JAMES WADE reached the quarter-finals of the 2010 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championships after coming through a nail-biting encounter against Andy Hamilton.
Hamilton had led 3-2 and missed a dart for the match in the final set which allowed James Wade to keep his hopes of World title glory alive and set up a clash with Simon Whitlock.
Hamilton started the better of the two players winning the first leg with the aid of the maximum. He hit another 180 in the second and landed double 10 to win the leg.
The Stoke star missed two darts at double 15 for the set in the third leg which allowed Wade to get off the board. But Hamilton wrapped up the first set in style in the next leg by converting a 140 checkout.
Wade hit back quickly in the second set, winning it by three legs to nil to level the match. He won the first leg against the darts and then won the second by hitting double nine and then sealed the set in the third leg after Hamiton missed five darts at doubles to keep the set going.
Hamilton made a winning start to the third set, breaking throw with the help of his fourth 180 of the game. He was off-target with two darts at double 16 for a 2-0 lead and Wade hit double 10 to level.
Wade then recorded an excellent 124 checkout to win the third leg but missed a dart at bullseye to win the set and Hamilton hit double five to force a deciding leg. The Aldershot man managed to take that with a pressure 65 finish with his opponent waiting on a two dart finish to lead for the first time in the match.
Both struggled to find the winning double in the first leg of the fourth set, but Hamilton managed to find double four for an early advantage. The 14th seed then produced some fabulous darts to seal the set. He hit a 12 darter to win the second leg, and hit a maximum in the third followed by double 10 to square the game at two apiece.
Wade gained an early lead in the fifth set by hitting a two-dart 74 finish to win the first leg and that was followed by a break of throw in the second by hitting his favourite double 10.
Hamilton defied a maximum from Wade to win the third leg and then won the fourth by hitting double eight after both players had registered 180s. And Hamilton continued the winning run of legs by hitting double 10 with his opponent waiting on 25 to regain the lead for the first time since the opening set.
The Premier League champion hit a 74 finish to win the leg of the sixth against the darts and soon won the second with 92. The third leg saw Wade hit a maximum to him in command and he hit double top to send the match into the decider.
Hamilton cashed in on three missed doubles from Wade by hitting a two-dart 64 to win the first leg. He was in control of the second but Wade produced a timely 129 checkout to get back into the set.
The Stoke man regained the lead after Wade was off-target with more double opportunities to win the third leg. The fourth saw Hamilton have a dart for the match but his attempt at double for a 156 checkout fell below the target and Wade made his opponent pay by converting a 64 finish to send the game into a tie-break situation.
As the tension rose inside Alexandra Palace Hamilton game seemed to dip and Wade won the fifth leg by hitting double top with his last dart to lead for the first time in the set. The world number three then converted a wonderful 112 checkout to end a dramatic contest.
"Obviously i'm very glad that Andy missed that dart at double 18 to win the match, admitted Wade. Sometimes its about winning ugly and fortunately I managed to do that."
"I don't feel that I ever found top gear out there and I know that I will need to up my performance if I am going to get past Simon Whitlock."
Wednesday 30 December 2009
Tuesday 29 December 2009
Wade wins again at Alexandra Palace
JAMES WADE ended the hopes of Michael van Gerwen with a 4-2 triumph in the last second round match of the 2010 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
The 20-year-old Dutchman put up an excellent fight but it not enough to take out the Premier League champion, who will now take on Andy Hamilton in the last 16.
Van Gerwen won the opening leg of the match with an impressive 14-dart finish before Wade levelled courtesy of a two-dart 81.
Wade broke throw with a 71 finish in the third leg, and then recorded a 114 checkout in the fourth to win the set and open up an early lead.
Van Gerwen hit back early in the second set by winning the first two legs with the aid of a two-dart 64, followed by his second 14 dart-finish of the game.
The Dutch youngster missed two darts for the set in the third leg and Wade won it by hitting double top but van Gerwen made no mistake in the next landing double 16 to level the game.
