Mark Webster Sets Sights on WDF World Cup
Denbigh darts ace Mark Webster has helped Wales to international success – and he will have his eye on further global glory soon!
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Peter Manley Contender for Premier League Place
PETER Manley is in strong contention for a place in the darts world’s elite Premier League next year and a minimum ?20,000 payday.
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Trio of Up and Coming Darters Sign with Team Unicorn
Three more players from across the darting world have signed with team Unicorn: Tricia Wright, Ricki Williams, and 14 year old Keegan Brown.
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Eurosport to Broadcast WDF World Cup
Eurosport 2, which is available to close to 10 million Sky and Virgin viewers in the UK will be airing five hours of darts during the final weekend of play in the WDF World Cup. The WDF World Cup will be held in Rosmalen in The Netherlands.
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Dick van Dijk Admitted to Hospital for Heart Bypass Surgery
Reigning WDF World Cup Singles Champion Dick van Dijk was admitted to the Leyenburg Hospital in The Hague last Sunday suffering with severe chest pains. Unfortunately the diagnosis revealed that Dick has severe heart problems and will undergo “by-pass” surgery this coming Monday. I am sure we all hope that Dick will be back with us very soon and wish him a very speedy recovery. Email messages to Dick can be sent to him via his manager Rob van Toor at the following email address:
robvantoor@watchdarts.com or by telephoning +31(0)616570419
News post and photo from WDF Website.
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Steve Coote to play in 2007 Zuiderduin Masters
Steve Coote has been offered, and has accepted a wildcard spot in the BDO ranked Zuiderduin Masters.
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BDO increases 2008 Lakeside Winner’s Cheque to ?85,000
There will also be a record prize fund for the event totalling ?310,000.
A peak audience of around 5 million saw the climax of last year’s men’s final, as Martin Adams held off a remarkable comeback by Phill Nixon to win 7-6.
The 2008 Championships will be held from January 5-13, and extensive television coverage will be available on BBC TV, BBCi and the BBC Sport website.
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Dartoid has a comment or two on Sid Waddells New Book
If brainwashed middle-class journalists want to pooh-pooh darts because of the bellies, tattoos and beer and not see the skill or dedication or the work ethic, that’s their problem.” — Sid Waddell
There was a lot of CRAP flyin’ about in the run up to the publication of Sid Waddell’s newest book, Bellies and Bulls-eyes, The Outrageous True Story of Darts, and I want to say, right here and now, that what some people were saying was just plain CRAP, or have I already said that?
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Phil Taylor Wins South African Master’s in Johannesburg
Phil Taylor defeated Raymond van Barneveld 8-6 to win the Emperors Palace South African Masters in Johannesburg. Taylor produced a marvellous display in an enthralling final against the Dutchman, with both players averaging over 100.
The 13-time World Champion had already left the Johannesburg crowd amazed with a stunning comeback in his semi-final win over Terry Jenkins, and again finished the stronger to take the title at Emperors Palace, winning four of the final five legs.
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Chris Mason and Kevin McDine Latest Qualifiers for GSOD.
CHRIS MASON and Kevin McDine have won places in the 2007 PartyBets.com Grand Slam of Darts through the ITV Wildcard Qualifier.
McDine has enjoyed a superb first full year on the PDC circuit, and will now compete in the ?300,000 Grand Slam tournament in November live on ITV. The Newcastle-born youngster came from 2-0 to win 5-2 against Jason Clark in the final of his section of the draw at Wolverhampton’s Aldersley Leisure Village. He pulled level and then moved 4-2 up before taking out 160 for the match to earn himself a minimum ?4,000 prize money.
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