JAMES WADE claimed the final place in the quarter-finals of the 2009 European Championship with a 9-5 win over Andy Hamilton.
Wade faces Mervyn King in a repeat of this year's Premier League final, throwing a 100.19 average and pressing on the accelerator in the latter stages of the contest.
The 26 year-old broke Hamilton in the opening leg and registered the first 180 of the game to move 2-0 up.
Hamilton responded with his first maximum in a 12-dart leg and Wade replicated that with two 180s of his own to go 3-1 up.
He looked like making that 4-1 with two 140s and another ton to leave six darts from 121 but missed two at double ten for the leg and Hamilton capitalised with an 86 checkout to take the fifth leg.
The Stoke man then missed tops to break Wade who pulled into a 4-2 lead but Hamilton ensured he remained on his tail with a 72 checkout. It was at this point that Wade stepped up a gear, moving into the break with a 5-3 lead with his fourth maximum and then checking out 101 in the first leg after the break to go 6-3 up. Three scores of 140-plus saw him move to within one leg of victory but Hamilton made him wait, a 112 checkout breaking Wade in the 13th leg.
It only delayed Wade's joy though, as he threw two tons and a 140 en route to taking out 79 and setting up a mouth-watering clash with King.
Saturday 31 October 2009
Friday 30 October 2009
Wade sees off Saint in Hoofddorp
JAMES WADE survived a scare as Alan Tabern nearly pulled off an heroic comeback before the world number two secured a 6-4 victory in the European Championship at the Claus Event Center, Hoofddorp.
Wade won in Holland last weekend and appeared to take that form into his meeting with Tabern as he quickly moved 5-1 up. But he then missed a dart for the match before Tabern won three legs on the trot to make the score 5-4 and then missed a dart to level for Wade progress.
"I got out of trouble out there really and I'll have to step up a gear now," said Wade, who meets Andy Hamilton in Saturday's second round.
Wade was stunned into action after when Tabern broke in the first leg - with the Premier League champion firing two 13 dart legs en route to winning four legs on the spin to put the St Helens ace to the sword.
Tabern began a fight back in the seventh leg after Wade missed a dart at tops for the match then Alan fired three tons and a 140 to storm back to trail by two legs. Tabern closed further still by winning the ninth leg and missed a dart at double 16 to level the game before Wade clinched his victory.
Wade won in Holland last weekend and appeared to take that form into his meeting with Tabern as he quickly moved 5-1 up. But he then missed a dart for the match before Tabern won three legs on the trot to make the score 5-4 and then missed a dart to level for Wade progress.
"I got out of trouble out there really and I'll have to step up a gear now," said Wade, who meets Andy Hamilton in Saturday's second round.
Wade was stunned into action after when Tabern broke in the first leg - with the Premier League champion firing two 13 dart legs en route to winning four legs on the spin to put the St Helens ace to the sword.
Tabern began a fight back in the seventh leg after Wade missed a dart at tops for the match then Alan fired three tons and a 140 to storm back to trail by two legs. Tabern closed further still by winning the ninth leg and missed a dart at double 16 to level the game before Wade clinched his victory.
Sunday 25 October 2009
European Championship Draw
JAMES WADE, seeded 3 will play Alan Tabern in the opening round of the £200,000 European Championship which begins next Thursday October 29th.
His opening match at the Claus Event Center, Hoofddorp in the Netherlands will be on the Friday evening.
The draw was made just before Wade's final victory in today's PDC Pro Tour event at the Nuland venue.
His opening match at the Claus Event Center, Hoofddorp in the Netherlands will be on the Friday evening.
The draw was made just before Wade's final victory in today's PDC Pro Tour event at the Nuland venue.
Nuland Players Championship - Sunday
JAMES WADE took the title in the second of the two PDC Pro Tour events in the Netherlands beating Northern Irishman Brendan Dolan in the final.
Colin Monk had reached the semi-final losing to Wade.
Andy Jenkins lost to Jamie Caven in the last 32 and Arron Monk was edged out by Peter Manley in the last 64.
Wade won £6,000 for the victory
Colin Monk had reached the semi-final losing to Wade.
Andy Jenkins lost to Jamie Caven in the last 32 and Arron Monk was edged out by Peter Manley in the last 64.
Wade won £6,000 for the victory
Saturday 24 October 2009
Nuland Players Championship - Saturday
ANDY JENKINS, ARRON MONK and JAMES WADE all made the last 32 of the first of the weekend's two Dutch PDC Pro Tour event.
Jenkins lost out to Raymond van Barneveld, Monk to Alan Tabern and Wade to Dylan Duo.
