JAMES WADE claimed a quarter-final berth at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championshiop with a 4-0 victory over Vincent van der Voort.
The UK Open champion failed to hit top gear but van der Voort was unable to repeat to kind of form that saw him defeat Colin Osborne in the previous round.
Wade broke throw at the start of the match but failed to capitalise on that by missing three darts at tops for a 2-0 lead and van der Voort levelled.
The world number three broke the Dutchman's throw for a second time in the set by hitting double five and then went on to take the fourth leg and go 1-0 ahead.
Van der Voort won the first leg of the second set against the darts, but Wade broke back on double ten.
He then won the next two legs, hitting a two-dart 60 checkout to extend his lead to 2-0.
Wade had opportunities to take a 2-1 lead in set three, but missed two darts at double top and van der Voort stepped to go ahead in the set.
Wade hit an excellent 124 finish on the bullseye to take the fourth leg, and then won the fifth in 14 darts to increase his lead to 3-0.
In the fourth the opening three legs went with throw, giving Wade a 2-1 lead before van der Voort hit double 18 to take the fourth leg.
Despite a maximum, he was unable to land double 19 to keep the match alive and Wade stepped up to land double 18 and claim a straight sets victory to set up a quarter-final against Paul Nicholson.
"I'm frustrated because I'm playing badly but still winning," said Wade. "I know I have to step up my game but I'm rtying as hard as I can and my preparation is perfect.
"It's only a matter of time before it clicks in and I'll be back producing what I know I can do."
Wednesday 31 December 2008
Monday 29 December 2008
Wade beats Eccles to reach last sixteen at Alexandra Palace
JAMES WADE earned his place in round three of the 2009 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a 4-2 defeat of Tony Eccles.
In a game mirroring his first round win over Brendan Dolan, Wade never hit top gear during the contest but did enough to end the challenge of the Hartlepool man.
Wade led 2-0 in the opening set, breaking throw in the second leg by landing double ten.
Eccles missed two darts at doubles to win the third leg, and Wade stepped in to hit double top and take an early lead.
All three legs were won with throw at the start of the second to give Eccles the edge, and he then managed to win the fourth with an excellent two-dart 79 finish to level the match.
Wade missed two darts at doubles to win the first leg of the third set, and Eccles managed to hit double one with his last dart to go 1-0 up.
But Wade was clinical from then on, and took the next three legs in 14, 15 and 15 darts to regain lead.
Both players hit maximums at the start of set four, but it was Eccles who ended up taking the leg.
Wade soon levelled and then won the third leg against the darts with a 14-dart finish before punishing Eccles misses to take a 3-1 advantage.
In the fifth set Eccles, who defeated Remco van Eijden his first round game, produced some brilliant finishing to reduce the deficit to 3-2.
He hit a two-dart 65 finish to win the first leg, a 119 checkout to break throw in the second and a fine 143 to wrap up the set.
Both players held throw at the beginning of the sixth set, before Eccles hit a superb 123 finish on the bullseye to go 2-1 ahead.
Wade won the fourth leg and then hit his seventh maximum of the game in a 13-darter to seal victory.
Wade admitted afterwards to being frustrated with his performances so far at Alexandra Palace, saying: "I'm practising well but not taking it up on stage.
"The standard for the World Championship is high and I'm not there yet, but I can do it.
"A year ago I'd caught up with Phil but then he started to play under-par. Now he's found a new level and I'm chasing him again, and I'm not playing at the top of my game.
"I'm in the last 16, playing bad darts but still winning and I need to knuckle down now. I'm relaxed and happy and it's only a matter of time before it clicks in."
In a game mirroring his first round win over Brendan Dolan, Wade never hit top gear during the contest but did enough to end the challenge of the Hartlepool man.
Wade led 2-0 in the opening set, breaking throw in the second leg by landing double ten.
Eccles missed two darts at doubles to win the third leg, and Wade stepped in to hit double top and take an early lead.
All three legs were won with throw at the start of the second to give Eccles the edge, and he then managed to win the fourth with an excellent two-dart 79 finish to level the match.
Wade missed two darts at doubles to win the first leg of the third set, and Eccles managed to hit double one with his last dart to go 1-0 up.
