World Darts Championship

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:12 pm

Littler wins

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:41 pm

StayingDown4Ever wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:49 pm
you can’t say that when it was 4-3 to Dobey and he was throwing for the set and still predict the wrong winner!

Ha, trust me I am very good at it

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:58 pm

Williams doing better than I thought he would so far against MVG.

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:45 pm

Wow, excellent from Williams. Well done that man.

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:08 pm

Great result,shrek can go home now. ..

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:00 pm

Great stuff. Williams had him for breakfast.
Arrogance punished

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:40 pm

Littler is 3-1 up against Cross. Could change as they are both up and down but Littler pulling out the big finishes when he has needed to.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:43 pm

Great to watch these two. Think there’s going to be twists and turns in this game.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:58 pm

A great match to watch, I can see Humphries beating Williams in the other semi then the final of Humphries v Cross/Littler will be a good game to watch.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:20 pm

Once he gets going he is so consistant that he piles so much pressure on his opponent they start trying too hard.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:20 pm

Littler is like a bloody cyborg ... bish bash bosh 5-2 up...

Can Cross repeat a 4 set comeback like his 1/4 final .............

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:23 pm

Bull - Bull - Double sixteen ffs

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:30 pm

Magic Darts

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:32 pm

Into the final.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:36 pm

Incredible. Similar in some ways to the 16-year old Wayne Rooney.

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:50 pm

Commy wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:20 pm
Once he gets going he is so consistant that he piles so much pressure on his opponent they start trying too hard.

Cross inexplicably tried speeding his throw up. He’s slow usually anyway and should have tried slowing Littler down to pull him out his rhythm.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:53 pm

Luke Humphries just won 6-0. It should be a good final.

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:47 am

It will be a tight game but I think Humphries edges it

Sproggy · Post by **Sproggy** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:41 am

I watched it last night for the first time for ages. I used to watch it a lot and go to a few tournaments when Phil Taylor was in his heyday. As dominant as Taylor was, he dragged others along with him and he used to at least get a decent challenge now and then.

Littler was excellent but I was underwhelmed by Rob Cross. As a former world champion I thought he was really poor - did he manage to win 2 legs in a row? Absolutely zero pressure on Littler who was taking the **** at times with his throw selection.

Looking back at world champions over the last few years they all seem like much of a muchness (MVG aside who looks like he isn't living up to his potential).

2018 - Rob Cross
2019 - Michael van Gerwen
2020 - Peter Wright
2021 - Gerwyn Price
2022 - Peter Wright
2023 - Michael Smith

Is darts just a pool of mediocrity right now or is Littler genuinely that good?

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:48 am

Darts is incredibly good right now but we are potentially reaching a phase where one group of legends (Anderson, Wright, Barney etc) move aside for the next set of stalwarts, and that group will likely include Littler. It will definitely include Humphries, who is sheer class and I think will win the final 7-4.

Sproggy · Post by **Sproggy** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:21 am

OK, thanks - I'll give the final a watch tonight.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:01 pm

If Littler wins tonight it will be incredible for someone so young BUT please, get a team around him to sort out his diet and appearance. Having so much weight around the midriff at his age must put him in danger of becoming diabetic if he isn't already.

That could have a devastating affect his long term future in Darts and life in general.

Gp8419 · Post by **Gp8419** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:59 pm

JohnMac wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:01 pm
If Littler wins tonight it will be incredible for someone so young BUT please, get a team around him to sort out his diet and appearance. Having so much weight around the midriff at his age must put him in danger of becoming diabetic if he isn't already.

That could have a devastating affect his long term future in Darts and life in general.

Another person obsessed with peoples weight! Put a pic of yourself on so we can discover how perfect you look!

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:43 pm

To be honest, I see the point.

The way darts is evolving, the players will need to be far fitter than they used to be.

Just look at the transformation of Humphries.

Good luck to the young lad tonight, but agree he will need a professional team around him get everything possible out of his talent.

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:35 pm

Sproggy wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:41 am
I watched it last night for the first time for ages. I used to watch it a lot and go to a few tournaments when Phil Taylor was in his heyday. As dominant as Taylor was, he dragged others along with him and he used to at least get a decent challenge now and then.