Wade began the third set well by breaking throw but missed chances to double his lead after three opportunties went begging and van Gerwen cashed in by hitting double top.
The man from Aldershot regained the lead by converting a 112 finish and then hit double 16 to lead the match for a second time.
The fourth set saw some high quality finishing from both players. Wade hit 104 to win the first leg before van Gerwen replied with a 125 checkout.
Wade hit a 121 finish to take the third leg but van Gerwen won the fourth with an 88 completed with an accurate attempt at the bullseye. But Wade converted a 150 checkout in the deciding leg - his third ton plus finish of the set.
That put the third seed 3-1 ahead and he hit his fifth maximum of the game in the first leg of the fifth set but van Gerwen managed to hold throw by hitting double 16.
Wade won the second leg with an 11-dart finish but van Gerwen regained the lead with a 76 finish. The Dutchman then hit an 84 checkout in the fourth leg to reduce the deficit after Wade had missed five attempts at doubles.
At the start of the sixth set Wade hit a maximum in the process of taking the first leg before van Gerwen won the second by landing double 18.
Wade regained the lead hitting double five with his last dart to go one leg away from the match. A dramatic deciding leg saw van Gerwen miss two attempts at double top to keep the match alive and Wade hit the same double to confirm victory.
'I knew this game with Michael was going to be a tough one, and so it proved, said Wade. Reaching the semi-finals last year was a bit more by luck, than judgement. I feel better this year and my two matches have shown that.'
The 20-year-old Dutchman put up an excellent fight but it not enough to take out the Premier League champion, who will now take on Andy Hamilton in the last 16.
Van Gerwen won the opening leg of the match with an impressive 14-dart finish before Wade levelled courtesy of a two-dart 81.
Wade broke throw with a 71 finish in the third leg, and then recorded a 114 checkout in the fourth to win the set and open up an early lead.
Van Gerwen hit back early in the second set by winning the first two legs with the aid of a two-dart 64, followed by his second 14 dart-finish of the game.
The Dutch youngster missed two darts for the set in the third leg and Wade won it by hitting double top but van Gerwen made no mistake in the next landing double 16 to level the game.
Wade began the third set well by breaking throw but missed chances to double his lead after three opportunties went begging and van Gerwen cashed in by hitting double top.
The man from Aldershot regained the lead by converting a 112 finish and then hit double 16 to lead the match for a second time.
The fourth set saw some high quality finishing from both players. Wade hit 104 to win the first leg before van Gerwen replied with a 125 checkout.
Wade hit a 121 finish to take the third leg but van Gerwen won the fourth with an 88 completed with an accurate attempt at the bullseye. But Wade converted a 150 checkout in the deciding leg - his third ton plus finish of the set.
That put the third seed 3-1 ahead and he hit his fifth maximum of the game in the first leg of the fifth set but van Gerwen managed to hold throw by hitting double 16.
Wade won the second leg with an 11-dart finish but van Gerwen regained the lead with a 76 finish. The Dutchman then hit an 84 checkout in the fourth leg to reduce the deficit after Wade had missed five attempts at doubles.
At the start of the sixth set Wade hit a maximum in the process of taking the first leg before van Gerwen won the second by landing double 18.
Wade regained the lead hitting double five with his last dart to go one leg away from the match. A dramatic deciding leg saw van Gerwen miss two attempts at double top to keep the match alive and Wade hit the same double to confirm victory.
'I knew this game with Michael was going to be a tough one, and so it proved, said Wade. Reaching the semi-finals last year was a bit more by luck, than judgement. I feel better this year and my two matches have shown that.'
Wednesday 23 December 2009
Wade moves into last 32 in Ladbrokes.com World Championship
JAMES WADE began his bid for Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship glory with a 3-1 victory over Steve Brown.
Wade, who reached the semi-finals last year before being defeated by Raymond van Barneveld, will now take on Michael van Gerwen in an eye-catching second round tie at Alexandra Palace.
