The Betway Premier League jumps across the English channel this week for its second outing at the Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands.
Our first Dutchman in action is Jelle Klaasen, who is up against James Wade. Paedo Suarez has revealed that issues with tendonitis have ruined his game; this would explain his constant "dropping off" in matches, especially last week's implosion against RVB. Alternatively, he should stop whacking off to retarded girls. For the bipolar one, a spirited fightback from 5-1 down against Clownman to force a decider didn't go Wadey's way, but his consistency will probably be the winner tonight.
The only non-Euro clash follows with Peter Wright against Dave Chisnall; once the battle of the bottlejobs, Wright's maiden major win finally got that weight off his shoulders (no, not his wife) and has been impervious since, while Chizzy was slapped silly by Gando last time out.
Seven world titles meet as Gary Anderson aims to take on Raymond van Barneveld and the Ahoy crowd. As long as Barney puts in a classic performance and doesn't go into headshake mode, this will be one occasion where the gameraiser won't even need to drop his performance level to get whipped.
The new Eurojobber takes to the stage as Kim Huybrechts plays Adrian Lewis. Belgium's choker demonstrated his innate ability to shit his pants when it matters as he blew 4 darts to take a point off MVG and ended up losing, while Snackpot showed what he can do when he bothers to give Taylel his first defeat.
A repeat of last year's final regular league phase fixture closes the session with Michael van Gerwen against Phil Taylor. Autism is the sole undefeated player left in the PL and with the Prowler the last person to defeat the World #1 on TV, revenge for his 2016 humbling will get Wayne Mardle more hot and bothered than a night in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Coverage starts from 7:00pm UK time on Sky Sports and from 7:00pm NL time (now) on RTL Z (thanks, Ajax).
>Tonight's fixtures (7:00pm GMT / 8:00pm CET start, all matches best of 12 legs) James "The Meds Are Back In Town" Wade v Jelle "Yewtree" Klaasen Snakeshite v Chizzy Barney v Gary "Big Game Counter" Anderson Kim "Husband of Dana" Huybrechts v SnackP&Ot Taylel v MvGOAuTism
But before the show gets underway, a sad note to start the evening.
Japan's Morihiro Hashimoto, a two time Worlds representative for the Land of the Rising Sun in 2011 and 2014 and a two time World Cup representative in 2012 and 2014, died suddenly on Monday at the tragically early age of 40 from a brain haemorrhage: pdc.tv/news/article/1ysg9ok0jaii1c3jdwilga8re/title/morihiro-hashimoto-passes-away
The Ogre is best remembered for his 2011 appearance where he met Gary Anderson in the first round; despite losing 3-0, the crowd chanted his name to Adrian Lewis's walk-on music throughout. A follow-up appearance in 2014 saw him claim a set off Michael Smith in the last 64 in what was a struggle of match, with neither player averaging 80.
Hashimoto's final PDC appearance was in the inaugural Japan Darts Masters two years ago, where he lost 6-2 to James Wade in Round 1.
Connor Baker
Can someone explain why this isn't on Sky? I can't even find it on the guide.
Brody Flores
It's on Sky Sports 1 in 40 minutes.
Easton Thomas
Cheers
Brandon Ross
>Taylel vs MVG in Rotterdam Oh boy. How hard will Taylor get booed?
>Wright's maiden major win finally got that weight off his shoulders (no, not his wife) Oh, you.
Sad. RIP.
Jayden Scott
I hate fans like these but it's not that different from the average PDC crowd
Adrian White
And we're on now.
Robert Scott
THE GREATEST YEAR OF HIS LIFE
>Public Enemy Noice
Jaxson Hall
a sea of orange
Ethan Sanders
>Kimbo and Jelle: 500/1 wew
Carson Morris
Odds on a Turk shooting the place up and hopefully taking Phil out???
Alexander Sanders
>that blonde walk-on girl
Jaxon Watson
>This low energy walk on song
Joseph Morales
>muh draught oh boy here we go
Ayden Richardson
>Wade getting booed again
Jason Johnson
>russ bray in charge of counting Fucking moron.
