JAMES WADE was edged out 8-7 by Mervyn King in the quarter-finals of the Halle event. Wade picked up £3,000 and Mervyn went on to reach the final.
Phil Taylor reclaimed the title he last won in 2007 with an 11-4 victory and took the £20,000 top prize.
Sunday 29 November 2009
Saturday 28 November 2009
German Darts Championship Day One
JAMES WADE is through to tomorrow's quarter-finals at the £100,000 event at the Gerry Weber Center, Halle.
Colin Monk reached the last 64 losing out to former three-time World Champion John Part.
Colin Monk reached the last 64 losing out to former three-time World Champion John Part.
Sunday 22 November 2009
Hampshire Youth v Sussex Youth
Hampshire Youth achieved an excellent overall result for the team, winning 11-6.
The under 18's won 5-4, the girls 3-0 and the under 21s 3-2
Match Awards went to Gavin Howard & Gary Thorne for the under 18s with 19.27 averages Gemma Hayter with 18.22 for the girls and Sam Abrehart 19.70 for the under 21s
The under 18's won 5-4, the girls 3-0 and the under 21s 3-2
Match Awards went to Gavin Howard & Gary Thorne for the under 18s with 19.27 averages Gemma Hayter with 18.22 for the girls and Sam Abrehart 19.70 for the under 21s
Saturday 21 November 2009
Malta Open Ladies Champion Wendy Reinstadtler
Wendy Reinstadtler won the Malta Ladies Singles with a win in the Final over Maggie Sutton.
In the Men's Singles Roy Brown lost in the Final to Mark Thomson a previous winner of the Hampshire Open
In the Men's Singles Roy Brown lost in the Final to Mark Thomson a previous winner of the Hampshire Open
Friday 20 November 2009
Wade out in last-leg thriller at Wolverhampton
TERRY JENKINS produced a 121 bullseye finish to see off James Wade 10-9 in a thriller to move into the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals.
World number three Wade came from 4-1 down to lead Jenkins 9-8, but never had a dart for victory as Jenkins took the final two legs to break his heart.
Wade hit a nine-darter in last year's second round but lost to Gary Anderson, and the left-hander again departed Wolverhampton in the last 16 with the loss.
Wade opened the game with a 180, but Jenkins held throw for the opening leg after two missed doubles from the left-hander, who replied to level in 13 darts.
Jenkins hit a maximum in taking the third, and punished three misses from Wade to break in the fourth leg, before taking out 127 on the bull for a 4-1 lead.
Wade finished a 14-darter on double 12 for the sixth leg before Jenkins restored a three-leg cushion - only for Wade to take three in a row, including two 180s, to square the match.
Wade hit another maximum to leave a finish in the 11th leg, but Jenkins took out 80 for a 14-darter to edge 6-5 up.
The duo traded double top and double ten finishes in sharing the next four legs, before a 138 score from Wade set up double top for a 13-darter in breaking to lead for the first time at 9-8.
Jenkins landed double ten to ensure a decider, which Wade opened with a 180 only for two scores of 140 and a 100 left him 121 after nine darts.
Wade left himself 126, but never got a chance at the finish as Jenkins hit the bullseye for a 121 checkout to claim a thrilling victory.
"It was a great game and I'm delighted to get over the winning line," said Jenkins. "I knew I had to take out the 121 as James was right behind me, and luckily the bull went in."
Jenkins takes on Robert Thornton in Saturday's quarter-finals, and added: "Robert's been really on form this week and I'll have to be on top of my game to beat him."
World number three Wade came from 4-1 down to lead Jenkins 9-8, but never had a dart for victory as Jenkins took the final two legs to break his heart.
Wade hit a nine-darter in last year's second round but lost to Gary Anderson, and the left-hander again departed Wolverhampton in the last 16 with the loss.
Wade opened the game with a 180, but Jenkins held throw for the opening leg after two missed doubles from the left-hander, who replied to level in 13 darts.
Jenkins hit a maximum in taking the third, and punished three misses from Wade to break in the fourth leg, before taking out 127 on the bull for a 4-1 lead.
Wade finished a 14-darter on double 12 for the sixth leg before Jenkins restored a three-leg cushion - only for Wade to take three in a row, including two 180s, to square the match.
Wade hit another maximum to leave a finish in the 11th leg, but Jenkins took out 80 for a 14-darter to edge 6-5 up.
The duo traded double top and double ten finishes in sharing the next four legs, before a 138 score from Wade set up double top for a 13-darter in breaking to lead for the first time at 9-8.
Jenkins landed double ten to ensure a decider, which Wade opened with a 180 only for two scores of 140 and a 100 left him 121 after nine darts.
Wade left himself 126, but never got a chance at the finish as Jenkins hit the bullseye for a 121 checkout to claim a thrilling victory.
"It was a great game and I'm delighted to get over the winning line," said Jenkins. "I knew I had to take out the 121 as James was right behind me, and luckily the bull went in."
Jenkins takes on Robert Thornton in Saturday's quarter-finals, and added: "Robert's been really on form this week and I'll have to be on top of my game to beat him."
Wednesday 18 November 2009
Wade survives sudden-death at Wolverhampton
JAMES WADE won the nine-dart shoot-out with Andy Hamilton to earn a spot in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts, as the second placed qualifier from Group H.
Hamilton's 5-3 win over Wade earlier on Tuesday meant he finished level on four points and on +2 leg difference, ensuring the shoot-out.
Wade opened with a score of 96, which was bettered by Hamilton's 100 on his first visit to the oche. The duo then traded scores of 85 and 77 respectively to leave Wade four points in front going into the final three darts.
The left-hander then produced a brilliant 180 to leave Hamilton unable to match his total of 361, with the Stoke ace - who won last year's Nine-Dart Shoot-Out with Alan Tabern - producing 100 in vain with his final three darts to end on 277.
"I played well in the first two games and then lost to Andy so it was strange," said Wade. "I'm happy to get through and I'll take that.
"I really want to win this and I'm looking forward to playing Terry Jenkins on Friday, we always have good games."
Hamilton's 5-3 win over Wade earlier on Tuesday meant he finished level on four points and on +2 leg difference, ensuring the shoot-out.
