Thornton on Japan draw in World Cup of Darts opener: "It will be a very difficult game"
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Due to the withdrawal of Gary Anderson and Peter Wright, experienced Robert Thornton will compete at the World Cup of Darts for the first time since 2016.
They will take on Japan in the first round with Thornton teaming with debutant John Henderson.
"In the past we performed well against Japan, but I realize all too well that it will be a very difficult game. The level has increased massively all over the world in recent years, there are actually hardly any easy matches, besides Asada has also already got some experience on a big stage, "said Thornton to Darts World.
Two-time major winner Thornton has now dropped to 68th place in the world rankings. "But my form is gradually coming back, I throw high averages in practice, so I am certainly confident. I am also looking forward to playing with John Henderson, we have known each other for years."
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- More roid rage than nonsenserichieburnettrocks18-12-2024
- Even the wild crowd went easy on him... we really have gone soft in this country. He should now play in the men's events and try and recover a smidgen of respect, rather than take advantage of the women's game.MrYnyslas197118-12-2024
- The bloke wouldn't get any abuse if he just earned his way in instead of putting on lipstick and larping as a bird.thebogeyman17-12-2024
- Imagine what he'd be like if he done it on TV.medinabello15-12-2024
- Moot point Wattemina will beat him anyways so he will have an early Xmas after all.medinabello15-12-2024
- Grow up mate it's a game of darts surely a player has the capacity to play more than 1 best of 5 set match in one evening.medinabello15-12-2024
- Modus will be good for him. Great comp.medinabello15-12-2024
- I'm with Asp here. If they moan about it don't pick them. Simple as.medinabello15-12-2024
- We don't need the Saudi's money and prohibitive laws. Simply take the World's to other countries like Germany, Holland, Scotland, Poland, Belgium. Not only will you get sell out crowds with bigger venues but it will also freshen up the comp a bit. Let's face it Ally Pally is getting a bit boring now. Imagine 10,000 in Berlin, Rotterdam, Brussels etc.medinabello15-12-2024
- Am probably going to be in a small minority, i would not miss the walk ons, best part used to be the lovely ladies which obviously now makes me a misogynist. Its all part of the razzamatazz show business side and its not that long so not something that winds me up however some of the walk on choices are abysmal while some work, MVG and Seven Nation Army being an example. Dimi the Dancer is / was just awful and Peter Wrights is old hat now.Mysstree14-12-2024