Michael Smith smashes Ian White as he reaches final in Saarbrucken
NewsSunday, 15 April 2018 at 20:41
Michael Smith is through to the final in Saarbrucken at the German Darts Open 2018. This is after a 7-1 demolition of Ian White in the semi-finals who had previously downed Michael van Gerwen.
The 'Bully Boy' has probably been one of the most in-form players so far this year and he showed that again in this case. He averaged 107.24 with 7/9 on the doubles.
The St Helens ace looks set to add a fifth European Tour crown to his collection and will now take on either Max Hopp or Rob Cross in the final later this evening.
Semi-Finals -
Michael Smith (107.24) 7-1 (96.2) Ian White
Max Hopp vs Rob Cross
Final -
Michael Smith vs Max Hopp/Rob Cross
The St Helens ace looks set to add a fifth European Tour crown to his collection and will now take on either Max Hopp or Rob Cross in the final later this evening.
Semi-Finals -
Michael Smith (107.24) 7-1 (96.2) Ian White
Max Hopp vs Rob Cross
Final -
Michael Smith vs Max Hopp/Rob Cross
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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