But Wade was clinical from then on, and took the next three legs in 14, 15 and 15 darts to regain lead.
Both players hit maximums at the start of set four, but it was Eccles who ended up taking the leg.
Wade soon levelled and then won the third leg against the darts with a 14-dart finish before punishing Eccles misses to take a 3-1 advantage.
In the fifth set Eccles, who defeated Remco van Eijden his first round game, produced some brilliant finishing to reduce the deficit to 3-2.
He hit a two-dart 65 finish to win the first leg, a 119 checkout to break throw in the second and a fine 143 to wrap up the set.
Both players held throw at the beginning of the sixth set, before Eccles hit a superb 123 finish on the bullseye to go 2-1 ahead.
Wade won the fourth leg and then hit his seventh maximum of the game in a 13-darter to seal victory.
Wade admitted afterwards to being frustrated with his performances so far at Alexandra Palace, saying: "I'm practising well but not taking it up on stage.
"The standard for the World Championship is high and I'm not there yet, but I can do it.
"A year ago I'd caught up with Phil but then he started to play under-par. Now he's found a new level and I'm chasing him again, and I'm not playing at the top of my game.
"I'm in the last 16, playing bad darts but still winning and I need to knuckle down now. I'm relaxed and happy and it's only a matter of time before it clicks in."
Tuesday 23 December 2008
Wade marches on at Alexandra Palace
WORLD number three James Wade avoided a scare against Brendan Dolan before beginning his challenge in the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a win on Tuesday night.
Wade has endured a torrid autumn since winning the UK Open and reaching the finals of the Las Vegas Desert Classic and World Matchplay in the summer - but avoided a first round exit at Alexandra Palace.
Northern Irish qualifier Dolan held the early advantage, but missed six darts for the first set before Wade escaped to take the lead.
He then won six of the next seven legs to power to a straight sets victory, which earns him a date with Tony Eccles in round two.
"Brendan started well but he gave me the first set if I'm honest," said Wade. "There was a lot of pressure on me and I'm glad to get through that but I didn't play as I should have done."
Dolan, who came through the PDPA Qualifiers in Telford earlier this month to win a place in the event, started the better of the two and built-up a 2-1 lead in the opening set.
But he preceeded to miss a total of six darts at doubles in the next two legs and Wade punished his opponent for those errors by landing a crucial 106 checkout to snatch a 1-0 lead.
After that first set scare, Wade stormed through the second, taking it without reply to double his advantage.
He hit double ten to win the first leg, and won the next with a 90 finish, despite the Northern Irishman registering his second maximum of the game.
And he duly wrapped up the set in the third, landing double ten for the second time in the set to move clear.
The world number three then opened up a 2-0 lead in the third set to go to within touching distance of victory.
Dolan stemmed the tide in third by hitting double 16 to end a run of seven straight legs from Wade, who replied with a 13-darter to ensure a second round clash with Eccles.
Eccles - a 3-2 winner against Remco van Eijden earlier on Tuesday - had knocked Wade out in round one of the World Grand Prix in October, but he added: "Lightning won't strike twice.
"I've been under par lately but I've been practising hard and am feeling good."
Dolan said: "Neither of us got going and if I'd won the first set it may have been a different story.
"I was chasing the game after that but it's been a great experience and I'll be better for it. I've enjoyed the year overall and am looking forward to 2009."
Wade has endured a torrid autumn since winning the UK Open and reaching the finals of the Las Vegas Desert Classic and World Matchplay in the summer - but avoided a first round exit at Alexandra Palace.
Northern Irish qualifier Dolan held the early advantage, but missed six darts for the first set before Wade escaped to take the lead.
He then won six of the next seven legs to power to a straight sets victory, which earns him a date with Tony Eccles in round two.
"Brendan started well but he gave me the first set if I'm honest," said Wade. "There was a lot of pressure on me and I'm glad to get through that but I didn't play as I should have done."
Dolan, who came through the PDPA Qualifiers in Telford earlier this month to win a place in the event, started the better of the two and built-up a 2-1 lead in the opening set.
