World Series of Darts Festival, Las Vegas
Posted 30/06/10
I travelled to Las Vegas for the 3 Players Championship events and the World Cricket Champiship.
Please use the links below for full details of how I did in all four events.
Cricket | Pl. Champ 1 | Pl. Champ 2 | Pl. Champ 3
Players Championships, Haarlem
Posted 20/06/10
Unfortunately I did not have the most successful weekend despite some good darts. I lost 6-3 to Tony Eccles on Saturday and 6-5 to Jarkko Komula on Sunday.
Players Championships, Barnsley
Posted 13/06/10
This weekend I travelled to Barnsley.
Saturday
On Saturday I reached the last 32 stage. My victories were an opening round 6-4 win over Adrian Lewis and a 6-3 victory over Jarkko Komula.
Sunday
Unfortunately I lost early today to Dave Smith.
Rileys Dart Zones UK OPEN Finals
Posted 03/06/10
This weekend I competed in the 2010 UK OPEN finals at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton. I lost in a close game 6-4 to Kirk Shepherd on the opening night.
Players Championships, Salzburg
Posted 16/05/10
This weekend I travelled to Salzburg, Austria.
Saturday
On Saturday I reached the last 32 stage. My victories were an opening round 6-1 win over Colin Monk, a whitewash of Steffan Schaffer and a 6-3 win over Bernd Roith.
Sunday
I reached the last 32 again on Sunday, the second event of the weekend. I defeated Markus Tillman without dropping a single leg in the opening match before winning 6-1 against Boris Krcmar. I then edged past Richie Burnett 6-5 before losing out to Jamie Caven.
Players Championship/UK Open Q, Wigan
Posted 09/05/10
This weekend I was in Wigan again for a Players Championship and the final UK Open qualifier.
Saturday
I lost out in the first round today to Adrian Lewis.
Sunday
I reached the last 64 today where I lost to Mark Frost. I previously had defeated Sam Allen 6-2.
Players Championship/UK Open Q, Wigan
Posted 25/04/10
This weekend I was in Wigan for a Players Championship and another UK Open qualifier.
Saturday
I lost out in the first round today to Dave Ladley in a close game. It went down to a final leg decider.
Sunday
I reached the last 64 today where I lost to Dave Smith. I previously had defeated Jon Archer 6-0.
Players Championship/UK Open Q, Derby
Posted 18/04/10
This weekend I travelled to Derby.
Saturday
On Saturday I won my first game 6-2 against Chris Loudon, but lost out in the last 64 to Phil Taylor.
Sunday
I reached the last 32 today, defeating Norman Fletcher in my first match. I then defeated Roland Scholten 6-3 but unfortunately lost 6-5 to John Part in the next game.
Players Championship/UK Open Q, Barnsley
Posted 11/04/10
This weekend I travelled to Barnsley for the Bobby Bourne Memorial Trophy and the latest UK Open Qualifier.
Saturday
On Saturday I lost out in my first match to Colin Lloyd 6-3.
Sunday
I unfortunately to lost to Colin Osborne in the last 64 today having previously defeated Mareno Michels 6-5.
Players Championship/UK Open Q, Crawley
Posted 21/03/10
This weekend I travelled to Crawley.
Saturday
On Saturday I reached the last 32 where I was unlucky to lose 6-5 to Andy Smith. I had previously beaten Peter Wright 6-5 and Mark Stephenson 6-3.
Sunday
I was unfortunate to draw Wayne Jones in the first round and I lost out in a final leg decider.
Players Championship/UK Open Q, Wigan
Posted 14/03/10
This weekend I was in Wigan for a Players Championship and another UK Open qualifier.
Saturday
On Saturday I lost to Martyn Turner 6-4 in my first round game.
Sunday
I reached the last 32 in the second event of the weekend before losing out 6-2 to Joe Cullen. I had previously defeated Steve Hine and Darren Latham 6-3.
Players Championships Gladbeck, Germany
Posted 07/03/10
This weekend I travelled to Gladbeck, Germany.
Saturday
On Saturday I lost to Steve Beaton 6-2 in my first round game.
Sunday
I reached the last 64 in the second event of the weekend before losing out 6-2 to Mervyn King. I had previously defeated Zeki Tatli 6-1.
Derby Players Championship/UK OPEN
Posted 28/02/10
This weekend I travelled to Derby.
