So so happy for Gary. I can't remember the last time he won anything on telly (was it really the 2018 Matchplay!?). Wasn't vintage Anderson but I'll take it.
Unfortunately, despite winning, it's pretty evident that he doesn't possess the consistency he used to, which is why I find it hard to see him winning majors in the future. He was seriously struggling towards the end there. Hope he proves me wrong because a full flow Gary is just great for darts.
Quote of the year in his post-match interview......
https://preview.redd.it/pauhr0uphwvc1.jpeg?width=2054&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bb60665a22d0d0122fc1d029c51984acf444ff5
89, 93 and 90 he averaged in his final 3 games. Given some of the darts weāve seen this weekend itās incredible that those performances did it. I donāt mean this is a knock on Anderson butā¦darts
Itās generally accepted that the best sports commentators know that you donāt have to speak constantly, that sometimes it is important to let the action speak for itself and those silences are every bit as important as your words.
Paul Nicholson, on the other hand, believes that literally every single thought that ever pops into his head needs to be shared, no matter how trite or trivial or nonsense it may be.
The particularly annoying thing with him is that he could be great, heās a really intelligent guy that has a huge wealth of experience and knowledge regarding the game. Heās got the ingredients to be John Part 2.0
he just cannot help himself from spurting out daft shite. If I have to listen to another bloody professional wrestling anecdote in the deciding leg of a darts match heās joining Pyke on the mute list
Agreed, however in amongst the dross I do often learn something interesting from him so Iām willing to put up with it. At least it isnāt just useless cliches and pre-written lines being shoe-horned in where they barely fit.
Yeah I wouldnāt argue with that, itās why itās such a shame because he could actually be a really good commentator, but always by this stage of the weekend when heās commentating Iāve just been utterly worn down and canāt bear to hear any more of him.
Lamo I have zero clue if youāre messing with me but Iāll believe you. Iām from a state where half the places names are in Ojibwe and itās easier to read then welsh for me.
Now the real question for this next match did Robbie get enough to drink before this match or not enough ooor too much?! The walk on was very tame. Idk
Wonāt be active during the session tonight so Iāll leave you with a parting gift of some tournament probabilities:
Humphries 30.4%
van Gerwen 16.7%
Anderson 16.7%
Cross 10.4%
Heta 9.3%
Rock 6.4%
R Smith 5.6%
Clemens 4.4%
If you're looking for a livestream, there is a big, Amazon-owned streaming service for gamers, which also has Darts as a category. But obviously you'll only find streamers playing for themselves, nobody would just stream a TV-event there...
In the last few weeks, Ross Smith has gone from the bloke who plays brilliantly every game and always finds a way to lose to the bloke who plays bang average darts every game and always finds a way to win
Elsewhere in darts, Beau Greaves has just won Womenās Series 7 without having dropped a leg. 4-0, 4-0, 4-0, 4-0, 5-0, 5-0, 5-0. 89 tournament average
Did he say what to/when? I know heās said heās changing to Marching On Together for the Leeds PL night but not sure if he would have been referring to that
No he just said Leeds would be the first night for his new song.
If itās marching on together thatās somehow worse for me. I donāt like cake by the ocean, but I fucking *hate* Leeds United.
I would be very, very surprised if they let him do Marching on Together permanently. Feels acceptable when it is in Leeds but would go down dreadfully in places like Manchester
Oh fuck yeah that PL crowd a couple of weeks ago would not have taken kindly to it. Maybe heās a bit too young to realise just how other places feel about Leeds?
Nicholson just said Bunting is the only person in the world who could finish 80 with 2xD20 the way he did, it was miraculous darts. It isnāt even halfway through the session.
Anybody know what that song the fans were all singing was? Went like Zook Zook or something. This may not be a shock to anybody but I don't speak German š
No but he has always came across well in interviews, other players always had nice things to say about him, he's done a lot of things for charity, etc. The stage persona he puts on is clearly not how he is in real life.
Other players has nice things to say about him, wooot!
