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5 minutes ago, Eddie said:

I was surprised to see Mike De Decker go out in his first match this afternoon, I’d had a small bet on him to win the whole thing, thought 40/1 was good value.  
 

Who do people think will win on 3rd Jan? I’m going Luke Humphries again. 

Firmly on the Luke the Nuke hype train

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Posted
11 minutes ago, wroteforluck87 said:

Firmly on the Luke the Nuke hype train

A Saints v Wire Smith v Littler final would be good, if the media focused on the rugby league aspect. 

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Posted
19 minutes ago, Eddie said:

I was surprised to see Mike De Decker go out in his first match this afternoon, I’d had a small bet on him to win the whole thing, thought 40/1 was good value.  
 

Who do people think will win on 3rd Jan? I’m going Luke Humphries again. 

I was on him too 

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Not watched much but keeping track. It'll be on from Saturday onwards. My betting this year would have been predictable. I expected Wade to go further. 

I'd have hone each way on Humphries and Littler. Anderson next (yes I know top 3 faves).

There's some up and coming Dutch lads coming through. 

Dark horse D v d to go far.

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Posted
23 hours ago, Eddie said:

I was surprised to see Mike De Decker go out in his first match this afternoon, I’d had a small bet on him to win the whole thing, thought 40/1 was good value.  
 

Who do people think will win on 3rd Jan? I’m going Luke Humphries again. 

There are some players who just can't seem to perform at the Worlds. It's so unlike other tournaments pressure wise. Whereas other events are one of a longer sequence of regular titles and TV titles, there is only one chance a year to become World Champion.

I'm for Littler. He's probably been the best player this year, and the longer form games definitely suit him. His recent win over Anderson was the point that made me take the plunge and stick a few quid on him.

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Posted
19 hours ago, Mumby Magic said:

Not watched much but keeping track. It'll be on from Saturday onwards. My betting this year would have been predictable. I expected Wade to go further. 

I'd have hone each way on Humphries and Littler. Anderson next (yes I know top 3 faves).

There's some up and coming Dutch lads coming through. 

Dark horse D v d to go far.

I've actually watched quite a lot already, and it is two different tournaments before and after Christmas really.

There have been a few underdogs who've over-achieved but they always seem to do well for a set or so and just can't keep it up.

Last nights was an interesting game. Peter Wright was second best for large swathes but won 3-1, with it actually being 9-9 in legs and Wright having a lower average. It seemed to mean a lot to him, but he also seemed a bit hammered at the end...

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Posted
14 hours ago, wroteforluck87 said:

Brilliant game of darts that

The last set was epic.

Bit gutted for Smith, he seems to be a player who struggles with the mental side of it at times and if it isn't going well gets into a bit of a funk.

Probably the most impressive so far was Callan Rydz yesterday, but he's another player who is great when it's working and not when it isn't. 

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MMMMM - bit concerned for young Luke Littler after his opening match win in this years world champs, didnt look happy at all in the early sets then the poor lad broke down in tears and couldnt give an interview - hope its all not too much too soon for the lad with the weight of expectation from the fans adding to the pressure- its easy to forget hes only 17 and not living a normal teenage life and instead been catapulted in to the public eye like a circus exhibit -hope am wrong and the nuke we all love will be back to normal in the next round because his form in the 1st 2 sets was very off

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Posted
1 hour ago, graveyard johnny said:

MMMMM - bit concerned for young Luke Littler after his opening match win in this years world champs, didnt look happy at all in the early sets then the poor lad broke down in tears and couldnt give an interview - hope its all not too much too soon for the lad with the weight of expectation from the fans adding to the pressure- its easy to forget hes only 17 and not living a normal teenage life and instead been catapulted in to the public eye like a circus exhibit -hope am wrong and the nuke we all love will be back to normal in the next round because his form in the 1st 2 sets was very off

But he got through it and came very good in the end.

He's spent all year dealing with this sort of expectation and done very well. The longer form matches will only suit him more.

Humphries really struggled last year until about the quarters.

Posted
8 hours ago, Maximus Decimus said:

But he got through it and came very good in the end.

He's spent all year dealing with this sort of expectation and done very well. The longer form matches will only suit him more.