Saturday - Players Championship
On Saturday I won my first game 6-3 against ian Lever before defeating Steve Watts 6-2. However, then I lost out to Vincent van der Voort in the last 64.
Sunday - UK OPEN Qualifier
At the second UK Open Qualifier of the year, I lost to Robbie Newland by a 6-4 score line in the first round.
Swindon Players Championship/UK OPEN
Posted 21/02/10
This weekend I travelled to Swindon.
Saturday - Players Championship
On Saturday I won my first game 6-3 against Shaun Dring before defeating Arron Monk 6-4. However, then I lost out to Terry Jenkins in the last 64.
Sunday - UK OPEN Qualifier 1
I also reached the last 64 on Sunday. I lost to Barrie Bates by a 6-2 score line. I previously defeated Lee White 6-2.
Gibraltar Players Championships
Posted 08/02/10
This weekend I competed in my first event of 2010 in Gibraltar.
Saturday
On Saturday I won my first game 6-1 against Enrique Soba. I then defeated Rocco Maes 6-4 but lost out to Peter Hudson in the last 64.
Sunday
I reached the last 32 in the second event of the weekend before losing out 6-4 to Colin Osborne. I had previously defeated Matt Clark 6-3, Mark Stephenson 6-1 and David Bautista 6-1.
Posted 29/11/09
This weekend I was in Halle, Germany at the Gerry Weber Center. Unfortunately, I lost out 6-5 in a very close game against Mensur Suljovic in the opening round.
Players
Championships, Scotland
Posted 09/11/09
This weekend I travelled to Irvine, Scotland for 2 Players Championship
events and the Grand Slam of Darts ITV Wildcard qualifier.
On Friday night I competed against Louis Blundell in the first round of
the qualifier, only to lost 4-3 in a very tight game. Saturdays event,
saw a better run as I reached the last 32. I defeated Peter Manley 6-3
& Shayne O'Connor 6-1 before losing out to Gary Anderson.
The following day I improved yet again, reaching the last 16. I defeated
Matt Clark 6-5 in the opening round, before winning 6-4 against Lee Williams.
I then edged past Martyn Turner 6-5 to set up a clash with Michael van
Gerwen. However, it was Michael who advanced by a score line of 6-2. The
dutchman then went on to reach the final.
Players
Championships, Nuland Holland
Posted 25/10/09
This weekend I travelled to Nuland, Holland for 2 Players Championship
events. At Saturdays event, I lost out to Tony Ayres 6-4 in my first game.
Sunday I narrowly lost out to Wayne Jones 6-5 in the first round.
Posted 18/10/09
This weekend I reached the last 64. I defeated Eamonn Carey in my first match 6-2. I then faced Peter Quinn in the last 128 where I played well winning 6-1. However I lost out 6-4 to Justin Pipe in the next round in a tough match.
Irish
Players Championships
Posted 05/10/09
This weekend I reached the last 64 at Saturdays event, defeating
Stephen Hardy 6-1 before narrowly losing out 6-5 to Mark Dudbridge.
Unfortunately I lost to Steve Brown 6-3 in the first round on Sunday.
Harlow
Target Open Champion
Posted 26/09/09
This weekend I won the Harlow Target Open. I played very well
during the event, coming from behind in the majority of my matches to
win.
I
came from 2-1 down to defeat Adrian Genery 3-2, and also defeated Steve
"Smudger" Smith 3-1 on the way to the semi-finals.
In the last 4 I was 3-0 down to the in form Jamie Caven but fought back
to a 4-3 victory.
The final saw me take on another in form player in Mark Walsh, once again
I was behind, this time 4-2 down. However, I battled back to a 5-4 victory
to win the event.
Posted 06/09/09
I travelled to Austria this weekend for the latest Players Championships.
Saturday
I lost in the opening round today to the eventual winner, Adrian Lewis.
Sunday
Today I played well and reached the last 16 where I lost 6-5
to Vincent van der Voort. I had previously defeated Steve Brown, Steve
Maish & Maik Langendorf.
German Darts Trophy
Posted 20/06/09
I travelled to Germany this weekend for the German Darts Trophy events in Dinslaken.
Saturday
I lost in the opening round today to Tony "The Viper" Eccles 6-1.
