Good news, acronym fans. We have MVG, RVB and VVdV to enjoy at the Dutch Darts Masters on Saturday evening.
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First up is BA, or the Bronzed Adonis. Steve Beaton experienced some turbulence but managed to land a win over Alan Norris on Friday. An improved performance will surely be needed if Beaton is to send Dave Chisnall packing at this year's Dutch Darts Masters.
Ian White is on a high after his recent European Darts Grand Prix title success. But he has to be careful to avoid being blown away by the Clonoe Cyclone - Mickey Mansell was ruthless on the doubles against Kyle Anderson, and the same showing could help him past White.
Max Hopp faced an almighty challenge as Nathan Aspinall fought back to make it 5-5 on Friday, before holding out for the win. It doesn't exactly get easier for the gangly German, with Joe Cullen awaiting him in round two.
Michael van Gerwen is now the five-time Premier League Darts champion - along with everything else. He's also won the Dutch Darts Masters five times in a row. Kim Huybrechts was the last player to beat him in Zwolle, all the way back in 2013. Can William O'Connor end Mighty Mike's incredible run?
Ian White is on a high after his recent European Darts Grand Prix title success. But he has to be careful to avoid being blown away by the Clonoe Cyclone - Mickey Mansell was ruthless on the doubles against Kyle Anderson, and the same showing could help him past White.
Max Hopp faced an almighty challenge as Nathan Aspinall fought back to make it 5-5 on Friday, before holding out for the win. It doesn't exactly get easier for the gangly German, with Joe Cullen awaiting him in round two.
Michael van Gerwen is now the five-time Premier League Darts champion - along with everything else. He's also won the Dutch Darts Masters five times in a row. Kim Huybrechts was the last player to beat him in Zwolle, all the way back in 2013. Can William O'Connor end Mighty Mike's incredible run?
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Daryl Gurney didn't have the best of times at the Premier League Darts play-offs. He'll want to bounce back in style, and that bid starts against Mervyn King. That's followed by a meeting between two players who'd happily forget all about the Premier League. Raymond van Barneveld had an eye for a big checkout against Pal Szekely - if he can crack out some more against Michael Smith, he could set up a third round clash against van Gerwen. Peter Wright's Dutch Darts Masters bid begins against Ritchie Edhouse, the last player to come through the first round. The second round ends with Mensur Suljovic taking on a Dutch favourite in Vincent van der Voort. The Dutch Destroyer wasn't at his best on Friday, and Suljovic will be hoping to capitalise if his opponent isn't sufficiently galvanised.
Schedule of Play
Saturday May 25
Second round
Evening session (1915 local time, 1815 BST)
Dave Chisnall v Steve Beaton Ian White v Mickey Mansell Joe Cullen v Max Hopp Michael van Gerwen v William O'Connor Daryl Gurney v Mervyn King Michael Smith v Raymond van Barneveld Peter Wright v Ritchie Edhouse Mensur Suljovic v Vincent van der Voort
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- Yes Phil,now the money in the game is bigger than ever,you'd play littler. Well so would I! Retire on your memory Phil,and your successful careerrick6709-11-2026
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- Ultimately it is a bye for whoever draws Barney. It will be another stroppy and sulky performance once he goes behind. Barney was excellent but really must completely call it a day now.richieburnettrocks07-11-2026
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- Probably i will receive a lot of backlash and hate for this reaction, but well, so be it. I am more than sick and tired of those lies of you Barry Hearn. How dare you defend yourself over the back of Fallon’s son! He has a disability and not an illness, so let me correct that for you! I know because I have the exact same disability. I have tried to reach out to Fallon in the past, and offered her to help her and her son, because I was struggling with the same problems, and I understood the boy. I wanted him to have finally someone who understood him. However she told me that she did not want my help, and I have respected Fallon’s choice. I have never asked Fallon for money. They don’t need money in that case. I only ever wanted the best for Fallon and Rory, but I have to be honest about the situation. Fallon should tell the true story and not be forced to tell lies. I don’t hate Fallon, and I don’t begrudge or envy a single penny that she gets, but this situation/case is just not fair. I hate the lies and the dishonesty and injustice. I don’t want Fallon to be hated because there is an unfair disadvantage created. Don’t proclaim your false lies over the back of Rory! I only stand for integrity and justice. I am precisely the one who always sticks up for Fallon. And you don't, you don't give a damn about them. You were never there for them, and now you only want to save your own position! You are just trying to talk your way out of your own bad behavior at the expense of someone with a disability. And to Fallon, I don’t know if this may ever reach you, and you read it, but I want you to know I love you and I love your son Rory very much, I am sorry how things developed and went. I hope you and Harriet are still friends. I am sorry if I were too persistent to you, or you experienced it that way, but it was never my intention. Please understand I have autism as well. As Barry Hearn would say, I am only just a human being too, and I also make mistakes and misjudge things sometimes. I promise you I did everything out of the deepest love and care for you and Rory. If I were you, I should just keep all the money, only please never be dishonest or tell lies anymore for Barry Hearn, or anyone else. I hope you have the best life, and I wish nothing more than the best for you. I have always loved the two of you. Farewell.Hiddo05-11-2026
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- She's technically not a professional though as she doesn't hold a pro tour card.mr-pablo04-11-2026
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- Seems to me that the top 16 players pick and choose whatever they want to play. Good,all the money will get spread out more. They get more money from exhibitions than tournaments so let them all withdrawrick6703-11-2026