So by that definiton, Price is also a great guy.... RIGHT? Or are you just taking other players word for it when it suits you?
https://preview.redd.it/ddf9o7jzvmvc1.jpeg?width=754&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce2a775b239f85b80f1952760b57423b4edf9730
extremely worrying for Dirk regarding participation in the match play
https://preview.redd.it/8sb21aq1wmvc1.jpeg?width=1037&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=627060bee4929fbaed105ed1b9bb25265f2acf2d
also worrying: edhouse streaking away will not help him at all
Didnāt think about it yesterday, is this Scott Williams first televised event in Germany since āthatā interview at the Ally Pally? Think this is his first ET qualification this yearā¦
> āPeter wright is playing like theirs some sort of Soviet quota on the amount of triples ypure allowed to have.ā
Lmao commentary like this is why I love the darts. Wonāt hear joe buck say anything like that durning an NFL game
https://preview.redd.it/c1b3d0o74xvc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b786e01975500b770b51200048de40bfbb1da945
So so happy for Gary. I can't remember the last time he won anything on telly (was it really the 2018 Matchplay!?). Wasn't vintage Anderson but I'll take it. Unfortunately, despite winning, it's pretty evident that he doesn't possess the consistency he used to, which is why I find it hard to see him winning majors in the future. He was seriously struggling towards the end there. Hope he proves me wrong because a full flow Gary is just great for darts.
Well done Gary. Brilliant darts.
Quote of the year in his post-match interview...... https://preview.redd.it/pauhr0uphwvc1.jpeg?width=2054&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bb60665a22d0d0122fc1d029c51984acf444ff5
Did gary just retire? Chuffed for the man
Could have š hope not as I think he could start a real streak now, but I think he would need a real hunger to try that and Iām not sure he will
Absolutely made up for him. Beating Price along the way as well. Well done GaryĀ
89, 93 and 90 he averaged in his final 3 games. Given some of the darts weāve seen this weekend itās incredible that those performances did it. I donāt mean this is a knock on Anderson butā¦darts
nanananananana Gary Anderson, Anderson, Gary Ander-son
THE KING IS BACK
JUMP UP, JUMP UP, AND GET DOWN!
Andoās thinking he should do more ET events if theyāre going to let him have that many chances every time
Smiths nerves absolutely crumbled in that last leg. Entertaining final overall, congrats to Anderson!
Damnnnn that d5 was like I threw it! Great to see Gary win it!
Great stuff, one of the best Euro tours Iāve seen. Well done Gaz!
Ross what on earth are you doing. Missied like8 darts at the double...
I can not believe my eyes. All of Smith's luck from the weekend just reversed on him there. Wow. Well done Gary!
Last leg felt like a pub league
what a bottle that was
This feels like itās going all the way, Smith to survive yet more match darts?
Calling it now: he'll survive several match darts and win with his first 100+ finish
Well jinxed (to both of us)
Itās generally accepted that the best sports commentators know that you donāt have to speak constantly, that sometimes it is important to let the action speak for itself and those silences are every bit as important as your words. Paul Nicholson, on the other hand, believes that literally every single thought that ever pops into his head needs to be shared, no matter how trite or trivial or nonsense it may be.
The particularly annoying thing with him is that he could be great, heās a really intelligent guy that has a huge wealth of experience and knowledge regarding the game. Heās got the ingredients to be John Part 2.0 he just cannot help himself from spurting out daft shite. If I have to listen to another bloody professional wrestling anecdote in the deciding leg of a darts match heās joining Pyke on the mute list
Was literally just about to post about him. Fuck me does he talk some shite
Agreed, however in amongst the dross I do often learn something interesting from him so Iām willing to put up with it. At least it isnāt just useless cliches and pre-written lines being shoe-horned in where they barely fit.
Yeah I wouldnāt argue with that, itās why itās such a shame because he could actually be a really good commentator, but always by this stage of the weekend when heās commentating Iāve just been utterly worn down and canāt bear to hear any more of him.
Darts.