Sunday
Today I played well and defeated Jonathan Overton 6-0 in the
first round. I then came up against Michael Rosenauer in the last 64 where
I lost 6-4.
Posted 13/06/09
Saturday
I defeated Matt Gallett 6-0 in the opening round of todays event. I then edged past Peter Manley 6-5 to reach the last 32. However, Denis Ovens was too stong as he won 6-1 in the board final.
Sunday
At todays event I lost in the first round to the in form Justin
Pipe 6-3. Justin went on to reach the last 16.
Posted 04/06/09
Saturday
I was defeated by Dave Askew 6-5 in the second round of the 2009 UK Open in Bolton tonight. It was an extremely close game but unfortunately it was Dave who edged through to the last 64 stage.
Posted 10/05/09
Saturday
I defeated Richie Burnett 6-1 in the first round today, playing some great darts. However, I was defeated in the second round by Alan Tabern 6-2.
Sunday
- Welsh UK Open Regional Final
Today
I lost in the first round in another match that went to the very final
leg. I lost 6-5 to James Barton in a very close game. However, my place
in the UK Open finals was already assured before the weekend and I have
qualified safely in the top 64.
Posted 19/04/09
Saturday
I was drawn against Ronnie Baxter in the first round in today, It was a good game, however, It was Ronnie who went through 6-4.
Sunday
- EM UK Open Regional Final
Today
I lost in the first round in a match that went to the very final leg.
I was 5-2 up but Darren Latham came back to win 6-5.
Posted 12/04/09
Saturday
I was drawn against John Part in the first round in Taunton today, It was a very tight game which went to the very final leg, however, I unfortunately lost and it was John Part who went through.
Sunday
- SW UK Open Regional Final
I defeated Ian Crichett 6-1 in the first round today and Nick
Fullwell 6-5 in the last 64. This put me into the board final where I
face Terry Jenkins. I played very well and won the match 6-3 to reach
the last 16 of the competition. Unfortunately I lost in a final leg decider
to Michael Barnard.
Posted 05/04/09
Saturday
I was drawn against Toon Greebe in the first round in Nuland today where unfortunately I lost 6-3.
Sunday
Today
I lost in the first round in a match that went to the very final leg.
Sebastijan Pecjak winning 6-5.
Posted 29/03/09
Saturday
I was in Coventry this weekend for the 2 pro tour events in the West Midlands. I lost 6-4 to Nigel Birch in my first game today.
Sunday
- WM UK Open Regional Final
Today
i won my first round without dropping a single leg against Robert Heard.
This put me into the last 64 where I played well but lost 6-4 to Terry
Jenkins.
Posted 22/03/09
Saturday
I was drawn against Steve Evans in my first match today which was a close game. Unfortunately Steve won 6-4.
Sunday
- SE UK Open Regional Final
I played well and won my first game today against Nigel Birch
6-1. I then faced Chris Allen in the last 64 which was a very close game,
I edged past to a 6-5 win. I then came up against Robbie Parker in the
last 32 but lost in a final leg decider.
North
West Championships, Wigan
Posted 15/03/09
Saturday
I was drawn against Stuart Dutton in my first match today
where I progressed in a close match 6-5. I then edged out Peter Manley
6-4 to reach the board final. Unfortunately, I came up against Raymond
van Barneveld in the last 32 and lost 6-0.
Sunday
- NW UK Open Regional Final
I won my first game today against Lee Williams 6-4. I then
faced Steve Hine in the last 64 where I lost in a close match 6-4.
Scottish Championships, Irvine
Posted 07/03/09
Saturday
This weekend I travelled to Irvine, Scotland. I was drawn
against Ronnie Baxter in the first round and unfortunately lost 6-4.
Sunday
- Scottish UK Open Regional Final
I won my first game today against Simon Craven. It was a close
match to start with, but I moved ahead and went on to win 6-2. I then
faced John Part in the last 64 where I lost by a 6-2 score line.
Players Championships, Germany
Posted 01/03/09
Saturday
This weekend I was in Germany for 2 Players Championship events.
However I did not start well and I lost in the first round to Toon Greebe
6-2.
Sunday
Today I reached the last 16 of the event. I started off well,
defeating Dyson Parody 6-4. I then overcame the challenge from David Fatum
6-1. This put me into the board final where I played very well and defeated
Terry Jenkins 6-2. Unfortunately, I lost 6-1 to the eventual runner-up
Adrian Lewis.