Littler was excellent but I was underwhelmed by Rob Cross. As a former world champion I thought he was really poor - did he manage to win 2 legs in a row? Absolutely zero pressure on Littler who was taking the **** at times with his throw selection.

Looking back at world champions over the last few years they all seem like much of a muchness (MVG aside who looks like he isn't living up to his potential).

2018 - Rob Cross
2019 - Michael van Gerwen
2020 - Peter Wright
2021 - Gerwyn Price
2022 - Peter Wright
2023 - Michael Smith

Is darts just a pool of mediocrity right now or is Littler genuinely that good?

Darts has moved on a lot since you watched it. Whether that’s down to the individuals themselves (there’s loads more money in it now meaning the top 64 can do it full time - 10 or 15 years ago it was probably just the top 16 who made a living from it and all the other lads had to work normal jobs and not have the time to practice as much as the top 16).

Equipment is much better, including the boards.

As for MvG not fulfilling his potential - not sure about that. He has something like 160 titles (inc 7 Premier Leagues I think). Granted he is probably a bit disappointed he doesn’t have a couple more world titles but the guy is (as he likes to say) phenomenal!

Regarding Littler, the sky is the limit from what he’s shown this tournament. There are other lads who came through and looked like they might do a bit who everyone raved about and got to major finals (Kirk Shepherd anyone!!?) then did nothing afterwards. Some stick around a few years at the top level then fade drastically (Adrian Lewis was supposedly going to dominate darts for 20 years).

Think the guy above has a point about Littler needing to be well managed - not just financially but health wise too. I know they are seen to be drinking water on the stage but the vast majority are big, big drinkers and that’s one of the reasons a lot look somewhat unhealthy. In a couple of years when his folks aren’t driving him to events he’ll spend a lot of time with the other players when at competitions…

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:38 pm

Littler is being linked to the vacant managers job at Birmingham in various red tops.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:39 pm

I've NEVER watched Darts before. I'll be tuning into watch Littler tonight. I think it's great having a player who brings a new angle and attracts new viewers. He's great for the sport.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:58 pm

Luke to win

9 darter defo.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:06 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:58 pm
Luke to win

9 darter defo.

Luke is already engraved on the trophy. The engraver is that confident

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:32 pm

Living up to its billing so far. 1-1

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:34 pm

What a comeback in that set from Luke Littler

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:51 pm

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:11 pm

4-2 Littler

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:13 pm

4/2 LL
Some darting, this.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:18 pm

Magic darts Littler

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:19 pm

4-3 Brilliant

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:24 pm

Whether he wins tonight or not, the young lad is destined to win an absolute shed load of world titles.

Still rooting for Hunprhries, though. I just prefer his demeanour on the oche.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:30 pm

4 sets all brilliant spectacle this

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:30 pm

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:38 pm

Back to back 108 finishes Humphries

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:40 pm

Really good darts from Humphries, Littler dropping
off slightly.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:45 pm

170 checkout for Littler

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:50 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:45 pm
170 checkout for Littler

Yeah and it’s not good enough, now 6-4 Humphries. His average on the last four sets has been mad.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:50 pm

Humphries needs one set.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:51 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:50 pm
Yeah and it’s not good enough, now 6-4 Humphries. His average on the last four sets has been mad.

Fantastic darts from both (personally I don't care who wins) players Humphries showing why he is number one in thr world now

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:54 pm

Hitting a T18 killed Littler winning this.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:03 pm

Fantastic final brilliance from both. Humphries deserved winner.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:03 pm

Brilliant Humphries

Well done Luke Littler you will win world titles

ClaretsPadiham · Post by **ClaretsPadiham** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:04 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:48 am
Darts is incredibly good right now but we are potentially reaching a phase where one group of legends (Anderson, Wright, Barney etc) move aside for the next set of stalwarts, and that group will likely include Littler. It will definitely include Humphries, who is sheer class and I think will win the final 7-4.

Hope you had a bet on

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:04 pm

Thought he'd lost it with the double bull.
Well done LH.