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Kingp35

I can't see it being at an empty Ally Pally. The PDC are already losing money as they have received no ticket receipts but are still paying out full prize money.

To have it in the Ally Pally they would have to pay to rent it out which would definitely cost more than Milton Keynes or the Ricoh.

Porthallian

Kingp35 wrote: »

I can't see it being at an empty Ally Pally. The PDC are already losing money as they have received no ticket receipts but are still paying out full prize money.

To have it in the Ally Pally they would have to pay to rent it out which would definitely cost more than Milton Keynes or the Ricoh.

You're probably right lads, didn't think on the costs of renting the Ricoh as opposed to the AP. I just thought the spectacle of the AP even when empty, would retain some of the romance of the World's.

Suppose it's little difference either way with no crowd, but for me it takes away any of the magic. I look forward to the World's every year. Christmas isn't the same without it. Always loved the Circus Tavern though. Fantastic venue.

On going abroad with it for a crowd, do you reckon the players would be willing to travel? Especially those with young families like Gary Anderson. They'd presumably be away from their families all over the Xmas period. Not to mention the obvious safety concerns.

ArmaniJeanss

Porthallian wrote: »

On going abroad with it for a crowd, do you reckon the players would be willing to travel? Especially those with young families like Gary Anderson. They'd presumably be away from their families all over the Xmas period. Not to mention the obvious safety concerns.

Ando would be the only one I'd have a doubt over.
For the rest of the main contenders there's the carrot of £500K for the winner, and as much as £100K for winning a few games and sneaking into the semi-finals. Especially in such an open year with MvG playing like a drain. And no exhibition money coming in.

For the players who are unlikely winners (say outside say the Top 20), it'll still be the biggest cheque of the year for many of them - 15K for getting to the second round.

US2

The likes of Milton Keynes and Coventry have hotels attached so they can create the bubble. They can't do that at ally pally.

US2

Barry Hearn has the Corona. A bad year for him after having a heart attack earlier

Sultan of Bling

Adrian Lewis and Stephen Bunting out of world grand prix after testing positive for covid 19.

PTH2009

Can see a shock winner in the world championship esp if its behind closed doors

peteeeed

https://twitter.com/officialpdc/status/1314572436067749891?s=21

bassy

bucket mouth price on fire here.

Justin Credible Darts

there is a thread for the grand prix bassy

bassy

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

there is a thread for the grand prix bassy

no bother justin.

Justin Credible Darts

Keane Barry who will play at the PDC world
also finished 2nd on the pdc develeopment tour and won a tour card.

Now he is currently in line to finish 2nd in the challenge tour as well, which included players like richie burnett, wez newton, scott mitchell, barring Jim Williams or Richie Edhouse winning the event will finish second, which would have also assured him of a tourcard.

The kid will be a great addition to the ranks

bassy

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

Keane Barry who will play at the PDC world
also finished 2nd on the pdc develeopment tour and won a tour card.

Now he is currently in line to finish 2nd in the challenge tour as well, which included players like richie burnett, wez newton, scott mitchell, barring Jim Williams or Richie Edhouse winning the event will finish second, which would have also assured him of a tourcard.

The kid will be a great addition to the ranks

and he,s irish even better,now we might see a proper irish dart player contest with the very best in the future.

Justin Credible Darts

hahahaha

Scott Mitchell and Jim Williams, 2 over rated bdo players who both failed at Q school finish behind Keane Barry and fail to get a tourcard.

The only person that can force Keane out of the top 2 is Edhouse who has come from 4-1 to 4-4 with a super 12 darter and a 127 checkout.Edhouse need the final to go ahead of keane. a win would put him top of the rankings by a mere 50 quid

US2

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

Keane Barry who will play at the PDC world
also finished 2nd on the pdc develeopment tour and won a tour card.

Now he is currently in line to finish 2nd in the challenge tour as well, which included players like richie burnett, wez newton, scott mitchell, barring Jim Williams or Richie Edhouse winning the event will finish second, which would have also assured him of a tourcard.

The kid will be a great addition to the ranks

Will it be possible for Keane to play in pro tour events this year if Tour card holders pull out ?

Justin Credible Darts

US2 wrote: »

Will it be possible for Keane to play in pro tour events this year if Tour card holders pull out ?

I believe so.


If you recall Scott mitchell was top of the challenge tour prior to the summer series, hence why he was in for all 5


Keane will by 3rd choice now for the winter series, and suspect he will be in all 5 as there are tourcard holders who will miss it, like cristo reyes for example, most likely and ando as well

US2

Hard to disagree with these.


https://twitter.com/FDI_Index/status/1315377666820837382?s=19

Scoundrel

It's 36 years to the day since the great John Lowe hit the first televised 9 darter a much harder feat back then as well given the size of the trebles and the wires.