Rick Lowther made the last 64 losing out to Gary Anderson.
Steve Beaton took the £6,000 first prize beating Wes Newton in the final at the van der Valk Hotel, Nuland.
Jenkins lost out to Raymond van Barneveld, Monk to Alan Tabern and Wade to Dylan Duo.
Rick Lowther made the last 64 losing out to Gary Anderson.
Steve Beaton took the £6,000 first prize beating Wes Newton in the final at the van der Valk Hotel, Nuland.
Sunday 18 October 2009
John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic
ANDY JENKINS reached the quarter-finals before being edged out by Paul Nicholson in the lastest PDC Pro Tour event in Killarney.
Nicholson went on to reach the final but was comprehensively beaten by Phil Taylor who took his 18th ranked title of 2009.
Nicholson went on to reach the final but was comprehensively beaten by Phil Taylor who took his 18th ranked title of 2009.
Saturday 17 October 2009
Gleneagle Irish Masters
ANDY JENKINS made the last 16 of the unranked Gleneagle Irish Masters at Ireland's National Event Centre in Killarney ahead of tomorrow's PDC Pro Tour event.
He was beaten by the Irish Matchplay champion Aodhagán O'Neill who makes his World Championship debut in December.
Colin Monk reached the last 64 losing to Keith Byrne.
Phil Taylor beat Wayne Jones in the final and took the top prize of €5,000.
He was beaten by the Irish Matchplay champion Aodhagán O'Neill who makes his World Championship debut in December.
Colin Monk reached the last 64 losing to Keith Byrne.
Phil Taylor beat Wayne Jones in the final and took the top prize of €5,000.
Tuesday 6 October 2009
Wade edged out in last leg thriller at Skybet World Grand Prix
DENNIS PRIESTLEY won a final-leg thriller to dump world number two James Wade from the Skybet World Grand Prix in the first round for the second successive year.
Wade, the 2007 champion at the Citywest Hotel, was an early victim of Tony Eccles on the defence of his title last year and again failed to find top form in the double-start format.
He fell a set behind to the evergreen Yorkshireman before battling back level, but was edged out in the deciding set as Priestley moved through.
Wade made a confident start to take the first leg, but missed five darts to double his lead as the two-time World Champion levelled, and then took the third leg on tops.
Wade kicked off leg four with a 160 start, but Priestley replied with a 180 and punished four further missed doubles to take out double 18 for a 13-darter in wrapping up the opening set.
Wade landed a 180 and double four to lead in the second, before double ten saw Priestley pull back to one-all.
Wade hit another maximum and double ten in edging 2-1 up, before double four put the left-hander level in the game.
The pair traded the first two legs in the deciding set, before a 58 finish put Priestley 2-1 up.
He also hit a 140 to leave 72 in the next, but missed tops for the game as Wade landed double eight to send the game into a final-leg shoot-out.
Priestley landed scores of 180 and 140 to pull clear, and took out double top for a famous win.
"I enjoyed that," admitted Priestley. "We both played well and it entertained the crowd, and luckily it fell my way.
"To get off with a double in the final leg was the main aim but the 180 was great and I needed that."
Priestley plays Kevin Painter in Thursday's second round, and admits that the shorter formats in the early stages suit him.
"The short format suits me now at age 59," he added. "My energy levels are lower but it's first to three sets next and I'll look forward to that because I'd love to win another televised tournament before I retire.
"It's still lovely to win on stage and I have to enjoy it every time I do because I may not have too many more chances."
Wade, the 2007 champion at the Citywest Hotel, was an early victim of Tony Eccles on the defence of his title last year and again failed to find top form in the double-start format.
He fell a set behind to the evergreen Yorkshireman before battling back level, but was edged out in the deciding set as Priestley moved through.
Wade made a confident start to take the first leg, but missed five darts to double his lead as the two-time World Champion levelled, and then took the third leg on tops.
Wade kicked off leg four with a 160 start, but Priestley replied with a 180 and punished four further missed doubles to take out double 18 for a 13-darter in wrapping up the opening set.
Wade landed a 180 and double four to lead in the second, before double ten saw Priestley pull back to one-all.
Wade hit another maximum and double ten in edging 2-1 up, before double four put the left-hander level in the game.
The pair traded the first two legs in the deciding set, before a 58 finish put Priestley 2-1 up.
He also hit a 140 to leave 72 in the next, but missed tops for the game as Wade landed double eight to send the game into a final-leg shoot-out.
Priestley landed scores of 180 and 140 to pull clear, and took out double top for a famous win.