The left-hander, seeded three for the tournament, produced his highest ever World Championship average in progressing to the last 32 - but insisted: "I will get better."
Brown started the match well with a 14-dart finish to win the opening leg, before Wade levelled matters with a 64 checkout.
The world number three seed on course for a nine-dart finish in the third leg when he hit back-to-back maximums.
Wade's attempt at a seventh successive treble 20 fell just short, but he won the leg to lead 2-1 and then landed double top in the next to wrap up the opening set.
Wade hit a purple patch in the second set winning the opening two legs with 13-dart finishes.
He then hit his fourth maximum of the game in the process of winning the third leg to take a two set cushion.
Brown managed to stop Wade's winning streak by taking the opening leg of the third set on double ten.
The Bristolian hit his first 180 of the game in the process of winning the third leg, but Wade won the fourth to go one leg away from the match.
But Brown, playing in his second World Championship, hit another maximum at the start of the deciding leg to gain an advantage and then landed double 18 to seal the set.
Wade registered his fifth 180 of the game in the process of winning the first leg of the fourth set, and then doubled his advantage with a 71 finish after his opponent missed two chances to hold throw.
That put Wade one leg away from the match again, and this time the Aldershot man made no mistake, hitting double ten to confirm victory.
"I've put in a lot of practice of the last couple of weeks coming into this tournament, and I feel better prepared than previous World Championships that I have competed in," said Wade.
"I can enjoy a good Christmas now, and will look forward to playing Michael in the next round."
Wade, who reached the semi-finals last year before being defeated by Raymond van Barneveld, will now take on Michael van Gerwen in an eye-catching second round tie at Alexandra Palace.
The left-hander, seeded three for the tournament, produced his highest ever World Championship average in progressing to the last 32 - but insisted: "I will get better."
Brown started the match well with a 14-dart finish to win the opening leg, before Wade levelled matters with a 64 checkout.
The world number three seed on course for a nine-dart finish in the third leg when he hit back-to-back maximums.
Wade's attempt at a seventh successive treble 20 fell just short, but he won the leg to lead 2-1 and then landed double top in the next to wrap up the opening set.
Wade hit a purple patch in the second set winning the opening two legs with 13-dart finishes.
He then hit his fourth maximum of the game in the process of winning the third leg to take a two set cushion.
Brown managed to stop Wade's winning streak by taking the opening leg of the third set on double ten.
The Bristolian hit his first 180 of the game in the process of winning the third leg, but Wade won the fourth to go one leg away from the match.
But Brown, playing in his second World Championship, hit another maximum at the start of the deciding leg to gain an advantage and then landed double 18 to seal the set.
Wade registered his fifth 180 of the game in the process of winning the first leg of the fourth set, and then doubled his advantage with a 71 finish after his opponent missed two chances to hold throw.
That put Wade one leg away from the match again, and this time the Aldershot man made no mistake, hitting double ten to confirm victory.
"I've put in a lot of practice of the last couple of weeks coming into this tournament, and I feel better prepared than previous World Championships that I have competed in," said Wade.
"I can enjoy a good Christmas now, and will look forward to playing Michael in the next round."
Saturday 19 December 2009
Jenkins out at Alexandra Palace
PETER MANLEY came through a see-saw five-set encounter with Andy Jenkins at the 2010 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
Jenkins had led two sets to one but Manley managed to produce the goods when it mattered to advance.
Manley started the match well, winning the opening leg and then breaking throw in the next with a two-dart 60 finish.
The Cumbria based thrower then wrapped up the first set in style with a 127 checkout on the bullseye.
Manley should have continued the winning run of legs at the start of the second set, but three missed chances at double 18 allowed Jenkins to nick it.
Manley levelled with a 98 finish, but Jenkins took the next two legs to level the match at 1-1.
The three-time world finalist established a 2-1 lead in the third set and had two darts to win the set in the fourth leg. But those attempts were off-target and Jenkins took the set into a decider.
The same fate hit Manley again the fifth leg as he four chances to take the set and Jenkins hit double eight to take a set he seemed unlikely to win and lead for the first time.