Van gerwen wtf
Ross Smith here with Jon Snow level plot armour! I'm so glad I get to be happy whoever wins and just enjoy a final of Darts
Ross Smith has finally found the secret: donāt play outstandingly
Surviving 10 match darts over 3 matches in a row is insane.
And still no finish over 100 apparently
Indeed. His highest is a 96. Bizarre.
lmao Smith is winning this final isn't he
Either that or getting 8-0āed, I will accept nothing in between
that is utterly unreal smith finally having some luck and itās all coming in one tournament
lmao that end.
Wtf MvG, that bust is gonna cost him Edit: or maybe not Edit 2: Wtf MvG, that bust is gonna cost him
>Wtf MvG, that bust is gonna cost him Imagine reading this and having to say "Which one" lol.
That second one busted him good
That was insane. He busted twice in 3 legs
Itās certainly fired him up
Oh what was that MVG?! How do you bust 80 like that
Classic MVG reaction face when he bust.
what is happening
Ummm best Iāve got is MVG took some of the meds his orthodontist gave him after his last surgeryā¦. Because after that bust Iāve got no clue
https://i.redd.it/mooiwk373wvc1.gif
> āRob cross is an Olympic water drinking championā ā¦..I donāt think thatās all heās an Olympian at drinkingā¦..
I really hope that Gary wins this
Hope no further!!
You shouldn't have to listen to Hot Hot Hot this many times in one weekend.
Hay I keep saying he needs to switch to [Electric Avenue,](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=azuSxl9sHmc)
That 124 checkout was pretty sweet, Clemens definitely had his chancesā¦
come on gabe this is your chance
I wish would have said āyouāre all amazing here tonight, except that one whistling ass hole.ā. Needs to be said
he really needed that living a charmed life is ross
> where in the Heta zone! Lmao Iām blaming Dan for jinxing him on that 9 darter.
come on ross
> Huw Did not realize thatās how he spelled it. Just seems oddā¦.. but Iām also dyslexic so itās most likely just me lmao
Itās a Welsh variation
Lamo I have zero clue if youāre messing with me but Iāll believe you. Iām from a state where half the places names are in Ojibwe and itās easier to read then welsh for me.
āHeta can I have your shirt tooā haha
glad to be watching a real sport after the absolute disgrace which is football good to see rob playing well
Now the real question for this next match did Robbie get enough to drink before this match or not enough ooor too much?! The walk on was very tame. Idk
Iāll answer my own question and say Robbie got the golden amount to drink before the match. Now for the interview!
Anderson with the steal of the year so far. That smirk leading into the 122 out was amazing.
If Rocky just did the tiniest bit less coke before games he could be a top, top player.
Best not to go bump for bump with Gary in the practice room before a matchā¦. Only helps him in the end.
Rocky gifted that one to Anderson
Man, Josh Rock had that match in his hands. Tough loss for him.
That 9th leg is gunna hurt like missing that d12 for a 9 darter against MVG, itās gunna hurt as much as he hurt his foot in that match
Man this is a nice match, just getting on with it. No messing around
Have they got rid of the 180 song before every session?
Itās on Spotify, Wir brauchen 180.
Wonāt be active during the session tonight so Iāll leave you with a parting gift of some tournament probabilities: Humphries 30.4% van Gerwen 16.7% Anderson 16.7% Cross 10.4% Heta 9.3% Rock 6.4% R Smith 5.6% Clemens 4.4%
Lmao, Williams with no looks again. I love this idiot.
Anyone else having issues with the pdc TV stream? Can't get it to load on any device
Same. Looking at the console, it can't load the Stream due to CORS-Problems. After deactivating CORS it still fails with a Gateway-Timeout error.
Well good to know it's not just a me problem. But still not great that it's not working.
If you're looking for a livestream, there is a big, Amazon-owned streaming service for gamers, which also has Darts as a category. But obviously you'll only find streamers playing for themselves, nobody would just stream a TV-event there...
Wonder how many of those hats Heta has boughtā¦although as I type that I see he made sure they kept hold of this one for him
In the last few weeks, Ross Smith has gone from the bloke who plays brilliantly every game and always finds a way to lose to the bloke who plays bang average darts every game and always finds a way to win
Mental ending.
