3-2 Suljovic.
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3-2 Suljovic.
3-3!
That's better! Gary usually plays better when he's angry. Hopefully he's got all the time wasting nonsense out of his system.
Anderson wins 4-3. :thumbsup:
Wonder if he will say anything in interview
That was a fascinating watch.
Yes, well done Gary and good riddance to Suljovic.
Thank god for that. Now hopefully the PDC will take some action against anything that happening again. Not holding my breath though.
That was a painful watch. Darts sells itself on being a fast paced , all action sport to watch. Can’t imagine the decision makers will be impressed with that. At least boreovic got what he deserved.
I actually enjoyed it, a wee bit of controversy is ok sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by CmoantheHibs
Anderson still hasn’t done a post game interview.
Dolan is a slow player as well
Not often I prefer price to win but I hope he wins this one. Just can’t take to Dolan or his style of play.
Might not be as interesting with time to calm down and reflect.Quote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
Nah. It spoiled the spectacle and it should be punished. I only wish the crowd were present to give that pathetic bore the abuse he would have deserved.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
The sad thing is he is a good player and would have had just as good a chance to win playing his normal game.
Price 1-1 Dolan
Take back what I said about Dolan as he has really sped his game up. Playing well too.Quote:
Originally Posted by CmoantheHibs
Price 2-2 Dolan
Watching Anderson deal with it and overcome it in style? It added another wee layer for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
Fair enough if that's your thing. I'd far rather see high scores and good finishing.
If I want 59s and 30 darts at doubles I can just visit my own dartboard 😁
The crowd would have been savage towards him trying that on.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
I’d much rather watch quick players Anderson, Van fed Voort, Evans , Price,
Price 3-3 Dolan
Some match.
Dolan playing well and is actually reasonably quick to the board despite luggging that belly around.
Last set decider.
:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
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Originally Posted by DaveF
Is that in 1 leg?:greengrin:greengrin
This Dolan Price match is a cracker.
It’s a pity it’s a last leg shoot out instead of going to a 2 leg win as previously
Both the commentators thought seriously that there was something medically wrong with him and seemed concerned. There will be a follow up to this I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Price wins 4-3.
Cracking game. Well played both players.
Hats off to them both. Basically Price won through winning the closest to bull pre match to start. Got to feel for Dolan.
Was Covid and getting crowds in and out the reason not having the usual win by 2 legs?Quote:
Originally Posted by CmoantheHibs
Anderson interview bang on
Aye he was but I noticed the commentary team shirking the issues of the slow play. Anderson is right. If it wasn’t him playing I’d have turned off. Wouldn’t have watched Corrie right enough:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
Think Durrant has been struggling since catching Covid... not sure how this game will go
Steady start from Durrant.
The table issue was a bit weird but he was right about Suljovic's slow play.Quote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
Table thing more important due to Covid thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Think it was the fact that being at that table allowed Suljovic to play mind games too. If he was at the other table Anderson wouldn’t have had to pass him after his throw and then still find him at his table. Other times he would be at the oche. Just another way to try and niggle and unsettle Anderson.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
I'm not sure Covid really matters unless they were going to be swapping tables at some point which they weren't.Quote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
It just sounded like Anderson was unhappy because he was told pre-match which table he should use and Suljovic went and used it.
A bit of a non-issue really.
I dont know for sure but i believe he was annoyed after his press conference in the last round. Gary had to isolate after a track and trace ping and he had asked for it to be kept private, for whatever reason. The very first question asked at the PC was about him isolating. I believe he refused to talk to the majority of the darts media after tonight's game because if that
Looks like normal service is resumed for Durrant. 2-0 up and playing solidly and finishing well
Just watched the interview and he didn't miss the target (unlike his doubles)
I think he probably will pack in pretty soon. He's already dropped off the European events and only plays the bare minimum Pro tour events and simply can't be arsed with the way darts is going.
Strange to ask the media not to talk about it as it was common knowledge about him isolating though if he has asked for it it should have been respected.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbie_Cameron
Anderson should have told him he was at the wrong table at the start instead of mentioning it after.
I kind of agree and thought tonight might have pushed him to make an announcement but after his last round he talked about next year being a focused and successful year. Mixed messages so who knows.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
It's not his his job to do that. I assume both players were told, then there is the referee and a truck load of officials who should have known about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cod Boy
He's there to play darts, not officiate.
He's forever banging on about quitting so yes, who knows, but I just get the feeling the leg and back issues he's had and the slow play / shouting might just tip him towards calling it a day.Quote:
Originally Posted by CmoantheHibs
He's in danger of being the tour grouch with all his moaning 🙂
Still if it was me even though I’m crap at darts i would have politely told him to move.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
Price v King should be a good watch next round . King hates all the jumping and shouting when others do it and that’s what price will do.
