This next weekend sees the next European Tour event and the final one before the World Grand Prix cut off, the International Darts Open in Riesa.
Ian White claimed the Dutch Darts Championship in Maastricht and there is every chance another new name could lift a European Tour title come Sunday night. This is due to Michael van Gerwen in Riesa. As well as him, Rob Cross, Michael Smith and James Wade have all not entered the tournament. This leaves Peter Wright as Number One seed and Mensur Suljovic as number two. Jermaine Wattimena has become a seed for the first time and Kim Huybrechts has crept back into the seedings. In terms of UK qualifiers, in form names like Kyle Anderson and James Wilson join the likes of Mickey Mansell and Ross Smith in the lineup. European and Host Nation qualifiers will take place just before the event with Magnus Caris and Patrik Kovacs the only other names confirmed. 1. Peter Wright 2. Mensur Suljović 3. Ian White 4. Jonny Clayton 5. Adrian Lewis 6. Simon Whitlock 7. Joe Cullen 8. Daryl Gurney 9. Gerwyn Price 10. Darren Webster 11. Max Hopp 12. Stephen Bunting 13. Mervyn King 14. Dave Chisnall 15. Jermaine Wattimena 16. Kim Huybrechts Steve West Steve Beaton James Wilson John Henderson Ross Smith Steve Lennon Barry Lynn Kyle Anderson Ryan Searle Dawson Murschell Matthew Dennant Terry Jenkins Terry Temple Mickey Mansell Ryan Joyce Robert Thornton James Richardson Adam Huckvale TBC TBC Magnus Caris Patrik Kovács
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- 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
- Many fans had a sour taste in their mouth by the end of this match. Mike was cruising to victory, playing beautiful darts, when the whistling started in earnest, particularly on his doubles. You could see in Mike's face that it was really affecting his concentration. The referee should have asked for order, just to show that the whistling is unacceptable, and Luke Littler could also have done his part to quieten down the crowd instead of "taking full advantage.:" I put that down to his age though. He needs some good advice on this from his management team and/or more seasoned players. It's got to be about who's best on the night, not who is being harassed by the crowd. Luke Littler played well to get back into the game and win, but it was a hollow victory. If he goes on to win the tournament, that triumph too will be tainted because of this match.
UndartedWaters15-11-2024