Players
Championships, Gibraltar
Posted 17/01/09
Saturday
- Eddie Cox Memorial Championship
Off to Gibraltar this weekend at the Victoria Stadium for
two more pro tour events of 2009. I had a bye through the first round
as Steve Maish missed the register deadline, however I lost in the final
leg 6-5 against Julio Barbero Gonzalez in the last 64.
Sunday
-Stan James Players Championship
Today I reached the last 32 of the event. I started off well,
defeating Dyson Parody 6-3. I then overcame the challenge from Andrew
Davies, again by the same scoreline. Unfortunately, I then lost 6-2 to
Peter Manley in the board final.
Posted 11/01/09
Saturday - Bobby Bourne Memorial Championship
I played well and defeated Andy Mason 6-0 in my first game today. However I came up against Andy Hamilton in the last 64 where I lost 6-3.
Sunday - North East UK Open Regional Final
Unfortunately I lost my first game at the Dpncaster Dome today against Par Riihonen 6-1.
Posted 23/12/08
I lost 3-0 in sets to Paul Nicholson, who was in brilliant form. For most of the game he averaged over 100 and finished the match with one of the highest first round averages in the whole competition.
Posted 16/12/08
I
am pleased to announce that the new Adrian Gray Official online store has
just been opened for business!Here you can buy my darts, flights & even the brand new 2009 Calendar!
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Posted 10/12/08
I have been drawn against Paul Nicholson for the 2009 World Darts Championship. The schedule of play has been released, my first round match is at 1.45pm on 23rd December.
View the full schedule here
2008
German Darts Championship
Posted 29/11/08
This weekend was the 2008 German Darts Championship at the
Gerry Weber Event Convention Centre in Halle/Westfalen. It is a premier
event, with the winners prize being 25,000 euros.
The tournament is played down to the last 8 players on Saturday. I started extremely well, defeating Tobias Hontsch without dropping a leg, I threw some great darts, including a 145 finish. This set up a clash with Kevin Dowling who I defeated 3-1 in sets to reach the board final. This meant I was now just one game away from the last 16 and therefore the stage games. I took Andy Hamilton all the way to the final set, however I missed my chance at 158 and he checked out to win 3-2.
Posted 09/11/08
Off to Leiden in Holland this weekend for the final two events that count towards the Players Championship Order of Merit.
Saturday - 08/11/08
I reached the last 32 at Saturdays event, defeating Andrew Davies 3-0 in my first game to reach the board final. Unfortunately, this was as far as I got, losing 3-0 in sets to the eventual winner, Mervyn King.
Sunday - 09/11/08
I reached the quarter-finals today, defeating Lesley Geertsma 3-1 in my first game before overcoming the previous days winner, Mervyn King 3-2 in the board final. I then came up against Wez Newton in the last 16. It was a very good game and went all the way to the final set. This set up a clash with World no. 3 James Wade. I was unfortunate to lose 3-0 as every set went all the way. I was on for a 9 dart leg during the match, hitting 2 180's before missing 141 with my next throw.
Posted 02/11/08
I was in Killarney for the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic Players Championship. I reached the last 32 where a lost out to Felix McBrearty 3-1 in sets. I had previously got past Mick Dwyer (bye) and Alan Ramsell 3-0 in sets.
Posted 26/10/08
I was in Dinslaken for the European Championship qualifiers today. Unfortunately I lost to German player, Bernd Roith
5-3 in my first game.
Posted 25/10/08
I played well in Germany today at the German Darts Trophy. I defeated Thorsten Wefers 3-2 to reach the last 32, but unfortunately lost 3-2 to Kevin Painter in the board final. Kevin went on to reach the quarter finals.
Championship League of Darts
Posted 21/10/08
I was
in Crondon Park, Essex today for group seven of the Championship league
of darts. Unfortunately I did not advance past the group, but won £1,100
for the 22 legs I won during
the competition.
Scottish
Players Championships
Posted 19/10/08
I was
in Irvine this weekend for the 2008 Scottish Players Championships &
the Grand Slam Qualifier.
Friday
- 17/10/08
In the Grand Slam qualifier, I was drawn in a very strong group that included
myself, Mark Dudbridge, Ronnie Baxter, Adrian Lewis & Wayne Jones!