Yes and for that reason price will do it at appropriate moments to try and rile him. I have a feeling King will turn him over though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cod Boy
Really annoys me that the likes of Mardle and Webster are saying that slow play is all part of the game and all that pish. Are Sky really wanting to lose viewers? If Suljovic was playing one of the lesser players the viewers would as Anderson says, switch off in their droves. The fact that he probably wouldn't use these tactics is beside the point.
Slow play has always been a tactic used by players. Changing the pace of the game is a legitimate tactic. The problem tonight was that it was taken to the limit and totally affected the spectacle. As the speed and excitement are what basically attracts viewers and therefore brings the cash in then they need to put some restrictions in to stop it turning into a farce.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Another good match in the last game. Baggish threatening a comeback but Durrant held his nerve.
Slow play used to be a tactic in snooker but they put in measures to control it that had the watching audience very much in mind.
What did they implement?Quote:
Originally Posted by NORTHERNHIBBY
I know there was / is a tournament where they had 1min shot clock but not aware of any time limits on the regular tour?
9 darter from James Wade.
I’m not 100% but think they have 1 minute to play a shot and if they don’t it’s a foul and they lose 4 points.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
Came from nowhere too. He has not been playing well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
That's definitely not across the board. The World Championships and UK Championships don't have time limits for example.Quote:
Originally Posted by CmoantheHibs
The only ranking tournament I'm aware of where a shot clock exists is the Snooker Shoot Out.
Yep Bunting's been the better player.Quote:
Originally Posted by CmoantheHibs
Bunting 4-2 Wade
Good. Wade just does not get any more likeable.
That could be right enough as snooker isn't really my game. I am sure that there was a name and shame exercise where the governing bodies published the average time between shots for each player. In darts though, there is no need to take ages to throw other than to unsettle your opponent, so it's may be better seen as lack of professionalism if it is going to be stamped out.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
He gets bad press. Unfair at times given the guy has ADHD & and is bipolar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
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Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
I've neve read what press he gets to be honest. He could surely be far more gracious in defeat.Quote:
Originally Posted by gorgiegreens
I think his condition has a lot to do with it and probably does him no favours with joe public. He's probably on a fair number of pills to try and keep him on an even keel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Didn't know it affected him like that to be honest. I find it a wee bit odd when he can celebrate a 180 or a big finish like the best of them. Anyway if it does then fair enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
Chisnall beats Noppert 4-2 after being 2-0 down
To be honest, I'm only guessing but here's a wee bit by him for bipolar uk charity he is patron of.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
https://www.bipolaruk.org/blog/introducing-james-wade
He has struggled for years. 2 years ago he had to apologise over bullying antics in the worlds.
14 missed match darts in that final leg before Ratajski beats Clemens. Shows how nervous the players get the closer they are to winning. That’s the difference between the top half dozen and the rest though. Mind you it happened to Peter Wright in the premier league final v MVG a few years ago.
Mvg v Cullen is just a slugfest. Both just battering in the scores with neither wilting yet.1-1 on sets atm.Great match so far.
Now 2-1 Cullen
It's a.brilliant game. Cullen 2-1 up.Quote:
Originally Posted by CmoantheHibs
MVG just blinked 3-1 cullen
3-1 Cullen.
Unreal darts so far.
3-2 now. This is going all the way.
I think Van Gerwen will win this 4-3.
3-3, Cullen with a match dart!
Now that was a great game of darts. Two players giving it their all with no mucking around.
Got to applaud MVG for the comeback but Cullen was excellent. He just folded in that last leg.
Never in doubt. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Van Gerwen wins 4-3. Cullen misses a second match dart.
Great match, take a bow guys.
One of the best match ups that I have seen. This is what darts is all about.
What a game that was. Can't believe Cullen blew it so badly on the last leg after playing so well. Really thought he had Van Gerwen there.
Fantastic game. Shame there has to be a loser as they were both brilliant.
Would like to hear Wayne Mardle say that after the matches that we have seen today, he thinks that there is a valid place for Suljovics antics in the PDC in 2020.
That's the impression I've got recently, don't think his heart (or his head) is really in it anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
Just watching that just now, he really enjoyed it eh? Miserable git!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Gurney beats Van Der voort 4-2. Next up is Searle v Bunting and one of those 3 will be in the semi finals.
Anderson is after this game.
Bunting making hard work of this game
Anderson wins set 1,though Peterson helping with some poor doubling.
2-0 down in that 2nd set before a 160 finish turned it around.
2 set up.
Anderson has really cleaned Peterson out. Really impressive.
Peterson busting himself on 81 was a bit of a changer
Fantastic interview afterwards with Anderson saying he is really going to knuckle down next year and intends to hang around for a good few years
Fantastic :top marks
Price leading King 3-1. It’s not really sparked into life yet.
Price wins 4-1.
Chizzy 2-0 up on van den bergh and playing very well
3-1 Chisnall.