Betfair World Matchplay Tickets Go on General Sale Monday
Posted on February 1st, 2013
Tickets for the Betfair World Matchplay will go on General Sale on February 4 at 10am.
Newton & Hubbard 2012 World Matchplay – Lawrence Lustig/PDC
The summer’s most popular tournament celebrates its 20th staging this summer, with the Betfair World Matchplay being held from July 20-28 at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Following a week of Priority Sales for LIVEPDC.TV Annual Subscribers, all remaining tickets will go on General Sale on Monday morning.
Tickets will be available in person at the Winter Gardens Box Office, by calling 0844 856 1111 or online through www.blackpoollive.com.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Saturday July 20 (7pm-11pm)
4x First Round Games
Table Seats: £30
Balcony/Standing: £25
Sunday July 21
Afternoon Session – 1pm-5pm
4x First Round Games
Table Seats: £25
Balcony/Standing: £20 Read the rest of this entry »
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John Gwynne To Call It Quits
Posted on January 30th, 2013
I’ve just come off the phone to Sky commentator John Gwynne who tells me he’s calling it quits in the commentary box after the World Matchplay in July.
It seems the 67-year old feels the time is right to hand the reins to the younger guys after two decades of service in which he has witnessed first hand the Phil Taylor era and the rise of the PDC. There’s a book promised about all he has experienced.
John has published a statement in the latest Darts World magazine and has sent us some words over to explain his reasons and what his future plans are.
We will be sorry to see John go. He is the last of the Holy Trinity and it will be strange to no longer hear the unique tones of Messrs Waddell, Gwynne & Lanning as the tungsten thuds into the sisal.
As Pyke, Studd, Mardle & Pearson pick up the cudgel, Gwynne begins his wander into the sunset with the forthcoming Premier League but won’t be in our ears this weekend at the World Cup of Darts – one of the factors in his decision it appears.
Tags: John Gwynne, Sid Waddell, Sky Sports, Wayne Mardle, World Matchplay
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2012 World Matchplay Darts Did You Beat the Tipster?
Posted on July 31st, 2012
In a tournament were The Power messed around with his darts and didn’t quite stamp his authority as we know he can, the rest of the field still couldn’t topple him.
Mervyn King ran him close but no cigar in the first round, and 2007 Matchplay winner James Wade stayed with him in the final for 30 legs, before Taylor made a surge for the finish line.
The 18-15 victory over Wade brought home his 13th Matchplay title and equaled his own record of 5 successive titles.
Elsewhere, young James Hubbard aquitted himself well, despite a first round exit at the hands of Wes Newton, and Michael van Gerwen showed glimmers of the potential that many talked up when he was just a teenager. PDC newcomer Dean Winstanley had a good run, giving us a shot to remember by hitting the obscured bulls eye in defeating Gary Anderson.
Semi-finalists Terry Jenkins and Ronnie Baxter, along with the Champion flew the flag for the erm.. older dartist! With an average age of half a century between them, they demonstrated to the young guns that long careers await them, if they can remain focused and hungry. Read the rest of this entry »
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Taylor Wins the 2012 Betfair World Matchplay Darts
Posted on July 29th, 2012
Anyone heeding the advice given in our pre-tournament article on the 2012 World Matchplay darts, should, have been in the money before the first darts were even thrown in tonight’s final. We had foreseen a Wade v Taylor finale, tipped Taylor to win and offered James Wade up as an each way bet. Hopefully some of you put your tungsten trust in us?
A Taylor v Wade final at Blackpool has occurred on three previous occasions, with the Power prevailing thrice. Unfortunately it was fourth time unlucky for Wade and lucky 13 for Taylor has he walked away with a bakers dozen of World Matchplay titles.
Taylor commenced his defense with a break of throw, Wade broke back in the second leg helped by a maximum and Taylor’s inability to hit tops with 3 darts. A further break and hold for the 15 times world champion then gave him a two leg advantage at 3-1. Read the rest of this entry »
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2012 World Matchplay Darts Semi-final Results
Posted on July 28th, 2012
2012 PDC World Matchplay Semi-finals Saturday July 28
(93.12) Terry Jenkins 15 v 17 James Wade (97.45)
(103.39) Phil Taylor 17 v 10 Ronnie Baxter (92.53)
2012 PDC World Matchplay Final July 29
Taylor v Wade 7pm
Phil Taylor and James Wade will clash for a fourth time in the Betfair World Matchplay final on Sunday night following their semi-final triumphs over Ronnie Baxter and Terry Jenkins in Blackpool.
