Not such a 'Crafty Cockney' after all.
Eric Bristow will go down as one of darts' biggest legends. The five-time world champion picked up bagfuls of trophies in his long career. He can also take some credit for the meteoric rise of his protegee, Phil Taylor. But in the betting world, Bristow doesn't have the consistent success he enjoyed at the oche.
In October, the always outspoken Bristow bragged that he had placed £3,300 on Real Madrid to beat Tottenham at home in the Champions League. He announced on Twitter that the bet would win him £1,200, and was "easy money". The Champions League holders could only draw 1-1.
https://twitter.com/ericbristow/status/920333583109296129
This time, though, Eric was on to a winner. In early December, he backed seventh seed Adrian Lewis to win the World Championship at 33/1. His one complaint? That he didn't do it earlier. Jackpot didn't land Bristow the jackpot, though. The two-time world champion was stunned in the first round by preliminary round qualifier Kevin Munch. I'd say 'stick to punditry' Eric, but, well...
https://twitter.com/ericbristow/status/940280731196116992
Eric Bristow will go down as one of darts' biggest legends. The five-time world champion picked up bagfuls of trophies in his long career. He can also take some credit for the meteoric rise of his protegee, Phil Taylor. But in the betting world, Bristow doesn't have the consistent success he enjoyed at the oche.
In October, the always outspoken Bristow bragged that he had placed £3,300 on Real Madrid to beat Tottenham at home in the Champions League. He announced on Twitter that the bet would win him £1,200, and was "easy money". The Champions League holders could only draw 1-1.
https://twitter.com/ericbristow/status/920333583109296129
This time, though, Eric was on to a winner. In early December, he backed seventh seed Adrian Lewis to win the World Championship at 33/1. His one complaint? That he didn't do it earlier. Jackpot didn't land Bristow the jackpot, though. The two-time world champion was stunned in the first round by preliminary round qualifier Kevin Munch. I'd say 'stick to punditry' Eric, but, well...
https://twitter.com/ericbristow/status/940280731196116992
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- The pundits glossing over the other factor at play in that match. They appear to be somewhat constrained in what they can say publicly.
UndartedWaters16-11-2024 - So, you don't like Littler, then? I was cheering him on, being a fellow Englishman. Honestly, some of us get far too offended nowadays. If you want to see crowd passion... watch a match when German and Dutch players face off... that can be just as bad if not worse for crowd noises. It happens, I have watched and heard Littler being jeered - Dirk van Duijvenbode in Holland, January this year. Where was your outrage then? Yes, I can clearly see what is going on here.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- It happens. Remember, anyone who has watched German and Dutch players in matches - their respective countries will have seen/heard just as bad jeering (if not worse). Taylor and MVG are two prime examples of professionals who are able to cope with the crowds mentally and not take it personally. This is not just an English crowd problem, FFS.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- Was watching an old World Masters final the other day between Eric Bristow and John Lowe, the crowd respect for both players on throw was first class, not a sound. You can imagine now the idiots who were whistling on De Deckers throw proudly boasting about it on social media. I blame the PDC to a certain extent though doubt they really care as they win regardless of which player wins or loses.Mysstree16-11-2024
- @UndartedWaters I totally agree with your thoughts! I totally respect Kirk but in this instance I was disappointed with his lack of crowd control. I even turned to my husband and said "Could you imagine this happening if Russ Bray was the referee tonight? At least there would have been a crowd admonishment- Ladies and Gentleman please." I so felt for Mike DeDecker...MamaVenus15-11-2024