Yeah, Beaton is. Wouldn't have thought it'll be too long for Scott makes the switch either. Didn't do so this year due to personal circumstances, but from what I hear this will be his last Lakeside.

What is Wade playing at?

Well done Scotty! BDO by plenty!

Great comeback from Waites .

Was an awesome match and easily the best I've seen live.
At 14-11 down I don't think anyone foresaw Beaton winning 5 legs in a row.
Atmosphere in the Civic Hall was bouncing but didn't seem to be as bad as Taylor was implying that the players weren't being given good order. Yes it was loud but I didn't hear any booing or shouting out whilst either player were throwing.
Had great seats on the balconty literally right next to where Smith, Mason & Warriner-Little do the pre & post-match stuff. Think AWL had a bet on Beaton as he was delighted at the end of that match!
Early in the match the power to the big screen at the back went off meaning those on the balcony at the back literally couldn't see anything which is why they were chanting "We want our telly back," and "Where's our telly gone?" Stewards didn't seem too sympathetic about people being a little upset at paying £30 to see naff all!
Good on Waites winning overall but would've been nice to see a Stompe crane celebration.

Fair enough, makes no difference to me for my throw, just how easily I can tell what I've hit.

Agree about pool/snooker though.

Taylor did have a bit of a rant about the TV going off in his post match interview.

With 4 wild cards in the Premier League I think he's in line for one if he hops over the divide.

Got a feeling King has thrown his toys out of the pram once too often and he will be the biggest name not in the Premier League next year.

Two PDC wildcards and Two Sky Sports wildcards ?

Yep your right, which order it gets decided in could be very interesting but i think it will end up as Taylor, Wade, Barney, Whitlock, both would want Anderson and Lewis in, Sky would go for Jenkins leaving probably one slot up for grabs and who wins both the World Championships could well decide that place but unless a King, Beaton, Newton, Baxter etc wins the PDC version I have a feeling it will be used to entice someone over from the BDO (though of course a King or Lewis win would propel him into the top 4 in all likelihood so a wildcard would need to go to Whitlock or Barney depending on their performance in the tournament and may close any potential BDO carrot).

Draw www.pdc.tv/page/WorldChampsDetai ... 21,00.html Barney 16/1 on william hills. Worth a punt each-way!

Draw www.pdc.tv/page/WorldChampsDetai ... 21,00.html Barney 16/1 on william hills. Worth a punt each-way!

Quote ="hamiltonsaint"Draw www.pdc.tv/page/WorldChampsDetai ... 21,00.html Barney 16/1 on william hills. Worth a punt each-way!'" Prefer Anderson at the same price.

Quote ="hamiltonsaint"Draw www.pdc.tv/page/WorldChampsDetai ... 21,00.html Barney 16/1 on william hills. Worth a punt each-way!'" Prefer Anderson at the same price.

Lewis 20/1 e/w is what is looking appealing to me.

Wade tends to start poorly and a possible third round meeting with Newton could be a real tester. Wes wins that and 200/1 e/w will look very interesting.

Russia have a ginger Harry Potter lookalike playing with Anastacia in the world cup

Anastasia is back on tonight so I'll get my fill of her!

England out of the WC of Darts already. Taylor and Wade beaten 6-5 by Rodriguez and Alcinas of Spain.

Typical! The only tournamen that I will actually support Phil Taylor and he goes out in the first round.

Phil Taylor and James Wade OWNED.

The Spaniards looked great to me, but Taylor and Wade were well under par

I can't believe tonight's result, unreal. Not seen it yet as
I was out but got it sky plused, watched afternoon session and Spanish
lads did look good but thought be a 6-1 or 6-2 England. Like Wire Fanatic
it's only time I wanted see Taylor do well and he's straight out. Alcinas v Wade will be a good renewal in first round of world championship.

My thoughts exactly Wade's head does not seem right at the moment and the Spaniard will be full of confidence and over a short format maybe just maybe he will do him again.

Bottom half of the draw looks wide open with Barney, Wade and King giving out the wrong vibes evey time they play and if Anderson cam overcome his phobia at actually playing decent darts at a World Championship it looks made for him to go a long way. Mark Walsh would probably win it if it was played as a Leisure Centre Players Championship event but has never really done it on TV but perhaps it is his time or even better my tip Wes Newton to really arrive in the big time.

Not backing Jamie Caven anymore then?

Long memory mate

Might have a chance in the low key players championship finals in Donny but freezes far too often on the big TV stage and drawing best mate Colin Osbourne in round 2 will not help him have a run as again he never turns up when he plays him or Andy Smith.

Steve Beaton lost last night - damn !!!

Fair play to Mark Hylton mate. He's got one of the weirdest throwing styles I've seen, but he did well against Beats.

How bad the was the Taylor v Mawson game? I can't remember watching a worse game for a long time, it was awful. Taylor was pi$$ poor, threw an 88 average, but yet still beat Mawson 3-0. Don't know if that says anything about Taylor or that Mawson was utter dog turd. Must have had a few scoops beforehand.

my money is on adrian lewis this year