Davis Love III Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Part vs Hendo is too tough to call as we've no idea which Part will show up and Hendo is more than capable of putting in a match winning performance. It is very hard to call. Both players strugged for form in Doncaster, but it is very much about how John Part starts the match. If he gets into rhythm early on in the first set then he will most likely have a little too much for Hendo. However, if Part starts off badly like he has during every tv game this year, then Hendo has more than a chance. But as always John has taken a 'unique' route to prepare. On Sunday he was playing in the Soft Darts World Championship Finals in Hong Kong, reaching the Quarter Finals. His commitment has always been patchy at best, but it has got significantly worse during the last 4 or 5 months. A lack of practice, ridiculous travelling, and heavy booze sessions have plagued him recently. Why is that? I think by winning 3 events in the first half of the year, qualifying for all the tv majors, John proved a point to himself that he could still play, and just went back into the uncommitted state that he was in for quite some time after the 2008 World Championship. Very few players are as determined during a match than John Part, but few are quite as uncommitted as him off the oche. An enigma. But, it's a very interesting lineup tonight and should be an excellent conclusion to the first round! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Love III Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I'm contemplating a small dabble on Smiffy tonight. Had a good couple of nights the last few after a disastrous start with Barham. I read an interview with Whitlock online yesterday where he stated he can only practice for 15-20 minutes before the pain kicks in but he will 'give it a go' anyway doesn't come across to me as someone who is sure of a win. Smiffy is probably the best bet you can get for tonight. You're always going to get the same solid enough game with him, and if Whitlock doesn't turn up, Smith will give him a good match. Like Naitch, I fancy this one to go all the way with either of them potentially walking away with the win. I still can't get my head around how Whitlock and Smiffy are the same age...Dennis is the oldest 42 year old I've ever seen! Obviously we complete the 2nd Round draw tonight, and here are the potential matchups from tonights results. Simon Whitlock or Dennis Smith vs Steve Beaton Steve Brown or Devon Petersen or Jose Oliveria de Sousa vs Gary Anderson Andy Smith or Scott Rand vs Colin Lloyd John Part or John Henderson vs Richie Burnett. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJ Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) I'm on Dennis Smith, Rand and Hendo tonight. Bit worried by Hendo's performance in Doncaster right enough, but the change in pace hopefully stops him throwing like that again. Edited December 21, 2011 by MTJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I think I might do a trixie of the three mentioned there MTJ. Two back will give a wee profit, three and yer laughing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I've backed Petersen, Rand, Henderson and Whitlock tonight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Rand might be the biggest bawbag in the PDC with the exception of Taylor. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am footy Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Looks like he's trying to be a character like Nicholson ect! But I can't see anybody enjoying watching his antics and certainly fellow players playing him or maybe that's his plan???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Boy just looks like he's enjoying himself, nowt wrong with that. First time I've really seen him, mind, so maybe he has previous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Scott Rand is kinda like Nicholson for me. He's a pure dickhead, but I find myself warming to him anyways. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Scott Rand is kinda like Nicholson for me. He's a pure dickhead, but I find myself warming to him anyways. Nicholson's playing a gimmick. Rand doesn't seem to be, he's just a smug w**k. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Aye, reports from the tour would suggest he's a pure rocket, but I'm not that fussed about those kinds of things. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Rand is quite clearly a bit of a pleb but he's a smashing player and a guy playing as though he REALLY wants this and to make this sport his career. I kind of like this attitude. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 That's a superb performance from Rand. Ok, Smith was pish, but still. Very impressed with this kid, his finishing was first class. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Peterson is money. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWeb Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Peterson is money. Peterson is as bad as Ando at doubles 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Scoring for show, doubles for dough as they like to tell us at least 10 times a night which was first said by Bobby George if you weren't aware of that! Brown should be too solid for the winner of this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWeb Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 De Sousa shat it after going 3-2. Think he hit two trebles in the next two legs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 My footy stream isn't working so well so I'm back to the darts in time for this potential cracker between Henderson and Part. Whitlock is going out tonight. Even if Smith doesn't turn up, he's going to win surely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Harrington thinks Part can win the tournament. Lol. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Imagine Hendo walking out to the Quo in Glasgow. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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