In the first
round I played well and defeated Peter
Allen 4-1. In the second round, I continued with this form and defeated
Ian Jopling
4-3. Unfortunately, I lost 4-3 to Wayne Jones in the next game.
Saturday
- 18/10/08
Unfortunately,
I lost in the first round today. I lost to John MaGowan 3-2 in sets, having
lead 2-0.
Sunday
- 19/10/08
I started the day well, defeating Steve Watts 3-0 in the first round.
However I then lost in the last 64 to Matt Jackson in the deciding set.
Irish
Players Championships
Posted 04/10/08
Off to the
Citywest Hotel in Dublin this weekend for the 2008 Irish Players Championships.
Saturday
- 04/10/08
In the first round, I played well and defeated Peter Aleman 3-1 in sets.
In the second round, i continued with this form and defeated Carlos Rodriguez
3-1. This put me into the last 32, where I faced Robert Thornton. Unfortunately,
I lost 3-1 to Thornton in a tough game.
Sunday
- 05/10/08
Unfortunately, I lost in the first round today. I lost to an in form Chris
Cooper 3-1 in sets.
Posted 20/09/08
I was in Newport this weekend for the 2008 Welsh Players Championships, the final 2 before the World Grand Prix places are confirmed.
Saturday - 20/09/08
My day started well, I played some good darts and defeated Sean Palfrey 3-0 in sets to progress to the last 64. Unfortunately, I lost out to Michael Rosenauer 3-1, in a tough game.
Sunday - 21/09/08
I defeated Alan Weist 3-0(sets) in the first round today, before getting past Matt Gallett 3-0 to reach the board final, again without dropping a set. Unfortunately, I then lost out to Ronnie Baxter 3-1 in the last 32 in a hard fought match.
Windy
City Open Players Championship
Posted 14/09/08
I
reached the last 32 in Chicago this weekend. I played well to win both
my first two games 3-0 in sets. Defeating Chad Wooten and Brian Blake
respectively. However, I then lost out to Michael Van Gerwen in the board
final.
Posted 06/09/08
I lost to Dave Honey in Ireland today in a game where I hit 8 180's and had a shot at double in every single leg. I lost 3-2 in sets in the deciding game.
Posted 31/08/08
I reached the last 32 at Saturday's event and the last 64 on Sunday.
Saturday - 30/08/08
In the first round on the Saturday I was up against Anton Pein, however I received a bye for this game. In the second round I defeated Olaf Tupaschis 3-2 in sets to win the board. I then faced Kevin Painter in the last 32, however this was as far as I got as Kevin was too strong on the day.
Sunday - 31/08/08
I was drawn against Daniel Kibellus in the first round of the competition on Sunday. I played well and won 3-1 (sets). However I was then defeated in the board final by Jeffrey Stigter, 3-1.
Posted 24/08/08
I reached the last 32 of the Peachtree Open in Atlanta this weekend. I played well to defeat both Ryan van der Weit and Jayson Barlow 3-0 (sets), to reach the last 32. However, I unfortunately lost out to Gary Mawson, who was too strong on the day.
Kitchener
Open Players Championship
Posted 17/08/08
I
played well and reached the Quarter-Finals of the competition in Canada
today. I overcame Dave Richardson 3-1 in sets to reach the second round,
where I won convincingly 3-0 against Stephane Rousseau. I then won my
board final against Larry Butler, again without dropping a set.
In the last 16, I was drawn against Shawn Brennerman. This was a much
closer game, where I won 3-2 to reach the Quarter-Finals. In the last
8 I unfortunately lost out to an in form Lionel Sams.
Posted 21/07/08
I lost out 10-8 at the Stan James World Matchplay today, against Dennis Priestley. The two-time World Champion needed to draw on his two decades of experience at the top level to battle back from an 8-5 deficit.
We were locked for the first half of the game, with a break of throw for Dennis to take a 4-2 lead, which I then matched to pull level. I then broke throw for a second time in leg nine to lead for the first time in the match, and double 16 put me into a 6-4 lead after winning four straight legs. Priestley replied in leg 11 on double ten, but missed the bullseye to square the match as double top put me 7-5 up. I then landed a second 180 of the game on my way to a three-leg cushion, but then I saw my chance to move a leg away from the win slip away when Priestley took out double eight to break my throw. I also hit another maximum in the next, but a 121 finish this time saw Priestley cut back to 8-7. A missed double eight for a 136 finish cost me in leg 16, with Priestley hitting double top to level and then the same bed to lead again at 9-8, whilst I was waiting on a finish. It was Priestley who landed a killer 180 in the next, giving him the breathing space to miss two match darts before returning for double four to progress to the last 16.
