The Darts
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@MiketheSnow said in The Darts:
This guy looks over 30….not 16 !!!!!!! His facial hair and the beginnings of a combover are incredible.
Amazing effort, I’ll watch his career with interest.
He must be part Greek with facial hair like that at that age.
As the article states his darts physique is absolutely on point too.
However, enough about his appearance……in one sense you can argue Darts isn’t a sport ( I remember Martin Johnson on TV arguing that it is and agreeing with his viewpoint ) but to consistently hit the target under lights, pressure etc is pretty fucken extraordinary. To be this good at such a young age,…..wow. This kid could stay at the top for over 40 years ! The man he just beat is 56 years old after all.
( spoken as someone who has yet to throw a 180 despite about 15 years playing on and off….mainly off, but still ! )
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First QF Dobey v Cross
Astonishing comeback from Rob Cross in the first QFDown 4-0 he came back to win 5-4 (5-3 in the final set)
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Second QF Dolan v Littler
Getting bigger by the match, but thankfully not in the head5-1 breeze
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@MiketheSnow said in The Darts:
Second QF Dolan v Littler
Getting bigger by the match, but thankfully not in the head5-1 breeze
My boy !!!!
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Had long enough now, so no spoilers
Unseeded Williams with the upset over MVG in QF3
Humphries with a 5-1 over Chisy in QF4So SF are
Rob Cross (8th seed) vs Luke Littler
Scott Williams vs Luke Humphries (3rd seed)New name on the trophy guaranteed
Calling Luke v Luke
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Darts should definitely be in the Olympics
It strikes me as one of those sports that would have a big following in the former British empire and not much elsewhere. Like snooker, lawn bowls, cricket, netball etc. Would be a hard Olympics sell especially as I think you have to replace a sport these days not add to the number.
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27 countries represented at the 2024 World Darts Championship. It was as high as 31 in 2022.
Those numbers would drop to 24 and 28 respectively if there was a combined GB team.
The 2024 World Cup of Darts will take place from June 27-30 at the Eissporthalle, Frankfurt, with 40 nations - each represented by two players - battling it out in the group and knockout stage matches.
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It’s like the boxing! Not only might he win the darts but he might get laid! Has a Eurovision vibe going down.
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Darts is not bad but it lacks the excitement that the TMO and bunker brought to the RWC.
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@Billy-Tell said in The Darts:
Darts is not bad but it lacks the excitement that the TMO and bunker brought to the RWC.
Comment of the year so far.
Just the other night I pinged the other half for overstepping when she was throwing for a double.
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@Billy-Tell said in The Darts:
Darts should definitely be in the Olympics
It strikes me as one of those sports that would have a big following in the former British empire and not much elsewhere. Like snooker, lawn bowls, cricket, netball etc. Would be a hard Olympics sell especially as I think you have to replace a sport these days not add to the number.
Americans play darts.
Just possibly not well on the world stage.
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That kid has balls of steel.
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Is a pot belly one of the playing requirements? Asking for a friend.
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@Billy-Tell said in The Darts:
Is a pot belly one of the playing requirements? Asking for a friend.
Generally but there’s always exceptions……
(Was going to say Simon “the Wizard” Whitlock but even he is looking a bit thicker round the middle these days…..)
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Poor lad can’t even enjoy a victory beer. Have to be sprite on the rocks.
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@Billy-Tell said in The Darts:
Poor lad can’t even enjoy a victory beer. Have to be sprite on the rocks.
A responsible adult can supply beer, he just can't buy his own - that's even better
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If Littler can avoid the wobbles he had last night then he can certainly win it.
But based on Humphries’ performance and his ranking you’d have to say it’s his to lose.
Come on Luke 😉
Littler that is, and sporting history.
Already BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 in my books
