28 missed doubles by Smith tonight, story of his tournament. MVG is just on another level.
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We had all those years of Phil Taylor dominating, now he’s gone we got MVG dominating. Great player but it’s far more exciting when you genuinely don’t know who’s gonna turn up and win on any given day
For some reason, I don't find this as appealing as I should. When somebody wins, it'll just have a "it was his turn today" feeling to me.
On the other hand, I like the "who is finally going to beat the number 1" concept when someone's been dominating.
Not a good few weeks for Lisa Ashton first out first day in the PDC world championship now out first day in the BDO world championship
There's a comedown for Andy Hamilton lost 3-0 today. Probably over a million in prize money in his career against a man who only earned 30k in his career.
Think Wez Newton lost 3-1 first round as well.
From your location Reynolds and Williams are up tonight have them as a double bet, are they any good?
Both should win, certainly Williams. The Reynolds match could be iffy if your luck's not in.
Wesley Harms gone, I know the standard is not the best but all things considered a lot of outsiders coming through.
I might be harsh here but part of me reckons Newton and Hamilton thought it would be easy in the BDO. They both played to a high level in the PDC, although neither were ever going to be a World Champion. They've dropped down, possibly so they can get that title after all but although the standard in the BDO is lower than the PDC, the whole feel of the Lakeside is a million miles away from the Ally Pally and I just think it was a bit of a shock to them both.
I think they will come back stronger next year but expect the usual suspects at the business end of this tournament again.
The standard is lower. I think that only Durrant could hack it with the big boys of the PDC, and only on his best day.
The BDO boys are free to try q scool this year so Sure any could be playing PDC next year.
Could see Unterbuchner making the switch work and become a solid top 25 player
Leighton Bennett is some player, 13 years old hitting a 85 avg on t.v, easy to see why he won a men’s tournament and plays men’s country darts
Was very impressed with Bennett. He is better than some of the BDO men.
Wait till Beau Greaves starts getting there. They can all look out then on the ladies' side.
By the way I have been told by a very reliable source today that this is the last Lakeside and the favourite for next year is the O2 Indigo.
By the way I have been told by a very reliable source today that this is the last Lakeside and the favourite for next year is the O2 Indigo.
Nooooo 
I like the Lakeside, true home of darts
I like the Lakeside, true home of dartsDurrant got some scare last night showed his class in the final set though.
Really thought he was heading out. Baker was all over him, what a fantastic comeback, his odds at 0-3 would have been pretty generous. As you say though Durrant showed in the deciding set why he's double World Champ.
Price got a £21.5k fine and a suspended 3 month ban
All of The Masters coverage starts ITV 4 this Friday 1st Feb.
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Gives me something to do while I'm up in icy Hull I guess.
No Gary Anderson due to back injury so is replaced by Bunting
Anderson has pulled out of the premier league, instead of replacing him with somebody, each week someone different in replacing Anderson. Whitlock has been fecked over again
Anyone else already bored with MVG dominating? I’d rather have a pool of equally matched top 6-8 where anyone can beat anyone
Have to say great opening night @ The Premier League last night. On to Glasgow next week.
Awesome turnaround for Barney to nick the draw. Finally the big man pulls off a decent result this year.
feck me Michael Smith averaged 153.7 in a leg but still lost it to a Gurney 10-darter.
Then in the next leg Gurney missed 10 darts at a double. It was a very enjoyable game of darts.
That leg reminded me of MVG V Anderson last year, MVG missed his chance for a 9 darter then Anderson went and took out 170
Yeah was very entertaining. Nice draw for RVB and great reaction.
Gary Anderson to play in the darts ITV4 all this weekend.
That’s good news.
Price missed D12 for a 9 darter and Mensur won his first premier league game of the season
Price missed D12 for a 9 darter and Mensur won his first premier league game of the season
MVG, Anderson & Wright are all out
MVG two nights in a row. Talk about a wide open tournament, it's anyones really.
170 to win it, well played Aspinall
Deserved it that's 200k stg in the space of two months, up to no16 and some intro as a contender in the Premier League. Great to see a whole band of great young players coming through.
Very strange out of Rob Cross shaking hands etc before it was over, wouldn't catch Taylor, MVG or Anderson doing it. Strange behavior... just saying.
What a night in Aberdeen crowd went ballistic for Big John, plastic cups sent flying, lads on tables, seen a few tables collapsing and as for the darts some stellar performances. Was a bit skeptical about the contenders at the start but they've all done well and Aspinall still to come next week. All in all very watchable
Getting serious now in Premier League two nights tonight and tomorrow @ Ahoy Rotterdam. Elimination time!