Peter Wright’s first TV appearance as a two-time World Champion ended in defeat at the hands of Simon Whitlock in the second round of the Ladbrokes Masters on Saturday in Milton Keynes. Just 26 days on from winning his second World Championship, Wright was beaten 10-8 by Whitlock as the Australian continued to make the most of his late call-up to the event. Whitlock, who … Continue reading Whitlock wins as Wright wobbles.
I’m over the moon with that performance,” said Whitlock. “I’ve been working hard…. I know I need a big year.” Continue reading Cullen, Whitlock and VdB shine on Masters Opener
An intriguing opening round clash is that between Gabriel Clemens and the Polish Eagle Krzysztof Ratajski. Continue reading Masters Opening Night Preview:
Aspinall: “As time went on, it felt worse. Eventually, I was diagnosed with fibro triangular complex.” Continue reading Aspinall & Petersen Exclusive: Masters Musical Chairs
Ratajski has met Clemens on eight occasions and has won the lot…. the German Giant will be well aware of this record. Continue reading You Bet: The Masters
Title sponsor Ladbrokes have installed Peter Wright as favourite to win the Ladbrokes Masters, with two weeks to go until the start of the first TV event of the season. Newly-crowned two-time World Champion Wright is priced at 4/1 to claim the title, which would see the world number back up his world title win just as he did in 2020. World number one Gerwyn … Continue reading You Bet! Bookies torn between Price & Wright?
King has refused to follow others, including Colin Lloyd and Mark Webster, down the path into retirement. Continue reading The Return of The King
The early stages, of The Grand Slam of Darts 2015, have shown what those with open eyes have known for a long time. Namely that the BDO is a mix between some very big fish, who can play darts at any level, and a selection of good amateur players who have not yet made the jump to a professional/elite standard. After the early exchanges and … Continue reading Grand Slam of Darts 2015 – A Diamond Damaged and Wolfie for The Premier League?
We left the “Class of 2010” at the end of the 2011/12 season after two full seasons in the PDC. Six newcomers had taken to the professional game like lads to lager, but would they be able to withstand the pressures sure to come? Living up to expectations, earning their livings, coping with being known to all the other players and then defending their rankings … Continue reading Pro Darts – Class of 2010 Return to Earth with a Bang!
I wrote the article below as a reflection of what had happened since I had become involved with professional darts in 2010. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) were about to introduce a tour card system and Qualifying School in a similar style to golf. The 2010 intake would be the last that could simply pay entrance fees and compete, alongside the elite, in an effort … Continue reading Darts – Rise of The Class of 2010.