Wade opened with a score of 96, which was bettered by Hamilton's 100 on his first visit to the oche. The duo then traded scores of 85 and 77 respectively to leave Wade four points in front going into the final three darts.
The left-hander then produced a brilliant 180 to leave Hamilton unable to match his total of 361, with the Stoke ace - who won last year's Nine-Dart Shoot-Out with Alan Tabern - producing 100 in vain with his final three darts to end on 277.
"I played well in the first two games and then lost to Andy so it was strange," said Wade. "I'm happy to get through and I'll take that.
"I really want to win this and I'm looking forward to playing Terry Jenkins on Friday, we always have good games."
Wade faces nine-dart sudden-death shoot-out
ANDY HAMILTON set up a nine-dart shoot-out with James Wade for a place in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a superb 5-3 win over the left-hander.
Hamilton had to win 5-3 or better to stay alive in the tournament, and a flawless display of finishing secured just that result.
Wade played his part in a classic, averaging 102 but being left with no chance to reply as Hamilton piled home four ton-plus finishes.
Wade kicked off the game with a 180 and also hit a maximum in the second, only for Hamilton to take out 130 and 132 for a 2-0 lead.
Double top got Wade off the mark in the third, and he hit a 180 and was waiting on 24 to level in the fourth when Hamilton finished 102.
A two-dart 64 finish put Hamilton 4-1 up, before Wade landed a pair of double ten finishes to pull back to 4-3 - earning the three legs he needed to avoid elimination in the game.
But Hamilton produced a 12-dart finish, including a 180 and a 120 checkout, to wrap up the win and ensure a nine-dart shoot-out at the close of play.
"James is a great player and I had to pick up my game, and my finishing was excellent," said Hamilton.
"I had nothing to lose and I relaxed and enjoyed it, because I put too much pressure on myself in the earlier two games."
Hamilton had to win 5-3 or better to stay alive in the tournament, and a flawless display of finishing secured just that result.
Wade played his part in a classic, averaging 102 but being left with no chance to reply as Hamilton piled home four ton-plus finishes.
Wade kicked off the game with a 180 and also hit a maximum in the second, only for Hamilton to take out 130 and 132 for a 2-0 lead.
Double top got Wade off the mark in the third, and he hit a 180 and was waiting on 24 to level in the fourth when Hamilton finished 102.
A two-dart 64 finish put Hamilton 4-1 up, before Wade landed a pair of double ten finishes to pull back to 4-3 - earning the three legs he needed to avoid elimination in the game.
But Hamilton produced a 12-dart finish, including a 180 and a 120 checkout, to wrap up the win and ensure a nine-dart shoot-out at the close of play.
"James is a great player and I had to pick up my game, and my finishing was excellent," said Hamilton.
"I had nothing to lose and I relaxed and enjoyed it, because I put too much pressure on myself in the earlier two games."
Tuesday 17 November 2009
30th Mill Rythe Darts Weekend
The 30th Darts Festival was staged at Mill Rythe over the weekend of 13th to 15th November and Arron Monk played superbly to join the elite band of players that have won both the Junior Singles and Men's Singles in their careers, the other players having achieved this oustanding feat of consistency and progress being: Andy Jenkins, Aaron Turner, Ricky Williams and now Arron Monk
The Ladies Singles was won for the 8th time by Mandy Solomons and Shane Filleul showed his potential as a future men's Champion by taking the Juniors title
Mick Cookman and Sam Rooney beat Andy Jenkins and Arron Monk to take the Men's Pairs with Wendy Reinstadtler and Ann Llewellyn winning against Tricia Wright and Dawn Standley to lift the Ladies Pairs title
The Marmite's Mushrooms Team of Martin Attree, John Clarke and Julie Boggust claimed victory in the Mixed Triples
For full stats please visit the HCDO Website http://www.hampshiredarts.org.uk/
The Ladies Singles was won for the 8th time by Mandy Solomons and Shane Filleul showed his potential as a future men's Champion by taking the Juniors title
Mick Cookman and Sam Rooney beat Andy Jenkins and Arron Monk to take the Men's Pairs with Wendy Reinstadtler and Ann Llewellyn winning against Tricia Wright and Dawn Standley to lift the Ladies Pairs title
The Marmite's Mushrooms Team of Martin Attree, John Clarke and Julie Boggust claimed victory in the Mixed Triples
For full stats please visit the HCDO Website http://www.hampshiredarts.org.uk/
Monday 16 November 2009
Wade wins Wolverhampton thriller
JAMES WADE produced a sensational performance to defeat Robert Thornton 5-3 in a high-quality encounter at the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Wade produced the highest average of the tournament so far at 108.90 in claiming the victory after trailing 3-0 early on.
Thornton played his part in a thriller, averaging 100 but eventually paying for crucial missed doubles as Wade battled through for the win.
"Even at 3-0 I knew I was playing well," said Wade. "Robert missed an important double at three-all and it went my way after that."
The early stages went the way of Thornton, who took out 84 for the opening leg and produced a ten-dart leg in the second, after hitting seven perfect darts and seeing Wade miss two darts to take the leg himself.
Wade hit three 140s in the third, but double ten saw Thornton move 3-0 up with his opponent averaging 120.
Wade landed 180s in the next two legs to leave 81 after nine darts, taking both to pull back to 3-2 before punishing a missed double top by hitting the same bed to level.
Wade also hit a 180 in the seventh, but wired the bullseye for 121 finish before returning to punish three misses from Thornton to land double ten to break throw and lead for the first time.
He then sealed the win with an 88 finish on double seven to put one foot in the second round, while Thornton must defeat Gary Mawson on Wednesday to progress.
"I missed a double at three-all which cost me," admitted Thornton. "If I play the same way on Wednesday night I should hopefully be okay."
Wade produced the highest average of the tournament so far at 108.90 in claiming the victory after trailing 3-0 early on.
Thornton played his part in a thriller, averaging 100 but eventually paying for crucial missed doubles as Wade battled through for the win.
"Even at 3-0 I knew I was playing well," said Wade. "Robert missed an important double at three-all and it went my way after that."
The early stages went the way of Thornton, who took out 84 for the opening leg and produced a ten-dart leg in the second, after hitting seven perfect darts and seeing Wade miss two darts to take the leg himself.
