"I know I am better than quite a few of them" - James Wade calls out 'lazy' pros as he sets out target to move up world rankings in 2025
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James Wade did not have things all his own way against Mike De Decker in the opening round of the 2025 PDC Winmau World Masters, but eventually, it was 'The Machine' who took the win 3-2. Wade now gets to face the newly-crowned world champion Luke Littler, who himself won easily 3-0 over Andy Baetens, in the last 16.
In his post-match press conference, Wade came out with fiery words, insisting that he still has a lot to offer top level darts. “I still think it is laughable that people don’t think I can win things. It is what it is. I still think I’ll win TV majors and I don’t see any reason why not," says the 11-time PDC major winner, clearly still full of determination.
Wade also commented on the two biggest star of the current darting scene, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler. "I don’t believe anyone is amazing from probably the Lukes and, after that, they can be quite lazy. They are not Phil Taylors, not Michael van Gerwens at their best. They are phenomenal players, but there is gaps in the market and it is what it is," Wade claims. “I don’t really care who I play. I know if I play well, I do well. I think that’s the thing. I genuinely put my hand on my heart and don’t really care who I play. If I play well, I put up a fight. Obviously, Luke is doing amazingly well, but it’ll be what it’ll be."
No longer in the top-10 of the Order of Merit though, Wade is well aware that he has room to move upwards. “I am very disappointed with my ranking position because I know I am better than quite a few of them, but we’ll see. Talk is cheap and we have to move onwards and upwards,” he says, admitting 2024 didn't go as he had planned. “I failed miserably. I didn’t get to that point which is really frustrating. I lost to a 98ish in the World Championships, really, really frustrating, but it is what it is. It wasn’t good enough, didn’t do enough."
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- If Wade had done that to Beau or Fallon or another female it would be deservedly claimed as sexual assault. Wade has always been odd and his interviews are so cringe worthy. I have a feeling if you asked Helen Chamberlain she would set alarm bells ringing with her storiesrichieburnettrocks05-03-2025
- I welcome you back jackpot,a real talent that has been missed. All the bestrick6704-03-2025
- It is not that bad a hair style, Littler has terrible hair but Rydz has some kind of bird nest gaffer taped to his head, absolutely dreadful.richieburnettrocks04-03-2025
- I have known Gemma for many years and can't believe she has never played at the World Championship, very talented and showed lots of potential. Her girlfriend Stephanie Smee made the World Championship semi final but just seemed to disappear and she was excellent that year, very unlucky to have been beaten by Anastasia. Hope Gemma will make it this year.richieburnettrocks03-03-2025
- Jeeezzzzz …. Some of these dart players need to grow a pair, its a few hurty words, your not on some army frontline fighting for your life.Mysstree03-03-2025
- It was great to watch Beau play so well against the world number 1. She has a very calm, poised way of playing, and might have won that game had she not tired in the last stretch.
UndartedWaters01-03-2025 - Chris Dobey comes across as a gentle and modest fellow. I hope he's able to win a major event this year.UndartedWaters27-02-2025
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- 51 years old and playing in the Seniors … what a joke, should be a minimum of 60 years old.Mysstree23-02-2025