Jenkins won the first leg of the fourth set and chances to make it 2-0, but missed doubles proved costly and Manley levelled at 1-1.
Manley then hit double 16 to break Jenkins' throw and then won the set in the next, hitting double top after Jenkins missed five darts at double 10.
Manley held throw at the start of the final set and then broke throw with a 15-dart finish to go 2-0 ahead.
Jenkins missed a dart at double 10 once again in the third leg and Manley made his opponent pay by converting a 120 checkout, landing his favourite double top for the third leg in succession to win the match.
After the match Manley admitted: 'It's always hard playing a good friend and that was incredibly tough tonight.
'I've been looking at old tapes to try and re-discover my old form. I know I have to put the work in if I am going to rise up the rankings.'
Jenkins had led two sets to one but Manley managed to produce the goods when it mattered to advance.
Manley started the match well, winning the opening leg and then breaking throw in the next with a two-dart 60 finish.
The Cumbria based thrower then wrapped up the first set in style with a 127 checkout on the bullseye.
Manley should have continued the winning run of legs at the start of the second set, but three missed chances at double 18 allowed Jenkins to nick it.
Manley levelled with a 98 finish, but Jenkins took the next two legs to level the match at 1-1.
The three-time world finalist established a 2-1 lead in the third set and had two darts to win the set in the fourth leg. But those attempts were off-target and Jenkins took the set into a decider.
The same fate hit Manley again the fifth leg as he four chances to take the set and Jenkins hit double eight to take a set he seemed unlikely to win and lead for the first time.
Jenkins won the first leg of the fourth set and chances to make it 2-0, but missed doubles proved costly and Manley levelled at 1-1.
Manley then hit double 16 to break Jenkins' throw and then won the set in the next, hitting double top after Jenkins missed five darts at double 10.
Manley held throw at the start of the final set and then broke throw with a 15-dart finish to go 2-0 ahead.
Jenkins missed a dart at double 10 once again in the third leg and Manley made his opponent pay by converting a 120 checkout, landing his favourite double top for the third leg in succession to win the match.
After the match Manley admitted: 'It's always hard playing a good friend and that was incredibly tough tonight.
'I've been looking at old tapes to try and re-discover my old form. I know I have to put the work in if I am going to rise up the rankings.'
Friday 18 December 2009
Monk hopes dashed by Taylor
PHIL TAYLOR began his campaign for a 15th World Championship title with a comfortable 3-0 whitewash of Basingstoke qualifier Colin Monk.
Reigning champion Taylor was never troubled by Monk, who failed to win a leg during the contest to suffer a first round defeat in the event for a fourth successive time.
After winning the opening leg against the throw by hitting double top, Taylor won the next two legs by hitting a maximum in both to take an early advantage.
Double 16 gave Taylor the second set's opener, and after doubling the advantage he punished missed doubles from Monk to seal a 2-0 lead in the game.
Taylor hit a fabulous 170 checkout at the start of the third, and followed that by hitting consecutive double tops to close out victory.
"Everyone's dream is to win the first round nine legs to nil and I did that," said Taylor. "I feel sorry for Colin and it's not nice for a fellow pro but I had to be professional.
"I didn't feel quite right but I'll be better in the second round and I can relax and enjoy Christmas now.
"It's always difficult in the first round because you want to do well and just get through, which is all that matters. It's best of seven in the next round and the longer formats suit us."
Reigning champion Taylor was never troubled by Monk, who failed to win a leg during the contest to suffer a first round defeat in the event for a fourth successive time.
After winning the opening leg against the throw by hitting double top, Taylor won the next two legs by hitting a maximum in both to take an early advantage.
Double 16 gave Taylor the second set's opener, and after doubling the advantage he punished missed doubles from Monk to seal a 2-0 lead in the game.
Taylor hit a fabulous 170 checkout at the start of the third, and followed that by hitting consecutive double tops to close out victory.