Wade hit three 140s in the third, but double ten saw Thornton move 3-0 up with his opponent averaging 120.
Wade landed 180s in the next two legs to leave 81 after nine darts, taking both to pull back to 3-2 before punishing a missed double top by hitting the same bed to level.
Wade also hit a 180 in the seventh, but wired the bullseye for 121 finish before returning to punish three misses from Thornton to land double ten to break throw and lead for the first time.
He then sealed the win with an 88 finish on double seven to put one foot in the second round, while Thornton must defeat Gary Mawson on Wednesday to progress.
"I missed a double at three-all which cost me," admitted Thornton. "If I play the same way on Wednesday night I should hopefully be okay."
Sunday 15 November 2009
Wade opens with win in Wolverhampton
JAMES WADE won his opening match in Group H at the 2009 PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-3 triumph over Gary Mawson.
Wade struggled throughout in an under-par performance but managed to come out on top, and will now play Robert Thornton on Monday evening.
The world number three held throw at the start of the match despite Mawson having four opportunities to break.
Mawson won the second leg and had more chances to win the third, but the American was guilty of missing more doubles and Wade took a 2-1 lead.
Wade, who became Premier League champion back in May, broke his opponent's throw for a 3-1 lead, and then landed double 16 for a 4-1 advantage.
Wade missed three darts for the match in the sixth leg and Mawson stepped in by hitting double seven to keep his hopes alive.
Wade missed two more chances to close the game out in the next leg and Mawson hit double top to reduce the deficit to 4-3.
In the eighth leg Mawson missed one dart at double top to take the game into a deciding leg, and Wade pounced by converting a 102 checkout to get the two points.
Wade struggled throughout in an under-par performance but managed to come out on top, and will now play Robert Thornton on Monday evening.
The world number three held throw at the start of the match despite Mawson having four opportunities to break.
Mawson won the second leg and had more chances to win the third, but the American was guilty of missing more doubles and Wade took a 2-1 lead.
Wade, who became Premier League champion back in May, broke his opponent's throw for a 3-1 lead, and then landed double 16 for a 4-1 advantage.
Wade missed three darts for the match in the sixth leg and Mawson stepped in by hitting double seven to keep his hopes alive.
Wade missed two more chances to close the game out in the next leg and Mawson hit double top to reduce the deficit to 4-3.
In the eighth leg Mawson missed one dart at double top to take the game into a deciding leg, and Wade pounced by converting a 102 checkout to get the two points.
Sunday 8 November 2009
Irvine Players Championship Sunday
COLIN MONK reached the last sixteen of the second Pro Tour event of the weekend at Irvine before losing to Steve Grubb. The run confirmed his place in the One Million Pound 2010 Ladbrokes.com World Championship.
Monk beat Andy Jenkins in the last 32 and Danny Pinhorne reached the last 64 losing to Mark Dudbridge.
Colin Osborne beat Michael van Gerwen in the final.
Monk beat Andy Jenkins in the last 32 and Danny Pinhorne reached the last 64 losing to Mark Dudbridge.
Colin Osborne beat Michael van Gerwen in the final.
Saturday 7 November 2009
Irvine Players Championship Saturday
ARRON MONK followed last night's run to the final with a place in the last 64 at the Irvine Magnum Centre after beating Paul Nicholson but was beaten by Roland Scholten.
Colin Monk and Andy Jenkins went down at the same stage to Steve Beaton and Mark Webster.
Wesley Newton beat Steve Beaton by the odd leg in eleven in the final to claim his first Pro Tour win.
Colin Monk and Andy Jenkins went down at the same stage to Steve Beaton and Mark Webster.
Wesley Newton beat Steve Beaton by the odd leg in eleven in the final to claim his first Pro Tour win.
Grand Slam of Darts - Wildcard Qualifier
Commiserations to ARRON MONK in narrowly missing out in qualifying for the televised finals of thePartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts which inclusdes the top players from the PDC and BDO circuits
Arron played superbly in the Wildcard Qualifying event and eliminated some very prominent players to reach the final where he succumbed 3 - 5 to Steve Maish
Several Hampshire players also contested this event and a summary of their progress is detailed below
Hampshire based Players taking part included
Rick Lowther, Andy Jenkins, Billy Meakins, Steve Musson, Arron Monk, Colin Monk, Danny Pinhorne
PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
ITV Wildcard Qualifier
Preliminary Round
Billy Meakins 4-2 Paul Burrows
Danny Pinhorne 4-1 Chris Gibson
Steve Musson 4-2 Stuart Holden
Rick Lowther 4-3 Matt Padgett
First Round
Andy Jenkins (16) 4-3 Paul Hughes
Billy Meakins 4-0 Neil Dickson
Danny Pinhorne 4-0 Paul Alexander
Colin Monk (28) 4-0 John Dalton
Arron Monk 4-3 Wes Newton (11)
Steve Musson 4-0 Philip MacLeod
Rick Lowther 4-0 Steve Watts
Second Round
Andy Jenkins 4-1 Billy Meakins
Tony Martin 4-1 Alex Roy
Danny Pinhorne 4-1 Mick McGowan
Colin Monk 4-1 Martyn Turner
Dennis Priestley 4-2 Steve Musson
Wayne Jones 4-3 Rick Lowther
Arron Monk 4-1 Paul Williams
Third Round
Andy Jenkins 4-1 Tony Martin
Danny Pinhorne 4-2 Sean White
Peter Manley 4-0 Colin Monk
Arron Monk 4-3 Wayne Atwood
Fourth Round
Ronnie Baxter 4-3 Andy Jenkins
Jamie Caven 4-0 Danny Pinhorne
Arron Monk 4-2 Andy Boulton
Quarter-Finals
Arron Monk 4-2 Matt Clark
Semi-Finals
