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...)
Sunday, November 02, 2008
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...)
Deaf Darts Championship In Canada
More than 300 people will make their way to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 for the Canadian Deaf Darts Championship Nov. 6 - 8. (link to video news report)
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...)
Gold Dart Classic Win For Jenkins
TERRY JENKINS defeated namesake Andy Jenkins to claim victory in the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic Players Championship in Killarney.
The world number five picked up his first title for 18 months with a strong display at Ireland's National Event Centre.
He lost just one set throughout the day, in his opening game against Arthur O'Brien, and saw off Stephen O'Connor, Brian Doheny, Steve Maish and Felix McBrearty to reach the semi-finals.(full report...)
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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...)
Let's play darts!
IF horse racing is the sport of kings, darts must be the game of the gods.
With world class players including Phil 'the Power' Taylor, Andy 'the Viking' Fordham and Steve Beaton, the self-styled Adonis of Darts, the sport has always been a big draw and TV bosses are once again capitalising on its appeal. (full article...)
With world class players including Phil 'the Power' Taylor, Andy 'the Viking' Fordham and Steve Beaton, the self-styled Adonis of Darts, the sport has always been a big draw and TV bosses are once again capitalising on its appeal. (full article...)
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...)
Backley & Devilfish Accept Pro-Celebrity Challenge
THREE-TIME Olympic medallist Steve Backley and poker star Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott are the final celebrities to be confirmed for the PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Darts on Friday November 14.
Backley is the only British track and field athlete to pick up medals in three separate Olympic Games, after claiming a Bronze in Barcelona in 1992 and Silver in Atlanta and Sydney in 1996 and 2000. (full article...)
Backley is the only British track and field athlete to pick up medals in three separate Olympic Games, after claiming a Bronze in Barcelona in 1992 and Silver in Atlanta and Sydney in 1996 and 2000. (full article...)
Waterside Ladies Darts League
Results from the Waterside Ladies Darts League - October 28th - Villa's 1, Glendermott CC 4; Ladybirds 3, Upstairs 2; Glendermott House v Royal Oaks (bye); Wanderers 4, Oval 1 and Campbell's 3, Beez 2.
High scores - Wanderers - M.Magill 100, C. Jefferies 100; Oval - M. Johnston 105; Ladybirds - L. Olphert 133; Beez - K. Moore 110; Glendermott Cricket Club - H.Montgomery 100, L. Mc Faul 100, R.Boyd 140.Fixtures, November 4th - Beez v Villas; Oval v Campbell’s; Royal Oaks v Wanderers; Upstairs v Glendermott House and Glendermott CC v Ladybirds. - Published Date: 31 October 2008 - (story source)
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Darts for DART Blind Draw Dart Tournament
Darts for DART Blind Draw Dart Tournament
All proceeds benefit the Big Bend Disaster Animal Response Team (DART), which promotes the safety and well-being of and emergency and supportive care for animals in disasters. 3-8 p.m. $10.
Tallahassee Elks Lodge No. 937
276 N. Magnolia Drive
Tallahassee, 32301
Phone: (850) 877-1652
PHONE: (850) 514-3063
Ages:
All Ages
Sponsors:
Tallahassee Area Dart Association
Organizations:
Big Bend Disaster Animal Response Team
Detailed Agenda:
Dart Clinic, 3-4:30 p.m. Chance Board and Raffles open at 3 p.m. Dart Tournament sign-ups begin at 4:30 p.m. Play begins at 5 p.m.
When:
Sun - Nov 16, 2008
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Click here to view a flyer on the event.
Click here to view a Tallahassee.com article highlighting the event.
All proceeds benefit the Big Bend Disaster Animal Response Team (DART), which promotes the safety and well-being of and emergency and supportive care for animals in disasters. 3-8 p.m. $10.
Tallahassee Elks Lodge No. 937
276 N. Magnolia Drive
Tallahassee, 32301
Phone: (850) 877-1652
PHONE: (850) 514-3063
Ages:
All Ages
Sponsors:
Tallahassee Area Dart Association
Organizations:
Big Bend Disaster Animal Response Team
Detailed Agenda:
Dart Clinic, 3-4:30 p.m. Chance Board and Raffles open at 3 p.m. Dart Tournament sign-ups begin at 4:30 p.m. Play begins at 5 p.m.
When:
Sun - Nov 16, 2008
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Click here to view a flyer on the event.
Click here to view a Tallahassee.com article highlighting the event.
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