2014 BDO Darts Thread

Darren Lethem · 16/12/13 - 16:28

Might as well get the new one started as the Lakeside Worlds gets underway pretty much as the Ally Pally one ends.

Lakeside Draw

Preliminary Round

Shimizu V Christian Kist
Harley Kemp V Michael Meeney
Madars Razma V John Michael
David Cameron V Martin Adams
Karol Sedlacek V Paul Hogan
Jimmy Hendriks V Davie Prins
NZ Qualifier ( TBC ) V Sam Head ( OR Winmau Winner if havent qualified )
Jim Widmayyer V Garry Thompson

Round 1

( 16 ) Jim Williams v Hendriks/Prins
( 1 ) Stephen Bunting v Widmayyer/Thomspon
( 9 ) Remco van Eijden v Rick Hofstra
( 8 ) Jeffrey de Graff v Martin Atkins
( 12 ) Wesley Harms v Paul Jennings
( 5 ) Daryl Fitton v Tony Eccles
( 13 ) Gary Robson v Ron Meulankamp
( 4 ) Robbie Green v Richie George
( 15 ) Scott Mitchell v Sedlacek/Hogan
( 2 ) James Wilson v Hiroaki/Kist
( 10 ) Glen Durrant v NZ/Head
( 7 ) Scott Waites v Alan Norris
( 11 ) Geert de Vos v Razma/Michael
( 6 ) Jan Dekker v Benitto van de Pas
( 14 ) Ross Montgomery v Kemp/Meeney
( 3 ) Tony O'Shea v Cameron/Adams

Ginger Daddy · 16/12/13 - 18:53

BBC shoving all the marquee names on the afternoons Monday/Tuesday, evening sessions look very poor on those days in comparison to the afternoons. Wouldnt be happy if I was a ticket holder just for the evening (and paid more for that privilege, for that matter).

Darren Lethem · 16/12/13 - 19:11

Ginger Daddy wrote: »

BBC shoving all the marquee names on the afternoons Monday/Tuesday, evening sessions look very poor on those days in comparison to the afternoons. Wouldnt be happy if I was a ticket holder just for the evening (and paid more for that privilege, for that matter).

Bradley you wouldnt be happy if they gave you a free ticket for the week, the penthouse room, free food and beer for the week and a night with Anastasia

Darren Lethem · 16/12/13 - 19:12

Have we heard anything about commentators this year ? I am guessing same as last year. Jim Proudfoot turned out to be very good. Can't say i am a fan of Vassos too much

Ginger Daddy · 16/12/13 - 19:20

Darren Lethem wrote: »

Bradley you wouldnt be happy if they gave you a free ticket for the week, the penthouse room, free food and beer for the week and a night with Anastasia

My point remains though. No issue with the better matches being in the afternoon if that what they want (they do it with the snooker by giving Ronnie O the afternoon slots), just dont charge more for the crappier sessions at night

Dunno about commentators. Vassos is rubbish, Green is rubbish too and should be pensioned off.