"I enjoyed that," admitted Priestley. "We both played well and it entertained the crowd, and luckily it fell my way.
"To get off with a double in the final leg was the main aim but the 180 was great and I needed that."
Priestley plays Kevin Painter in Thursday's second round, and admits that the shorter formats in the early stages suit him.
"The short format suits me now at age 59," he added. "My energy levels are lower but it's first to three sets next and I'll look forward to that because I'd love to win another televised tournament before I retire.
"It's still lovely to win on stage and I have to enjoy it every time I do because I may not have too many more chances."
Sunday 4 October 2009
Cambridgeshire v Hampshire Match report
Hampshire trekked up to Cambridgeshire for the first game of the new BICC season. The ‘B’ sides kicked off proceedings on Saturday and with order of play reverting back to the old system, it was down to the Ladies to kick things off.
It was a case of the old guard showing the young guns how it’s done, with Jane Monaghan, Carole Shinar and Pennie ‘Pit Stop’ Lewis all winning their games. Pennie took the Lady of the Match award, with a 3-1 result and a 19.21 average. Tara Power was unlucky to lose 3-0, a result that really didn’t do her justice. She was unfortunate to be up against a very good but exceedingly slow player and probably lost the will after the first three darts. For Gemma Hayter and Charlotte Burgess, it was a case of missed doubles which cost them their matches. Final result was a 3-3 draw.
The Men’s B will be kicking themselves after missing an opportunity to punish a lacklustre Cambridgeshire performance. Again, it was a case of too many missed doubles. Arron monk provided the Men’s team with the perfect start, hitting a 13 dart leg, running out a 3-1 winner and earning himself the Match Award with a 25.77 average. Unfortunately, Dave Bonnett and Ron Atwill were unable to build on the good start and both lost their games before Mark Thorne hit 180 in his final leg to win his game 3-2 with a 25.36 average. At 2-2 Hampshire then had to wait till game nine for their next win and at 6-2 down the comeback was essential. Phil Harty started the ball rolling with a 3-2 win and 24.51 average, followed by a gutsy performance by Kevin Murrell who won 3-1 with a 22.65. Tony Hutchinson was next and woke up after going two nil down, to win 3-2 with a 24.28 average. With the score at 6-5 to the Home side, Hampshire’s hopes rested with experienced campaigner Colin Philpott to bring home a draw. Unfortunately, it was not to be, although he did take it to the wire, narrowly losing 3-2 with a better average than his opponent. The final score of 7-5 to Cambridgeshire flattered them and Hampshire’s Men know that they could have done a lot better.
With the score standing at 10-8 to Cambridgeshire overnight, it was all to play for on Sunday. After their success last season, it was hoped the Ladies would get the ‘A’ teams off to a flying start. Unfortunately, the dreaded doubles again cost them dear. Both Sue Lowther and Wendy Reinstadtler lost games they probably feel they should have won before Sue Thompson stopped the rot with a 3-1 win and 15.93 average. Steffi Smee then made it two all with a comfortable 3-0 win and 19.27 average to take the Lady of the Match award. Elaine Harty was unlucky to lose 3-2 after missing doubles in the final leg, her opponent taking out 280 in 5 darts to win. With the score at 3-2 to Cambridgeshire, it was hoped that Maria Aggozino could seal a draw, but playing the Cambridgeshire team Captain was never going to be easy and Maria lost out 3-0. Final score 4-2 to Cambridgeshire.
With the score at 14-10, the Mens ‘A’ had it all to do and things didn’t get off to a great start as Dennis Murrell and Andy Mitchell both lost. Phil Harty was up next and took his first game for the A side in his stride, winning 3-0 with a 27.83 average. Wins followed from MOM Steve Musson who won 3-0 with a 28.36 average and Captain, Kev Ede, who also won 3-0 with a 26.37. Danny Ballard couldn’t carry on the winning streak after a disappointing game and Graham Hardy also lost out before Nillson Pritchard ground out a 3-1 result with a 22.56 average. Sam Rooney was up next but lost out to Shaun Greatbatch, despite playing well before the baby-faced assassin aka Ricky Williams won 3-1 with a 24.95. Unfortunately, the Smiffys (Mark & Danny) were unable to beat their opponents and the team lost 7-5.
Final score for the weekend was 24-15 to Cambridgeshire, but it really should have been closer. It was a good competition between two equally matched teams, only marred by Cambridgeshire Captain Shaun Greatbatch’s refusal to shake our players hands. Shame on him.
