Luke Littler
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blossomchris
I feel better than James Brown
How old is he btw
17 in a couple of weeks. I think he took his GCSEs in the last school year.
Sean Regan
pfm Member
The whole darts "extravaganza" amused me.
The "gladiatorial entrances" of the contestants, like those of champion heavyweight boxers, was ridiculous.
Cheerleaders? Yes for American Football, but for a pub game?
That said, I will admit to having had a look now and again.
I was really impressed on Tuesday, when I saw young Luke faced in one leg, with a 132 finish.
He did it with two bulls and a double 16.
I think the enormity of it all got to him last night.
The "gladiatorial entrances" of the contestants, like those of champion heavyweight boxers, was ridiculous.
Cheerleaders? Yes for American Football, but for a pub game?
That said, I will admit to having had a look now and again.
I was really impressed on Tuesday, when I saw young Luke faced in one leg, with a 132 finish.
He did it with two bulls and a double 16.
I think the enormity of it all got to him last night.
I find the sniffy attitude to darts very troubling, it’s definitely elitist in nature. I really don’t think people understand how much skill & tactics are involved in the game. The fat shaming is also pretty grim, I suppose everyone on here is some kind of bronzed Adonis?
Top level elite sport is bloody hard but there’s always people questioning their intellect etc.
Time to grow up & recognise that people have different skills & are able to achieve great things with it.
Top level elite sport is bloody hard but there’s always people questioning their intellect etc.
Time to grow up & recognise that people have different skills & are able to achieve great things with it.
Work ethic of darts and snooker players is of the highest standard.
Ironically Steve Beaton used to be called 'The Bronzed Adonis' by Sid Waddell. I remember he must have called him that about twenty times, then came back after a break and never said it again. Someone must have 'ad a word in 'is shell-like.
He played better, pushed Luke Jr at the right times and rightfully came out on top. I feel a little sorry for him as the winner because half the questions are about the guy he vanquished.
Littler though - amazing talent for a young lad.
Sean Regan
pfm Member
I disagree.
Darts is really a pub game, to be enjoyed between friends. Nothing wrong with that.
The problem for it, is that it has sometimes been associated with drunkenness and it can all get out of hand leading to a less than pleasant experience for other pub goers. The behaviour of some at this tournament might put some people off it.
I quite enjoy a game of darts on a few occasions, on warm summer evenings at the bottom of our garden with family or friends.
I can be, "well prepared for it."
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Sue Pertwee-Tyr
Accuphase all the way down
Putting a dartboard that close to a hosepipe is brave...
Sean Regan
pfm Member
We take the hose reel down if my wife is playing and the window is plastic, not glass.
calorgas
Generic middle-aged man
I stuck one through the side of an oil filled radiator when I was a kid. Tried to cover it up with a bit of tape. That didn't work out so well tbh.
Zepfan
pfm Member
Steve Beaton is still known as ‘The Bronzed Adonis’ as viewers of this year‘s competition will attest…
It's a great name. I didn't see his bulky frame on the oche this time round.
Nero
Re: Tired
with my ability at darts, you'd have to cover the security light with a bucket too!
tqineil
Ubi fides ibi lux et robur
not for me, I had a largish bet on him at 22/1 - ah well... what might have been if he hadn't miscounted and got the second treble 18, 18 and tops was the shot and he never got another chance after that
Sean Regan
pfm Member
It's a better name than "Mr Cuprinol."
Disagree all you like but you are plain wrong. I used to play football in the park with my son but I don't equate that to those who do it for a living.I disagree.
Darts is really a pub game, to be enjoyed between friends. Nothing wrong with that.
The problem for it, is that it has sometimes been associated with drunkenness and it can all get out of hand leading to a less than pleasant experience for other pub goers. The behaviour of some at this tournament might put some people off it.
I quite enjoy a game of darts on a few occasions, on warm summer evenings at the bottom of our garden with family or friends.
I can be, "well prepared for it."
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tqineil
Ubi fides ibi lux et robur
I thought he'd retired?