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07-12-2008 6:52pm#1
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ArmaniJeanss wrote: »You are entitled to your opionion that the PDC is much better.
But why tell lies though, Adams was contracted to play in another event at the time of GSOD, not 'afraid to play'.
Adams has played in PDC events in 2001 and reached a few semifinals and finals, and I'm fairly sure he had a victory over Taylor during that period.
Not exactly a 'muppet'.
Adams was a good player, now just average and I'm pretty sure he was afraid
Last Updated: Monday, 20 August 2007, 14:09 GMT 15:09 UK
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Adams rejects Grand Slam invite
Adams finally won his first world crown in January
BDO world darts champion Martin Adams will not be competing in the new Grand Slam event organised by the rival PDC.
The tournament, from 17-25 November in Wolverhampton, was initially billed as bringing together the best players from across the sport's bitter divide.
But it clashes with the Winmau World Masters in Bridlington (17-18 Nov), and Adams is committed to the BDO event.
He said: "Loyalty is not a dirty word in my vocabulary, and I will not be playing in the Grand Slam of Darts."
The reigning Lakeside title holder and long-time England captain, 51, claimed he has had several phone calls from PDC boss Barry Hearn, asking him to reconsider.
"He accuses me of having misguided loyalties to the British Darts Organisation and says he feels 'sorry' for me because I don't want to play in his event," Adams said.
"I've been a BDO player for 25 years and they have made me the player I am today.
"The truth is, without me involved, the Grand Slam does not deliver what the fans and viewers have been led to expect." The Grand Slam is being televised by ITV, while the World Masters will feature on the BBC. This year's Masters has seen its total prize fund double to £60,000, with the winner banking £25,000.
I'm not a liar
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Adams was a good player, now just average and I'm pretty sure he was afraid
Last Updated: Monday, 20 August 2007, 14:09 GMT 15:09 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version
Adams rejects Grand Slam invite Adams finally won his first world crown in January
BDO world darts champion Martin Adams will not be competing in the new Grand Slam event organised by the rival PDC.
The tournament, from 17-25 November in Wolverhampton, was initially billed as bringing together the best players from across the sport's bitter divide.
But it clashes with the Winmau World Masters in Bridlington (17-18 Nov), and Adams is committed to the BDO event.
He said: "Loyalty is not a dirty word in my vocabulary, and I will not be playing in the Grand Slam of Darts."
The reigning Lakeside title holder and long-time England captain, 51, claimed he has had several phone calls from PDC boss Barry Hearn, asking him to reconsider.
"He accuses me of having misguided loyalties to the British Darts Organisation and says he feels 'sorry' for me because I don't want to play in his event," Adams said.
"I've been a BDO player for 25 years and they have made me the player I am today.
"The truth is, without me involved, the Grand Slam does not deliver what the fans and viewers have been led to expect." The Grand Slam is being televised by ITV, while the World Masters will feature on the BBC. This year's Masters has seen its total prize fund double to £60,000, with the winner banking £25,000.
I'm not a liar
Didn't Barney make 20K off the 9 darter and 25K for the 2nd biggest BDO event of the year , no wonder its terrible the winner of the PL gets 100K0 -
So as I said he had a prior darting commitment, in a BDO televised event.
It hardly proves that he was 'afraid' to play in the GSOD.
If there had have been no other darts event that week and he still hadn't turned up, then there might be a grain of truth in your comment.
To be honest the PDC/BDO is a cyclical argument that I've been having with people since about 1996.
The PDC people say they are much better than BDO and that XYZ (the best players from BDO) would have no chance if they came across.
So they come across, and they actually become quite successful (obviously there's an attrition rate).
At which stage the PDC people say that whats left in the BDO is rubbish, and that new XYZ would have no chance. But again when they come across they again are competitive.
But then the PDC people say thats what left in the BDO etc etc etc etc. Cyclical argument.
Believe it or not PDC people said that Barney wouldn't be top8, that Mardle wouldn't survive, that Hamilton wouldn't win a match etc.
Bloody hell but back in 1996 people told me that John Part was sticking to the BDO because he wouldn't be able to win a game in the PDC.
As for unknown13s, I'd take Adams or Monty above their opponents.
Ratinkeg, I don't think we are going to change each others minds so I'll leave it there.
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Lets settle this at the Thunderdome
No need surely, its a friendly enough disagreement to be honest, debated politely.
Love your poll by the way - is it related to this argument coz just to be clear I'm 100% not arguing that the BDO is better, the PDC is miles ahead on almost everything (prizemoney, presentation, marketing, commentary, prettier wives, brand awareness). My argument is just that there is less difference between the players than is widely perceived. Anyway I'm off to vote for the PDC in your poll, it could be a Mugabesque landslide.
Good night
any chance of getting back to me about the 50+- 180s bet0 -
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