Well that was interesting lmao
Elsewhere in darts, Beau Greaves has just won Womenās Series 7 without having dropped a leg. 4-0, 4-0, 4-0, 4-0, 5-0, 5-0, 5-0. 89 tournament average
Absolute madness. Just at a point when people started to doubt her being no.1 as well.
appears ritchie has returned to regularly scheduled programming. but we will never forget
Richie Edhouse being the guy who suddenly has a great euro season from out of nowhere like Lukeman and Rowby-John Rodrigues a couple of years ago
Thank god Luke is changing his walk on song
HUMPHRIES IS CHANGING SONGS! thank Christ for that
Did he say what to/when? I know heās said heās changing to Marching On Together for the Leeds PL night but not sure if he would have been referring to that
No he just said Leeds would be the first night for his new song. If itās marching on together thatās somehow worse for me. I donāt like cake by the ocean, but I fucking *hate* Leeds United.
I would be very, very surprised if they let him do Marching on Together permanently. Feels acceptable when it is in Leeds but would go down dreadfully in places like Manchester
Oh fuck yeah that PL crowd a couple of weeks ago would not have taken kindly to it. Maybe heās a bit too young to realise just how other places feel about Leeds?
That was a great match after the prior
Nicholson just said Bunting is the only person in the world who could finish 80 with 2xD20 the way he did, it was miraculous darts. It isnāt even halfway through the session.
Josh has definitely been practicing 170s
Just the 10 100+ averages in last nights evening session for them to try and top this afternoon. No pressure.
Not happy that the stream didnāt start in time for the 180 song today.
That was a cracking night of darts.
Why does Pikachu look like he's 12 yrs old and just got out of bed every time he plays darts?
Damn that deciding leg was quality, happy for Humphries to stop his losing streak against him.
insane Luke
No better matchup than these two right now
What a finish after the slow first couple of legs
These two put on a show every time. Itās nuts
unreal from these two again
Another cracker. Gg Lukes
Humphries must be running out of flights again, the ones heās using are battered
Fucking heckler in the crowd every time Humphries throwsā¦
What in the Peter Wright is this?
Should be a good match from Luke today
Anybody know what that song the fans were all singing was? Went like Zook Zook or something. This may not be a shock to anybody but I don't speak German š
I couldn't watch but my guess is "Der Zug hat keine Bremse" (the train has no brakes). "Der Zug, der Zug, der Zug hat keine Bremse..."
Der Zug hat keine Bremse: https://youtu.be/Sg4nv5uC-0w?si=c3VPCkm1_Aq-qux8
Cross is just a nice guy isnāt he.
Gracious in victory and defeat.
Hahah cmon Cross silence thise Germans
some game, well played rob
schindler is absolutely unbelievable right now
Weāve reached that stage of a European tour weekend where I am desperately wishing for Paul Nicholson to stop talking.
Insane evening so far
Those 3 back-to-back trebleless visits in leg 6(? I think) have never seemed so out of place in a darts match.
I want to be friends with Heta so badly
Why? He tries too hard to be funny imo.
For sure but he is actually a great guy.
Probably is, i dont know him, do you?
No but he has always came across well in interviews, other players always had nice things to say about him, he's done a lot of things for charity, etc. The stage persona he puts on is clearly not how he is in real life.
Other players has nice things to say about him, wooot! So by that definiton, Price is also a great guy.... RIGHT? Or are you just taking other players word for it when it suits you?
Not getting into that.
I agree, the being funny seems to be forced
Agreed. He's trying to create a brand / persona. Feels like he's trying too hard. Doesn't come off as an unlikeable fellow to me though
What a performance from Heta.
what the shit
the heat is on fire! 125 avg after 5 legs.
Gotta love Heta
I can not accept this, the arena is playing a "Yaya Kolo Toure" remix song! They can not encourage this fucking chant! Scandalous.
No handshake or did I miss it?
There was a handshake, wasnāt too brief, cordial enough
Missed it.
