Groups A-D of the PDC Grand Slam of Darts kick off on Saturday evening.
Play begins with a meeting of players who earned their spot through the final PDC qualifier. Keegan Brown takes on Mark Webster, who lost out in an agonising nine-dart shootout to namesake Darren last year. Austrian Darts Open winner Jonny Clayton kicks off his Group A campaign against Joe Murnan, knowing he needs points early to avoid needing a win against defending Grand Slam champion Michael van Gerwen.
Ian White has similar worries, knowing Gary Anderson lies in wait. A win against the Muffin Man, Steve Hine, would certainly be sweet. The first BDO representative of the evening is surprise World Masters champion Adam Smith-Neale. He takes on a namesake in Michael Smith, who is desperate to put World Series woes behind him.
James Wade was the beneficiary when Smith suffered a collapse. Now the European Championship and World Series champion could win three televised titles in a row. BDO ace Wesley Harms will hope to overcome previously rocky TV form and prove a spanner in the works. Then comes an intriguing Group B meeting. Krzysztof Ratajski, Tour Card-less but winner of three ranking titles this year, clashes with PDC and BDO legend Raymond van Barneveld.
Anderson's campaign starts against Lakeside revelation Michael Unterbuchner. And in the final tie of the night, van Gerwen takes on veteran Gary Robson.
The prize fund breakdown for this tournament can be found here. Click here for more information about the Grand Slam of Darts.
Ian White has similar worries, knowing Gary Anderson lies in wait. A win against the Muffin Man, Steve Hine, would certainly be sweet. The first BDO representative of the evening is surprise World Masters champion Adam Smith-Neale. He takes on a namesake in Michael Smith, who is desperate to put World Series woes behind him.
James Wade was the beneficiary when Smith suffered a collapse. Now the European Championship and World Series champion could win three televised titles in a row. BDO ace Wesley Harms will hope to overcome previously rocky TV form and prove a spanner in the works. Then comes an intriguing Group B meeting. Krzysztof Ratajski, Tour Card-less but winner of three ranking titles this year, clashes with PDC and BDO legend Raymond van Barneveld.
Anderson's campaign starts against Lakeside revelation Michael Unterbuchner. And in the final tie of the night, van Gerwen takes on veteran Gary Robson.
The prize fund breakdown for this tournament can be found here. Click here for more information about the Grand Slam of Darts.
Evening session schedule
Keegan Brown v Mark Webster (C)
Jonny Clayton v Joe Murnan (A)
Ian White v Steve Hine (D)
Michael Smith v Adam Smith-Neale (B)
James Wade v Wesley Harms (C)
Raymond van Barneveld v Krzysztof Ratajski (B)
Gary Anderson v Michael Unterbuchner (D)
Michael van Gerwen v Gary Robson (A)
Jonny Clayton v Joe Murnan (A)
Ian White v Steve Hine (D)
Michael Smith v Adam Smith-Neale (B)
James Wade v Wesley Harms (C)
Raymond van Barneveld v Krzysztof Ratajski (B)
Gary Anderson v Michael Unterbuchner (D)
Michael van Gerwen v Gary Robson (A)
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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