Darts thread

[Mr Sifter]

Todays order of play. 
 

 

[AlimOzturk]

11 hours ago, PaddysBar said:

Don’t mind Humphries. He’s probably the only one that can beat the annoying kebab boy. 

Why the hate for littler? Seems likes a good lad living his dream. 

[neilnunb]

Wade v Wattimena could be a tough one to call. Wattimena has been playing really well recently. Seems like quite a 'big' match for such an early round.

 

Hopefully Menzies gets pumped. Can't be bothered with his onstage theatrics.

[PaddysBar]

3 hours ago, AlimOzturk said:

Why the hate for littler? Seems likes a good lad living his dream. 

No hate. He’s a great player. I just don’t like it when one person dominates a sport and there’s a good chance he’ll do a Taylor.

[neilnunb]

Soutar out. He's gone right backwards the last couple of years.

[Tazio]

James Wade beating himself again. 

[neilnunb]

24 minutes ago, Tazio said:

James Wade beating himself again. 

 

Aye, walloped. Wattimena might be a dark horse. 

[moshy]

I noticed the former BDO now the WDF world finals were on recently, 70 Year old Paul Lim beaten in the final the winner finishing with a three dart average of 90. 

[tedarmy]

1 hour ago, moshy said:

I noticed the former BDO now the WDF world finals were on recently, 70 Year old Paul Lim beaten in the final the winner finishing with a three dart average of 90. 

one of his earlier matches too so long, the last match of the night didn`t start till 10.30pm

Edited December 16, 2024 by tedarmy

[escobri]

Great check out there for 1st leg but cmon Menzies shut this crowd up

[neilnunb]

19 minutes ago, escobri said:

Great check out there for 1st leg but cmon Menzies shut this crowd up

 

 

He's a clown. Look at his reaction just for going level there, as if he's totally drained. This is after moping about when he was losing and the crowd cheering his misses, which he instigates. Just get on with the game and prove how good you are ffs.

[neilnunb]

Menzies looks like he's having a meltdown here.

[Sooperstar]

Menzies a mess. Proper tears falling from his eyes.

[Sooperstar]

Menzies loses.

[escobri]

24 minutes ago, neilnunb said:

 

 

He's a clown. Look at his reaction just for going level there, as if he's totally drained. This is after moping about when he was losing and the crowd cheering his misses, which he instigates. Just get on with the game and prove how good you are ffs.

Never seen enough to get the hate so was on his side as crowd from the beginning was clearly against him. Tough watch in the end. Gates will be out next round.

[Mr Sifter]

Looked like a genuine panic/anxiety attack there from Menzies. Dunno much about the guy to be honest but it didn’t look great. 

[PaddysBar]

2 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said:

Looked like a genuine panic/anxiety attack there from Menzies. Dunno much about the guy to be honest but it didn’t look great. 

Think it’s big match / stage nerves. 

[Mr Sifter]

Got to say, it’s a shame the way the Scots are targeted from the crowd, often before a darts even been thrown. It’s been happening for a few year now down there, no other country is targeted like our boys. It’s no right, it’s the world championships yet the crowd treat it like an England home game. Hearn should take the worlds around the world each year, I’m sure they’d fill out arenas around Europe for example. Anyway, no a massive biggie, but it does get on my tits a bit…

[Mr Sifter]

…in saying that, watch Price get it tight. Difference is though, it won’t be because of his nationality, it’ll be because he winds them up time after time 🤪

[Mr Sifter]

3 minutes ago, PaddysBar said:

Think it’s big match / stage nerves. 

He’s something like number 39 in the world, surely he shouldnae be suffering like that though? 

[escobri]

Good watch this and touches on the nerves aspect for players aswell. Being alone on the oche even in your local can be test.

 

 

[PaddysBar]

3 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said:

He’s something like number 39 in the world, surely he shouldnae be suffering like that though? 

Glen Durrant was just saying he thinks he’s a fantastic floor player, ie lesser tournaments but can struggle on the big stage. 
 

From set 1 he was telegraphing his mood to his opponent. Could maybe do with a few sessions with someone to sort that out because on his game he’s excellent. 

[moshy]

14 hours ago, tedarmy said:

one of his earlier matches too so long, the last match of the night didn`t start till 10.30pm

Keeps the punters there buying drinks I suppose.

[hughesie27]

Menzies posted something about his which he then deleted. Maybe ill and that got to him.

[escobri]

33 darts to win a leg, inspiring stuff 👏 🤣

[neilnunb]

Laughable that they turn off the comments on the fb page when van Leuven plays. Oh well, at least they can turn them back on now. Cheerio.

[XB52]

3 hours ago, hughesie27 said:

Menzies posted something about his which he then deleted. Maybe ill and that got to him.

