James Wade feeling positive after Masters victory over Simon Whitlock
NewsSunday, 28 January 2018 at 12:20
James Wade paid tribute to his own hard work after beating Simon Whitlock in the first round of the Masters.
2014 Masters champion Wade opened his account in Milton Keynes with a 10-8 win over the Australian. The Machine averaged just short of 96 and had a 50 per cent success rate on the doubles. Though he admitted his opponent was sub-par, the Aldershot southpaw claimed to be pleased overall.
"I'm happy I won. Simon didn't play as well as he should have done but I was steady and did enough to win," Wade said.
"I've put a lot of hard work in and adjusted my throw a little bit. My throw has dropped six to eight inches and for the last month I've worked hard on my game.
"I just want to do what I know I can do. I'm excited about my darts and I can look forward to tomorrow."
On Sunday afternoon, the ninth seed will take on world number one Michael van Gerwen. Wade issued a passionate defence of the Dutchman in an ITV interview. In a surprise outburst, he claimed that van Gerwen's achievements are not being respected.
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"I'm happy I won. Simon didn't play as well as he should have done but I was steady and did enough to win," Wade said.
"I've put a lot of hard work in and adjusted my throw a little bit. My throw has dropped six to eight inches and for the last month I've worked hard on my game.
"I just want to do what I know I can do. I'm excited about my darts and I can look forward to tomorrow."
On Sunday afternoon, the ninth seed will take on world number one Michael van Gerwen. Wade issued a passionate defence of the Dutchman in an ITV interview. In a surprise outburst, he claimed that van Gerwen's achievements are not being respected.
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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