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Posted 19/07/08
I have been drawn against the number 12 seed, Dennis Priestley in the first round of the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
The game will be live on SKY SPORTS, at 1pm on Monday 21st July.
Posted 19/07/08
I was defeated by Nick Fulwell in the first round in Blackpool today. I narrowly lost out 3-2 in sets, Nick was in fine form and went on to reach the Quarter-Finals of the competition.
2008
Las Vegas Desert Classic Result
Posted 05/07/08
I
lost out in the Quarter-Finals of the 2008 Las Vegas Desert Classic today
against Phil taylor 11-4. I threatened a repeat of my victory over Taylor
in last year's SkyBet World Grand Prix when I took a 3-1 lead against
the three-time Desert Classic winner. However, Taylor hit back to lead
4-3 and then won seven successive legs to storm to victory.
I took the game's first two legs, with a 159 score setting up a double
16 finish in the opener before I took advantage of three misses from Taylor
in the second. I also had a chance to lead 3-0, but missed double 18 before
Taylor landed double ten to get off the mark. I then found double 18 to
take leg four, but Taylor took the next three to edge in front, after
I missed two darts at a double in the sixth. Double ten saw me pull level
again at four-all, but Taylor found another gear to pull away, finding
his range on the treble 20 to fire maximums in three successive legs.
A 14-darter put him 5-4 up, and he followed that with a 104 finish to
leave me behind, and three more legs saw him take a 9-4 advantage. I then
missed double eight to hit back as Taylor moved a leg away from the win,
and he booked his semi-final berth on double one.
"Adrian played really well," said Taylor. "He started superbly and was consistent early on.
"I'm
a big fan of Adrian's," said Taylor. "He's very dedicated, works
hard at his game and looks after himself. That will benefit him in the
future."
Posted 04/07/08
I have now reached the Quarter-Finals of the 2008 Las Vegas Desert Classic today after defeating Sam Rooney 8-3. I pulled clear from 2-2 to 5-2 with a flawless display of finishing, including a double 16 to break Rooney's throw in leg six and a double 18 in the next after my opponent had missed three darts at the same bed. Double 18 helped me break throw in the next to move 6-2 up, but my first misses of the match in leg nine allowed Rooney back in. I then produced a killer blow to take a 7-3 cushion, taking out a sensational 160 with Rooney sat on a finish. I then landed my third maximum of the game in the next to pull clear of Rooney, allowing for four misses at the double before sealing victory on double one.
My finishing was great and that proved the difference. I felt comfortable, especially on double 18, and I'm in confident mood.
I've got Phil next and I've beaten him before so he holds no fear for me, and I can go up there and enjoy it.
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Posted 02/07/08
I am through to the last 16 of the 2008 Las Vegas Desert Classic today after defeating two time finalist, Wayne Mardle 6-4 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. I took out finishes of 156 and 126, on the bullseye, in edging 3-2 ahead before a 96 checkout put me 5-2 clear. Mardle then landed double nine to stay in the game and stepped in after I missed three darts for the match in leg nine to hit double two and pull back to 5-4. However in the next leg I took my chance on double five o advance to the last 16.
I'm delighted, I took out some good finishes but I needed to because Wayne could have gone ahead 4-1. It's great to be through but I've always lost in the second round when I've qualified before so hopefully I can change that this week.
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Posted 01/07/08
I have been drawn against Wayne Mardle in the first round of the 2008 Las Vegas Desert Classic. The game will be live on SKY SPORTS on 2nd July from 7pm UK time.
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Posted 30/06/08
Today I qualified for the 2008 Las Vegas Desert Classic at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. I overcame Gary Broomhead 5-1 in my first game, before defeating Paul Lim 5-3 to win my board. This set me up with a match against Mark Tiller, where my run continued as I played well winning 5-2. With just one match left to qualify for the TV stages, I defeated Kevin Dowling 5-3.
