Greetings!
Today, with his column The European Championships, the Old Dart Coach contemplates the return to the predictable "order" of life at the upper echelons of the darting world:
There is supposed to be “order” in the world. While people may not like it, gripe about it or approve of it they are comfortable and somewhat accepting. When that order is disturbed there is a malady that hangs over the populace.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Okay, good idea. Clowns are elected to public office, spend every penny the government collects, then raise taxes for more money, blame the taxpayer for not paying enough and then said clowns are expected to solve the problem they caused.
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Showing posts with label European Championship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label European Championship. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Great preformance by Raymond van Bannneveld! #darts
Andy Hamilton was leading 3-1 when Barney really put it into gear and took the match 6-4. Both players scored and finished well, but Barney just seemed to have that extra edge. It was truly edge of the seat match, and a joy to watch. The crowd was clearly on Barney's side, and in good voice.
European Championship
Friday July 29
First Round
Wayne Jones 5-6 Mark Walsh
Jelle Klaasen 4-6 Dave Chisnall
Ronnie Baxter 6-4 Michael van Gerwen
Kim Huybrechts 6-2 Antonio Alcinas
James Wade 6-1 Magnus Caris
Adrian Lewis 6-4 Vincent van der Voort
Wes Newton 6-2 Andy Smith
Raymond van Barneveld 6-4 Andy Hamilton
All games the best of 11 legs
http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2403470,00.html
European Championship
Friday July 29
First Round
Wayne Jones 5-6 Mark Walsh
Jelle Klaasen 4-6 Dave Chisnall
Ronnie Baxter 6-4 Michael van Gerwen
Kim Huybrechts 6-2 Antonio Alcinas
James Wade 6-1 Magnus Caris
Adrian Lewis 6-4 Vincent van der Voort
Wes Newton 6-2 Andy Smith
Raymond van Barneveld 6-4 Andy Hamilton
All games the best of 11 legs
http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2403470,00.html
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Thornton eyes Taylor's world title
NEW darts star Robert Thornton lost to Phil Taylor in the semi-finals of the PartyPoker.net European Championships last night but vowed: I’ll be back to take his World No1 title.
The Scot produced a sensational performance despite losing 11-7 - pushing the 13-times world champ all the way to the wire.
The Thorn fought back from 4-1 down to put Taylor on the rack and draw level at 7-7 with an incredible 102 average, including five maximum 180s and 13 140s.
However, The Power came out after a short interval with all guns blazing to crucially win four legs on the bounce to take the match – having produced a 113 average – the fourth highest in televised darts history.
Thornton, 41, said: “I pushed the master all the way. He is the king of the sport but I’m after him, I want his world titles and world No1 ranking.
“I want to be snapping at his heels at every tournament, he’s knows I’m after him. The crucial thing is that I know I can live with him.
“I went 4-1 down and a lot of players would have crumbled at that stage but I have belief and mental strength and I think that shocked Phil.
“It’s incredible to think I averaged over 100 but still lost the match but that shows just how good Phil is. The important thing is to keep him under pressure and I did that and almost did enough to beat him.”
Thornton, who played with a lucky teddy bear mascot in his top pocket from his grand-daughter Katie-Ann, admitted the TV break came at the wrong time.
He added: “Phil used that break to give himself fresh impetus and he did that. The 15th leg was the crucial one because he broke my throw and pushed on from there.
“But until then I had matched him but he smelt blood after that leg and I couldn’t break his throw back quick enough. But he’s a class act, the best in the world and he showed just why.”
Thornton picked up a £12,500 cheque as a losing semi-finalist and now moves up to World No36 – and has undoubtedly been the player of the year having incredibly leapt up 181 ranking places in just 155 days since joining the PDC in April.
He added: “I’m settled now in the PDC and I’ve found my feet. This is the real Robert Thornton now and I’m going to win titles. Watch out Taylor!”
(story source...)
The Scot produced a sensational performance despite losing 11-7 - pushing the 13-times world champ all the way to the wire.
The Thorn fought back from 4-1 down to put Taylor on the rack and draw level at 7-7 with an incredible 102 average, including five maximum 180s and 13 140s.
However, The Power came out after a short interval with all guns blazing to crucially win four legs on the bounce to take the match – having produced a 113 average – the fourth highest in televised darts history.
Thornton, 41, said: “I pushed the master all the way. He is the king of the sport but I’m after him, I want his world titles and world No1 ranking.
“I want to be snapping at his heels at every tournament, he’s knows I’m after him. The crucial thing is that I know I can live with him.
