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8 hours ago, MacBoyd said:

Anyone been to darts in hydro? Want to go but only highest level left do you think it's worth it?

I have worked many times at the darts when in Glasgow, TBH You will just be watching the screens as you will not see much from top tier....The atmosphere is good though and if you want a night out on the bevy then go for it,but next year get floor seats if you can............here is the latest press release for those interested

VAN GERWEN CRUISES PAST VILJANEN IN WILLIAM HILL WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER

 

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN set the standard at the William Hill World Darts Championship as he eased through to the second round at London's Alexandra Palace.

 

The world number one made light work of Scandinavian qualifier Kim Viljanen and produced the highest quality performance of the tournament so far with a straight sets victory on Saturday.

 

The Dutch ace averaged almost 104, hit five 180s and dropped just one leg in an impressive opening display to back up his record 25 tournament wins during 2016.

 

"That's one down and five to go," said van Gerwen, who is bidding to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy for this first time since his maiden success three years ago.

 

"I think I played okay and it was good to get through comfortably. I can relax now and look forward what feels like the real tournament.

 

"The first round is always very difficult so I'm pleased with what I've done here."

 

Finland's Viljanen had beaten Ross Snook by two sets to nil in their preliminary round match, but was unable to match the world number one.

 

Van Gerwen will take on Cristo Reyes in the last 32 after the Spanish star edged past Dimitri Van den Bergh in a high quality encounter.

 

Reyes dropped the first set but battled back to win 3-2 against the promising Belgian youngster, with his highlight being a spectacular 124 checkout on the bull.

 

"It was a difficult game," said Reyes, who hit over 60% of his double attempts, defying nine 180s from his opponent.

 

"Dimitri played really well and I did everything to beat me but my finishing was fantastic and that got me through."

 

Number 16 seed Stephen Bunting was punished for missing seven match darts as Darren Webster sent him crashing out in a tie-break, hitting eight maximums in the process.

 

Last month's Players Championship semi-finalist Webster produced sensational finishes of 140, 147 and 157 as he progressed to the second round for the third consecutive year.

 

Terry Jenkins charged through to the second round by defeating Josh Payne in the earlier session on Saturday afternoon, when Andrew Gilding and Benito van de Pas also progressed.

 

Veteran star Jenkins, who is appearing in this 13th PDC World Championship, came from a set behind against Payne to book his place in the last 32.

 

Highlights for the 53-year-old included a brilliant 140 checkout as he saw off promising star Payne, who is 30 years younger than Jenkins.

 

"I played really well and maybe that's because I've relaxed a bit," said Jenkins, who is planning to wind down his playing commitments during 2017.

 

"I'm only going to play in the TV events that I've qualified for. I can't keep doing it against these youngsters. If I do well here I'll be in even more events but I can focus on them and it might work in my favour."

 

Jenkins will take on Van de Pas in the second round after the 23-year-old saw off Malaysia's Tengku Shah, who won his preliminary round match against Masumi Chino of Japan but lost out to the number 15 seed.

 

Chino took the third set off the Dutchman, who has won three ranking titles in 2016, and gave a great account of his talents but Van de Pas proved to be too strong to suffer a shock defeat.

 

Gilding came out on top in the first sudden-death decider of this year's tournament as he came from two sets behind to beat Scotland's John Henderson, who missed a dart at the bullseye for victory.

 

Former UK Open semi-finalist Gilding hit eight 180s en route to victory as he moves through to face reigning champion Gary Anderson.

 

Alexandra Palace hosts another double session on Sunday with Justin Pipe taking on Chris Dobey in the afternoon, before Mark Webster meets Joe Murnan and Ian White takes on the winner of Kevin Simm against Gilbert Ulang.

 

In the evening session, Phil Taylor begins his bid for a 17th World Championship title against the winner of the preliminary round match between John Bowles and David Platt, with Alan Norris facing Greece's John Michael and Daryl Gurney playing Jermaine Wattimena.

 

William Hill World Darts Championship

Saturday December 17

Afternoon Session 

Tengku Shah 2-1 Masumi Chino (P)

Terry Jenkins (18) 3-1 Josh Payne

John Henderson (31) 2-3 Andrew Gilding

Benito van de Pas (15) 3-1 Tengku Shah

 

Evening Session

Ross Snook 0-2 Kim Viljanen (P)

Cristo Reyes (32) 3-2 Dimitri Van den Bergh

Stephen Bunting (16) 2-3 Darren Webster

Michael van Gerwen (1) 3-0 Kim Viljanen

 

Sunday December 18

Afternoon Session (1pm)

Kevin Simm v Gilbert Ulang (P)

Justin Pipe (26) v Chris Dobey

Mark Webster (25) v Joe Murnan

Ian White (14) v Simm/Ulang

 

Evening Session (7pm)

John Bowles v David Platt (P)

Daryl Gurney (24) v Jermaine Wattimena

Alan Norris (21) v John Michael

Phil Taylor (4) v Bowles/Platt

 

Preliminary Round - Best of three sets

First Round - Best of five sets

 

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TAYLOR PUTS ON VINTAGE DISPLAY IN WILLIAM HILL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER

 

PHIL TAYLOR'S bid to be crowned as World Champion for a 17th time began with a comfortable first round victory over David Platt as Ian White, Mark Webster, Chris Dobey, Alan Norris and Daryl Gurney progressed at the William Hill Darts Championship on Sunday.