ArmaniJeanss

Wright and Anderson pull out of the Darts World Cup at the start of next month.
Robert Thornton and Big John to take their place.

https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/12103358/peter-wright-and-gary-anderson-pull-out-of-2020-world-cup-title-defence

bassy

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

Wright and Anderson pull out of the Darts World Cup at the start of next month.
Robert Thornton and Big John to take their place.

https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/12103358/peter-wright-and-gary-anderson-pull-out-of-2020-world-cup-title-defence

it,s lazier anderson is getting.

US2

Katie Sheldon on the Sky Sports Darts podcast ahead of the women's series next weekend. She's a class thrower and if plays her game could easily cause a few upsets.

https://twitter.com/SkySportsDarts/status/1316049952007749632?s=19

paulie21

bassy wrote: »

it,s lazier anderson is getting.

Why would he risk getting Covid coming up to the Worlds. Lewis and Bunting lost out on ranking money because of it.

Kingp35

bassy wrote: »

it,s lazier anderson is getting.

He's not lazy, he has stated that he won't travel abroad while Covid is still an issue. He has said if the World Championships is moved outside the UK he won't play.

Porthallian

Absolutely no chance of the Worlds being played anywhere but England now. They can't have the defending champion not taking part, along with Ando and probably many others.

Deeper Blue

Was there talk of the Worlds moving outside the UK? I must've missed it.

In any case I don't see the need for it, I doubt Anderson and Wright would be the only ones to pull out.

peteeeed

El Sueño wrote: »

Was there talk of the Worlds moving outside the UK? I must've missed it.

In any case I don't see the need for it, I doubt Anderson and Wright would be the only ones to pull out.

yes because there a reduced crowd allowed into the venue in Germany recently and they were looking at having the worlds there

ArmaniJeanss

£500K for the winner of the Worlds in a very open renewal. £50K for just winning a few games and getting to the quarter finals.
I'd suspect almost all players would turn up in Germany or Austria for that. Anderson the likely exception.

Having said that it's an extreme long shot that it happens - it would almost have to be decided now for ticket sales to be able to take place.

US2

How long can darts keep paying regularly prize money without a crowd I wonder. I know sponsors contribute but surly the pdc are running at a lose since march ?

US2

Unfortunately, we won't be seeing Paula Jacklyn at the Grand Slam or Ally Pally. Here's all 86 entrants for the PDC women's tour.

Lindsey Ashton
Lisa Ashton
Eileen Askew
Marlene Badger
Felicia Blay
Carla Boyes
Caroline Breen
Rachel Brooks
Roz Bulmer
Robyn Byrne
Denise Cassidy
Kirsty Chubb
Jo Clements
Christina Cronin
Sue Cusick
Natalie Davey
Tracey Davies
Aileen de Graaf
Anastasia Dobromyslova
Natasha Eaves
Rebecca Edwards
Casey Gallagher
Kirsty Gibbs
Natalie Gilbert
Donna Gleed
Sharon Godbeer
Beau Greaves
Corrine Hammond
Catherine Handley
Amanda Harwood
Deta Hedman
Judy Hendriksen
Courtney Hine
Stefanie Huengsberg
Kirsty Hutchinson
Lorraine Hyde
Zoe Jones
Giffy Khaosoi
Teri-Frances Kidwell
Hiu Yan Leung
Samantha Lewis
Joanne Locke
Crissy Manley
Vicky Martin
Debbie McBride
Holly Meadwell
Sarah Milkowski
Tina Neylon
Tracy North
Chloe O'Brien
Maria O'Brien
Rhian O'Sullivan
Sandra Page
Leanne Palmer
Josie Paterson
Laura Patton
Joanne Potton
Annmarie Potts
Shelly Price
Vicky Pruim
Donna-Maria Rainsley
Christine Readhead
Lerena Rietbergen
Linda Rietbergen
Jo Rolls
Jane Shearing
Katie Sheldon
Fallon Sherrock
Emma Smith
Heather Smith
Mandy Smith
Suzanne Smith
Mandy Solomons
Claire Stamper
Margaret Sutton
Vikki Tasker
Evonne Taylor
Laura Turner
Aletta Wajer
Lainey Webb
Phonsawan Whillis
Lorraine Winstanley
Katie Woodcock
Sherrie Yeomans
Anca Zijlstra

US2

2 Irish women from what I can see, Katie Sheldon and Robyn Byrne. Let's go girls!