Darren Lethem · 16/12/13 - 19:43

Preliminary Round matches are shown in bold.
Saturday 4th January 2014
Afternoon
Trina Gulliver (England) v Tamara Schuur (Netherlands)
Scott Waites (England) v Alan Norris (England)
David Cameron (Canada) v Martin Adams (England)
Wesley Harms (Netherlands) v Paul Jennings (England)
Evening
Madars Razma (Latvia) v John Michael (Greece)
Harley Kemp (Australia) v Michael Meaney (Republic of Ireland)
Jeffrey de Graaf (Netherlands) v Martin Atkins (England)
Rachel Brooks (England) v Ann Louise Peters (Denmark)
Sunday 5th January 2014
Afternoon
Hiroaki Shimizu (Japan) v Christian Kist (Netherlands)
Anastasia Dobromyslova (Russia) v Karin Krappen (Netherlands)
Robbie Green (England) v Richie George (England)
Gary Robson (England) v Ron Meulenkamp (Netherlands)
Evening
Mike Day (New Zealand) v Sam Head (England)
Jim Widmayer (USA) v Garry Thompson (England)
Fallon Sherrock (England) v Rilana Erades (Netherlands)
Remco van Eijden (Netherlands) v Rick Hofstra (Netherlands)
Monday 6th January 2014
Afternoon
Darryl Fitton (England) v Tony Eccles (England)
Karel Sedlacek (Czech Republic) v Paul Hogan (England)
Jan Dekker (Netherlands) v Benito van de Pas (Netherlands)
Evening
Julie Gore (Wales) v Rachna David (Norway)
Jeroen Geerdink (Netherlands) v Dave Prins (England)
Geert de Vos (Belgium) v Madars Razma (Latvia) or John Michael (Greece)
Ross Montgomery (Scotland) v Harley Kemp (Australia) or Michael Meaney (Republic of Ireland)
Tuesday 7th January 2014
Afternoon
Tony O’Shea (England) v David Cameron (Canada) or Martin Adams (England)
Scott Mitchell (England) v Karel Sedlacek (Czech Republic) or Paul Hogan (England)
Stephen Bunting (England) v Jim Widmayer (USA) or Garry Thompson (England)
Evening
Deta Hedman (England) v Lorraine Farlam (England)
Jim Williams (Wales) v Jeroen Geerdink (Netherlands) or Dave Prins (England)
Glen Durrant (England) v Mike Day (New Zealand) or Sam Head (England)
James Wilson (England) v Hiroaki Shimizu (Japan) or Christian Kist (Netherlands)
Wednesday 8th January 2014
Afternoon
Round 2 Match #1 - Top Half
Round 2 Match #2 - Top Half
Round 2 Match #3 - Top Half
Evening
Irina Armstrong (Germany) v Sharon Prins (Netherlands)
Round 2 Match #4 - Top Half
Round 2 Match #5 - Bottom Half
Round 2 Match #6 - Bottom Half
Thursday 9th January 2014
Afternoon
Aileen de Graaf (Netherlands) v Lisa Ashton (England)
Round 2 Match #7 - Bottom Half
Round 2 Match #8 - Bottom Half
Evening
Women’s QF Match #1
Men’s QF Match #1 - Top Half
Men’s QF Match #2 - Top Half
Women’s QF Match #2
Friday 10th January 2014
Evening
Women’s QF Match #3
Men’s QF Match #3 - Bottom Half
Men’s QF Match #4 - Bottom Half
Women’s QF Match #4
Saturday 11th January 2014
12:30 Women’s SF Match #1
Followed by Women’s SF Match #2
Not before 14:30 Men’s SF Match #1
Followed by Women’s Final (Best of 5 sets)
Followed by Men’s SF Match #2
Sunday 12th January 2014
Evening
Men’s Final
Order of Play is subject to change.

Darren Lethem · 16/12/13 - 19:47

Ginger Daddy wrote: »

My point remains though. No issue with the better matches being in the afternoon if that what they want (they do it with the snooker by giving Ronnie O the afternoon slots), just dont charge more for the crappier sessions at night

Dunno about commentators. Vassos is rubbish, Green is rubbish too and should be pensioned off.

Supply and demand though isnt it ? More people will be available in an evening so tickets can be dearer. Prices for the week and the packages are very good. As I always say, a day at the darts is so much cheaper than a couple of hours at a football game.

tso · 16/12/13 - 20:21

EDIT:Need my eyes testing:p

Madsocks · 16/12/13 - 20:53

Well, looking at those games, especially the ones in bold, it will be the first time ever that I'm backing/supporting someone call David Cameron.......

Darren Lethem · 16/12/13 - 20:56

Madsocks wrote: »

Well, looking at those games, especially the ones in bold, it will be the first time ever that I'm backing/supporting someone call David Cameron.......

bet he stays out of the red

Madsocks · 16/12/13 - 20:59

Darren Lethem wrote: »

bet he stays out of the red

Boooooooo! :-)

Darren Lethem · 02/01/14 - 16:14

Confirmed on Sport On The Box that BBC coverage is hosted by Colin Murray ( excellent ) with Rob Walker and commentary by Tony Green, Vassos Alexander and Jim Proudfoot again.

Hayden · 02/01/14 - 17:53

Darren Lethem wrote: »

Confirmed on Sport On The Box that BBC coverage is hosted by Colin Murray ( excellent ) with Rob Walker and commentary by Tony Green, Vassos Alexander and Jim Proudfoot again.

Highly irritating more like.
No sign of Bobby George there though which should make things more bearable.