But he preceeded to miss a total of six darts at doubles in the next two legs and Wade punished his opponent for those errors by landing a crucial 106 checkout to snatch a 1-0 lead.
After that first set scare, Wade stormed through the second, taking it without reply to double his advantage.
He hit double ten to win the first leg, and won the next with a 90 finish, despite the Northern Irishman registering his second maximum of the game.
And he duly wrapped up the set in the third, landing double ten for the second time in the set to move clear.
The world number three then opened up a 2-0 lead in the third set to go to within touching distance of victory.
Dolan stemmed the tide in third by hitting double 16 to end a run of seven straight legs from Wade, who replied with a 13-darter to ensure a second round clash with Eccles.
Eccles - a 3-2 winner against Remco van Eijden earlier on Tuesday - had knocked Wade out in round one of the World Grand Prix in October, but he added: "Lightning won't strike twice.
"I've been under par lately but I've been practising hard and am feeling good."
Dolan said: "Neither of us got going and if I'd won the first set it may have been a different story.
"I was chasing the game after that but it's been a great experience and I'll be better for it. I've enjoyed the year overall and am looking forward to 2009."
Saturday 20 December 2008
Jenkins out of the Ladbrokes.com World Championship
CO STOMPE made an impressive Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship debut to defeat Andy Jenkins 3-1 in the first round at Alexandra Palace.
The Dutchman's victory completed a nightmare opening night for the four seeded players, who all crashed out of the event.
Stompe had claimed his maiden PDC title at the German Darts Championship three weeks ago, and made an ideal start at Ally Pally by winning the opening two legs.
Jenkins took the next two to level, but the Dutchman landed double twelve in the deciding leg to take an early lead.
The Englishman took a 2-1 lead in the second set, aided by finishes of 120 and 68, but Stompe took the fourth to square the set before double two saw Jenkins level the match.
A sensational 164 checkout gave Stompe the advantage in set three, and he also landed two 180s in another leg in edging the set for a 2-1 cushion.
Jenkins started the fourth set well to take the first leg on double top, but Stompe quickly levelled and won the next two legs for a 2-1 lead.
He then secured victory on double twelve to move into the last 32 and set up a potential clash with either Alan Tabern or Steve Beaton.
The Dutchman's victory completed a nightmare opening night for the four seeded players, who all crashed out of the event.
Stompe had claimed his maiden PDC title at the German Darts Championship three weeks ago, and made an ideal start at Ally Pally by winning the opening two legs.
Jenkins took the next two to level, but the Dutchman landed double twelve in the deciding leg to take an early lead.
The Englishman took a 2-1 lead in the second set, aided by finishes of 120 and 68, but Stompe took the fourth to square the set before double two saw Jenkins level the match.
A sensational 164 checkout gave Stompe the advantage in set three, and he also landed two 180s in another leg in edging the set for a 2-1 cushion.
Jenkins started the fourth set well to take the first leg on double top, but Stompe quickly levelled and won the next two legs for a 2-1 lead.
He then secured victory on double twelve to move into the last 32 and set up a potential clash with either Alan Tabern or Steve Beaton.
Friday 12 December 2008
Monk's a chip off the old block
ARRON MONK, son of Basingstoke professional Colin, has won Phil Taylor's New Kids on the Oche, an event shown exclusively on Nuts TV.
Eight PDC players under the age of 21 took part in the event held at Crondon Park Golf Club, Essex last month but it was Monk who claimed the title to win a year's entry fees to PDC events worth some £4,000.
Eighteen year old Arron topped his group of four to reach the semi-finals.
He had wins over Darren Whittingham from Market Drayton by 3-0 and Andover's Jamie Kelling by 2-1 and suffered a 2-1 reverse at the hands of Portsmouth's Ricky Williams.
He then beat Michael Smith from St Helens by 3-1 in the semi-final and secured the title with a 3-0 final win over Bradford's Joe Cullen.
Eight PDC players under the age of 21 took part in the event held at Crondon Park Golf Club, Essex last month but it was Monk who claimed the title to win a year's entry fees to PDC events worth some £4,000.
Eighteen year old Arron topped his group of four to reach the semi-finals.