Reigning champion Taylor remains on course to win his 13th World Matchplay title and to equal his own record of five straight victories after defeating Baxter 17-10 in their last four encounter. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: James Wade, PDC Darts, Phil Taylor, Ronnie Baxter, Terry Jenkins
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2012 World Matchplay Darts Semi-final Preview
Posted on July 28th, 2012
2012 PDC World Matchplay Semi-finals
If you read our pre-tournament World Matchplay article (available still here), you will see that we fancied a Wade v Taylor final. A fixture that still may come to fruition. We also tipped Ronnie Baxter as a long shot, and so far the local lad has done us proud, however he faces the toughest of semi-final opponents in Phil Taylor and tomorrow evening may see the end of his tournament run.
Baxter and Taylor have history going back to 1991, maybe further? Both in their 52nd year, proving that age is no barrier in top flight darts, The Power unfeasibly consistent throughout the decades and Baxter demonstrating that a darts player can peak at any stage in their career. Read the rest of this entry »
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2012 World Matchplay Quarter Final Results Evening Session
Posted on July 27th, 2012
Betfair 2012 World Matchplay Quarter Final Results Friday Evening
Evening Session (7pm)
Phil Taylor 16 v 11 Andy Hamilton
Michael van Gerwen 13 v 16 James Wade
Andy Hamilton was first out the blocks in his quarter final clash with fellow Stoke chucker Phil Taylor, holding his own and breaking his opponents throw to take an early lead. The Power then moved 3-2 ahead with out shots of 126, 127 and 82. Heavy scoring from The Hammer kept him in the mix, until the scoreline reached 10-9 in favour of Taylor. The World No.1 managed to put daylight between the two, taking the next four legs. Hamilton then registered a 10th leg with a 108 finish, the next two legs were shared but Taylor finished the match in style with a 170 checkout for a 16-11 victory. Hamilton can be satisfied with his performance which included a 99 average and 12 180′s.
Match Stats – Taylor v Hamilton
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2012 World Matchplay Quarter Final Results Afternoon Session
Posted on July 27th, 2012
Betfair 2012 World Matchplay Quarter Final Results – Jenkins & Baxter Claim Semi-final Places
Terry Jenkins 16 v 12 Adrian Lewis
Ronnie Baxter 16 v 11 Justin Pipe
Evening Session (7pm)
Phil Taylor v Andy Hamilton
Michael van Gerwen v James Wade
Terry Jenkins and Ronnie Baxter won through to the semi-finals of the Betfair World Matchplay on Friday afternoon, as World Champion Adrian Lewis and Justin Pipe were knocked out at the Winter Gardens.
Two-time World Matchplay finalist Jenkins won through to the semi-finals of the £400,000 event for a third time following a superb 16-12 win over Lewis.
Jenkins hit ten 180s to Lewis’ nine during a see-saw contest and also hit 121 finishes in successive legs in mid-game before breaking the deadlock at 11-all by winning five of the final six legs.
“I got off to a good start and then went to sleep a little bit, but it was a good match,” said Jenkins.
“The two 121s gave me a bit of confidence and I think thet changed the match a bit because they made Adrian think a bit and made him realise I was up for it. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: PDC Darts, Ronnie Baxter, Terry Jenkins, Word Matchplay Darts
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2012 Betfair World Matchplay Quarter Final Schedule
Posted on July 27th, 2012
Quarter-Finals
Friday July 27
Afternoon Session (1pm)
Justin Pipe v Ronnie Baxter – view head to heads
Adrian Lewis v Terry Jenkins – view head to heads
Evening Session (7pm)
Phil Taylor v Andy Hamilton – view head to heads
Michael van Gerwen v James Wade – view head to heads
Quarter-Final Draw Bracket
Phil Taylor v Andy Hamilton
Justin Pipe v Ronnie Baxter
Adrian Lewis v Terry Jenkins
Michael van Gerwen v James Wade
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2012 Betfair World Matchplay 9 Dart Madness
Posted on July 27th, 2012
A while ago we looked at the history of the televised perfect leg, since that article numerous 9 darters have been achieved both on the floor and on TV, full details of which can be found in our 9 dart club.
The second round of the World Matchplay has just concluded, and already we have witnessed two 9 dart legs in successive nights of darts, firstly young Michael van Gerwen against Steve Beaton, and again by Wes Newton in his Thursday night thriller with Justin Pipe. 9 dart legs are now a regular occurrence, and as we stated prior to the tournament, 10 of the field of 32 had hit one in competitive play in 2012.
The question is, can the Blackpool tournament now offer up a record breaking third or even a fourth 9 darter? With many legs of darts left to play and such a high standard being displayed, you have to say yes, quite probably! Interestingly the two players will share the measly £5k prize for perfection, which will be further watered down if another play does join the party….. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Michael van Gerwen 9 darter, Wes Newton 9 darter, World Matchplay Darts 2012
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