It was a case of the old guard showing the young guns how it’s done, with Jane Monaghan, Carole Shinar and Pennie ‘Pit Stop’ Lewis all winning their games. Pennie took the Lady of the Match award, with a 3-1 result and a 19.21 average. Tara Power was unlucky to lose 3-0, a result that really didn’t do her justice. She was unfortunate to be up against a very good but exceedingly slow player and probably lost the will after the first three darts. For Gemma Hayter and Charlotte Burgess, it was a case of missed doubles which cost them their matches. Final result was a 3-3 draw.
The Men’s B will be kicking themselves after missing an opportunity to punish a lacklustre Cambridgeshire performance. Again, it was a case of too many missed doubles. Arron monk provided the Men’s team with the perfect start, hitting a 13 dart leg, running out a 3-1 winner and earning himself the Match Award with a 25.77 average. Unfortunately, Dave Bonnett and Ron Atwill were unable to build on the good start and both lost their games before Mark Thorne hit 180 in his final leg to win his game 3-2 with a 25.36 average. At 2-2 Hampshire then had to wait till game nine for their next win and at 6-2 down the comeback was essential. Phil Harty started the ball rolling with a 3-2 win and 24.51 average, followed by a gutsy performance by Kevin Murrell who won 3-1 with a 22.65. Tony Hutchinson was next and woke up after going two nil down, to win 3-2 with a 24.28 average. With the score at 6-5 to the Home side, Hampshire’s hopes rested with experienced campaigner Colin Philpott to bring home a draw. Unfortunately, it was not to be, although he did take it to the wire, narrowly losing 3-2 with a better average than his opponent. The final score of 7-5 to Cambridgeshire flattered them and Hampshire’s Men know that they could have done a lot better.
With the score standing at 10-8 to Cambridgeshire overnight, it was all to play for on Sunday. After their success last season, it was hoped the Ladies would get the ‘A’ teams off to a flying start. Unfortunately, the dreaded doubles again cost them dear. Both Sue Lowther and Wendy Reinstadtler lost games they probably feel they should have won before Sue Thompson stopped the rot with a 3-1 win and 15.93 average. Steffi Smee then made it two all with a comfortable 3-0 win and 19.27 average to take the Lady of the Match award. Elaine Harty was unlucky to lose 3-2 after missing doubles in the final leg, her opponent taking out 280 in 5 darts to win. With the score at 3-2 to Cambridgeshire, it was hoped that Maria Aggozino could seal a draw, but playing the Cambridgeshire team Captain was never going to be easy and Maria lost out 3-0. Final score 4-2 to Cambridgeshire.
With the score at 14-10, the Mens ‘A’ had it all to do and things didn’t get off to a great start as Dennis Murrell and Andy Mitchell both lost. Phil Harty was up next and took his first game for the A side in his stride, winning 3-0 with a 27.83 average. Wins followed from MOM Steve Musson who won 3-0 with a 28.36 average and Captain, Kev Ede, who also won 3-0 with a 26.37. Danny Ballard couldn’t carry on the winning streak after a disappointing game and Graham Hardy also lost out before Nillson Pritchard ground out a 3-1 result with a 22.56 average. Sam Rooney was up next but lost out to Shaun Greatbatch, despite playing well before the baby-faced assassin aka Ricky Williams won 3-1 with a 24.95. Unfortunately, the Smiffys (Mark & Danny) were unable to beat their opponents and the team lost 7-5.
Final score for the weekend was 24-15 to Cambridgeshire, but it really should have been closer. It was a good competition between two equally matched teams, only marred by Cambridgeshire Captain Shaun Greatbatch’s refusal to shake our players hands. Shame on him.
Irish Players Championship
JAMES WADE made the last eight of the second event of the weekend at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin before being edged out by Alan Tabern.
Andy Jenkins reached the last sixteen before losing out to Wes Newton.
Newton had also beaten Ian Eames in the last 64 and Colin Monk departed in the same round, beaten by Paul Nicholson.
Phil Taylor beat Wes Newton in the final.
Andy Jenkins reached the last sixteen before losing out to Wes Newton.
Newton had also beaten Ian Eames in the last 64 and Colin Monk departed in the same round, beaten by Paul Nicholson.
Phil Taylor beat Wes Newton in the final.
Saturday 3 October 2009
Irish Players Championship
JAMES WADE and ANDY JENKINS both reached the last 32 of the first of two £30,000 PDC Pro Tour events at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin.
Wade was beaten by Kevin McDine and Jenkins went down to Ronnie Baxter.
Adrian Lewis took the title beating Andy Hamilton in the final.
Wade was beaten by Kevin McDine and Jenkins went down to Ronnie Baxter.
Adrian Lewis took the title beating Andy Hamilton in the final.
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