Rugster Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Agreed. Think the PL is going to be quite a high turnover this year. Anderson, MVG, Barney, Wright and Adrian Lewis to stay. Everyone else could be a debutant. Mensur, Gurney both stick ons via World ranking but van den Bergh, Jamie Lewis, Rob Cross, van De Pas and Gerwen Price could all realistically stake a claim to replace guys like Chisnall, Smith, Huybrechts. I don't think Adrian Lewis will make it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dysart Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Agreed. Think the PL is going to be quite a high turnover this year. Anderson, MVG, Barney, Wright and Adrian Lewis to stay. Everyone else could be a debutant. Mensur, Gurney both stick ons via World ranking but van den Bergh, Jamie Lewis, Rob Cross, van De Pas and Gerwen Price could all realistically stake a claim to replace guys like Chisnall, Smith, Huybrechts. Don't see why Adrian Lewis should get in again, hasn't done anything for months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Just now, Rugster said: I don't think Adrian Lewis will make it He's been in very poor form but is still 7th in the world rankings. I reckon based on that and the fact that he's definitely still a draw, he'll get the nod. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) Personally I wouldn't have him in but I don't think they'll exclude him for the year. If the excuse of giving Wade a year off it to recharge was accepted a few years back, then it could definitely be used for Lewis who looks totally disinterested. Edited December 28, 2017 by djchapsticks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal McGuire Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Doesn’t Lewis drop out of the top 16 after the conclusion of this tournament? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises de la Cruz Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Great finishing from Big John. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Doesn’t Lewis drop out of the top 16 after the conclusion of this tournament? Yep, he’s outside the top 16 once the new rankings are out.I wouldn’t take him in the premier league. The year away from it might do him some good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I'd say there is very little chance Adrian Lewis will be included. He's been rank rotten for a long time and will be outside the top 16 so zero justification to include him. Cross is a shoe in. Will have a top ten ranking after this championship and he's done that inside a year which is unheard of. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 3 hours ago, djchapsticks said: He's been in very poor form but is still 7th in the world rankings. I reckon based on that and the fact that he's definitely still a draw, he'll get the nod. That's based on the end of November though, a new one is due shortly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Clyde Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Didn’t Suljovic turn down the chance to go into the Premier League last year? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Aye. When there was even a hint it might happen, he came out and said he wanted nothing to do with it. So I imagine he won't be there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dysart Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 He'll be there this time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 27 minutes ago, Rugster said: That's based on the end of November though, a new one is due shortly. Thing you need to remember, though, there is a very real possibility that there's no notable English presence of note in the PL next year...Feel will be gone, Wade, Chisnall and Smith are woefully out of form and jobbers like Bunting and White will likely not be considered at all. The most realistic candidate for a PL spot from England on current form is almost definitely Rob Cross and I reckon he'll get his chance too. I think the factors I've mentioned previously, coupled with this will see Lewis as a cert for a wildcard. I suppose Darren Webster depending on how far he goes in the tournament but has he really had anything approaching a memorable season and does anyone really care about him? I don't really agree with it, but Lewis is still a huge name and is definitely a draw and it'll be enough to get him in. It's almost the same scenario that has been keeping Barney in the PL for year after year when he's no longer bothering with the circuit so had dropped to the verge of outside the top 16 a few times. He's still got a huge following and the PDC/Sky will recognise this is similar to Lewis. They'll already feel the pinch now that the sex pest is gone, they almost certainly wont drop a double world champion along with Taylor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_T_Y Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Adrian Lewis should be nowhere near it. Cross gurney and mensur will be in. Hard to pick someone else, price would get pumped everyweek, likes to roar and shout but usually shits it when it comes to the crunch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Is Lewis really a huge name though? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurus Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Richardson wins 1st set 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Lewis has recovered well here. In total control now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dysart Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Glad that vindaloo c@nt is out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon_The_Fife Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Lewis found his form after a shaky first set. I wonder what odds you would have gotten for a Webster v Lewis quarter final at the start of the tournament. It’s refreshing to see some different faces at the tail end of the competition though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I honestly fucking hate Phil Taylor. I mean really detest him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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