Arron Monk 4-3 Wayne Jones
Final
Steve Maish 5-3 Arron Monk
Winner wins place in PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
Arron played superbly in the Wildcard Qualifying event and eliminated some very prominent players to reach the final where he succumbed 3 - 5 to Steve Maish
Several Hampshire players also contested this event and a summary of their progress is detailed below
Hampshire based Players taking part included
Rick Lowther, Andy Jenkins, Billy Meakins, Steve Musson, Arron Monk, Colin Monk, Danny Pinhorne
PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
ITV Wildcard Qualifier
Preliminary Round
Billy Meakins 4-2 Paul Burrows
Danny Pinhorne 4-1 Chris Gibson
Steve Musson 4-2 Stuart Holden
Rick Lowther 4-3 Matt Padgett
First Round
Andy Jenkins (16) 4-3 Paul Hughes
Billy Meakins 4-0 Neil Dickson
Danny Pinhorne 4-0 Paul Alexander
Colin Monk (28) 4-0 John Dalton
Arron Monk 4-3 Wes Newton (11)
Steve Musson 4-0 Philip MacLeod
Rick Lowther 4-0 Steve Watts
Second Round
Andy Jenkins 4-1 Billy Meakins
Tony Martin 4-1 Alex Roy
Danny Pinhorne 4-1 Mick McGowan
Colin Monk 4-1 Martyn Turner
Dennis Priestley 4-2 Steve Musson
Wayne Jones 4-3 Rick Lowther
Arron Monk 4-1 Paul Williams
Third Round
Andy Jenkins 4-1 Tony Martin
Danny Pinhorne 4-2 Sean White
Peter Manley 4-0 Colin Monk
Arron Monk 4-3 Wayne Atwood
Fourth Round
Ronnie Baxter 4-3 Andy Jenkins
Jamie Caven 4-0 Danny Pinhorne
Arron Monk 4-2 Andy Boulton
Quarter-Finals
Arron Monk 4-2 Matt Clark
Semi-Finals
Arron Monk 4-3 Wayne Jones
Final
Steve Maish 5-3 Arron Monk
Winner wins place in PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
Thursday 5 November 2009
Match Report Hampshire v Lancashire Oct/Nov 09
MATCH REPORT – HAMPSHIRE v LANCASHIRE 2009-2010 Season
Compiled by Martyn Pegram
Ladies B – Game 1
Pennie “Pitstop” Lewis (18.02) vs Maria Ronson (16.67).
A hard fought game, with the 1st 2 legs going with the throw, but Pennie snatched the advantage with a 107 checkout in the 3rd. Maria took it all the way though and it needed a very nice 120 checkout from Pennie to win it.
Hamps 1-0 Lancs.
Game 2 – Gemma Hayter (16.03) vs Carole Beswick (16.34).
Gemma showed us some of the form that she’s been missing in the last few games by taking the 1st two legs, courtesy of 80 and 82 checkouts, but Carole came back with the next two to take it all the way. Gemma kept her composure though and won it in the end.
Hamps 2-0 Lancs.
Game 3 – Tara Power (16.91) vs Debbie Baxter (17.51).
Again the 1st two legs went with the throw, but Tara took the 3rd to give her the upper hand. Debbie came back though to take the 4th and 5th and bring a leg back for Lancs.
Hamps 2-1 Lancs.
Game 4 – Jane Monaghan (20.60) vs Liz Akister (18.68).
Jane took an early 2-0 lead in this one and Liz needed to hit an 81 and an 85 checkout in legs 3 and 4 to come back into it. Jane held her nerve though and produced her best darts in the 5th to clinch the game and the LOTM award with a 20.60 average.
Hamps 3-1 Lancs.
Game 5 – Charlotte Burgess (20.14) vs Karen Rimmer (15.21).
Karen took the 1st leg with the darts, but that was her only sniff as Charlotte came back with heavy scores and good finishing in the next three legs. Only 1 leg of double trouble put her average down to 20.14.
Hamps 4-1 Lancs.
Game 6 – Carole Shinar (15.38) vs Laura Howarth (18.89).
Laura took the 1st leg against the darts, which made it tough for Carole, although she held her throw in the 3rd leg, Laura produced her own LOTM performance to bring Lancs back into it. Hamps 4-2 Lancs.
Up came the Mens B next to see if they could keep the momentum going that the Ladies had started for them.
Game 1 – Dave Bonnett (21.08) vs John Moreton (22.77)
Dave didn’t really get going in this one and John took all 3 legs to give Lancs an early boost. Hamps 0-1 Lancs.
Game 2 – Mark Thorne (23.39) vs Ady Parr (23.77)
Mark was clinical in taking the lead with an 80 checkout to complete a 15 dart leg, but Ady hit straight back and when he broke Mark’s throw in the 3rd leg he held out to take the win 3-1. Hamps 0-2 Lancs.
Game 3 – Troy Butler (22.10) vs Vinny Mullineux (24.44)
The first 3 legs all went with throw as the players traded scores, but in the 4th leg when Troy had the darts, Vinny found some extra zing and took the game 3-1.
Hamps 0-3 Lancs.
Game 4 – Paul Dunn (22.18) vs Derek Timmins (23.55)
Paul took a leg to settle in and lost the first, but hit back with the next 2 and some good darts. Derek held his throw in the 4th and then produced another good leg when it mattered to stretch Lancs lead.
Hamps 0-4 Lancs.
Game 5 – Paul Reidy (24.34) vs Ben Fairley (27.69)
Paul seemed to be determined to make up the short fall and played some good darts, but the first break was decisive as Ben won the 4th leg against the darts to make it 5-0 to Lancs. Hamps 0-5 Lancs.
Game 6 – Jason Cook (25.13) vs Dave Charnock (24.87)
Jason finally gave Hampshire something to cheer as he went 2-0 up courtesy of a fine 12 dart leg. But Doug fought back and took it all the way to the 5th leg. Jason held his nerve though and finally chalked one up for us.
Hamps 1-5 Lancs.
Game 7 – Ron Atwill (25.17) vs Martin Barratt (33.83)
Ron seemed to feed off of the win from Jason and took the 1st leg against the darts. But Martin put in a MOTM performance including a 13 dart leg to win the 2nd and a 12 dart leg with a 161 checkout to win the 4th leg and restore his teams 5 leg lead.
Hamps 1-6 Lancs.
Game 8 – Danny Smith (27.83) vs James Marcroft (23.98)
Hampshire now needed all the remaining games for the draw and the ever reliable Danny Smith started the fightback with a comfortable 3-0 win that included a 13 dart leg in the 3rd leg.
