That was my experience too, I wouldn't go again because it's the worst place to watch the darts. If you're there to get smashed, then fine - but that's not why I went, I wanted to watch the darts and revel in the atmosphere. The darts largely seemed irrelevant which was a shame.
He is a fantastic player, a real threat on his day. If he was better on his doubles he would be a real contender, same issue with Peter Wright about 5 years ago. I think De Sousa is a great shout for a future World Champion but there's a lot of work to be done on his finishing before then. No issues at all with open scoring, he's as good as anybody else but in the key moments he leaves himself difficult finishes too often. For example, he could have left himself 68 the other day had he switched but he ended up leaving 69 which is a more awkward finish although also being a 2 darter. It's little things like that which make a difference at the very top.
That is exactly what it is. He's the sort of bloke that with 228 required he'd throw 20, 20 and stay there for another 20 to leave 168 - rather than switch to the 18s to leave 170 or 144 if you nudge into the treble. Those little things make all the difference at the business end of the leg and there are some players who are smart and then there are others who just aren't. De Sousa doesn't need great intelligence against the majority of the field but it'll get him found out.To quote Wayne Mardles favourite saying..
“Poor board management”
I once played a game against Jocky Wilson. Would have been mid 90's. It was actually quite tragic in retrospect. The poor lad was reduced to travelling round pub circuits with his manager, taking on all comers for peanuts. I played him at my local of the time, The Flying Goose in Fleet, Hampshire. Both of us were pissed as farts. At one point Jocky scored the dreaded 26. Sensing an upset, I confidently swaggered / staggered up to the oche. And scored 25. Sake!
Should have booked a Spa
"All day"? Even my mental, energetic spaniel cross is knackered after about three hours. Otherwise quite similar in that a long dog walk at the weekend can really just be an excuse to go to the pub afterwards
Extraordinary match. Just brilliant. Even @Easy 10 would have enjoyed that.
31 x 180s. Sensational viewing
So good!
I take your point but Taylor was the GOAT, darts perfection and it was entertaining to see him take on - and destroy - everyone he faced for the best part of 30 years. For me, the dedication, the attitude, the ruthlessness of the man was truly inspirational. We may never see his like again.
Definitely this. Think I went to that same event…..it was ok as a one-off thing to do but it’s much better on the telly. Was always a major TV event in our house when I was a kid (days of Lowe, Bristow, Rees etc). Used to play in various pub teams from a fairly young age (my dad ran a team so I was regularly hooked in when they were short). When we first moved to Sussex I started playing for a pub in Burgess Hill. Bloody marvellous fun - turn up at 7, drink loads, start playing about 9 usually, have food laid on. Still got a board at home and play often, but not in pubs any more.
Just over 6 times the 180s I have scored in my entire life....
They make it look far too easy for my liking.
Mind you, one of mine was in a match playing for the Ship Inn (Southwick), so it was listed in the Argus!
Hmmm...sorry. You'd not be getting an early payout on that one.
I know at least one person who watches darts at home, alone, while sober.