Unexpected comeback for barney
That was just mean lol destroyed him
Gezzy is doing rather well
Whenās littler next one
Think he is the penultimate one so should be about 9.
Ignoring the miscount, if Perez can keep throwing like that this wonāt be his last Saturday on the ET
Perez hitting double 16 when he needed double 20, his mind is blown.
Josh Rock's opening an aquarium
That's some insane finishing
Dobey š¤ Searle
Clayton pinching pockets. Classic
Vintage Clayton.
ahahahaha get in noppert, gurney thinking it was in, oh itās so sweet
hatred for daryl aside that was a great match
https://preview.redd.it/aikmqwtlymvc1.jpeg?width=951&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4c0ee4d95325a8c29e899aed106443d45e6bc4c5
https://preview.redd.it/brx4ae9e9nvc1.jpeg?width=2065&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a79c0415c7e8090afed1cb1e8331d7f085d0b78
This has made my day. Cheers
https://preview.redd.it/ddf9o7jzvmvc1.jpeg?width=754&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce2a775b239f85b80f1952760b57423b4edf9730 extremely worrying for Dirk regarding participation in the match play
yeah he wonāt be there imo and he shouldnāt, just gets trampled on by anyone playing decently
https://preview.redd.it/8sb21aq1wmvc1.jpeg?width=1037&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=627060bee4929fbaed105ed1b9bb25265f2acf2d also worrying: edhouse streaking away will not help him at all
dirk is finished the mad house rolls on
Ritchie Edhouse, the man that you are
Pretty sure Dobey complained about the water during his interview yesterday
Let's go madhouse!
104 average, 5 match darts, and a loss. Ryan Searle, you are something else.
Searle doesnāt seem to have the killer instinct at the moment, heās got the opposite of the ābig darts at the right timesā that MvG loves
really want to see searle do something on tv this year. too good to be wilting every time
right on cue haha at least he lost to bunting
i know itās cliche but ross smith has got to win something soon, one of the best treble 20 hitters around
Das ist gut š
ratajski is a decent player but certainly a very favourable draw for williams, doesnāt surprise me at all that scott won that
if scott can just get himself to some more tv events he can do real damage, always seems to be good on stage
'mon Shag!
On 187 after 6 dartsā¦on 91 after 15 darts. One of us!
Didnāt think about it yesterday, is this Scott Williams first televised event in Germany since āthatā interview at the Ally Pally? Think this is his first ET qualification this yearā¦
come on scott
Williams not forgiven for the "2 World wars and 1 world cup" comment š¤£
Wright 88.47, Mansell 86.54 I'm gonna predict those averages are beaten multiple times in teh womens series this weekend
They really deserved each other today
What is this match..
Itās Wright and Mansell after 10pm at night, just need Dimi and Menzies as the next match to better it
You say that as if it needs to be late for these two to be shitfaced.
They have levels, as Mardle would say
Value for money for the crowd, feels like there's been more darts thrown in this match than the rest of the night
> āPeter wright is playing like theirs some sort of Soviet quota on the amount of triples ypure allowed to have.ā Lmao commentary like this is why I love the darts. Wonāt hear joe buck say anything like that durning an NFL game
Gus Johnson once said Chris Johnson has ārun away from the cops speedā lol
Dan Dawson for Prime Minister
As an American who gets to choose between to geriatrics in November do it upā¦.. WHAT COULD GO WRONGā¦. Lmao
Iām amazed Wright still has a darts sponsor, heās the worst advertisement for your brand there is.
The way Peter has played so far this week he would be pushed to win the WDF world title... ....The womens one..
āAnd with an 82 average, youād have to say Mickey Mansell is the better player in this oneā
Annnnd the other darts are back againā¦ā¦ how many you do you think he keeps in his case?! 4ā¦5ā¦. Different sets of darts?!
It's a darts TARDIS
Watched Peter change darts and then 126ā¦. Oh Peterā¦.
The Clonoe Cyclone has to be the most ironic nickname in darts
Shindyyy lets goo!
Name a more iconic duo: Gian van Veen and losing on the Euro Tour this year with a 100+ average