Hamps 2-6 Lancs.
Game 9 – Colin Philpott (30.63) vs Glen Miller (without his band) (28.05)
Colin kept it going with a MOTM performance in this one. The 1st and 2nd legs both won in 14 darts. Despite Glen showing some resistence in the 3rd, Colin closed the game out to bring the deficit down to 3.
Hamps 3-6 Lancs.
Game 10 – Tony Hutchinson (24.51) vs Dave Bennett (26.88)
The mini revival didn’t go any further though as, despite some good darts, Tony went down 3-1 and Dave made the gap 4 games again, so Hampshire needed the next 2 games for the B sides to draw overall.
Hamps 3-7 Lancs.
Game 11 – Arron Monk (27.83) vs John Downs (26.02)
Arron was the model of consistency and broke John’s throw in legs 1 and 3 to take a comfortable win and leave us with a chance.
Hamps 4-7 Lancs.
Game 12 – Kev Murrell (21.07) vs Neil McDonald (21.78)
There wasn’t much to choose between the players in this one, but having lost his throw in the 1st leg Kev was always going to be up against it and Neil gave his side the win with a 3-0 victory.
Hamps 4-8 Lancs.
B sides summary:
LOTM – Jane Monaghan with 20.60.
MOTM – Colin Philpott with 30.63.
Highest Checkout – Pennie Lewis – 120
Quickest Leg – Jason Cook – 12 Darts
Ladies won 4-2. Men lost 4-8. Overall Score Hampshire 8-10 Lancashire.
Before the A sides started, there was a presentation on stage to help celebrate the fact that we have the current Inter-County Premier League Ladies A champions here in Hampshire.
Ladies A – Game 1
Maria Agozzino (15.89) vs Shereen Downs (15.19).
The first 3 legs all went against the throw in a scrappy affair, but Maria held her throw in the 4th leg and put her side into an early lead.
Hamps 1-0 Lancs.
Game 2 – Sue Lowther (15.49) vs Olive Byamukama (15.99).
Sue was scoring well, but just finding her doubles a little elusive on this occasion. Olive found the doubles when they were needed and restored parity for the Lancs side.
Hamps 1-1 Lancs.
Game 3 – Steffi Smee (17.03) vs Ann-Marie Millerchip (17.18).
The Hampshire lead was soon restored though as Steffi produced her 2nd LOTM performance in as many games. Despite it going to 5 legs, Steffi’s true class came through as she held her nerve when it really mattered.
Hamps 2-1 Lancs.
Game 4 – Elaine Harty (20.93) vs Lisa Ashton (24.99).
Elaine had probably the toughest draw against England International Lisa, but she managed the highest average in her game, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be as Lisa made the game level again.
Hamps 2-2 Lancs.
Game 5 – Wendy Reinstadtler (18.77) vs Karen Rimmer (18.56).
It was a good close game, but when Janet broke Wendy’s throw in the 2nd leg, it was always going to be tough and Janet ran out a 3-0 winner.
Hamps 2-3 Lancs.
Game 6 – Sue Thompson (20.20) vs Laura Howarth (20.27).
As the averages suggest this was a close one and Sue went into a 2-0 lead courtest of some good darts. But Laura hit a 96 checkout in the 3rd with Sue on a double and it game her the impetus to go on and claim the game overall.
Hamps 2-4 Lancs.
Up came the Mens A side to see if they could overturn a 4 leg gap.
Game 1 – Kev Ede (23.74) vs Tony Burrows (23.57)
Kev led by example and despite Tony having darts to win in the 4th leg, Kev’s grit and determination gave us an early advantage.
Hamps 1-0 Lancs.
Game 2 – Dennis Murrell (26.26) vs Eddie Dootson (25.41)
Dennis was in good form and took the 1st leg, but a stroke of bad luck came in the 2nd when he needed 38 and the darts bounced off the inside of the D19 wire. Eddie stepped in and then hit a 106 checkout in the 4th to win the game.
Hamps 1-1 Lancs.
Game 3 – Andy Mitchell (22.29) vs Mick Oversby (27.83)
Andy didn’t really find his range and when he did Mick seemed to up his game and he closed the game out 3-0.
Hamps 1-2 Lancs.
Game 4 – Sam Rooney (26.53) vs Garry Vincent (28.00)
Things started well for Sam with the 1st leg, but when Garry won the next 2 legs he only had to hold his throw in the 4th to win it. Sam produced some cracking darts though and made it 2 all, but missed doubles in the 5th meant Garry could step in, which he did to stretch Lancs lead. Hamps 1-3 Lancs.
Game 5 – Ricky Williams (24.76) vs David Place (25.42)
After going 1 down, Ricky fought back and hit a 111 checkout in leg 3 to put himself 2-1 up. David wasn’t finished though and took the 4th, then produced a nice 130 checkout to win it 3-2.
Hamps 1-4 Lancs.
Game 6 – Mark Smith (23.99) vs Tony Green (23.22)
With Lancs only needing 1 for victory it was always going to be tight, but Mark showed great quality taking the 1st two legs. Tony hit back in the next 3 to seal Lancs victory.
Hamps 1-5 Lancs.
Game 7 – Graham Hardy (25.21) vs Shaun Griffiths (26.11)
Graham couldn’t match Shaun’s scoring in the 1st two legs, but he did fight back to take the 3rd leg against the throw. Shaun hit straight back though in a tidy leg to stretch Lancs advantage.
Hamps 1-6 Lancs.
Game 8 – Steve Musson (31.34) vs Paul Whitworth (26.41)
Mussy was on fire and took an early lead with some great darts, including a 13 dart leg in the 3rd. He then took the 4th easily to secure his 2nd MOTM performance of the season.
Hamps 2-6 Lancs.
Game 9 – Phil Harty (27.18) vs Douggie Smith (28.30)
Douggie struck first with 2 legs in quick time, but Phil’s a battler and showed great bottle to bring it back to 2-2, winning the 4th leg with a 106 shot out. Having the darts in the 5th paid dividends though as Douggie won the game 3-2.
Hamps 2-7 Lancs.
