Number 16 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 2 hours ago, gingerjon said: https://fb.watch/hSnJXwR_Ea/ (German commentators on *that* leg. Plus a cracking MVG advert at the end). Ich kann nicht sprechen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Q school started today, although nothing is decided just yet. This is the bit where literally anyone can enter, and I always love looking at those people who've paid £500 but are absolutely terrible. There was a guy in the UK today who average 45 without ever throwing at a double. For context, a blindfolded person could expect to get over 38. There was a worse average in Europe (39.1) with a winning average of only 44 or so, but these two were stuck on double 1 in a number of the legs. 1 A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Well it's been smashed today, a Scandinavian player averaged 33 without ever getting to a double. That is just terrible luck! Just to make it clear so I don't sound patronising, if I easy had £500 to spare and no work commitments I would absolutely go to Q school on the off chance of playing a top player (Barnie was there last year). Accounting for nerves and embarrassment, I've always figured I'd probably be a disaster but I'm confident I could get more than 33! I'd just throw with my eyes shut. 1 A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Somw big names in Q school this year, I got to the final qualifier in the UK open once, had to win three sames at that stage to qualify for the TV stage. Won the first game quite easy with around 74 average and thought "yes ill murder this" then come upon a Scottish international who demolished me averaging around 95 and getting 5 180's in 6 legs. I only won a leg as he missed 9 darts at a double! Its hard up on that stage 3 "When you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose; it's how drunk you get." -Homer Simpson "I couldn't be more chuffed if I were a badger at the start of the mating season" Ian Holloway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mark said: Somw big names in Q school this year, I got to the final qualifier in the UK open once, had to win three sames at that stage to qualify for the TV stage. Won the first game quite easy with around 74 average and thought "yes ill murder this" then come upon a Scottish international who demolished me averaging around 95 and getting 5 180's in 6 legs. I only won a leg as he missed 9 darts at a double! Its hard up on that stage That's a very good achievement. 74 averages are seen at the tv events sometimes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Niels said: That's a very good achievement. 74 averages are seen at the tv events sometimes. Thanks, got dartitis then and its been downhill ever since unfortunately but love my Thursday night out with the lads. Most of us ex rugby players who are too old now 2 "When you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose; it's how drunk you get." -Homer Simpson "I couldn't be more chuffed if I were a badger at the start of the mating season" Ian Holloway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy295 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Went watching my son at Q school in Wigan a few years ago, saw a host of big names and quite a few local lads from the local leagues having a go. At £500+ for a few days is a lot of cash if your not good enough. The UK Open qualifiers are a good start to see where your capabilities lie against the general darting public. Edited January 10, 2023 by RoyBoy295 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 what does Q stand for? see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: what does Q stand for? Qualifying . Anyone can try to win one of the few tour cards on offer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 is this world series of darts thats on itv4 now live or recent or is it a repeat of old matches? see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, graveyard johnny said: is this world series of darts thats on itv4 now live or recent or is it a repeat of old matches? Live. In Bahrain now. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 all the top players now OUT of the word matchplay in Blackpool and some really poor quality stuff on show from the remaining contenders see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 5 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: all the top players now OUT of the word matchplay in Blackpool and some really poor quality stuff on show from the remaining contenders Decent match from Aspinall-Dobey there. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Come on the Ferret!! Jonny Clayton is a proper darts player and he's got the belly to prove it. Bradford's Joe Cullen went out in the semifinals. He is nicknamed the Rock Star but he's got a bald patch and, in over forty years, I've never seen him in a local band. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Didn't have much of a chance, very dominant performance by Aspinall! A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 9 hours ago, Maximus Decimus said: Didn't have much of a chance, very dominant performance by Aspinall! Nathan Aspinall was absolutely brilliant. However, being thin, having a very pretty partner and playing darts is thoroughly unsportsmanlike. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 24/07/2023 at 08:09, Wolford6 said: Nathan Aspinall was absolutely brilliant. However, being thin, having a very pretty partner and playing darts is thoroughly unsportsmanlike. Haha, I've actually seem him in real-life and use his darts (although he's upgraded) so he's one of my favoured players. From memory he was a really good goalkeeper, before being dropped. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 just watching the premier league and a fair few other tournaments lately- Wayne Mardle needs booting from the commentary team - just states the obvious and changes his tune as the matches go along see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 20 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: just watching the premier league and a fair few other tournaments lately- Wayne Mardle needs booting from the commentary team - just states the obvious and changes his tune as the matches go along He’s pretty irritating no doubt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 anyone think luke littler could spend another second or 2 on each throw and maybe use a little coaching from someone like phil taylor? hes raw talent at the min but all the visits to the board seem rushed to the point of erratic see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 7 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: anyone think luke littler could spend another second or 2 on each throw and maybe use a little coaching from someone like phil taylor? hes raw talent at the min but all the visits to the board seem rushed to the point of erratic Tbh with you no. Its a tough one. MVG slowed down slightly from 20 ish onwards and never looked back. Yet players like Michael Smith are speed and rhythm and almost nit related to form if that makes any sense at all. He's what I'd call an accurate thrower. Like Wright but faster. For me he needs to keep throwing as he is doing. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 On 02/03/2024 at 01:43, Mumby Magic said: Tbh with you no. Its a tough one. MVG slowed down slightly from 20 ish onwards and never looked back. Yet players like Michael Smith are speed and rhythm and almost nit related to form if that makes any sense at all. He's what I'd call an accurate thrower. Like Wright but faster. For me he needs to keep throwing as he is doing. Littler is still averaging over 100 pretty much all the time. He tried to slow down the other week and it failed miserable. For someone who has played since such a young age, he should probably trust his rhythm without over-complicating it. 1 A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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