He had wins over Darren Whittingham from Market Drayton by 3-0 and Andover's Jamie Kelling by 2-1 and suffered a 2-1 reverse at the hands of Portsmouth's Ricky Williams.
He then beat Michael Smith from St Helens by 3-1 in the semi-final and secured the title with a 3-0 final win over Bradford's Joe Cullen.
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Ladbrokes.com World Championship Order of Play
ANDY JENKINS will be in action on the opening night of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
Jenkins plays Co Stompé at around 11 p.m. on Friday 19 December.
James Wade will take on Brendan Dolan at around 9.15 p.m. on Tuesday 23 December.
The whole of the £740,000 event will be televised live by Sky Sports.
The full order of play can be found at www.planetdarts.tv
Jenkins plays Co Stompé at around 11 p.m. on Friday 19 December.
James Wade will take on Brendan Dolan at around 9.15 p.m. on Tuesday 23 December.
The whole of the £740,000 event will be televised live by Sky Sports.
The full order of play can be found at www.planetdarts.tv
Monday 8 December 2008
Ladbrokes.com World Championship Draw
JAMES WADE, the number three seed will start his campaign for the 2009 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship against Northern Ireland's Brendan Dolan.
Andy Jenkins faces the in-form Dutchman Co Stompé fresh from his final victory over Phil Taylor in the PartyPoker.net German Darts Championship.
The draw was made live on Sky Sports News by Eric Bristow and Sid Waddell.
The event starts on 19 December at Alexandra Palace. 70 players will take part.
Andy Jenkins faces the in-form Dutchman Co Stompé fresh from his final victory over Phil Taylor in the PartyPoker.net German Darts Championship.
The draw was made live on Sky Sports News by Eric Bristow and Sid Waddell.
The event starts on 19 December at Alexandra Palace. 70 players will take part.
Saturday 6 December 2008
Ladbrokes.com World Championship PDPA Qualifier
BOB CRAWLEY was denied a final play-off match to make it to Alexandra Palace later this month as Louis Blundell took the last leg to win 5-4 in their board final.
Colin Monk also fell at the board final stage, by 5-3 to Dave Smith. Both collected £500 towards their Order of Merit earnings.
Sam Rooney and Arron Monk both reached board semi-finals losing 5-4 to Chris Thompson and 5-2 to Gary Welding respectively.
Colin Monk also fell at the board final stage, by 5-3 to Dave Smith. Both collected £500 towards their Order of Merit earnings.
Sam Rooney and Arron Monk both reached board semi-finals losing 5-4 to Chris Thompson and 5-2 to Gary Welding respectively.
Saturday 29 November 2008
German Darts Championship
THERE was little joy for the four Hampshiremen in action at the Gerry Weber Centre in Halle during the PartyPoker.net German Darts Championship which boasted a prize fund of over €100,000.
In the opening round Andy Jenkins won 3-0 over Dietmar Burger and James Wade also had a 3-0 win over Chris Sehmann. Colin Monk beat Michael Rosenauer 3-2 but Ian Jopling lost 3-1 to Steve Hine.
In the second round, the three survivors all lost and had to be content with €450 each. Wade was beaten 3-1 by Bristolian Steve Brown, Monk was beaten 3-0 by Mervyn King and Jenkins lost narrowly 3-2 to Kevin McDine.
In the opening round Andy Jenkins won 3-0 over Dietmar Burger and James Wade also had a 3-0 win over Chris Sehmann. Colin Monk beat Michael Rosenauer 3-2 but Ian Jopling lost 3-1 to Steve Hine.
In the second round, the three survivors all lost and had to be content with €450 each. Wade was beaten 3-1 by Bristolian Steve Brown, Monk was beaten 3-0 by Mervyn King and Jenkins lost narrowly 3-2 to Kevin McDine.
Thursday 20 November 2008
James Wade hits 9 darter but Anderson wins through
JAMES WADE hit a magical nine darter in his clash with WDF number one Gary Anderson at Wolverhampton but Anderson ran out a 10-8 winner.
Wade capped a comeback from 5-3 down to move 7-5 up with his first televised perfect leg, hitting back-to-back 180s before landing treble 20, treble 19 and double 12.