"Everyone's dream is to win the first round nine legs to nil and I did that," said Taylor. "I feel sorry for Colin and it's not nice for a fellow pro but I had to be professional.
"I didn't feel quite right but I'll be better in the second round and I can relax and enjoy Christmas now.
"It's always difficult in the first round because you want to do well and just get through, which is all that matters. It's best of seven in the next round and the longer formats suit us."
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Ladbrokes.com World Championship Order of Play
COLIN MONK'S clash with Phil Taylor will take place on the opening evening of the event, Friday 18 December, at approximately 9:50 p.m.
Andy Jenkins will face Peter Manley the following evening, Saturday 19 December, at approximately 10:55 p.m.
James Wade takes on Steve Brown on Wednesday 23 December, at around 9:50 p.m.
The event breaks after the first round for Christmas and reconvenes on Sunday 27 December.
If successful in the first round, Monk will play his second match that Sunday evening, Jenkins will play on the Monday evening and Wade will play Tuesday evening.
Full details here
Andy Jenkins will face Peter Manley the following evening, Saturday 19 December, at approximately 10:55 p.m.
James Wade takes on Steve Brown on Wednesday 23 December, at around 9:50 p.m.
The event breaks after the first round for Christmas and reconvenes on Sunday 27 December.
If successful in the first round, Monk will play his second match that Sunday evening, Jenkins will play on the Monday evening and Wade will play Tuesday evening.
Full details here
Monday 7 December 2009
Monk draws Taylor!
COLIN MONK will start his 2010 Ladbrokes.com World Championship campaign against Number 1 seed Phil Taylor who is chasing his fifteenth world title.
Taylor will take on the Basingstoke qualifier on the opening night of this year's tournament on Friday December 18 at Alexandra Palace in London, as the prize fund reaches a record £1 million, with £200,000 to the winner.
Number 3 Seed James Wade opens against Bristolian Steve Brown and Andy Jenkins faces number 20 seed and three times a finalist, Peter Manley.
The schedule of play will be released tomorrow, 8 December 2009.
2010 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship Draw
First Round Draw
Phil Taylor (1, England) v Colin Monk (England)
Roland Scholten (32, Netherlands) v Steve Hine (England)
Robert Thornton (16, Scotland) v Per Laursen/Christian Perez (Philippines)
Wayne Mardle (17, England) v Jyhan Artut (Germany)
Adrian Lewis (8, England) v Aodhagan O'Neill (Ireland)/Les Francis (South Africa)
Wes Newton (25, England) v Jarkko Komula (Finland)/Roman Konchikov (Russia)
Dennis Priestley (9, England) v Kevin McDine (England)
Jelle Klaasen (24, Netherlands) v Barrie Bates (Wales)
Mervyn King (5, England) v Matt Clark (England)
Co Stompe (28, Netherlands) v Steve Maish (England)
Alan Tabern (12, England) v Ken MacNeil (Canada)/Norman Madhoo (Guyana)
Mark Dudbridge (21, England) v Andree Welge (Germany)
John Part (4, Canada) v Toon Greebe (Netherlands)
Kirk Shepherd (29, England) v Scott Burnett (USA)
Mark Walsh (13, England) v Mark Webster (Wales)
Peter Manley (20, England) v Andy Jenkins (England)
Raymond van Barneveld (2, Netherlands) v Warren Parry (New Zealand)
Tony Eccles (31, England) v Brendan Dolan (Northern Ireland)
Kevin Painter (15, England) v Mensur Suljovic (Austria)
Vincent van der Voort (18, Netherlands) v Dylan Duo (Gibraltar)
Ronnie Baxter (7, England) v Haruki Muramatsu (Japan)/Krzysztof Kciuk (Poland)
Jamie Caven (26, England) v Gary Anderson (Scotland)
Colin Lloyd (10, England) v Magnus Caris (Sweden(/Francisco Ruiz (Spain)
Denis Ovens (23, England) v Tomas Seyler (Germany)/Shi Yongsheng (China)
Terry Jenkins (6, England) v Paul Nicholson (Australia)