His dad is in hospital but no idea what's wrong with him

[Seaside jambo]

20 hours ago, moshy said:

I noticed the former BDO now the WDF world finals were on recently, 70 Year old Paul Lim beaten in the final the winner finishing with a three dart average of 90. 

The standard is not very good now but back in the day it was great to watch 

Bristow v Wilson were always great entertainment and the standard of darts were decent 

 

[JudyJudyJudy]

1 hour ago, neilnunb said:

Laughable that they turn off the comments on the fb page when van Leuven plays. Oh well, at least they can turn them back on now. Cheerio.

Well no issues from me  with a person playing in the right category 👍

[neilnunb]

Woodhouse knocks out De Decker

[PaddysBar]

The crowd are being dicks in this game. 

[moshy]

4 hours ago, Seaside jambo said:

The standard is not very good now but back in the day it was great to watch 

Bristow v Wilson were always great entertainment and the standard of darts were decent 

 

Yeah the BDO world finals was essential xmas holiday time viewing back in the 80's.

 

[Martin B]

6 hours ago, neilnunb said:

Laughable that they turn off the comments on the fb page when van Leuven plays. Oh well, at least they can turn them back on now. Cheerio.

Must have been issues with arsehole comments.

 

At least it’s one of the few sports where gender or sex shouldn't matter as it gives no advantage either way.

[neilnunb]

Fallon wins the first set.

[neilnunb]

1 hour ago, Martin B said:

Must have been issues with arsehole comments.

 

At least it’s one of the few sports where gender or sex shouldn't matter as it gives no advantage either way.

 

 

Of course men have an advantage - height, reach and power must all play a part, hence why men are beating the women 9 times out of 10 (and that's being kind). Stamina will also be a factor for the longer tournament.

 

There will always be the odd shock but even Beau Greaves, by far the best female player, doesn't think a woman will ever win the Worlds.

 

 

 

[Sooperstar]

Not particularly exuberant either of these two, are they?

[neilnunb]

Deciding set for Sherrock and Meikle.

 

Meikle does have the throw though.

[Martin B]

3 minutes ago, neilnunb said:

 

 

Of course men have an advantage - height, reach and power must all play a part, hence why men are beating the women 9 times out of 10 (and that's being kind). Stamina will also be a factor for the longer tournament.

 

There will always be the odd shock but even Beau Greaves, by far the best female player, doesn't think a woman will ever win the Worlds.

 

 

 

Phil Taylor wasn’t tall and not exactly a physical specimen. I don’t see why any barrier to the best darts player (or chess player etc) being a woman one day.

[neilnunb]

Sherrock out.

[skinnybob72]

Peter Wright vs Sloth from the Goonies on now.

[Mr Sifter]

Delighted Snakebite took that first set. Sounds mad to say, but his darts weren’t great there. Let’s hope he kicks in now he’s got the first set oot the road 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[neilnunb]

8 minutes ago, skinnybob72 said:

Peter Wright vs Sloth from the Goonies on now.

 

Haha exactly right 

[PaddysBar]

9 minutes ago, skinnybob72 said:

Peter Wright vs Sloth from the Goonies on now.

[PaddysBar]

Or private pile. 

[skinnybob72]

2 minutes ago, PaddysBar said:

Or private pile. 

Does he have a jelly donut?

[Mr Sifter]

Check aw the Brad Pitts commentin on the Dutch boys appearance. Fire up yer selfies then boys, guarantee yer aw ugly ***** 🤪

[PaddysBar]

10 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said:

Check aw the Brad Pitts commentin on the Dutch boys appearance. Fire up yer selfies then boys, guarantee yer aw ugly ***** 🤪

I was once voted the most handsome man in a standard life department I worked in so I’m guessing I’m excluded 😏 

 

Where’s that Christian bale smug smilie?

 

Edit. It was 25 years ago🤣

Edited December 17, 2024 by PaddysBar

[Sooperstar]

8 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said:

Check aw the Brad Pitts commentin on the Dutch boys appearance. Fire up yer selfies then boys, guarantee yer aw ugly ***** 🤪

I'd be surprised if the ugliest guy on here is as ugly as yer Dutch boy.

[Mr Sifter]

Just now, PaddysBar said:

I was voted the most handsome man in a standard life department I worked in so I’m guessing I’m excluded 😏 

 

Where’s that Christian bale smug smilie?

I worked in EPP in Standard Life from 94 to 02, and forgot mair of my conquests than I remember. Being voted most handsome man in a company full of slags is not the badge of honour you think it is 🤪 

[Mr Sifter]

1 minute ago, Sooperstar said:

I'd be surprised if the ugliest guy on here is as ugly as yer Dutch boy.

Touche 🤣