However, that was not enough for the UK Open champion, who saw Anderson hit five 180s in as many legs to pull through for victory.
"The nine-darter is irrelevant because I played badly and that alone wasn't enough to win me the game," said Wade.
"I believed I would do a job and had chances after the nine-darter and didn't take them, but I wasn't consistent enough over the course of the game."
The first two legs were shared on double top before Anderson wasted four darts at a double in the third before Wade stepped in to lead.
A 116 finish saw the Scot level, but a missed bullseye let Wade in on double eight for a 3-2 lead.
Anderson took the next three as the duo traded 180s, giving the 2007 semi-finalist a 5-3 cushion before three successive double top finishes from Wade - including checkouts of 102 and 101 - put him 6-5 up.
He then brought the Wolverhampton Civic crowd to its feet with his stunning nine-darter, only for missed doubles in the next to allow Anderson back in.
Anderson hit six perfect darts in leg 14, and levelled on double 16 after a potential nine-darter in reply went begging.
A two-dart 64 finish from Wade saw him move 8-7 up, but a 180 to lead a checkout in the next was not enough as Anderson took out double top to square matters again.
Anderson then hit a 180 to begin leg 17 before taking out 118 for a 12-darter to break Wade's throw, before sealing his win on double four.
"James wasn't at his best," said Anderson. "He is a heavy scorer but he never got going and I'm pleased to be through to the quarters."
Picture courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDC.
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Andy Jenkins edged out at PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
ANDY JENKINS was narrowly beaten by Simon Whitlock at the Wolverhampton Civic this evening.
The bearded Australian continued his impressive start to the tournament to end Jenkins' hopes, three days after the Portsmouth man had defeated Phil Taylor in the round robin phase.
Jenkins eventually paid the price for missed doubles, as Whitlock - who hit six 180s - capitalised to reach the last eight.
Whitlock made an ideal start, with a maximum in the opening leg setting up double 18 to break throw, after Jenkins missed three darts at double 16.
The Australian then took the second in 14 darts with a two-dart 80 checkout only for Jenkins, fired by a 180 in the third leg, to take three in a row and lead.
Whitlock levelled and took out 90 on double 15 to square the game once more at four-all, only for Jenkins to land a maximum in taking the ninth leg.
Double top put Whitlock level again, and he stepped in following two missed doubles to break throw in the 11th and regain the lead.
The next four legs also went against the throw to leave Whitlock 8-7 up, before the pair traded 180s in leg 16, only for five misses from Jenkins to let the Australian off the hook as he hit double four to move a leg away from victory.
Jenkins took out 95 on double 16 to stay in the game, but a 180 to begin the next leg pushed Whitlock clear and he sealed the win on double ten.
"It was one of the toughest games I've ever played," said Whitlock. "I seemed to break throw and then he would break back, but I'm very relieved to win."
Jenkins admitted: "Simon hit some 180s at the right time and a few crucial breaks, and he deserved to win.
"I kept coming back at him but he'd break me. I'm gutted to lose but defeating Phil Taylor was memorable and I've enjoyed the tournament."
The bearded Australian continued his impressive start to the tournament to end Jenkins' hopes, three days after the Portsmouth man had defeated Phil Taylor in the round robin phase.
Jenkins eventually paid the price for missed doubles, as Whitlock - who hit six 180s - capitalised to reach the last eight.
Whitlock made an ideal start, with a maximum in the opening leg setting up double 18 to break throw, after Jenkins missed three darts at double 16.
The Australian then took the second in 14 darts with a two-dart 80 checkout only for Jenkins, fired by a 180 in the third leg, to take three in a row and lead.
Whitlock levelled and took out 90 on double 15 to square the game once more at four-all, only for Jenkins to land a maximum in taking the ninth leg.
Double top put Whitlock level again, and he stepped in following two missed doubles to break throw in the 11th and regain the lead.
The next four legs also went against the throw to leave Whitlock 8-7 up, before the pair traded 180s in leg 16, only for five misses from Jenkins to let the Australian off the hook as he hit double four to move a leg away from victory.
