If Durrant wins his quarter-final he can't join the PDC as he's contractually obliged to return to the Lakeside next year.
Pile some cash on Williams so Durrant can switch codes? Could be interesting........
What a match between Jim Williams and Conne Whitehead.
A deciding set, 180's were flying in everywhere and the finishing was exciting. Still needed more darts to end the legs but for any knockers of the BDO, this was a classic encounter that shows that this version is still alive and kicking.
Poor guy lost his mum a fortnight ago. Just turning up was an achievement. Hope he's dealing with his grief. After I heard that I wanted him to win the tournament for his late mum.
Durrant is class, along with Scott Waites on his day. But the BDO World champion would be an also-ran in the PDC - ranked around #12. What's happened to James Wade? He's terrible now.
That Harris guy was so smug. I really wanted the Turkish fella to get through - you could see how much it meant to him with his frustration showing very visibly.
Great match as expected but Montgomery did himself no favours by keeping Scott waiting (no pun intended) with his stupid entrance. It annoyed Scotty a bit and fired him up. But missing all those match darts did my blood pressure no good. Job done though and he's knocked out a contender and the...
My two outright selections are both in action today. Scott Waites and Wesley Harms. Hopefully they can both get through.
Ross Montgomery v Waites should be a cracker this afternoon.
Ninja, you were doing so well until your final paragraph mate! I know what you mean but the occasion and cosiness can't be matched by the PDC in my opinion.
"Let's. Play. Darts!!!" :thumbsup:
I've lumped on Scott Waites @ 22/1 each way.
For a former champion to be that price and a perennial favourite with the crowd, he must have a tough draw? If Scotty doesn't win it I hope Wolfie does it again. Now recovered from his illness.
I do love Lakeside. The crowd are usually respectful...