Game 10 – Arron Monk (27.83) vs Andrew Gourlay (23.96)
Arron stepped up from the B side and proved again how consistent he is by hitting exactly the same average! It was capped by a fine 156 checkout in the 3rd leg.
Hamps 3-7 Lancs.
Game 11 – Nillson Pritchard (26.84) vs Gary Kendall (24.34)
Nillson was superb in the legs that he won, but the other legs got a tad scrappy which is how Gary managed to sneak a 3-2 depsite being 2,5 points lower on his average.
Hamps 3-8 Lancs.
Game 12 – Danny Ballard (20.57) vs Peter Connelly (24.64)
It’s hard to play last when you’ve been waiting all day and there’s not much on the line, and maybe that was the case for Danny as he didn’t find his rhythm. He did manage a very nonchalant 180, but that was the highlight for him as he lost 3-0.
Hamps 3-9 Lancs.
A sides summary:
LOTM – Steffi Smee with 17.06.
MOTM – Steve Musson with 31.34.
Highest Checkout – Arron Monk – 156
Quickest Leg – Steve Musson – 13 Darts
Ladies lost 2-4. Men lost 3-9. Overall Score Hampshire 5-13 Lancashire.
Combined Totals
Ladies drew 6-6. Men Lost 7-17. Hampshire 13-23.
It would be nice if we could make our home games a little more “intimidating” for the away teams to come to. Anyone who remembers the noise and support in the Cheshire game at the end of the last season will recall how much that gave the players a lift and helped the team to an important victory against a top side. Unfortunately the atmosphere on both days this time was fairly flat, with only muted support coming from our fans and fellow players. So please give your all in helping our county in upcoming games!
Martyn Pegram
Compiled by Martyn Pegram
Ladies B – Game 1
Pennie “Pitstop” Lewis (18.02) vs Maria Ronson (16.67).
A hard fought game, with the 1st 2 legs going with the throw, but Pennie snatched the advantage with a 107 checkout in the 3rd. Maria took it all the way though and it needed a very nice 120 checkout from Pennie to win it.
Hamps 1-0 Lancs.
Game 2 – Gemma Hayter (16.03) vs Carole Beswick (16.34).
Gemma showed us some of the form that she’s been missing in the last few games by taking the 1st two legs, courtesy of 80 and 82 checkouts, but Carole came back with the next two to take it all the way. Gemma kept her composure though and won it in the end.
Hamps 2-0 Lancs.
Game 3 – Tara Power (16.91) vs Debbie Baxter (17.51).
Again the 1st two legs went with the throw, but Tara took the 3rd to give her the upper hand. Debbie came back though to take the 4th and 5th and bring a leg back for Lancs.
Hamps 2-1 Lancs.
Game 4 – Jane Monaghan (20.60) vs Liz Akister (18.68).
Jane took an early 2-0 lead in this one and Liz needed to hit an 81 and an 85 checkout in legs 3 and 4 to come back into it. Jane held her nerve though and produced her best darts in the 5th to clinch the game and the LOTM award with a 20.60 average.
Hamps 3-1 Lancs.
Game 5 – Charlotte Burgess (20.14) vs Karen Rimmer (15.21).
Karen took the 1st leg with the darts, but that was her only sniff as Charlotte came back with heavy scores and good finishing in the next three legs. Only 1 leg of double trouble put her average down to 20.14.
Hamps 4-1 Lancs.
Game 6 – Carole Shinar (15.38) vs Laura Howarth (18.89).
Laura took the 1st leg against the darts, which made it tough for Carole, although she held her throw in the 3rd leg, Laura produced her own LOTM performance to bring Lancs back into it. Hamps 4-2 Lancs.
Up came the Mens B next to see if they could keep the momentum going that the Ladies had started for them.
Game 1 – Dave Bonnett (21.08) vs John Moreton (22.77)
Dave didn’t really get going in this one and John took all 3 legs to give Lancs an early boost. Hamps 0-1 Lancs.
Game 2 – Mark Thorne (23.39) vs Ady Parr (23.77)
Mark was clinical in taking the lead with an 80 checkout to complete a 15 dart leg, but Ady hit straight back and when he broke Mark’s throw in the 3rd leg he held out to take the win 3-1. Hamps 0-2 Lancs.
Game 3 – Troy Butler (22.10) vs Vinny Mullineux (24.44)
The first 3 legs all went with throw as the players traded scores, but in the 4th leg when Troy had the darts, Vinny found some extra zing and took the game 3-1.
Hamps 0-3 Lancs.
Game 4 – Paul Dunn (22.18) vs Derek Timmins (23.55)
Paul took a leg to settle in and lost the first, but hit back with the next 2 and some good darts. Derek held his throw in the 4th and then produced another good leg when it mattered to stretch Lancs lead.
Hamps 0-4 Lancs.
Game 5 – Paul Reidy (24.34) vs Ben Fairley (27.69)
Paul seemed to be determined to make up the short fall and played some good darts, but the first break was decisive as Ben won the 4th leg against the darts to make it 5-0 to Lancs. Hamps 0-5 Lancs.
Game 6 – Jason Cook (25.13) vs Dave Charnock (24.87)
Jason finally gave Hampshire something to cheer as he went 2-0 up courtesy of a fine 12 dart leg. But Doug fought back and took it all the way to the 5th leg. Jason held his nerve though and finally chalked one up for us.
Hamps 1-5 Lancs.
Game 7 – Ron Atwill (25.17) vs Martin Barratt (33.83)
Ron seemed to feed off of the win from Jason and took the 1st leg against the darts. But Martin put in a MOTM performance including a 13 dart leg to win the 2nd and a 12 dart leg with a 161 checkout to win the 4th leg and restore his teams 5 leg lead.
Hamps 1-6 Lancs.
Game 8 – Danny Smith (27.83) vs James Marcroft (23.98)
Hampshire now needed all the remaining games for the draw and the ever reliable Danny Smith started the fightback with a comfortable 3-0 win that included a 13 dart leg in the 3rd leg.
Hamps 2-6 Lancs.
Game 9 – Colin Philpott (30.63) vs Glen Miller (without his band) (28.05)
Colin kept it going with a MOTM performance in this one. The 1st and 2nd legs both won in 14 darts. Despite Glen showing some resistence in the 3rd, Colin closed the game out to bring the deficit down to 3.