Jenkins took out 95 on double 16 to stay in the game, but a 180 to begin the next leg pushed Whitlock clear and he sealed the win on double ten.
"It was one of the toughest games I've ever played," said Whitlock. "I seemed to break throw and then he would break back, but I'm very relieved to win."
Jenkins admitted: "Simon hit some 180s at the right time and a few crucial breaks, and he deserved to win.
"I kept coming back at him but he'd break me. I'm gutted to lose but defeating Phil Taylor was memorable and I've enjoyed the tournament."
Tuesday 18 November 2008
James Wade tops his group in PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
JAMES WADE sealed top spot in Group G with a 5-3 win over Adrian Lewis at Wolverhampton.
The defeat means Lewis is eliminated and Ovens progresses from the group along with number three seed Wade.
Wade will face the runner up in Group H in Thursday's last sixteen knockout match.
The defeat means Lewis is eliminated and Ovens progresses from the group along with number three seed Wade.
Wade will face the runner up in Group H in Thursday's last sixteen knockout match.
Monday 17 November 2008
Andy Jenkins loses to Phill Nixon at Wolverhampton
ANDY JENKINS was unable to reproduce the form of last night in his last group match with Phill Nixon at the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts and let slip a 3-1 interval lead.
Nixon reeled off four legs in a row to win 5-3 and salvage some pride although progress to the knockout stage was impossible.
Jenkins will finish second in Group A and will now play the winner of Group B in the last sixteen on Wednesday.
Nixon reeled off four legs in a row to win 5-3 and salvage some pride although progress to the knockout stage was impossible.
Jenkins will finish second in Group A and will now play the winner of Group B in the last sixteen on Wednesday.
Sunday 16 November 2008
James Wade beats Denis Ovens in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
JAMES WADE overcame stern opposition from Denis Ovens at Wolverhampton. He came back from 3-1 behind to win by 5-3 recording an average of over 111.
Wade completes his group matches tomorrow evening against Adrian Lewis while Denis Ovens faces Niels de Ruiter.
Wade completes his group matches tomorrow evening against Adrian Lewis while Denis Ovens faces Niels de Ruiter.
Andy Jenkins beats Taylor at Wolverhampton
ANDY JENKINS inflicted the first television defeat since June on Phil Taylor as he checked out on 104 to win 5-4 at the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts at Wolverhampton.
Jenkins now heads the table with two wins and is assured of progress before he faces Phill Nixon in tomorrow's final group game.
Defending PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts champion Taylor now faces a winner-takes-all battle with Vincent van der Voort on Monday night.
Jenkins produced a superb performance to record the first win over Taylor in his career and ensure his spot in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.
He led 2-0 and 3-2 before Taylor hit back to lead, but the Portsmouth man sent the game into a decider before hitting a sensational 12-darter against the throw to take victory.
"I'm so proud to have beaten Phil," said Jenkins. "He's the best player ever and it means a lot to me.
"Getting into the second round was always going to be tough but I knew I had to play that well if I was going to beat Phil and I did it."
Jenkins took out a 15-darter to break throw in the opening leg, following two misses from Taylor, and then landed a 180 and double six to step in and double his advantage.
Taylor kicked into gear to win leg three, with a 180 pushing him clear before he took out double ten to get off the mark and then hit three successive 140s in the next to level.
A fine 11-darter put Jenkins 3-2 up, only for Taylor to respond and win leg six, before double top in the next put him front for the first time.
Jenkins won leg eight on double 16 to send the game into a decider, which he opened with a 180.
He added a 140 before setting up a finish, and took out 104 with Taylor waiting on 68 to claim the biggest win of his career.
"I didn't play badly but Andy played some great darts under pressure and showed a lot of bottle," said Taylor.
"His confidence grew after winning the first leg and full credit to him.
"I know what I have to do and I've no choice but to win or go home. It's as simple as that and it's knockout darts for me now against Vincent - but that will bring out the best in me."
Picture courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDC.
Saturday 15 November 2008
James Wade starts PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a win
JAMES WADE raced to a comfortable 5-1 win over Dutchman Niels de Ruiter who has missed most of the last year's WDF competitions suffering from vertigo.
