BuzzJack
Entertainment Discussion

Welcome, guest! Log in or register. (click here for help)

Latest Site News
2 Pages V   1 2 >  
 Post reply to this threadCreate a new thread
> PDC World Darts Championship 2016
Track this thread - Email this thread - Print this thread - Download this thread - Subscribe to this forum
Dobbo
post 18th December 2015, 08:29 PM
Post #1
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053



The annual flagship darts tournament kicked off last night where Michael Van Gerwen enters as the overwhelming favourite to win a second title. The tournament is due to finish on January 3rd but who do we see making it all the way this year?

Other strong contenders include reigning champ Gary Anderon, 2 time previous winner Adrian Lewis, the eccentric Peter Wright and of course the greatest player of all time, Phil Taylor.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Mack.
post 18th December 2015, 09:29 PM
Post #2
Group icon
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva
Joined: 1 February 2011
Posts: 53,781
User: 12,915

Can't see anybody stopping Michael Van Gerwen at the moment for a outside chance possibly James Wade.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 18th December 2015, 11:37 PM
Post #3
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

Almost an enormous upset in the first round for Van Gerwen, being taken to a deciding set by qualifier René Eidams.

Incredible match, would have been one of the greatest upsets of all time and it nearly happened!
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Mack.
post 19th December 2015, 09:41 AM
Post #4
Group icon
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva
Joined: 1 February 2011
Posts: 53,781
User: 12,915

Indeed a massive scare for Van Gerwen there. It'll be interesting to see how he does in his next match.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 20th December 2015, 12:38 AM
Post #5
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

Phil Taylor easily through against qualifier Ono however big names Ian White & Simon Whitlock both out this side of Christmas.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
bigwiglaf
post 20th December 2015, 12:50 AM
Post #6
Group icon
pop goes the world...
Joined: 23 September 2006
Posts: 8,701
User: 1,426

We'll see how Phil does the rest of the tourney.....
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 20th December 2015, 05:53 PM
Post #7
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

2012 runner-up Andy Hamilton is out in the first round losing to qualifer Joe Murnan who amusingly celebrated prematurely one leg too early.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Mack.
post 21st December 2015, 06:03 PM
Post #8
Group icon
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva
Joined: 1 February 2011
Posts: 53,781
User: 12,915

QUOTE(Doboggan @ Dec 20 2015, 05:53 PM) *
2012 runner-up Andy Hamilton is out in the first round losing to qualifer Joe Murnan who amusingly celebrated prematurely one leg too early.

Here's the video for it:



He would have felt a right wally if he'd lost the match after celebrating prematurely.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Mack.
post 21st December 2015, 08:33 PM
Post #9
Group icon
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva
Joined: 1 February 2011
Posts: 53,781
User: 12,915

Alan Norris has whitewashed the World Grand Prix champion Robert Thornton. Quite a shock there.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 21st December 2015, 09:47 PM
Post #10
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

QUOTE(Mack @ Dec 22 2015, 08:33 AM) *
Alan Norris has whitewashed the World Grand Prix champion Robert Thornton. Quite a shock there.


Yep that's a huge shock. Thornton of course won the World Grand Prix this year beating Van Gerwen in a epic final.

Former Youth Champion Michael Smith scraping through into round 2 - a lot of new blood causing some real drama in this first round!
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Mack.
post 23rd December 2015, 11:06 AM
Post #11
Group icon
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva
Joined: 1 February 2011
Posts: 53,781
User: 12,915

Dean Winstanley becomes the latest seed to exit with Ronny Huybrechts beating 3-2 in sets on a tie-break.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 26th December 2015, 11:49 PM
Post #12
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

All the favourites from tonight's matches safely through to the last 16 in Anderson, Chizzy & Caven although Anderson had to fight back from a blistering start from Gurney.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Mack.
post 27th December 2015, 06:25 PM
Post #13
Group icon
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva
Joined: 1 February 2011
Posts: 53,781
User: 12,915

Solid recovery from Van der Voort from 2-0 down to beat Kyle Anderson 4-2 with a 134 checkout.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 27th December 2015, 06:29 PM
Post #14
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

I'm longing for a match between Van Der Voort & Ricky Evans. Would be over in 10 minutes!
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 27th December 2015, 10:23 PM
Post #15
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

Outstanding win from MVG there, averaging over 109 in a 4-0 demolition over the Demolition Man!

Wade also through comfortably beating Wes Newton 4-0. Barney won a close match with Stephen Bunting 4-3 and he'll face Van Gerwen in the last 16.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 29th December 2015, 10:26 PM
Post #16
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

One of the greatest games I've ever witnessed sees odds on favourite Van Gerwen knocked out before the quarter finals to Van Barneveld!

Earlier Adrian Lewis & Gary Anderson registered comfortable 4-0 victories.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
ML Hammer95
post 29th December 2015, 11:43 PM
Post #17
Group icon
BuzzJack Platinum Member
Joined: 4 October 2014
Posts: 5,610
User: 21,265

Van Gerwen out already!?

How's the Peter Griffin lookalike doing? laugh.gif Surely Phil Taylor is favourite now, unless he's declined in recent years.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Dobbo
post 30th December 2015, 12:04 AM
Post #18
Group icon
BuzzJack Legend
Joined: 4 November 2013
Posts: 30,545
User: 20,053

Favourite is now reigning Champ Gary Anderson (pictured in the OP), Taylor second although he's about fifth or sixth favourite in my book.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Mack.
post 31st December 2015, 09:59 AM
Post #19
Group icon
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva
Joined: 1 February 2011
Posts: 53,781
User: 12,915

And Taylor is no longer in the championship thanks to a fantastic win for 2006 BDO World Champ Jelle Klaasen to beat him in the final set. I somehow doubt that Taylor will win another world title.

Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
Viper*
post 31st December 2015, 02:03 PM
Post #20
Group icon
I Just Can't Feel The Same About You Anymore.
Joined: 7 March 2006
Posts: 2,851
User: 25

It was actually a bit sad that he lost last night, he just couldn't maintain any form of consistency and the fight just seemed to not be there, which is strange because he has been sounding very motivated and passionate all week.

I think this year will be his last, maybe bow out at these championships next year. A full calendar year to do it all one last time.

James Wade wub.gif him vs Anderson is going to be a corker.

Wright/Chisnall was possibly the most exciting game of darts I've ever seen.
Go to the top of this page
 
+Quote this post
« Next oldest · Sports and Fitness · Next newest »
 


2 Pages V   1 2 >
Post reply to this threadCreate a new thread

1 user(s) reading this thread
+ 1 guest(s) and 0 anonymous user(s)


 

Time is now: 26th April 2024, 07:06 AM
Powered By IP.Board © 2024  IPS, Inc.