To be honest though will be ready for another week of quality darts after a couple of days break.
Shame I will miss the afternon sessions - especially a potential clash between O'Shea and Adams if the bearded wonder can knock out the PM on Saturday afternoon.
James Wilson seems to be very highly rated and seems to have come out of the blue.
Do you know much about him Darren?

[Deleted User] · 02/01/14 - 18:30

go and put your money on james wilson at 12/1

remember where you heard it first !!

Darren Lethem · 02/01/14 - 18:50

Hayden wrote: »

Highly irritating more like.
No sign of Bobby George there though which should make things more bearable.

To be honest though will be ready for another week of quality darts after a couple of days break.
Shame I will miss the afternon sessions - especially a potential clash between O'Shea and Adams if the bearded wonder can knock out the PM on Saturday afternoon.
James Wilson seems to be very highly rated and seems to have come out of the blue.
Do you know much about him Darren?

Ah sorry I think Bobby is there too, I only mentioned the ones we were unsure on. I really like Colin Murray, he is quirky

Jamie Wilson was runner up in the World Masters last year ( 2013 ) but also won the Zuiderduin Masters towards the end of the year. He has had a great year on the floor to rise up the rankings. Gave Bunting a good run for his money last year in the 1st round.

And like Shades, I have backed him too

tso · 02/01/14 - 19:00

Number 16 seed Jim Williams ive never heard of before even after googling him:p but he did reach Masters QF 2012 so i would have seen him

suffolkblue · 02/01/14 - 21:09

So what will be on channels and what will be squeezed behind the red button. also on the red button do we get chat or is it just silence after every game?

tso · 02/01/14 - 21:23

suffolkblue wrote: »

So what will be on channels and what will be squeezed behind the red button. also on the red button do we get chat or is it just silence after every game?

TV SCHEDULE
SAT=230-430 BBC1
SAT=430-530 BBC2

SUN=100-500 BBC2

MON TO FRI=100-415 BBC2

The weekend ones coming up they start before then so will be behind red button until they catch up i guess.
All evening sessions are behind the red button.

Gulftastic · 02/01/14 - 22:20

I'm cheering for Scottie Waite after meeting him at the weekend. He did a tour round the pubs of Otley (West Yorkshire) in aid of Help 4 Heroes and was a thouroughly nice bloke. We got our photos taken with both him and the Trophy.

Terrence Chant · 02/01/14 - 22:37

Murray's one of those presenters who polarises opinions it seems. It also reminds me of one of my favourite posts from the football forum of last year:

"Mourinho's a marmite character - you either love him or hate him. Personally, I don't mind the bloke"

Darren Lethem · 03/01/14 - 00:41

Gulftastic wrote: »

I'm cheering for Scottie Waite after meeting him at the weekend. He did a tour round the pubs of Otley (West Yorkshire) in aid of Help 4 Heroes and was a thouroughly nice bloke. We got our photos taken with both him and the Trophy.

Yeah he is a regular guy isn't he ? Very likeable

Terrence Chant wrote: »

Murray's one of those presenters who polarises opinions it seems. It also reminds me of one of my favourite posts from the football forum of last year:

"Mourinho's a marmite character - you either love him or hate him. Personally, I don't mind the bloke"

Ha brilliant. Personally I do like Murray as he isn't a clone of so many presenters. He is a breath of fresh air and not afraid to have a laugh

Gulftastic · 03/01/14 - 02:54

I agree on Murray. I used to like MOTD2 when he presented it. It was such a good change from the old boys club of MOTD.

Jimmy Connors · 03/01/14 - 03:41

A year is a long time in darts it seems. Martin Adams in the preliminary round this year when he was the No2 seed last year.

Looking forward to this years World Championships.

wolvesdavid · 03/01/14 - 03:59

You know the standard of darts has slipped in the BDO when you see the Prime Minster has entered the competition!

Osirian08 · 03/01/14 - 05:29

Jimmy Connors wrote: »

A year is a long time in darts it seems. Martin Adams in the preliminary round this year when he was the No2 seed last year.

Looking forward to this years World Championships.

What has happened to Martin Adams ??

david16 · 03/01/14 - 06:00

So finally we have live weekday afternoon session darts at the BDO on BBC2 to look forward to.

Everything played during a weekday night meant you had to wait until the following afternoon before you could watch full coverage of any match which was complete nonsense.

Hey there!

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