Posted 29/06/08
I reached the last 32 at the 2008 Las Vegas Players Championship today. I played well in my first game, as I defeated Tomakazu Onoda 3-0 in sets. In the second round, I I came back from 2 sets down to defeat Matt "Superman" Clark 3-2. This victory meant I had won my board, however, In the next round I lost out to the world number 5, Terry Jenkins.
Posted 15/06/08
I lost out 3-2 in sets to Dave Smith in the first round yesterday at the Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol. However, at Sundays event I reached the last 32 of the competition. I defeated Russell Mason 3-1 (sets) in the first round, setting up a clash with Mick Savvery. I played very well in this game hitting a 14 dart leg to win the match again by 3 sets to 1. However, my run was ended in the next round as I then lost out 3-1 against an in form Gary Welding.
Posted 06/06/08
I lost out 9-4 to Chris Thompson in the last 64 of the Blue Square UK Open in Bolton tonight, in what was a very tough match. However, by reaching this far in the competition I have earnt £1,000 which will be added to my order of merit.
Posted 05/06/08
I have been drawn against Chris Thompson in the third round of the 2008 Blue Square UK Open in Bolton. The game will be live on SKY SPORTS from 7pm tomorrow night.
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Posted 17/05/08
I lost out to Dennis "The Menace" Priestley in the last 16, live on Nuts TV today. I started well claiming the first leg on double 16, but Dennis hit straight back, winning the second leg. I had a chance in the next, to claim the set, however, I suffered a bounce out when going for a 100 finish before Dennis took full advantage and won the first set. The next leg proved crucial as we both missed a clutch of doubles before Dennis hit double 2. I then struggled to find my form and Dennis went on to win the game 3-0 in sets.
US Open 2008 - First Rounds
Posted 16/0508
I
will be competing live on NUTS TV (Sky 207 & Freeview
42) at 7.00pm UK time on 17/05/08, after reaching the last 16 of the 2008
US Open.
Click here for
more info.
First Round
This weekend I was in Connecticut for the 2008 US Open. I won my first
round game without dropping a set, 3-0 against Cameron Paine.
Second Round
In the second round I came up against Robert
Watson-Lang (Bobstar) for the third time in recent weeks. For the
first three legs there was little I could do to stop him as he produced
legs of 14, 13 & 15 to take a 1 set & 1 leg lead. However I managed
to battle back to win the next two legs and level the match at 1-1. In
the next set we both continued to play very well, however, I managed to
hit what was probably the turning point in the game when I checked out
a 144 finish with Bobstar waiting to pounce on 38. I won this set and
played well to win the first leg of the final set. However, Bobstar hit
straight back with a great 13 dart leg. I now needed the next leg for
victory, Bobstar needing it to go to a final set. Bobstar managed to edge
infront of me and was sitting on 36 when I managed to checkout on 124(treble
20, treble 14, double 11) for victory!
Last 64
This set me up with a board final match against Jason Clark. I started
well but Jason took the first set 2-1 with the throw. The second set I
thought I had won as I checked out on 84, only for the chalker to tell
me I was actually on 86, Jason then took full advantage of this and took
the leg with his next throw. This was very difficult to deal with and
I struggled to get my head back on the game and lost the next leg also.
This put me 2-0 down in sets and 1 leg away from being defeated. However
I battled back strongly and won the set. In the next two sets, I continued
to battle and took my chances when Jason failed to hit his doubles. I
had come back from 2-0 & 1-0 down to defeat him 3-2!
Last 32
I now had just 1 more game to win to compete in Saturday's live TV finals.
I was up against Dan Lauby who started very strongly claiming the first
leg in 15 darts, whilst I was on a finish after just 12. I then played
very well to win the second leg before Dan missed about 5 darts at double
to win the set. I took full advantage and was now 1-0 up (in sets). We
then both continued to score strongly, however, Dan continued to miss
doubles and I went onto win the match 3-0 in sets.
Posted 27/0408
This weekend I reached the last 32 in Holland. I won my first round tie against Andreas Muller 3-0 in sets, before defeating Bryan De Hoog in the second round, by the same scoreline. This meant I had to face Andy Hamilton in the board final. This proved to be a very close game which went all the way. In the final set I took out 119 whilst Andy was on a double to claim the first leg, only for him to hit straight back and take the match into a deciding leg. I was on left on 78 with Andy waiting on a double. I hit the treble 18 with my first dart but wired the next 2 darts at double 12. Andy then hit his double to claim victory, winning the match 3-2 in sets.