Andy Smith (27, England) v Darin Young (USA)
Colin Osborne (11, England) v Simon Whitlock (Australia)
Wayne Jones (22, England) v Alex Roy (England)
James Wade (3, England) v Steve Brown (England)
Michael van Gerwen (30, Netherlands) v Peter Wright (Scotland)
Andy Hamilton (14, England) v Phillip Hazel (New Zealand)/Osmann Kijamet (Slovenia)
Steve Beaton (19, England) v Carlos Rodriguez (Spain)
Preliminary Round Draw
Per Laursen (Denmark) v Christian Perez (Philippines)
Ken MacNeil (Canada) v Norman Madhoo (Guyana)
Jarkko Komula (Finland) v Roman Konchikov (Russia)
Haruki Muramatsu (Japan) v Krzysztof Kciuk (Poland)
Tomas Seyler (Germany) v Shi Yongsheng (China)
Magnus Caris (Sweden) v Francisco Ruiz (Spain)
Aodhagan O'Neill (Ireland) v Les Francis (South Africa)
Phillip Hazel (New Zealand) v Osmann Kijamet (Slovenia)
Taylor will take on the Basingstoke qualifier on the opening night of this year's tournament on Friday December 18 at Alexandra Palace in London, as the prize fund reaches a record £1 million, with £200,000 to the winner.
Number 3 Seed James Wade opens against Bristolian Steve Brown and Andy Jenkins faces number 20 seed and three times a finalist, Peter Manley.
The schedule of play will be released tomorrow, 8 December 2009.
2010 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship Draw
First Round Draw
Phil Taylor (1, England) v Colin Monk (England)
Roland Scholten (32, Netherlands) v Steve Hine (England)
Robert Thornton (16, Scotland) v Per Laursen/Christian Perez (Philippines)
Wayne Mardle (17, England) v Jyhan Artut (Germany)
Adrian Lewis (8, England) v Aodhagan O'Neill (Ireland)/Les Francis (South Africa)
Wes Newton (25, England) v Jarkko Komula (Finland)/Roman Konchikov (Russia)
Dennis Priestley (9, England) v Kevin McDine (England)
Jelle Klaasen (24, Netherlands) v Barrie Bates (Wales)
Mervyn King (5, England) v Matt Clark (England)
Co Stompe (28, Netherlands) v Steve Maish (England)
Alan Tabern (12, England) v Ken MacNeil (Canada)/Norman Madhoo (Guyana)
Mark Dudbridge (21, England) v Andree Welge (Germany)
John Part (4, Canada) v Toon Greebe (Netherlands)
Kirk Shepherd (29, England) v Scott Burnett (USA)
Mark Walsh (13, England) v Mark Webster (Wales)
Peter Manley (20, England) v Andy Jenkins (England)
Raymond van Barneveld (2, Netherlands) v Warren Parry (New Zealand)
Tony Eccles (31, England) v Brendan Dolan (Northern Ireland)
Kevin Painter (15, England) v Mensur Suljovic (Austria)
Vincent van der Voort (18, Netherlands) v Dylan Duo (Gibraltar)
Ronnie Baxter (7, England) v Haruki Muramatsu (Japan)/Krzysztof Kciuk (Poland)
Jamie Caven (26, England) v Gary Anderson (Scotland)
Colin Lloyd (10, England) v Magnus Caris (Sweden(/Francisco Ruiz (Spain)
Denis Ovens (23, England) v Tomas Seyler (Germany)/Shi Yongsheng (China)
Terry Jenkins (6, England) v Paul Nicholson (Australia)
Andy Smith (27, England) v Darin Young (USA)
Colin Osborne (11, England) v Simon Whitlock (Australia)
Wayne Jones (22, England) v Alex Roy (England)
James Wade (3, England) v Steve Brown (England)
Michael van Gerwen (30, Netherlands) v Peter Wright (Scotland)
Andy Hamilton (14, England) v Phillip Hazel (New Zealand)/Osmann Kijamet (Slovenia)
Steve Beaton (19, England) v Carlos Rodriguez (Spain)
Preliminary Round Draw
Per Laursen (Denmark) v Christian Perez (Philippines)
Ken MacNeil (Canada) v Norman Madhoo (Guyana)
Jarkko Komula (Finland) v Roman Konchikov (Russia)
Haruki Muramatsu (Japan) v Krzysztof Kciuk (Poland)
Tomas Seyler (Germany) v Shi Yongsheng (China)
Magnus Caris (Sweden) v Francisco Ruiz (Spain)
Aodhagan O'Neill (Ireland) v Les Francis (South Africa)
Phillip Hazel (New Zealand) v Osmann Kijamet (Slovenia)
Saturday 5 December 2009
Wade maintains unbeaten record
JAMES WADE continued England's unbeaten streak at the PartyPoker.com Jocky Wilson Cup with a 6-4 win over Robert Thornton.
