Darts World Championship

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:33 pm

Not seen a thread for the World Championships this year, I hope we have some darts fans who post on here. Quarter Finals take place today with the following schedule:

12:40 - Dimitri Van den Bergh v Jonny Clayton
14:10 - Michael Smith v Stephen Bunting
19:40 - Gerwyn Price v Gabriel Clemens
21:10 - Michael van Gerwen v Chris Dobey

For me it is heading for a MVG v Price final with MVG winning, he is in great form at the moment.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:16 pm

Been some brilliant darts this year.

Can't see past MVG.

Don't think Price will make the final, so think the actual final will be a none event.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:04 pm

pushpinpussy wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:43 pm
full of coked up football hooligan's in the crowds these days.

Stop being a Prick.lol

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:07 pm

conyoviejo wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:04 pm
Stop being a Prick.lol

Now you know a lot of things are possible in this life but asking that is like asking a bear to stop pooping in the woods

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:16 pm

MACCA wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:16 pm
Don't think Price will make the final, so think the actual final will be a none event.

I'm not a fan of Price however a Price - MVG would be the best for the neutrals. The bully boy won't be easy if Price meets him in the semi-final though.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:33 pm

Don’t bet but Dimi VdB always gets my backing. Playing very nicely. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s semi

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:37 pm

Price 3-1 down gone for a break come back with a pair of ear defenders on. Crowd gone quiet.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:41 pm

4-1 to Clemens. The ear defenders not making any difference.

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:45 pm

Would love clemens to beat price, come out with ear plugs now

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:53 pm

5-1 wow great darts from Clemens

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:59 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:33 pm
Don’t bet but Dimi VdB always gets my backing. Playing very nicely. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s semi

Just got to love his dancing John

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:20 pm

My heart bleeds for him.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:56 pm

Dobey offering nothing, sure Dimi will slow MVG up and give him a better game

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 10:04 pm

Belgianclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:56 pm
Dobey offering nothing, sure Dimi will slow MVG up and give him a better game

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 10:10 pm

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:17 pm

What's Price on about with that Tweet? He dishes it out plenty but can't take it. Guy's a weapon.

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:44 pm

QFs were really poor. The best match in the tournament was Ross Smith vs Dirk van Duijvenbode. Feels like an MVG procession this year. An in-form Michael Smith might give him a game but his QF was weird - outscored by the Bullet and relying on doubles. I would go as far to say this has been the least enjoyable PDC for years. Josh Rock was the point of interest and whilst I think he handled himself well overall, The Ferret had too much nouse for him this year.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:53 pm

Semi finals about to begin, first up now is Smith v Clemens, followed by MVG v Van den Bergh.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 10:23 pm

Just not good enough Dimi, heading for a drubbing 🫣

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 10:30 pm

Disappointing performance but MvG has just blown him away. Onto the next one!

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 10:57 pm

Backrd Smith ew at 6/1 so a tidy return regardless what happens tomorrow.

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:10 am

The referee should have spotted the encroachment from MVG and stopped it. Did he really need to do it to give himself an edge given how well he is playing? Just looks like bad sportsmanship to me. Not a particularly bold prediction on my part but I expect MVG to cruise to victory tonight.

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:51 am

Duffer_ wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:10 am
The referee should have spotted the encroachment from MVG and stopped it. Did he really need to do it to give himself an edge given how well he is playing? Just looks like bad sportsmanship to me. Not a particularly bold prediction on my part but I expect MVG to cruise to victory tonight.

I think Smith has only beaten him once so it's looking good for MVG.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:09 pm

Absolutely sensational leg of darts about 10 minutes ago. Both players on the 9 darter, MVG misses double 12 and then Smith hits it, unbelievable.

Currently had 18 180s in 15 legs of darts, the standard is ridiculous.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:09 pm

All square 2-2

Flying Without Ings · Post by **Flying Without Ings** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:12 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:09 pm
Absolutely sensational leg of darts about 10 minutes ago. Both players on the 9 darter, MVG misses double 12 and then Smith hits it, unbelievable.

Currently had 18 180s in 15 legs of darts, the standard is ridiculous.

Switched over from footy just before it happened. The best leg in the history of the sport.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:53 pm

Just gone 5-3 to Smith and MVG's head seems to have gone here.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:58 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:09 pm
Absolutely sensational leg of darts about 10 minutes ago. Both players on the 9 darter, MVG misses double 12 and then Smith hits it, unbelievable.

Currently had 18 180s in 15 legs of darts, the standard is ridiculous.

Amazing leg but imagine if MVG had hit his double. I might be wrong but I dont think two players have ever both got a 9 darter in the same leg

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:05 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:58 pm
Amazing leg but imagine if MVG had hit his double. I might be wrong but I dont think two players have ever both got a 9 darter in the same leg

Because you can't

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:07 pm

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:05 pm
Because you can't

Pushpinpussy has done it

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:13 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:07 pm
Pushpinpussy has done it

And ppp was throwing his darts from spain

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:27 pm

Smith wins it 7-4, a brilliant game, almost won it on a 9 darter as well, superb!

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:28 pm

Truly magnificent

Glad he beat the arrogant MVg

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:43 pm

That was just great ! I thought he’d blown it but the last set he came back to form !

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:44 pm

And Mardle loses his voice and can’t continue !

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:51 pm

Well done Michael Smith! I didn't see that coming - Smith held it together, MVG didn't.

Cheshireclaret · Post by **Cheshireclaret** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:57 pm

Superb from Michael Smith - I could not be happier for anyone winning that after all his jitters in major finals, including the World Final twice. That was probably the toughest to win given MVG's form in the previous rounds, but now he has got there, I think he could win one or two more.

MVG was very gracious in defeat too which was great to hear - I think he knew just how much it means to Bully Boy and just how superb his performance was tonight.

Well done Bully Boy - enjoy your celebration!

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:59 pm

Has he won a speedboat. Super, smashing,lovely.

chipbutty · Post by **chipbutty** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:17 pm

AmbleClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:59 pm
Has he won a speedboat. Super, smashing,lovely.

Unless I have missed your crap joke, no he has won 500k.

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:29 pm

chipbutty wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:17 pm
Unless I have missed your crap joke, no he has won 500k.

Too young for Bullseye

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:09 am

THE LEG. Wow!!
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/s ... van-gerwen

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:49 am

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:09 am
THE LEG. Wow!!
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/s ... van-gerwen

Outstanding. As discussed earlier in thread- MvG just missed double 12 with his ninth dart, Smith hit double 12 with his 9th. Bit of a blow for MvG to play like that and lose the leg before he got a 10th dart.