Posted 19/0408
I played well this weekend and reached the last 16 in Glasgow. In my first game I defeated Alan Caves 3-2 in sets, a game which went all the way to the final leg. In my second match (last 32), I was up against Kevin Painter. I made a great start to this game, finishing well and I was soon 2 sets up. I then continued to battle and actually had a few darts at double to win the match 3-0 in sets. Instead Kevin took advantage and then pulled it back to 2 sets each. In the final set I started well, winning the first leg only for Kevin to hit straight back. In the deciding leg we both scored well and struggled to hit the winning double, however, I managed to hold my nerve and finish on double 4. This win meant i had won my board and I now faced, Kevin McDine. The score was 1-1 in legs when Kevin hit a 12 dart leg to claim the first set. I hit straight back winning the second set but Kevin took the next 2 and went on to win the game 3-1.
Posted 12/0408
I reached the last 64 in Antwerp this weekend. In the first round i defeated Miloslav Navratil 3-0 in sets, before i narrowly lost out in the final set to Joeri Raets 3-2.
Midlands
UK Open Regional Final
Posted 30/03/08
I reached the last 16 for a second day in a row at the Midlands UK Open
in Telford today. In the first round I defeated the previous days Semi-Finalist,
Mark Frost 5-4. My run then continued against Alan Warriner-Little, who
i also beat 5-4. This victory put me into the last 32 where i faced Martin
Burchell in the board final. I played well and won the match 5-2. Now,
one game away from the Quarter Finals, being filmed live on stage, I narrowly
lost 5-3 to Simon Whatley.
Posted 29/03/08
I reached the last 16 at the Midlands Players Championship in Telford today. I defeated Jamie Robinson 3-2 (in sets), in the first round, coming back from being 2 sets and 1 leg down. This set me up against the American, Scott Kirchner, who i started very strongly against and went on to win 3-0. I then faced James Keogh in the board final where i won 3-2 in a hard fought game which went to the final set, hitting a 167 checkout to win the match, whilst he was sitting on a double. This meant that i had won my board and put me into the last 16 where i faced the in form Alan Tabern. I played quite well, but missed doubles and lost 3-1 in sets.
Posted 23/03/08
Saturday - 22/03/08
In the first round on the Saturday i was up against Robert Watson-Lang (Bobstar), who happens to be the person who runs my new website. It turned out to be a great game which I won 3-2 in sets, hitting a 170 finish along the way. It went all the way to the final leg where i managed to hold my throw and claim victory. In the second round, I defeated A. Albert 3-0 in sets without dropping a leg. This included a 120 checkout to win the match. I then came up against Carlos Rodriguez in the last 32. This proved to be another great game which again, went all the way. I won the first set and narrowly missed the bullseye on a 164 checkout to win the second set. With the score at 1-1 in sets, I then took advantage when Carlos missed his double and went 2-1 up. However, Carlos hit straight back levelling at 2 sets each. In the final set Carlos hit a 12 dart leg before I checked out on 118 to take the game to the final leg. I left myself double 18 but Carlos checked out to claim the match 3-2 in sets.
Sunday - 23/03/08
I was drawn against Martin Burchell in the first round of Sundays event in Germany. I played well, winning the match 3-0 in sets. I then came up against Robert Watson-Lang (Bobstar) for the second time over the weekend, in the board final (last 64). I started well winning the first set, but Robert hit straight back claiming the next two. I then forced the game into a deciding set, however it was Robert who went on to win the match.
Posted 17/03/08
I was unlucky to run in to an in form Steve Musson at the Players Championship on Saturday. However I reached the last 32 at the North West UK Open, defeating Tom Martin 5-0 & Dennis Smith 5-3, before losing out to John MaGowan 5-3 in a very good game.
Posted 13/03/08
Welcome to my brand new Official Website. The only place to keep right up to date with "The Conqueror"!
Posted 02/03/08
I reached the last 32 at the Southern UK Open in Brentwood today. I defeated Jimmy Dunlop 5-1 & Carlos Rodriguez 5-4, before losing to an in form Chris Mason.
Southern
Players Championship
Posted 01/03/08
I reached the last 32 at the Southern Players Championship in Brentwood
today. I defeated Ian Harford 3-0 (in sets) & Jamie Robinson 3-2,
before losing in the final leg to Adrian Lewis.