Humphries really struggled last year until about the quarters.

but dont you think in the 1st year he could play with a bit of "nothing to lose" attitude and everythings a bonus as he went through it? it was hope instead of expectation - I want  him to win it and be a sporting legend but not at a cost - again, hope am wrong and it was just an emotional moment thats hopefully out of his system now

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Posted
1 hour ago, graveyard johnny said:

but dont you think in the 1st year he could play with a bit of "nothing to lose" attitude and everythings a bonus as he went through it? it was hope instead of expectation - I want  him to win it and be a sporting legend but not at a cost - again, hope am wrong and it was just an emotional moment thats hopefully out of his system now

Apologies, I didn't see the crying, I was just hoping it was over so I could see the boxing! 

Maybe the fear/embarrassment of losing first up after everything that's happened was what gave him the extra nerves. 

It's been an odd tournament so far tbh, a lot of favourites have played really badly in their first game. I'm having a shocker betting wise. 

Posted
18 minutes ago, OriginalMrC said:

Joe Cullen came across as a right idiot today. Rude and obnoxious there was just no need for it

I quite like Joe but I couldn't understand his problem. He'd just upset the bookies and won 3-0 playing well.

I can only think that he felt aggrieved about something, maybe even personal with the interviewer.

Posted
2 hours ago, Mumby Magic said:

One of my tips out lol. Does anyone Matthew Edgar's youtube channel at all. 

And a side note. Aswell as Beatpn dropping out he'll be joined by Adrian Lewis, Mervyn King and Simon Whitlock out of the 64.

Who Nijman?

I watch a fair bit of Edgar. Nice bloke who's dropped way down over the last few years.

Posted
22 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said:

Who Nijman?

I watch a fair bit of Edgar. Nice bloke who's dropped way down over the last few years.

No DVD. Yes I generalised and said one of the young Dutch lads will go far. 

To add to the departing list Vincent Van der Voort.

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Posted
22 minutes ago, Eddie said:

Shame to see Gary Anderson go out, he seems like a genuinely top bloke, showed his class by thoroughly smiling at the end too. 

Highest running average all year. I really thought he was in with a shout.

Of the big names so far, only MVG has looked comfortable. A really weird tournament so far.

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Posted
11 hours ago, Maximus Decimus said:

I quite like Joe but I couldn't understand his problem. He'd just upset the bookies and won 3-0 playing well.

I can only think that he felt aggrieved about something, maybe even personal with the interviewer.

A lot of the players are acting really weirdly this year.

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Posted
1 hour ago, gingerjon said:

A lot of the players are acting really weirdly this year.

It seeks he was really upset with the media and the bookies for disrespecting him.

I kind of get it, but he's embarrassed himself with his actions I think. At the end of the day, his darts did the talking, no need to act like a nob to a presenter.

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Posted
15 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said:

It seeks he was really upset with the media and the bookies for disrespecting him.

I kind of get it, but he's embarrassed himself with his actions I think. At the end of the day, his darts did the talking, no need to act like a nob to a presenter.

Each individual bit seems to have its reasons but, cumulatively, it seems (and I'm aware of confirmation bias, here) to be more players having odd games and more players behaving in ways they usually don't. Maybe they're all noticing the scrutiny more this year?

The vibe seems a bit off compared to previously. It's still fun and the standards mostly ludicrous but something doesn't quite feel right.

Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett)

Posted
45 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

Each individual bit seems to have its reasons but, cumulatively, it seems (and I'm aware of confirmation bias, here) to be more players having odd games and more players behaving in ways they usually don't. Maybe they're all noticing the scrutiny more this year?

The vibe seems a bit off compared to previously. It's still fun and the standards mostly ludicrous but something doesn't quite feel right.

It’s getting more serious and less sporting to me between players particularly following victory.

I suspect this is the result of the extra money and focus that Littler has brought to the sport.

Also the employment of sports psychology more and more might be making some more highly strung than usual as they focus on winning the prize money.

I hope to be wrong about all this but I always admired the cordiality the players had together if not the crowds.

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they all need to settle down with a fag and a pint - although it still got heated back then 

 

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