PDC World Matchplay 20th - 28th July 2019- Blackpool

[The Crusader]

Is it my eyes or do the black sections look strange on this board.

Not your eyes, it's a bit shiney, like the used paint/coloring hasn't been mixed right.

Thanks for reply. Bloody annoying on tv. Surely the boards should be quality tested etc beforehand.

[WizardofozFan]

Really expected Adey to use the occasion to play decent darts. Woeful thus far and have to say, if he cant get himself up for the Matchplay, he is in serious danger of his game going down the tubes.

Sometimes and not saying its the case here but I believe some players achieve their goals, then end up financially secure and they lose that bit of hunger.

Spot on there, not sure it's the case for Lewis who wants to get back but just isn't good enough at the moment when it matters, coupled with bad spouts of luck. Being hyped too much by Sky but can click at any point as we know.

Some examples of those who reached top 10 (or thereabouts) and then fell away within a year or two below, thoughts on whether posters think this was down to lack of extra drive/hunger or just not being good enough once they started defending money:
Andy Hamilton (thank goodness)
Wes Newton (thank goodness)
Justin Pipe
Colin Osborne
Paul Nicholson
Wayne Jones
Brendan Dolan
Benito van de Pas
Darren Webster (heading that way at least)

[The Crusader]

Good performance from Wright. Good seeing VVDV playing well again too.

Thankfully they used a dodgy board to distract from Snakebites clobber.

[The Crusader]

Really expected Adey to use the occasion to play decent darts. Woeful thus far and have to say, if he cant get himself up for the Matchplay, he is in serious danger of his game going down the tubes.

Sometimes and not saying its the case here but I believe some players achieve their goals, then end up financially secure and they lose that bit of hunger.

Spot on there, not sure it's the case for Lewis who wants to get back but just isn't good enough at the moment when it matters, coupled with bad spouts of luck. Being hyped too much by Sky but can click at any point as we know.

Some examples of those who reached top 10 (or thereabouts) and then fell away within a year or two below, thoughts on whether posters think this was down to lack of extra drive/hunger or just not being good enough once they started defending money:
Andy Hamilton (thank goodness)
Wes Newton (thank goodness)
Justin Pipe
Colin Osborne
Paul Nicholson
Wayne Jones
Brendan Dolan
Benito van de Pas
Darren Webster (heading that way at least)

Not sure I like us agreeing on 2 things on one night

[Case]

Quality control obviously not the highest priority with this manufacturer.

[WizardofozFan]

So here's a teaser - from those who were top 16 seeds at the 2010 World Matchplay, how many & whom have been seeds every year since in this tournament (including this year)?

Will guess at 3. Lewis, Wade 1 more

Any chance of answer?

Sorry, has been hectic day at work, sorry about not replying earlier.

Yes 3 is correct, good knowledge Crusader!! Wade is obviously one, Lewis is the second, Whitlock is the third. All three went off the boil at one point each in the last 10 years, but have all managed to be seeded for Blackpool in spite of this. To be applauded I would say?

Honestly didnt know Whitlock had been in PDC that long. Was thinking those who had dropped out. Barney, Taylor, Jenkins, Baxter, Stompe, Lloyd? Priestley? Some guessing tbh.

Shows how quick the turnover on players is.

Yes he was seeded 12th for the 2010 edition after his amazing debut year and has qualified ever since. All of those have made countless appearances no doubt - didn't Taylor play 108 games at the Winter Gardens, winning 99 & losing 9 from memory? The man was unbelievably consistent above all else.

[WizardofozFan]

Another terrific evening of darts at the Winter Gardens, all 4 matches had something about them. Standard from 7 out of the 8 was very impressive, if Ricky Evans learnt how to not rush darts around the board he'd be a much better player but will he ever learn?!

Sad for Henderson there, played out of his skin and pretty much his only mistake were the 3 misses at the end, how that D5 didn't go in I'm not sure. Class embrace from both players at the end, massive respect to both men there.

[WizardofozFan]

Really expected Adey to use the occasion to play decent darts. Woeful thus far and have to say, if he cant get himself up for the Matchplay, he is in serious danger of his game going down the tubes.

Sometimes and not saying its the case here but I believe some players achieve their goals, then end up financially secure and they lose that bit of hunger.

Spot on there, not sure it's the case for Lewis who wants to get back but just isn't good enough at the moment when it matters, coupled with bad spouts of luck. Being hyped too much by Sky but can click at any point as we know.

Some examples of those who reached top 10 (or thereabouts) and then fell away within a year or two below, thoughts on whether posters think this was down to lack of extra drive/hunger or just not being good enough once they started defending money:
Andy Hamilton (thank goodness)
Wes Newton (thank goodness)
Justin Pipe
Colin Osborne
Paul Nicholson
Wayne Jones
Brendan Dolan
Benito van de Pas
Darren Webster (heading that way at least)

Not sure I like us agreeing on 2 things on one night

I probably agree with most of your posts, just Wade aside of course!!

[ssjsa]

LiveDarts interview with Daryl Gurney.

[ssjsa]

2019 Betfred World Matchplay
Schedule of Play
Monday July 22 (1900 BST)
First Round

Keegan Brown (95.59) 10 (19) 8 (93.46) Jonny Clayton
Simon Whitlock (94.99) 10 (19) 8 (101.33) John Henderson
Daryl Gurney (96.34) 10 (19) 7 (89.33) Ricky Evans
Peter Wright (102.04) 10 (19) 5 (97.40) Vincent van der Voort

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[ssjsa]

Following the conclusion of the First Round we have now had 6 ton plus averages.

Last year there were none in the First Round.

100+ averages

1. Nathan Aspinall 102.96 Last 32
2. Mervyn King 100.55 Last 32
3. Rob Cross 100.60 Last 32
4. Glen Durrant 101.05 Last 32
5. John Henderson 101.33 Last 32
6. Peter Wright 102.04 Last 32

[ssjsa]

LiveDarts interview with Si on Whitlock.

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LiveDarts interview with Snakebite.

[ssjsa]

This has been without doubt the best ever 1st Round in the Matchplay, and that despite the hammerings of Cullen and Wattimena.

For me, Wright will come through the bottom half, and despite Gary being out of sorts, have a feeling he will come through the top half.

Overall an all Scottish final would be great and have a bet on both to win.

[devosteve]

Folks can say what they like about wes newton but I was there when he hit a 9 darter at Blackpool. Mvg hit one the next night (or night before ). I was there at that as well!

He's faded away. He's heading for Blackburn. But how many other have hit a 9 daryer on that great stage?

[Deleted User]

Folks can say what they like about wes newton but I was there when he hit a 9 darter at Blackpool. Mvg hit one the next night (or night before ). I was there at that as well!

He's faded away. He's heading for Blackburn. But how many other have hit a 9 daryer on that great stage?

4 obviously.

Taylor twice, Barneveld, Part and Anderson.

And yes, MvG was the night before.

[Ginge]

I have given in and put some money on Durrant to win this evening.

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

Only 21/10 with Coral now. Think I'll give it a miss.

[Ginge]

Only 21/10 with Coral now. Think I'll give it a miss.

Got 23/10 with Skybet, would have preferred the 11/4 available when the markets appeared but meh.

Nothing else appeals, toying with the King under 95.5 average as surely he cant play two good games in a row.