Maiden Win For Anderson 09 May 2009

GARY ANDERSON claimed his first title since joining the PDC with a 6-2 victory over Mervyn King in the Welsh Players Championship.

The Scotsman followed up two finals a month ago to go one better at the Newport Centre, picking up the £6,000 to continue a superb week.

He defeated John Part in a Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts Challenge Match on Thursday, and saw off two other Premier League stars on his way to victory on Saturday.
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Semi-Finals
Gary Anderson 6-1 Colin Osborne
Mervyn King 6-1 Wayne Jones
Losers £1,500

Final
Gary Anderson 6-2 Mervyn King
Winner £6,000
Runner-Up £3,000

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Wade Picks Up Derby Win- 19 Apr 2009

JAMES WADE picked up his second title of 2009 with a 6-4 victory over Colin Lloyd in Saturday's Players Championship in Derby.

Wade followed up his victory in a Blue Square UK Open Regional Final last month with a strong display at the Moorways Centre in Derby to take the £6,000 title.

The world number two averaged 108 and hit eight maximums in a Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts win over Terry Jenkins and also drew with Phil Taylor on Thursday, and continued that form to sweep to victory in Derby.
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Quarter-Finals
Colin Lloyd 6-5 Raymond van Barneveld
Ronnie Baxter 6-4 Mark Webster
James Wade 6-5 Co Stompe
Colin Osborne 6-1 Wayne Jones
Losers £800

Semi-Finals
Colin Lloyd 6-4 Ronnie Baxter
James Wade 6-4 Colin Osborne
Losers £1,500

Final
James Wade 6-4 Colin Lloyd
Winner £6,000
Runner-Up £3,00
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Fordham To Make PDC Debut

27 Mar 2009

ANDY FORDHAM will make his debut in the PDC in the two PDC Pro Tour events at the Ricoh Arena this weekend.

The 2004 Lakeside Champion has overcome his health problems and a recent back injury to declare himself fit to make his first appearance since deciding to join the PDC.

Fordham will be among over 140 players in Saturday's Players Championship in Coventry... (full article...)

Tickets on sale for big time darts at the Circus Tavern

Tickets on sale for big time darts at the Circus Tavern

TICKETS are now on sale for big time TV darts’ return to the Circus Tavern in January.

The inaugural Players Champion-ship Finals will be held at the Purfleet venue – the former home of the PDC World Championship - from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1.

The tournament, shown live on ITV4, will feature the top 32 players from Players Championship events held this year, including the Essex trio of Colin Lloyd, Wayne Mardle and Steve Maish.

Phil Taylor, who won 11 Players Championships this year, will be the number one seed and meets Michael van Gerwen in round one.

The first round will be played over two sessions on Friday, January 30, with the second round on Saturday afternoon, quarter-finals on Saturday evening, semi-finals on Sunday afternoon and the final on Sunday night.

Tickets are now on sale from the Circus Tavern Box Office on 01708 863838 or 01708 867271. All tickets are subject to Circus Tavern booking fee.

Prices are: Friday January 30 (1pm start): £15 (8x Round One); Friday January 30 (6.30pm start): £20 (8x Round One); Saturday January 31 (1pm start): £20 (8x Round Two); Saturday January 31 (6.30pm start): £25 (Quarter-Finals); Sunday February 1 (1pm start): £25 (Semi-Finals); Sunday February 1 (6.30pm start): £30 (Final). (story source...)

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