Wade now meets Denis Ovens tomorrow evening. Ovens opened the event with a win over Adrian Lewis this afternoon.
Wade now meets Denis Ovens tomorrow evening. Ovens opened the event with a win over Adrian Lewis this afternoon.
Andy Jenkins makes winning start to PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
ANDY JENKINS opened his PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts account at Wolverhampton with a 5-4 win in a fast-throwing encounter with Dutchman Vincent van der Voort.
Jenkins recovered from 2-4 to win the last three legs and snatch victory.
His next opponent tomorrow evening will be Phil Taylor who beat Phill Nixon 5-0.
Jenkins recovered from 2-4 to win the last three legs and snatch victory.
His next opponent tomorrow evening will be Phil Taylor who beat Phill Nixon 5-0.
Friday 14 November 2008
James Wade and Steve Backley win PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Darts on ITV4
FORMER Olympian Steve Backley hit the winning double to win the first PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Challenge live on ITV4.
Wins over Peter Manley and David "Devilfish" Ulliott and Raymond van Barneveld and Phil Tuffnell saw Wade and Backley reach the final where they faced Phil Taylor and Neil Ruddock.
Picture courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDC.
Thursday 13 November 2008
James Wade and Andy Jenkins on ITV4 over the weekend
JAMES WADE teams up with former Olympic athlete Steve Backley tomorrow evening at the PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Challenge at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.
ITV4 are covering the event live between 7.00 pm. and 10.30 pm.
PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Challenge Draw
Quarter-Finals
Phil Taylor & Neil Ruddock v Anastasia Dobromyslova & Steve Davis
John Part & Barry McGuigan v Wayne Mardle & Michael Le Vell
Raymond van Barneveld & Phil Tufnell v Mark Webster & Mike Tindall
James Wade & Steve Backley v Peter Manley & David "Devilfish" Ulliott
On Saturday, both James Wade and Andy Jenkins will play their opening matches in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts at the same Wolverhampton venue.
Both start their campaigns in the evening session with Jenkins facing Vincent van der Voort and Wade opens against Niels de Ruiter.
There is a 12 hour marathon on ITV4 on Saturday with an hour's highlights from the PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Challenge from 11.00 am, the afternoon session from 12.00 noon, and an hour documentary featuring Phil Taylor - The Power And The Glory - before the evening session gets underway at 6.00 pm.
First day round robin matches are as follows:
PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
Saturday 15 November Schedule of Play
Afternoon Session (12pm-5pm)
Adrian Lewis v Denis Ovens
Andy Hamilton v Brian Woods
Robert Thornton v Gary Mawson
John Part v Anastasia Dobromyslova
Phil Taylor v Phill Nixon
Mark Webster v Colin McGarry
Kevin Painter v Darryl Fitton
Terry Jenkins v Darin Young
Evening Session (6pm-11pm)
Vincent van der Voort v Andy Jenkins
Wayne Mardle v Kevin McDine
James Wade v Niels de Ruiter
Gary Anderson v Paul Nicholson
Raymond van Barneveld v Kirk Shepherd
Alan Tabern v Simon Whitlock
Mervyn King v Michael van Gerwen
Colin Lloyd v Wes Newton
ITV4 are covering the event live between 7.00 pm. and 10.30 pm.
PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Challenge Draw
Quarter-Finals
Phil Taylor & Neil Ruddock v Anastasia Dobromyslova & Steve Davis
John Part & Barry McGuigan v Wayne Mardle & Michael Le Vell
Raymond van Barneveld & Phil Tufnell v Mark Webster & Mike Tindall
James Wade & Steve Backley v Peter Manley & David "Devilfish" Ulliott
On Saturday, both James Wade and Andy Jenkins will play their opening matches in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts at the same Wolverhampton venue.
Both start their campaigns in the evening session with Jenkins facing Vincent van der Voort and Wade opens against Niels de Ruiter.
There is a 12 hour marathon on ITV4 on Saturday with an hour's highlights from the PartyPoker.com Pro-Celebrity Challenge from 11.00 am, the afternoon session from 12.00 noon, and an hour documentary featuring Phil Taylor - The Power And The Glory - before the evening session gets underway at 6.00 pm.