 

Taylor averaged almost 102 in a straight sets success over Oceanic Masters winner Platt, who defeated John Bowles 2-0 in their preliminary round contest before succumbing to the Stoke great.

 

Number four seed Taylor set his sights on a reunion with the Sid Waddell Trophy, which he last won in 2013, by easing past Platt with a 102 average.

 

"I've got a really good chance of winning it this year," said Taylor, whose second round opponent will be Kevin Painter in a repeat of the classic 2004 final.

 

"I feel really confident for the first time in a long time. I've been doing things right and I've done a few things differently to prepare.

 

"A lot of people have been writing me off but I really think I've got a much better chance than people think. I played okay tonight and I'm looking forward to the rest of the tournament."

 

Last year's Alexandra Palace quarter-finalist Norris, meanwhile, came back from the brink against Greece's John Michael to book his place in the second round with a 3-2 triumph.

 

Number 21 Norris had to come from two sets behind to overcome the Southern Europe Qualifier as he set up a last 32 clash with either Raymond van Barneveld or Robbie Green.

 

"That's why you should never give up," said Norris, who won the last European Tour event of 2016 and hit a nine-darter at last month's Players Championship Finals.

 

"In set play you have to hang in there because a run of three or four legs can change everything. I struggled early on but credit where it is due to John, he played well.

 

"I had a good year last year. I love it here but I thought I was going home so I'm really happy."

 

Northern Ireland's Gurney, meanwhile, was impressive in his 3-1 win against Jermaine Wattimena, landing five 180s and averaging almost 97 as he moved safely through.

 

"I'm very pleased with the average and the performance," said Gurney, who reached a European Tour final in 2016.

 

"I'm getting better year on year and I'm playing well. I've been practising really hard and trying to get my head right for this and it's a very good start."

 

Chris Dobey enjoyed a dream World Championship debut in the Sunday afternoon session by defeating Justin Pipe in their first round clash.

 

The 26-year-old continued the progress he has made in 2016, which included reaching the final of a Players Championship event, by hitting three finishes of over 100 in a 3-1 success over 26th seed Pipe.

 

"It's what dreams are made of," said Dobey, who also qualified for the European Championship, Grand Slam of Darts and Players Championship Finals this year.

 

"I was so relieved to get over the finishing line. I know how well I can play and I've got more in the tank but it was always going to be hard against Justin.

 

"I just need to keep playing my game and I'll play it match by match. Everybody wants their name on that trophy and I'm really up for it."

 

Fabulous finishing saw former Lakeside Champion Mark Webster move safely through to round two, as he hit nine doubles from 11 attempts to see off Joe Murnan in straight sets.

 

The Welsh left-hander, a two-time Alexandra Palace semi-finalist, has struggled with technique problems over the last couple of years but produced a polished performance to win through.

 

"I'm pleased with how it went," said former Premier League star Webster, who reached the last 16 last year.

 

"The first round is always hard. It is almost like a completely different tournament. You just want to be in for Christmas so I'm happy I've done that.

 

"I've been trying different things with my throw and the rhythm was great. My doubles went really well but I know I need to improve my scoring but overall I'm happy."

 

Ian White was also a 3-0 winner against Kevin Simm, who had come through his preliminary round game against Philippines Qualifier Gilbert Ulang.

 

Two of the three sets went all five legs but White showed his class to set up a second round clash with Jonny Clayton, with a 130 checkout on the bull being the highlight for the number 14 seed.

 

The first round continues on Monday, with two-time World Champion Adrian Lewis beginning his bid to reclaim the title against Sweden's Magnus Caris, while Mervyn King takes on Steve West and Joe Cullen meets either China's Qiang Sun or World Youth Champion Corey Cadby, the 2016 Australian Grand Prix champion.

 

William Hill World Darts Championship

Sunday December 18

Afternoon Session

Kevin Simm 2-0 Gilbert Ulang (P)

Justin Pipe (26) 1-3 Chris Dobey

Mark Webster (25) 3-0 Joe Murnan

Ian White (14) 3-0 Kevin Simm

 

Evening Session

John Bowles 0-2 David Platt (P)

Daryl Gurney (24) 3-1 Jermaine Wattimena

Alan Norris (21) 3-2 John Michael

Phil Taylor (4) 3-0 David Platt

 

Monday December 19 (7pm)

Qiang Sun v Corey Cadby (P)

Mervyn King (22) v Steve West

Adrian Lewis (5) v Magnus Caris

Joe Cullen (28) v Sun/Cadby

 

Preliminary Round - Best of three sets

First Round - Best of five sets

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I'm starting to get right back into the darts again. Went off it for a wee while but I've been watching it this year again and loving it. 

Ive always wanted to go to it as well, looks like a cracking atmosphere and a good laugh. 

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