Hamps 3-6 Lancs.
Game 10 – Tony Hutchinson (24.51) vs Dave Bennett (26.88)
The mini revival didn’t go any further though as, despite some good darts, Tony went down 3-1 and Dave made the gap 4 games again, so Hampshire needed the next 2 games for the B sides to draw overall.
Hamps 3-7 Lancs.
Game 11 – Arron Monk (27.83) vs John Downs (26.02)
Arron was the model of consistency and broke John’s throw in legs 1 and 3 to take a comfortable win and leave us with a chance.
Hamps 4-7 Lancs.
Game 12 – Kev Murrell (21.07) vs Neil McDonald (21.78)
There wasn’t much to choose between the players in this one, but having lost his throw in the 1st leg Kev was always going to be up against it and Neil gave his side the win with a 3-0 victory.
Hamps 4-8 Lancs.
B sides summary:
LOTM – Jane Monaghan with 20.60.
MOTM – Colin Philpott with 30.63.
Highest Checkout – Pennie Lewis – 120
Quickest Leg – Jason Cook – 12 Darts
Ladies won 4-2. Men lost 4-8. Overall Score Hampshire 8-10 Lancashire.
Before the A sides started, there was a presentation on stage to help celebrate the fact that we have the current Inter-County Premier League Ladies A champions here in Hampshire.
Ladies A – Game 1
Maria Agozzino (15.89) vs Shereen Downs (15.19).
The first 3 legs all went against the throw in a scrappy affair, but Maria held her throw in the 4th leg and put her side into an early lead.
Hamps 1-0 Lancs.
Game 2 – Sue Lowther (15.49) vs Olive Byamukama (15.99).
Sue was scoring well, but just finding her doubles a little elusive on this occasion. Olive found the doubles when they were needed and restored parity for the Lancs side.
Hamps 1-1 Lancs.
Game 3 – Steffi Smee (17.03) vs Ann-Marie Millerchip (17.18).
The Hampshire lead was soon restored though as Steffi produced her 2nd LOTM performance in as many games. Despite it going to 5 legs, Steffi’s true class came through as she held her nerve when it really mattered.
Hamps 2-1 Lancs.
Game 4 – Elaine Harty (20.93) vs Lisa Ashton (24.99).
Elaine had probably the toughest draw against England International Lisa, but she managed the highest average in her game, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be as Lisa made the game level again.
Hamps 2-2 Lancs.
Game 5 – Wendy Reinstadtler (18.77) vs Karen Rimmer (18.56).
It was a good close game, but when Janet broke Wendy’s throw in the 2nd leg, it was always going to be tough and Janet ran out a 3-0 winner.
Hamps 2-3 Lancs.
Game 6 – Sue Thompson (20.20) vs Laura Howarth (20.27).
As the averages suggest this was a close one and Sue went into a 2-0 lead courtest of some good darts. But Laura hit a 96 checkout in the 3rd with Sue on a double and it game her the impetus to go on and claim the game overall.
Hamps 2-4 Lancs.
Up came the Mens A side to see if they could overturn a 4 leg gap.
Game 1 – Kev Ede (23.74) vs Tony Burrows (23.57)
Kev led by example and despite Tony having darts to win in the 4th leg, Kev’s grit and determination gave us an early advantage.
Hamps 1-0 Lancs.
Game 2 – Dennis Murrell (26.26) vs Eddie Dootson (25.41)
Dennis was in good form and took the 1st leg, but a stroke of bad luck came in the 2nd when he needed 38 and the darts bounced off the inside of the D19 wire. Eddie stepped in and then hit a 106 checkout in the 4th to win the game.
Hamps 1-1 Lancs.
Game 3 – Andy Mitchell (22.29) vs Mick Oversby (27.83)
Andy didn’t really find his range and when he did Mick seemed to up his game and he closed the game out 3-0.
Hamps 1-2 Lancs.
Game 4 – Sam Rooney (26.53) vs Garry Vincent (28.00)
Things started well for Sam with the 1st leg, but when Garry won the next 2 legs he only had to hold his throw in the 4th to win it. Sam produced some cracking darts though and made it 2 all, but missed doubles in the 5th meant Garry could step in, which he did to stretch Lancs lead. Hamps 1-3 Lancs.
Game 5 – Ricky Williams (24.76) vs David Place (25.42)
After going 1 down, Ricky fought back and hit a 111 checkout in leg 3 to put himself 2-1 up. David wasn’t finished though and took the 4th, then produced a nice 130 checkout to win it 3-2.
Hamps 1-4 Lancs.
Game 6 – Mark Smith (23.99) vs Tony Green (23.22)
With Lancs only needing 1 for victory it was always going to be tight, but Mark showed great quality taking the 1st two legs. Tony hit back in the next 3 to seal Lancs victory.
Hamps 1-5 Lancs.
Game 7 – Graham Hardy (25.21) vs Shaun Griffiths (26.11)
Graham couldn’t match Shaun’s scoring in the 1st two legs, but he did fight back to take the 3rd leg against the throw. Shaun hit straight back though in a tidy leg to stretch Lancs advantage.
Hamps 1-6 Lancs.
Game 8 – Steve Musson (31.34) vs Paul Whitworth (26.41)
Mussy was on fire and took an early lead with some great darts, including a 13 dart leg in the 3rd. He then took the 4th easily to secure his 2nd MOTM performance of the season.
Hamps 2-6 Lancs.
Game 9 – Phil Harty (27.18) vs Douggie Smith (28.30)
Douggie struck first with 2 legs in quick time, but Phil’s a battler and showed great bottle to bring it back to 2-2, winning the 4th leg with a 106 shot out. Having the darts in the 5th paid dividends though as Douggie won the game 3-2.
Hamps 2-7 Lancs.
Game 10 – Arron Monk (27.83) vs Andrew Gourlay (23.96)
Arron stepped up from the B side and proved again how consistent he is by hitting exactly the same average! It was capped by a fine 156 checkout in the 3rd leg.
Hamps 3-7 Lancs.
Game 11 – Nillson Pritchard (26.84) vs Gary Kendall (24.34)
Nillson was superb in the legs that he won, but the other legs got a tad scrappy which is how Gary managed to sneak a 3-2 depsite being 2,5 points lower on his average.