The Scot had been whitewashed by Phil Taylor in his opening Singles game, but led against Wade after finishing 95 on double five.
Wade set up a double 12 finish in levelling with a superb 168 score, and he stepped in to lead 2-1 in the third after Thornton was off-target with double 18 for a 156 checkout.
Wade hit a 177 in the fourth, but Thornton took out 106 on double 16 to square the game with a break of throw, only for the left-hander to pile home an 11-darter, including six perfect darts, in the fifth.
Three misses at double 12 from Wade allowed Thornton to pull level once more on tops, but the English ace regained the lead with a 180 and a fine 90 finish of bullseye and double top.
That was bettered with a sensational 160 checkout from Wade as he moved 5-3 up, with Thornton taking a fourth leg of the game with a 121 bullseye finish.
The Scot also opened the next with a 180, but Wade landed a maximum of his own and then posted double 14 to wrap up the win.
The Scot had been whitewashed by Phil Taylor in his opening Singles game, but led against Wade after finishing 95 on double five.
Wade set up a double 12 finish in levelling with a superb 168 score, and he stepped in to lead 2-1 in the third after Thornton was off-target with double 18 for a 156 checkout.
Wade hit a 177 in the fourth, but Thornton took out 106 on double 16 to square the game with a break of throw, only for the left-hander to pile home an 11-darter, including six perfect darts, in the fifth.
Three misses at double 12 from Wade allowed Thornton to pull level once more on tops, but the English ace regained the lead with a 180 and a fine 90 finish of bullseye and double top.
That was bettered with a sensational 160 checkout from Wade as he moved 5-3 up, with Thornton taking a fourth leg of the game with a 121 bullseye finish.
The Scot also opened the next with a 180, but Wade landed a maximum of his own and then posted double 14 to wrap up the win.
Wade and Taylor seal victory in Jocky Wilson Cup
ENGLAND secured victory in the inaugural PartyPoker.com Jocky Wilson Cup with a 6-2 win in the Doubles contest at the Braehead Arena.
The first 1001 contest in PDC history saw the two teams face off in a pairs contest, with Scotland drawing first blood when an Anderson 180 set up a 59 finish for Thornton - who hit single 19, double one and double 19.
Wade hit a 180 and double top as England took the second leg, before they broke throw in the third, Wade hitting another 180 before taking out a two-dart 88 finish to punish a missed double 18 from Thornton.
Wade missed two darts to win the fourt, but a wayward attempt at double top from Thornton allowed Taylor to put England 3-1 up on double five.
Scotland landed back-to-back 180s in the fifth leg, with Taylor landed his first maximum of the clash before Wade's double ten put England three legs clear.
Thornton hit successive maximums after the break, and then landed double six to earn Scotland a second leg - only to then miss double top for a 116 finish in the next leg before Wade, who had traded 180s with the Scot during the leg, posted double 16 for an impressive 24-dart finish.
