Andy Boulton came up with the goods to knock out World Grand Prix Champion Daryl Gurney who couldn't handle X-Factor with the English born, Scottish based player smashing in a 103 average to down 'Superchin' and after the win, Boulton spoke to Elmar about his performance and Daryl.
"That was my best performance ever on the stage," said Boulton, after ending the hopes of the number five seed.
"Daryl is such a good player and will be on a high after winning the World Grand Prix so I'm really pleased. I haven't always turned up on the European Tour and if you don't play your best you go home. I hope I can repeat it on Sunday."
Boulton will take on Vincent van der Voort in the last 16 after the Dutchman defeated number 12 seed Ian White in a last-leg decider with a big opportunity for either player as there has been no major seed casualties so far in Gottingen.
"That was my best performance ever on the stage," said Boulton, after ending the hopes of the number five seed.
"Daryl is such a good player and will be on a high after winning the World Grand Prix so I'm really pleased. I haven't always turned up on the European Tour and if you don't play your best you go home. I hope I can repeat it on Sunday."
Boulton will take on Vincent van der Voort in the last 16 after the Dutchman defeated number 12 seed Ian White in a last-leg decider with a big opportunity for either player as there has been no major seed casualties so far in Gottingen.
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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