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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
T20, T19 Bull, 3 times.
You can imagine Taylor doing it in an exhibition match. I saw him play at a corporate Virgin Money gig- he was pegging 180s for fun while barely looking, talking to his mate.
It's up now...Cripes, Hamilton got the first five himself.
I was at the O2 for the finals and managed to miss the 9darter due to tube delays - FFS!
That is harsh- been to Ally Pally a couple of times and to Players Championship in Frimley Green but never O2.
How was it? It's like a fecking aircraft hanger that place, you can't really see anything at Ally Pally, but that place you'd need a telescope...
How was it? It's like a fecking aircraft hanger that place, you can't really see anything at Ally Pally, but that place you'd need a telescope...
You need to be careful about where you get seats in the O2 - not worth going if you are in the top tier or anywhere further than the first half or so. Even if you are close you end up watching on the screens so it is really more about the atmosphere.
Tbh it was the same at Ally Pally- last December I was in the corporate 'VIP' bit. You could go next to the little alley bit the players walk out from and maybe high five them, but you were still some some 60-70 feet behind the board. Bearing in mind the player throwing is generally blocking your view, you are pretty much getting pissed watching it on the big screen and enjoying the atmosphere.
Was enjoyable, but Frimley Green was much more 'hands-on'-you could at least see what they had hit with your own eyes. I can imagine O2 would be a nightmare for that if you have duff tickets.
Was enjoyable, but Frimley Green was much more 'hands-on'-you could at least see what they had hit with your own eyes. I can imagine O2 would be a nightmare for that if you have duff tickets.
This UK Open has been an odd tournament but some great moments in part due to it's unusual format.
Gary Anderson nine darter
Kim Huybrecht's girlfriend is back
Gary Anderson nine darter
Kim Huybrecht's girlfriend is back
Brilliant darts from van Gerwen, dominated the game and has been in excellent form this year.
Probably the first time I've seen Taylor visibly upset during a game of darts.
Probably the first time I've seen Taylor visibly upset during a game of darts.
I know, Taylor was getting outclassed and didn't like it. Excellent QFs tonight. Thought Waites was brilliant but MVG was in another league. Barney maybe back too.
Tomorrow will be interesting. Not sure RVB can last the format as good as he looked tonight. MVG looks fecking awesome at the mo' and is great to watch.
Lewis looked shaky tonight, but then he did in the first round last year too.
Anderson has started off like a steam train. He's great to watch when on form. The Finnish qualifier looked shell-shocked after that first set!
Feck just seen Barney hit an average of 108.31 in his match- the sixth highest in history
Anderson & Barney are unbelievable to watch when in top form. They are so natural.
Assuming they both get through they meet in the next round too. Should be a belter. Some decent second round matches coming up too.
Ridiculous match earlier between Gary Anderson and John Bowles, with Anderson winning the deciding set 6-4, with Bowles having had 3 chances of winning the game. Anderson hit 19 180's and hit treble 20 more times than single 20. Bowles had the game of his life. Anderson still needs to improve on his doubles which were terrible.
Just thinking what a final Anderson and Van Gerwen would be if both could make it. Both so fast, natural and are massive scorers, but would have the added tension of shitloads of missed doubles.
Jenkins throwing some good darts here, keeping an average of 100+. Annoying about the sixth dart of 'that' leg, it made me glad I missed Barney's seven darts the other day!
Hope Nicholson wins, he's a proper fecking WUM 
Just put the darts on - got a shock to see Michael Weston doing well.
Amazing game between Thornton and Nicholson
Amazing he had a 98 plus average yet missed 47 doubles. If he halved the misses his average would be near 120.
That game was superb. So many twists and turns and Nicholson unusually gracious in defeat.
Barney currently doing his best to feck it up. Want to see him against Anderson in the next round.
Simon Whitlock scrapes through to the quarters, some really high quality plays
I cant stand that whitlock, his stupid hair and beard wind me up, tonight session looks like a few cracking match ups
That 152 finish from Whitlock was sweet. Game changer that was.
That was class. Was an odd edgy game. Am looking forward to Anderson v Barney tonight. My missus isn't though.
Wade looking solid.
I like the guy- his checkouts are amazing at times. He is odd though- that thing he said about how he cuts his own hair but cannot reach the back so he leaves it
Yes excellent finish and clearly rocked Chisnall. Neither really played to their best
Doesn't he get Anderson or Barney in the quarters? Some cracking matches coming up.
Yep. Should be good
Agreed, it's just slightly awkward, all these matches are around Christmas and New Year's when you are supposed to be out and about with family and friend not just glued to the arrers in your living room!
Quarter Finals underway, Whitlock being destroyed by van Barneveld
Great stuff. Barney playing superbly...Whitlock is playing well but no match for him...
Barney was brilliant last set. I missed his third and fourth set wins as I was driving home, but he really raised his game, once he was within a finish it was game over. One shot at a double each time. Whitlock didn't get a sniff, despite probably throwing better today than he did against Chisnall.
Hamilton couldnt finish his fecking dinner at the moment....
Power 2-0 up and not even out of 2nd gear. Hamilton could easily have this square by taking just half of his checkout opportunities
The power still has the hoodoo on some of the older school players. The up and coming players dont have that baggage against him.
4-0 and starting to fire.
Yep Hamilton looks broken