World Darts Championship

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:34 pm

Been going a few days now, no major upsets yet, maybe apart from James Wade going out, just seen 16 year old Luke Littler beat Cristian Kist 3-0 on his World Championship debut and averaged 106.12, a definite rising star.

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:36 pm

I’m still not having he’s only 16. Looks about 35.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:37 pm

StayingDown4Ever wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:36 pm
I’m still not having he’s only 16. Looks about 35.

Asked my Mrs to guess his age, she said 28, definitely does not look 16.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:40 pm

Littler was amazing just now. What a debut.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:56 pm

I just said that. WTF as good as anyone in the tournament. Only 14-1 for the title now.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:57 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:37 pm
Asked my Mrs to guess his age, she said 28, definitely does not look 16.

16! I thought it was a mistake! 16!

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:03 pm

I hope Wright gets put out here for the disrespectful interview before the game.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:13 pm

He’ll go out for playing crap

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:56 pm

Loving every minute of it.

Great entertainment, and even the lower ranked players are doing well so far.

Shame about Mike "The Real Deal" though, but still more to come from him.

Finally a tussle between MVG, Humphries, Wright and Price though. They still appear to be on a different level to most.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:07 pm

Belgianclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:56 pm
Loving every minute of it.

Great entertainment, and even the lower ranked players are doing well so far.

Shame about Mike "The Real Deal" though, but still more to come from him.

Finally a tussle between MVG, Humphries, Wright and Price though. They still appear to be on a different level to most.

Wright was firmly sent packing yesterday.

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:22 pm

Belgianclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:56 pm
Loving every minute of it.

Great entertainment, and even the lower ranked players are doing well so far.

Shame about Mike "The Real Deal" though, but still more to come from him.

Finally a tussle between MVG, Humphries, Wright and Price though. They still appear to be on a different level to most.

Wright was on my level when he got dumped out first round.

Thought the game earlier on today between Dolan and Mansell was the best of the tournament so far. Very evenly contested game and very good standard throughout.

Hoping that there’s a shock in the tie between Dimitri Van den Bergh and Florian Hempel. I can’t stand VdB these days.

Wouldn’t be overly surprised either if O’Connor ran Dobey close later on.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:47 pm

Smith v Dobey currently involved in a great match.

2-2 after Dobey missed darts to make it 3-0. Both players averaging 107.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:52 pm

Smith has come alive now

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:54 pm

Says I ...

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:12 pm

Looked like it would go the distance but Dobey wrapped it up pretty quickly after that break.

Owdsyker · Post by **Owdsyker** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:13 pm

Imagine winning a fantastic game like that then straight into an interview with the airhead Peg Bundy lookalike.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:51 pm

StayingDown4Ever wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:22 pm
Wright was on my level when he got dumped out first round.

Thought the game earlier on today between Dolan and Mansell was the best of the tournament so far. Very evenly contested game and very good standard throughout.

Hoping that there’s a shock in the tie between Dimitri Van den Bergh and Florian Hempel. I can’t stand VdB these days.

Wouldn’t be overly surprised either if O’Connor ran Dobey close later on.

Looks like you got your wish with Dimi. But you're right, he's rubbish these days. Needs to stop all those childish antics and concentrate on his darts.

Seen some great games though. Still think Price-MVG are top favourites, but would love Rapid Ricky to progress one more round

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:39 pm

There goes another prediction

Well done Brendan Dolan, terrific performance

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:34 pm

Anyone watching this? It's the first time I have watched this 16 year old. He can play a bit!

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:41 pm

Yes,he's pretty good.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:42 pm

Tremendous stuff

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:52 pm

A superb player, he was born 3 weeks after Barney beat Taylor in the 2007 World Final and his hero growing up was Barney.

As Gary Anderson said, let's hope the media don't put so much pressure on him and just let him play darts. I still don't believe he is 16 though

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:00 pm

Littler will at least move into the World top 70 by qualifying for the Quarter Finals, up from 164.

He could go even higher with the semi finals or final.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:16 pm

A 4-1 win against Barney averaging 105, just sensational.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:16 pm

Just watched Littler demolish RVB 4-1 in sets wow

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:37 am

He is consistently good. Dolan has also been playing well. I think he can beat anyone

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:54 am

I think Littler will beat Dolan but will get stopped by Cross.

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karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:26 pm

16? Nah he looks at least double top.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:29 pm

Quarter Finals today

Dobey currently battering Rob Cross

Littler v Dolan next.

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:37 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:29 pm
Quarter Finals today

Dobey currently battering Rob Cross

Littler v Dolan next.

Smashing him to bits. I thought Cross would win this one by a couple of sets!

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:39 pm

StayingDown4Ever wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:37 pm
Smashing him to bits. I thought Cross would win this one by a couple of sets!

Dobey I think has had the highest average in two of the rounds so far, so has been playing really well. Thought Cross would do better though.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:04 pm

Come back is on!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:04 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:39 pm
Dobey I think has had the highest average in two of the rounds so far, so has been playing really well. Thought Cross would do better though.

He is now

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:13 pm

From 4-0 down to 4-3 and the commentator trying to do a Sid Waddell quoting philosophy

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:15 pm

I thought Dobey would win this 5-3, but wasn’t expecting him to twitch like this. Game on now. Hope he can get the job done.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:25 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:04 pm
He is now

4-4 now, wowsers.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:26 pm

I know "Unbelievable Jeff"

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:36 pm

Sudden death anyone. What a game.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:36 pm

Sudden death tie break ... Brilliant Darts TV

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:44 pm

Comeback complete. Brilliant.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:44 pm

Absolutely magnificent Darts from Cross

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:45 pm

What a match that was!

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:46 pm

Brilliant from cross. Darn, I like Dobey.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:48 pm

Nice bit of bully that

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:49 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:15 pm
I thought Dobey would win this 5-3, but wasn’t expecting him to twitch like this. Game on now. Hope he can get the job done.

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!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:15 pm

Littler from 2 legs down takes 1st set

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:18 pm

Dolan looked furious with the disrespect shown when Littler turned to the crowd when deciding whether to go for the bull on the big fish.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:51 pm

4-0 Littler ... could this be a whitewash over Dolan ...

He is showing a lot of arrogance and playing to the crowd but ... thats no different to the likes of Bristow, Wilson, Taylor etc etc ... this kid could rule darts for the next 20-30 yrs

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:54 pm

He’s going to be very good, no doubt about it.

Not to take anything away from him but he’s had about as easy a run as you could hope to have to get to this stage.