Taylor landed another maximum in leg eight, and returned to the oche to land double 18 which put England 4-0 up overall with two points from the Doubles game to ensure overall victory in the Jocky Wilson Cup.
"It's brilliant but the match isn't over yet and it would be great to win the final two games too," said Wade. "Gary and Robert will be playing for pride and I'm sure they'll do a job in the last two games.
"The atmosphere is brilliant - the crowd are booing me but I quite like it!"
The first 1001 contest in PDC history saw the two teams face off in a pairs contest, with Scotland drawing first blood when an Anderson 180 set up a 59 finish for Thornton - who hit single 19, double one and double 19.
Wade hit a 180 and double top as England took the second leg, before they broke throw in the third, Wade hitting another 180 before taking out a two-dart 88 finish to punish a missed double 18 from Thornton.
Wade missed two darts to win the fourt, but a wayward attempt at double top from Thornton allowed Taylor to put England 3-1 up on double five.
Scotland landed back-to-back 180s in the fifth leg, with Taylor landed his first maximum of the clash before Wade's double ten put England three legs clear.
Thornton hit successive maximums after the break, and then landed double six to earn Scotland a second leg - only to then miss double top for a 116 finish in the next leg before Wade, who had traded 180s with the Scot during the leg, posted double 16 for an impressive 24-dart finish.
Taylor landed another maximum in leg eight, and returned to the oche to land double 18 which put England 4-0 up overall with two points from the Doubles game to ensure overall victory in the Jocky Wilson Cup.
"It's brilliant but the match isn't over yet and it would be great to win the final two games too," said Wade. "Gary and Robert will be playing for pride and I'm sure they'll do a job in the last two games.
"The atmosphere is brilliant - the crowd are booing me but I quite like it!"
Wade gives England lead in Jocky Wilson Cup
JAMES WADE made a stunning comeback to defeat Gary Anderson 6-4 in the opening game of the PartyPoker.com Jocky Wilson Cup.
Anderson seemed set to coast to victory when he stormed into a 4-0 lead in front of the Scottish crowd at the Braehead Arena, only to miss three darts to lead at the break before seeing Wade reel off six successive legs.
Double five gave Anderson the opening leg, and he hit the game's first 180 in taking the second with a 14-darter against the throw.
He landed another 180 and a 96 finish in taking the third leg, before taking out 118 for a 4-0 cushion.
However, a total of four misses at double 16, eight and four in the fifth leg allowed Wade in to take out 85 on the bullseye to get off the mark.
Wade returned from the break to take out double ten for a second leg, and repeated the finish to pull back to 4-3.
A missed double top from Anderson allowed Wade in on double 12 to level, before misses at the bull and double 16 and eight enabled the Englishman to move in front on double top.
He then posted double ten in the next to seal a sixth successive leg and victory.
"I was really lucky," admitted Wade. "For the first four legs I couldn't hit anything but I turned up and played in the second half of the game.
"If Gary had gone 5-0 up that may have been it but I managed to take my chances."
Anderson seemed set to coast to victory when he stormed into a 4-0 lead in front of the Scottish crowd at the Braehead Arena, only to miss three darts to lead at the break before seeing Wade reel off six successive legs.
Double five gave Anderson the opening leg, and he hit the game's first 180 in taking the second with a 14-darter against the throw.
He landed another 180 and a 96 finish in taking the third leg, before taking out 118 for a 4-0 cushion.
However, a total of four misses at double 16, eight and four in the fifth leg allowed Wade in to take out 85 on the bullseye to get off the mark.
Wade returned from the break to take out double ten for a second leg, and repeated the finish to pull back to 4-3.
A missed double top from Anderson allowed Wade in on double 12 to level, before misses at the bull and double 16 and eight enabled the Englishman to move in front on double top.
He then posted double ten in the next to seal a sixth successive leg and victory.
"I was really lucky," admitted Wade. "For the first four legs I couldn't hit anything but I turned up and played in the second half of the game.
"If Gary had gone 5-0 up that may have been it but I managed to take my chances."
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