Hamps 3-8 Lancs.
Game 12 – Danny Ballard (20.57) vs Peter Connelly (24.64)
It’s hard to play last when you’ve been waiting all day and there’s not much on the line, and maybe that was the case for Danny as he didn’t find his rhythm. He did manage a very nonchalant 180, but that was the highlight for him as he lost 3-0.
Hamps 3-9 Lancs.
A sides summary:
LOTM – Steffi Smee with 17.06.
MOTM – Steve Musson with 31.34.
Highest Checkout – Arron Monk – 156
Quickest Leg – Steve Musson – 13 Darts
Ladies lost 2-4. Men lost 3-9. Overall Score Hampshire 5-13 Lancashire.
Combined Totals
Ladies drew 6-6. Men Lost 7-17. Hampshire 13-23.
It would be nice if we could make our home games a little more “intimidating” for the away teams to come to. Anyone who remembers the noise and support in the Cheshire game at the end of the last season will recall how much that gave the players a lift and helped the team to an important victory against a top side. Unfortunately the atmosphere on both days this time was fairly flat, with only muted support coming from our fans and fellow players. So please give your all in helping our county in upcoming games!
Martyn Pegram
Sunday 1 November 2009
Wade edged out of Hoofddorp semi by Beaton
STEVE BEATON reached his first major final since 1996 with a thrilling final leg victory over James Wade in the second semi-final to meet defending champion in the final of the 2009 European Championship.
Beaton led 10-7 before Wade won three legs on the trot to take the game into a deciding leg but Beaton kept Wade at bay with two ton scores early to and although Wade applied some pressure with a 140 and 122 leaving him with 20, Beaton took out double five to meet Taylor in the final.
Both players held in style in the opening two legs with Beaton checking out 109 only for Wade to take out 128 on the bull. That was the first of five legs in a row for Wade, with the world number two recording a ten-dart leg to break and go 2-1 up and a 120 checkout two legs later saw him break Beaton once more and move 4-1 ahead.
The in-form Beaton broke straight back thanks to three ton-plus scores and held his throw to trail 4-3 and then won the last two legs before the break to level the match at 5-5.
A 50 checkout on their return took Beaton in front and he made it four on the bounce to go 8-6 in front. Steve opened up a three-leg lead before Wade fired a 13-dart leg and after Beaton held to move within one leg of victory, Wade produced his hat-trick of legs to take it to a 21st leg - although Wade missed two at double ten to give Beaton the chance to take out 60 for the match. He missed two darts at tops and Wade returned to force the decider, which Beaton edged to move into the final and qualify for the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Beaton led 10-7 before Wade won three legs on the trot to take the game into a deciding leg but Beaton kept Wade at bay with two ton scores early to and although Wade applied some pressure with a 140 and 122 leaving him with 20, Beaton took out double five to meet Taylor in the final.
Both players held in style in the opening two legs with Beaton checking out 109 only for Wade to take out 128 on the bull. That was the first of five legs in a row for Wade, with the world number two recording a ten-dart leg to break and go 2-1 up and a 120 checkout two legs later saw him break Beaton once more and move 4-1 ahead.
The in-form Beaton broke straight back thanks to three ton-plus scores and held his throw to trail 4-3 and then won the last two legs before the break to level the match at 5-5.
A 50 checkout on their return took Beaton in front and he made it four on the bounce to go 8-6 in front. Steve opened up a three-leg lead before Wade fired a 13-dart leg and after Beaton held to move within one leg of victory, Wade produced his hat-trick of legs to take it to a 21st leg - although Wade missed two at double ten to give Beaton the chance to take out 60 for the match. He missed two darts at tops and Wade returned to force the decider, which Beaton edged to move into the final and qualify for the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Wade ousts King in European Championship
JAMES WADE claimed the last semi-final place after beating Mervyn King 10-6 in a repeat of his Premier League final triumph.
Wade faces Steve Beaton in the second semi-final on Sunday evening thanks to a powerful display which saw him miss double 12 for a nine-dart finish in the sixth leg.
"I haven't had the chance to hit a nine-darter for a while and I thought I nailed it but it wasn't to be - I'm delighted to get to the semis though," said Wade.
Wade set his stall out with a break of throw in the opening leg and took out 90 to move 2-0 in front. King retaliated with a hold of throw in the third leg but Wade hit four 180s in the next three legs to move 5-1 ahead - narrowly missing a nine-darter in the process - and took out 110 to stretch his lead to five legs.
King stopped the rot with three 100s to take the eighth leg but Wade replied with three ton-plusses to restore his five-leg lead at the break. Mervyn returned with an 11-dart leg to break Wade, but James issued a 12-dart riposte.
Another 11-dart leg gave King his fourth leg but Wade fired a 106 checkout for the fourth break of throw in a row. King threatened a comeback with consecutive 15-dart legs taking him to three behind Wade but a 100 followed by a 180 gave James a sure footing in the 16th leg and Wade took out double ten to clinch the final spot in Sunday afternoon's semi.
Wade faces Steve Beaton in the second semi-final on Sunday evening thanks to a powerful display which saw him miss double 12 for a nine-dart finish in the sixth leg.
"I haven't had the chance to hit a nine-darter for a while and I thought I nailed it but it wasn't to be - I'm delighted to get to the semis though," said Wade.
Wade set his stall out with a break of throw in the opening leg and took out 90 to move 2-0 in front. King retaliated with a hold of throw in the third leg but Wade hit four 180s in the next three legs to move 5-1 ahead - narrowly missing a nine-darter in the process - and took out 110 to stretch his lead to five legs.
King stopped the rot with three 100s to take the eighth leg but Wade replied with three ton-plusses to restore his five-leg lead at the break. Mervyn returned with an 11-dart leg to break Wade, but James issued a 12-dart riposte.
Another 11-dart leg gave King his fourth leg but Wade fired a 106 checkout for the fourth break of throw in a row. King threatened a comeback with consecutive 15-dart legs taking him to three behind Wade but a 100 followed by a 180 gave James a sure footing in the 16th leg and Wade took out double ten to clinch the final spot in Sunday afternoon's semi.
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