Ethan Morgan
not thrilling, this match.
Juan Foster
>Klaasen in charge of holding throw
Thomas King
>21 too old
Kayden Russell
Noncen is getting walked over, that's why.
Jason Stewart
Has a 12 year old stashed backstage he's itching to get back to.
Hudson Scott
>Wadey >JELLEL
Anthony Wright
>Paedo Suarez Yet more choking on the finishes that matter.
None of those outshot attempts were good.
Hudson Stewart
Well he's not the only Klaasen who will lose tonight! (Klaassen is suspended but it still works)
Jose Rogers
How much has Wright played since winning the UK Open, it was like a fortnight ago?
Jonathan Phillips
>all this bass for Jizzy
Isaiah Reed
>clownman not in "appeal to popularity" orange Surprised. >clownman wearing peter manley's shirt as trousers Double surprised.
Jason Peterson
>>clownman not in "appeal to popularity" orange Isn't his hair (a bit) orange or do I need to get my eyes checked?
Chase Martinez
Excluding the PL, he had two shit Players Champs events at the weekend, losing in Round 2 to Paul Nicholson and Christian Kist respectively.
Juan Bailey
orange fags
Daniel Sanders
Looks more red than orange.
Matthew Gomez
>flamingo on the side of his head
Thought this was Rotterdam, not Miami.
Noah Barnes
tru
Andrew Diaz
Wright is 20 years too young to walk around with such a cannon ball.
Joshua Anderson
DAT SHANGHAI
Hunter Adams
>losing in Round 2 to Paul Nicholson >clownman not in "appeal to popularity" orange I think he's gone all shamrock in Ireland before, but being 'scottish' I guess thats why. He's a bit insecure about all that though isnt he? Might explain it. Wade is another who is always bringing up his englishness and nationality, though I put that down to him being a head case.
Colton Cooper
World cup Lewis + Wade? Or will they find an excuse to get Taylor in
Jaxson Ross
World Cup pairings are now at the discretion of the PDC so of course it'll be Stoke & Stoke.
Jonathan Moore
>Or will they find an excuse to get Taylor in
Grayson Wilson
>that appalling last dart
Josiah Gonzalez
Who will the PDC turn the magnets on for after Taylor finally retires? Would they go with the big green baby even if he isn't English?
Gabriel Scott
DAT BULL 123
Noah Rodriguez
>Mardle suggesting Chizzy thinks
Christian Baker
...
Oliver Walker
So he will finally get the credit he deserves
Levi Price
Well this match has turned to shit.
Andrew Butler
Ya better believe it.
Sebastian Fisher
>Midlife Crisis Man
Jordan Anderson
>and he still fucking won
Mason Adams
>Dizzy
Based set play
Connor Diaz
...
Nicholas Price
Seriously? Isn't it the highest ranked + PDC pick? They pick fucking both?
Zachary Taylor
The pairs themselves are no longer based on rankings: >Top 8 ranked nations based on cumulative Order of Merit ranking (lowest total = highest seed) >32 pairs representing different nations selected at the discretion of the PDC
Gavin Jones
>tfw no radarman surprise appearance
Henry Watson
Newton is £6,000 away from losing his Tour Card.
John Hall
But imagine the ratings when they wheel Taylor out next year.
Adam Scott
Okay guys, how do we stop MVG / Paedo from happening and are able to make Phillith happen this World Cup? I mean, look at the rankings.
>lel fuck da rankings m8
Good point Barry, real gamechanging thinking. I'll make sure to "re-adjust" the rules.
Juan Reyes
@Raybar180 And thats another example what a wonderful person @BarryHearn is !! Great news Barry
Brayden Ross
>how do we stop MVG / Paedo from happening well Barney managed to get back into the top 8 so that situation will probably be avoided unless Suarez has a ridiculous floor run, which is highly unlikely considering his wrist is fucked
wew >Barney in Oranje inb4 embarrassing loss
Carson Morgan
>wheel Taylor
That would be a great nickname for him after MVG puts him in a wheelchair tonight.
