All too often we hear the cliché of a sporting event that ‘had everything’, but in the case of the 2017 Grand Slam of Darts, this was almost literally the case. The highlight of the Wolverhampton Civic Hall calendar is not a ranking event, but as the last major tournament before the World Championship it represents a golden opportunity to lay down a marker for December – and of course, it’s also where the Pdc and Bdo collide.
Players such as Robert Thornton, Ian White and even Adrian Lewis were shock absentees this year, but it didn’t matter a bit. Day one could well go down as the finest curtain-raisers the game has ever seen. Both the afternoon and evening sessions provided quality in spades; the standout performers being reigning Lakeside champ Glen Durrant and the fast-emerging Rob Cross. Oh, and Michael Van Gerwen played pretty well too.
Although the group phase continued to impress,...
Players such as Robert Thornton, Ian White and even Adrian Lewis were shock absentees this year, but it didn’t matter a bit. Day one could well go down as the finest curtain-raisers the game has ever seen. Both the afternoon and evening sessions provided quality in spades; the standout performers being reigning Lakeside champ Glen Durrant and the fast-emerging Rob Cross. Oh, and Michael Van Gerwen played pretty well too.
Although the group phase continued to impress,...
- 11/20/2017
- by Dan Green
- The Cultural Post
Nine days of drama begins this weekend as 32 of the worlds best compete for the prestigious title including the sports most famous player making his final appearance.
Phil Taylor is by far the most successful player in Matchplay history and this is one of his favourite events on the calender. In his final year on the tour will he be able to lift the title for one last time?
Standing in his way is the worlds best with Michael Van Gerwen the heavy favourite. The Dutchman has won the last two Matchplay titles including a comfortable victory in last years final 18-10 over Taylor.
Only the Power has won the event three times in a row and Mvg will join him with victory this week. He comes in great form, having won in Las Vegas last week to carry on his fantastic record this year. He starts against Stephen Bunting,...
Phil Taylor is by far the most successful player in Matchplay history and this is one of his favourite events on the calender. In his final year on the tour will he be able to lift the title for one last time?
Standing in his way is the worlds best with Michael Van Gerwen the heavy favourite. The Dutchman has won the last two Matchplay titles including a comfortable victory in last years final 18-10 over Taylor.
Only the Power has won the event three times in a row and Mvg will join him with victory this week. He comes in great form, having won in Las Vegas last week to carry on his fantastic record this year. He starts against Stephen Bunting,...
- 7/22/2017
- by Simon Hahn
- The Cultural Post
This weekend the seventh World Cup of Darts takes place in Germany, which of the 32 nations will come out on top.
The World Cup is like no other event in Darts with two players on each team to represent their country. It brings players to the fore who are not normally in the limelight and it is always a special atmosphere in Frankfurt.
So who will lift the trophy this weekend?
Scotland(1)
Despite never lifting the crown before Scotland head to Germany as favourites. This is largely down to the form of Peter Wright. Over the last few years Gary Anderson has been one of the few players in the world who can challenge world number one Michael Van Gerwen, but Wright has now also joined that group.
Despite heartache in the final of the Premier League recently, he captured his first major title at the UK Open earlier this year.
The World Cup is like no other event in Darts with two players on each team to represent their country. It brings players to the fore who are not normally in the limelight and it is always a special atmosphere in Frankfurt.
So who will lift the trophy this weekend?
Scotland(1)
Despite never lifting the crown before Scotland head to Germany as favourites. This is largely down to the form of Peter Wright. Over the last few years Gary Anderson has been one of the few players in the world who can challenge world number one Michael Van Gerwen, but Wright has now also joined that group.
Despite heartache in the final of the Premier League recently, he captured his first major title at the UK Open earlier this year.
- 5/31/2017
- by Simon Hahn
- The Cultural Post
Michael Van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson head to the O2 on Thursday night with one destined to be crowned the 2017 Premier League Darts champion.
Since launching in 2005, the Darts Premier League has been one of the biggest events in the game. The format means only the best reach the final stages and only five men have ever claimed the title. Three of those have a chance to win the title on Thursday while Peter Wright is looking to win the Premier League for the first time.
Despite not winning the title before, Wright is the man in form. He claimed his maiden major TV title, the UK Open earlier this year and he hasn’t looked back.
His form in the second half of this Premier League season has been near perfect and he rounded off his league campaign last week by crushing Raymond Van Barneveld.
