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What on earth happened to Osbourne? he was a steady top 20 player, capable of beating the best on his day. not relatively old either, he's still surely in his 30's?
This is a good piece on him https://dartsweekly.wordpress.com/20...ck-to-the-top/ |
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Hard to explain isn't it ? He did, as you say, have some great seasons then dropped so quickly. In fact between 2007 and 2009 he reached the quarters at Worlds, runner up in UK Open and won the Championship League. Now his ranking is 170
This is a good piece on him https://dartsweekly.wordpress.com/20...ck-to-the-top/ When he made the quarters or semis the year Barney won the worlds I thought he'd go on to great things! that must be a good decade ago now or thereabouts He wasn't a high scorer but a consistent, methodical player nonetheless. Interesting! |
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First 4 tour cards to
John Bowles Ricky Williams Simon Stevenson Andy Parsons |
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Another first round defeat for Colin Osborne today. Incredible how he has fallen so far
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Another first round defeat for Colin Osborne today. Incredible how he has fallen so far
It's a shame Shepherd never really came through either, although he was never a high scorer so it's not a surprise tbh |
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Great effort from Ted Evetts, who I believe is only 18 years old, in winning a Tour Card today.
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Dennis Smith lost out 5-4 at the final hurdle to 19 year old Ryan Meikle.
Just shows how determined the younger players are. An impressive CV of past achievements aren't enough to carry players through any more. Smith is a former World Championship semi-finalist. Twice World Grand Prix semi-finalist. Meikle also beat Kirk Shepherd en-route to his tour card today. Colin Osborne's continued demise is sad to see and Mark Dudbridge suffered another early exit too. |
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Todays 4 tour card winners
Jonathan Worsley James Richardson Ted Evetts Ryan Meikle Those in the list who look like they may get one through countback ( at half way point ) Brian Woods Mark Barilli Dennis Smith |
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de Graaf saves himself from the darting wilderness by getting a tour card!
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Day 3 tour cards
Brian Woods - old pecker has played great all week Jeffrey de Graaf Tony Newell Ray Campbell Colin Osborne watch - today he made last 64 |
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Tour Card Winners
Day One: John Bowles, Simon Stevenson, Andy Parsons, Ricky Williams Day Two: Jonathan Worsley, James Richardson, Ted Evetts, Ryan Meikle Day Three: Ray Campbell, Jeffrey de Graaf, Tony Newell, Brian Woods Day Four: Ryan Palmer, Ross Smith, Yordi Meeuwisse, Vincent Kamphuis Q School OOM: Mark Walsh, John Michael, Dick van Dijk, Harry Robinson, Mark Barilli, Matt Clark, Terry Temple, Darron Brown, Dennis Smith, Mick McGowan, Simon Preston, Matthew Dennant, Robert Owen, Ron Meulenkamp |
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Believe you were playing in the UK Open qualifiers today Darren.
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Believe you were playing in the UK Open qualifiers today Darren.
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Denis Ovens' next walk-on will be particularly poignant now
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Denis Ovens' next walk-on will be particularly poignant now
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I don't think we will see Denis on telly again sadly. So a double blow
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What's happened?
The other comment from JBO was related to the death of Glenn Frey, Eagles legend and of course singer of 'The Heat Is On' |
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Tonight its the PDC Awards
Winners Pro Tour Player Of The Year - MVG Televised Performance Of The Year - Robert Thornton ( World Grand Prix Final ) Best Newcomer 2015 - Alan Norris Fans Player Of The Year - Gary Anderson PDPA Players Player Of The Year - MVG Young Player Of The Year - Michael Smith PDC Player Of The Year - TIE between MVG and Gary Anderson |
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Nothing for a certain Mr Taylor, not even the fans' award.
How things have changed. |
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http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2129876
Fantasy game starts on Saturday. (need to drum up some interest )
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Nothing for a certain Mr Taylor, not even the fans' award.
How things have changed. |
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http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2129876
Fantasy game starts on Saturday. (need to drum up some interest )![]() And PL starting up next week as well. |
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Couldn't even be arsed turning up either, poor showing.
or am I mixing it up with something else. |
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wow what a start to the season..Thornton blows an 8-0 and 9-6 lead and loses 10-9 to Chizzy.
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Don't get many of them to the pound!
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