“I went 4-1 down and a lot of players would have crumbled at that stage but I have belief and mental strength and I think that shocked Phil.
“It’s incredible to think I averaged over 100 but still lost the match but that shows just how good Phil is. The important thing is to keep him under pressure and I did that and almost did enough to beat him.”
Thornton, who played with a lucky teddy bear mascot in his top pocket from his grand-daughter Katie-Ann, admitted the TV break came at the wrong time.
He added: “Phil used that break to give himself fresh impetus and he did that. The 15th leg was the crucial one because he broke my throw and pushed on from there.
“But until then I had matched him but he smelt blood after that leg and I couldn’t break his throw back quick enough. But he’s a class act, the best in the world and he showed just why.”
Thornton picked up a £12,500 cheque as a losing semi-finalist and now moves up to World No36 – and has undoubtedly been the player of the year having incredibly leapt up 181 ranking places in just 155 days since joining the PDC in April.
He added: “I’m settled now in the PDC and I’ve found my feet. This is the real Robert Thornton now and I’m going to win titles. Watch out Taylor!”
(story source...)
TAYLOR TAKES INAUGRAL EUROPEAN TITLE
Phil Taylor claimed the PartyPoker.net European Championship title with an 11-5 win over Adrian Lewis on Sunday night.
Taylor produced a majestic weekend of darts in Frankfurt, recording two of the top three highest ever televised averages at over 113 in reaching the final.
He then came from 2-0 down to see off former protégé Lewis in the final and claim the £50,000 title, surging clear by winning seven out of eight legs in mid-game.
"It's one of the hardest tournaments I've ever won and I'm very proud of it," said Taylor, who hit a record tournament average of 108.21. (full article...)
Taylor Rules Europe!
PHIL TAYLOR claimed the PartyPoker.net European Championship title with an 11-5 win over Adrian Lewis.
Taylor produced a majestic weekend of darts in Frankfurt, recording two of the top three highest ever televised averages at over 113 in reaching the final. (full report...)
Taylor produced a majestic weekend of darts in Frankfurt, recording two of the top three highest ever televised averages at over 113 in reaching the final. (full report...)
Saturday, November 01, 2008
European Championship Draw - Barney v. Priestley
Barney v. Priestley, what an awesome match:
Priestley ave = 102, 5 - 180s, high checkouts = 117, 145
Barney ave = 107, 13 - 180's, high checkout = 74
Barney wins 9 - 4
(more details...)
Priestley ave = 102, 5 - 180s, high checkouts = 117, 145
Barney ave = 107, 13 - 180's, high checkout = 74
Barney wins 9 - 4
(more details...)
European Championship - Second Round
UPDATES and reports from Saturday's second round games at the PartyPoker.net European Championship.
The last 16 face off across two sessions at the Südbahnhof in Frankfurt for places in Sunday's final day of action in the £200,000 event.(full report...)
The last 16 face off across two sessions at the Südbahnhof in Frankfurt for places in Sunday's final day of action in the £200,000 event.(full report...)
Friday, October 31, 2008
PartyPoker.net European Championship - Day One
MATCH REPORTS fromfrom the opening night of the PartyPoker.net European Championship, including upset wins for Carlos Rodriguez, Robert Thornton and Mensur Suljovic in Frankfurt. (full report)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Darts Bonanza On ITV
DARTS fans can watch further action around the European Championship with two documentaries on ITV over the next week.
The PartyPoker.net European Championship will be shown from Thursday to Sunday live on ITV4. (full article..)
The PartyPoker.net European Championship will be shown from Thursday to Sunday live on ITV4. (full article..)
European Championship Draw & Schedule of Play
THE draw and schedule of play for the inaugural European Championship, to be played at the Südbahnhof in Frankfurt from October 30-November 2.
The tournament will be screened live on ITV4, and will feature 32 players competing for £200,000 in prize money.
(story link...)
The tournament will be screened live on ITV4, and will feature 32 players competing for £200,000 in prize money.
(story link...)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
European Championship Draw & Schedule of Play
THE draw and schedule of play for the inaugural European Championship, to be played at the Südbahnhof in Frankfurt from October 30-November 2.
The tournament will be screened live on ITV4, and will feature 32 players competing for £200,000 in prize money.
The opening night of the tournament on Thursday October 30 will (full article)
The tournament will be screened live on ITV4, and will feature 32 players competing for £200,000 in prize money.
The opening night of the tournament on Thursday October 30 will (full article)
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