Since launching in 2005, the Darts Premier League has been one of the biggest events in the game. The format means only the best reach the final stages and only five men have ever claimed the title. Three of those have a chance to win the title on Thursday while Peter Wright is looking to win the Premier League for the first time.
Despite not winning the title before, Wright is the man in form. He claimed his maiden major TV title, the UK Open earlier this year and he hasn’t looked back.
His form in the second half of this Premier League season has been near perfect and he rounded off his league campaign last week by crushing Raymond Van Barneveld.
- 5/18/2017
- by Simon Hahn
- The Cultural Post
Fourteen weeks after we started in Newcastle the league stage of the 2017 Premier League Darts is set to come to a close in Aberdeen.
Michael Van Gerwen, Peter Wright and Gary Anderson have all sealed their places at the 02 in London next week with the final spot almost sewn up as well.
Phil Taylor, in his final Premier League campaign, looks set to claim the last place, with only Dave Chisnall able to stop him.
In the open fixture of the night Chisnall faces James Wade, knowing he has to win to have any chance of qualifying. For Chizzy to finish fourth he needs to win, Taylor has to lose and he has to overturn a ten leg difference.
Chisnall has been in fantastic form recently, unbeaten in his last five Premier League games, a run which has lifted him from bottom of the table to fifth. He also had...
Michael Van Gerwen, Peter Wright and Gary Anderson have all sealed their places at the 02 in London next week with the final spot almost sewn up as well.
Phil Taylor, in his final Premier League campaign, looks set to claim the last place, with only Dave Chisnall able to stop him.
In the open fixture of the night Chisnall faces James Wade, knowing he has to win to have any chance of qualifying. For Chizzy to finish fourth he needs to win, Taylor has to lose and he has to overturn a ten leg difference.
Chisnall has been in fantastic form recently, unbeaten in his last five Premier League games, a run which has lifted him from bottom of the table to fifth. He also had...
- 5/10/2017
- by Simon Hahn
- The Cultural Post
Wikipedia Commons
The 2014 World Matchplay Darts in Blackpool is just around the corner with the 32 players ready to battle it out to be crowned champion on the 27th July. With the Premier League of Darts behind us and numerous players beginning to prove themselves, the 21st World Matchplay is set to be one of the most hotly contested yet. Phil Taylor enters the tournament as reigning champion but after a tough year on the big stage his competitors will feel that they have their best chance yet to topple The Power.
The mighty Dutch duo of Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld enter the Matchplay in sparkling form, with the former being the reigning World Champion and the latter the Premier League champion. As well as players in fine form there are one or two of the older heads who are starting to make a comeback. Gary Anderson has...
The 2014 World Matchplay Darts in Blackpool is just around the corner with the 32 players ready to battle it out to be crowned champion on the 27th July. With the Premier League of Darts behind us and numerous players beginning to prove themselves, the 21st World Matchplay is set to be one of the most hotly contested yet. Phil Taylor enters the tournament as reigning champion but after a tough year on the big stage his competitors will feel that they have their best chance yet to topple The Power.
The mighty Dutch duo of Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld enter the Matchplay in sparkling form, with the former being the reigning World Champion and the latter the Premier League champion. As well as players in fine form there are one or two of the older heads who are starting to make a comeback. Gary Anderson has...
- 7/18/2014
- by Tom Skinner
- Obsessed with Film
Everyone with an interest in sport, whether a keen darts fan or not, will know that the name Phil Taylor is synonymous with domination. Since taking up darts professionally in 1988 he has won everything there is to win, including a record breaking sixteen world championship titles. He rapidly became the face of professional darts and a man that everyone in the sport aspired to be as good as, and to one day defeat. For many this was never an option as his sheer class has shone through throughout his career to propel him to number one in the world.
Phil Taylor was seemingly untouchable and despite the odd poor performance, he was still considered the favourite for every tournament he entered. However, 2013 has marked a change in the world of darts, and for many of the top players, the name Phil Taylor is no longer one to be feared.
Despite...
Phil Taylor was seemingly untouchable and despite the odd poor performance, he was still considered the favourite for every tournament he entered. However, 2013 has marked a change in the world of darts, and for many of the top players, the name Phil Taylor is no longer one to be feared.
Despite...
- 4/13/2013
- by Tom Skinner
- Obsessed with Film
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