Taylor joining in too.

It just shows a total lack of respect for his peers, and a massive ego

 

[Rosco]

I would like the oppertunity to watch both, but don't want to cough up any money to sky for the privellage

Well anyone that brings me a nice chrissy pressie round next christmas is welcome to watch the PDC arrers round mine!

 

[Rocket Romano]

He thinks he is the PDC....

He does go too far sometimes. The dyed hair, the image, everything about him lately says ego.

Yet when other players mouth off about him (Manley last year!) the crowd boo them and Taylor normally humiliates them with defeat (Manley!)

I've been to both events, the Embassy was more 'civilised' but Circus Tavern had an electric atmosphere and you felt there was more to it.

Maybe it is the Beeb, but the BDO seems to summise the old image of darts

 

[ernestolynch]

Do not - I repeat DO NOT miss the Hankey-Wagner match.....saw it on BBC interactive live this evening - best game I've ever seen....commentators agreed with me.

 

[Lisarocket]

Do not - I repeat DO NOT miss the Hankey-Wagner match.....saw it on BBC interactive live this evening - best game I've ever seen....commentators agreed with me.

Absoloutely class match that was. I've been watching BBCi too. I loved Wagners 132 checkout,when he hit two bulls, good exhibition stuff. That really rattled Hankey.
Hankey looked like he was about to grow fangs when he was 2 sets down, well aggressive face.

That was the best darts i've ever seen Wagner throw. He really lived up to his magician nickname. I really thought he deserved to win, but once Hankey got back into his groove and was hitting 180s and doubles again, he was no match really.

It was edge of your seat darts

Looking forward to all three matches today. I reckon King v Brantjas might be a good un. I haven't seen John Henderson play yet so i can't guage who may win when he plays Adams, but wolfie has been playing well.
I hope the weird beard aussie beats 'smiler' kantele....

Could be a Hankey v Barney final

 

[ernestolynch]

I think Hankey at 11/2's a good price.

 

[Lisarocket]

I think Hankey at 11/2's a good price.

Hope not, i put my bet on Barney

Hedged my bet a bit and did an each way at 7/4, which was quite good odds for him. Crap return if you bet on him now tho.

Got my eye on Brantjas. Might stick a couple of quid on him if he gets through this round.

 

[Rosco]

Yes the Hankey/Wagner match was outsatnding, just to let people know its on again at the mo (3.30 WED) on BBC2.

 

[Lisarocket]

Not another match spoiler!

Another great match!

Adams v Henderson

Not giving the result away this time, watch it for a new 180 Lakeside record!!!

Darts

Weird beard v Kantele up next!!!!!!



Edit: Bugger, they changed their mind- It's King v Brantjas next- My tip for best match of the night

 

[Rosco]

aarrhhh, thats a shame, Henderson was quite sweet I thought with all his chubbyness and funny throwing. What a talent though, no doubt we shall see him again, Sky are probably writing contracts up as we speak!!


And I'm glad Kings out, never really liked him that much,strange blokey, although he can throw quality arrers.

 

[chegrimandi]

Another great match!

Adams v Henderson

Not giving the result away this time, watch it for a new 180 Lakeside record!!!

Darts

Weird beard v Kantele up next!!!!!!



Edit: Bugger, they changed their mind- It's King v Brantjas next- My tip for best match of the night

they are showing the weird beards now........

 

[Lisarocket]

aarrhhh, thats a shame, Henderson was quite sweet I thought with all his chubbyness and funny throwing. What a talent though, no doubt we shall see him again, Sky are probably writing contracts up as we speak!!
And I'm glad Kings out, never really liked him that much,strange blokey, although he can throw quality arrers.

Henderson was surprisingly good. I'm sure we will see him again, as you rightly say..probably on Sky.

I'm also pleased King is out although Brantjas didn't play as well as he did against Co Stompe. The match wasn't as good as i thought it would be. I could still hear the odd boo when King came out. The Lakeside crowd have long memories...

So it's

Barney V Van Der Voort

Fitton v Thornton

Hankey v Adams

Whitlock v Brantjas

Any predictions?

 

[Joyceboy]

Got to say that Scottish bloke (Henderson - i take it?) was fucking awesome last night. How many 180's???

I hope he turns out to be the next Jockey Wilson - i'm looking forward to seeing more of him.

Well done to (Jerry) Adams (well he does look like a member of the IRA!) for beating him though - must have been a toughie, that fucker never gave up!

 

[Rosco]

To be honest I'm puzzled how Adams manages to make it to Lakeside every year, yes he has won a couple of big matches this week but he does consistently throw shit arrers. Its a bit of a laughing point round my way that he's the England captain

 

[Relahni]

I love me darts me....

Surprised to see that twat go out last night - Merv "the cunt" King...

He's a proper bellend and no mistaking.

 

[Lisarocket]

Well done to (Jerry) Adams (well he does look like a member of the IRA!) for beating him though - must have been a toughie, that fucker never gave up!

I think it was 12 180's, which was bloody good going

 

[easy g]

Hendo were cracking...felt really sorry for him...

 

[Lisarocket]

So any predictions, Darts pundits?

Barney V Van Der Voort

Fitton v Thornton

Hankey v Adams

Whitlock v Brantjas

I think it could be

Barney

Thornton

Hankey

Brantjas

I reserve the right to be wrong though!