First day round robin matches are as follows:
PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
Saturday 15 November Schedule of Play
Afternoon Session (12pm-5pm)
Adrian Lewis v Denis Ovens
Andy Hamilton v Brian Woods
Robert Thornton v Gary Mawson
John Part v Anastasia Dobromyslova
Phil Taylor v Phill Nixon
Mark Webster v Colin McGarry
Kevin Painter v Darryl Fitton
Terry Jenkins v Darin Young
Evening Session (6pm-11pm)
Vincent van der Voort v Andy Jenkins
Wayne Mardle v Kevin McDine
James Wade v Niels de Ruiter
Gary Anderson v Paul Nicholson
Raymond van Barneveld v Kirk Shepherd
Alan Tabern v Simon Whitlock
Mervyn King v Michael van Gerwen
Colin Lloyd v Wes Newton
Three Hampshire Players on Nuts TV in December
EIGHT future stars of darts will be showcased on Nuts TV next month - with the winner of the New Kids on the Oche receiving their entry fees paid for all 2009 PDC events.
The New Kids on the Oche tournament sees eight players under the age of 21 face off over four one-hour programmes to be shown every night from 9pm on December 9-12 on Nuts TV.
Nuts TV can be found on Sky Guide 196 and Freeview channel 42.
Two players - Ricky Williams and Joe Cullen - already have experience of playing in a major tournament from the Blue Square UK Open, while Arron Monk is the son of professional star Colin.
All have played on the PDC Pro Tour, but the winner of the tournament will have his entry fees paid for all PDC tournaments in 2009 - worth over £4,000.
The players are:
Joe Cullen (age 19, from Bradford)
Matt Gallett (age 18, from Birmingham)
Jamie Kelling (age 19, from Andover)
Tom Martin (age 19, from Leamington Spa)
Arron Monk (age 18, from Basingstoke)
Michael Smith (age 18, from St Helens)
Darren Whittingham (age 17, from Market Drayton)
Ricky Williams (age 19, from Portsmouth)
The programme also features analysis from 13-time World Darts Champion Phil Taylor, who said: "This is a tremendous opportunity for these young players.
"All of them have bags of talent and have been brave enough to step onto the PDC circuit already, and they could really make their mark in 2009."
New Kids on the Oche will be broadcast at the following times:
Episode 1 - Tuesday December 9, 9pm
Episode 2 - Wednesday December 10, 9pm
Episode 3 - Thursday December 11, 9pm
Episode 4 - Friday December 12, 9pm
Nuts TV can be found on Sky Guide 196 and Freeview channel 42.
The New Kids on the Oche tournament sees eight players under the age of 21 face off over four one-hour programmes to be shown every night from 9pm on December 9-12 on Nuts TV.
Nuts TV can be found on Sky Guide 196 and Freeview channel 42.
Two players - Ricky Williams and Joe Cullen - already have experience of playing in a major tournament from the Blue Square UK Open, while Arron Monk is the son of professional star Colin.
All have played on the PDC Pro Tour, but the winner of the tournament will have his entry fees paid for all PDC tournaments in 2009 - worth over £4,000.
The players are:
Joe Cullen (age 19, from Bradford)
Matt Gallett (age 18, from Birmingham)
Jamie Kelling (age 19, from Andover)
Tom Martin (age 19, from Leamington Spa)
Arron Monk (age 18, from Basingstoke)
Michael Smith (age 18, from St Helens)
Darren Whittingham (age 17, from Market Drayton)
Ricky Williams (age 19, from Portsmouth)
The programme also features analysis from 13-time World Darts Champion Phil Taylor, who said: "This is a tremendous opportunity for these young players.
"All of them have bags of talent and have been brave enough to step onto the PDC circuit already, and they could really make their mark in 2009."
New Kids on the Oche will be broadcast at the following times:
Episode 1 - Tuesday December 9, 9pm
Episode 2 - Wednesday December 10, 9pm
Episode 3 - Thursday December 11, 9pm
Episode 4 - Friday December 12, 9pm
Nuts TV can be found on Sky Guide 196 and Freeview channel 42.
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