Tonight’s Premier League sees Phil Taylor pitted against Raymond Van Barneveld in the largest hyped game since the PDC World Championship final in January.
Since moving over form the PDC Barney has proved to be more than just a thorn in Phil’s side, but rather he’s knocked him over kicked him where it hurts and taken his crown as the Worlds best Dart Player.
Phil Taylor starts tonight’s game as the bookies underdog for what seems like the first time since Maggie Thatcher was in power, it’s actually 17 years, and so it will be great to see how Taylor handles this different perspective as he many not be used to so many people doubting his arm.
However, you do get the feeling that like Tiger Woods when he made massive swing changes and went backwards that Phil Taylor knows what he is doing and aims to take his darts to another level.
Having lost 2 stone is as many months Taylor’s fitness regime is thought to be one of the reasons why he’s lost his form, but he’s very happy at feeling fitter and sharper and like all legendary Sportsmen has set himself a target and that’s to get the big one back in January 2008.
Tonight’s game will be full of emotion and Barney is well liked on these shores, and so it could well be an awesome 7 all draw.
Since moving over form the PDC Barney has proved to be more than just a thorn in Phil’s side, but rather he’s knocked him over kicked him where it hurts and taken his crown as the Worlds best Dart Player.
Phil Taylor starts tonight’s game as the bookies underdog for what seems like the first time since Maggie Thatcher was in power, it’s actually 17 years, and so it will be great to see how Taylor handles this different perspective as he many not be used to so many people doubting his arm.
However, you do get the feeling that like Tiger Woods when he made massive swing changes and went backwards that Phil Taylor knows what he is doing and aims to take his darts to another level.
Having lost 2 stone is as many months Taylor’s fitness regime is thought to be one of the reasons why he’s lost his form, but he’s very happy at feeling fitter and sharper and like all legendary Sportsmen has set himself a target and that’s to get the big one back in January 2008.
Tonight’s game will be full of emotion and Barney is well liked on these shores, and so it could well be an awesome 7 all draw.
Adrian Lewis v Roland Scholten
After suffering a hammering at the hands of Dennis Priestley last week Adrian Lewis will have spent all week practicing to make sure he regains his momentum in the Premier League, and perhaps more importantly his credibility in the top circle of the Worlds best players.
This game will be a sticky one for Adrian and it all depends on what game the good natured Dutch Arrowman turns up with, but Adrian should take this one 8 -4.
Dennis Priestley v Colin Lloyd
What can be said about Dennis comeback that hasn’t already been said? Not much so put simply he’s playing better now than he ever has and following rumors that he’s been chased by several major Dart companies to sign him up he’s hot property.
This game will be a tussle for him as the ever smiling Lloyd will not let Dennis pace put him off. You can expect this one to go all the way, but in front of a home crowd Dennis may just get his nose over the line at 8 – 6.
Terry Jenkins v Peter Manley
After last week’s performances, these players have very different motivations to win.
Manley has to prove he’s still worthy of the league and not an also ran, and Jenkins needs to prove he’s right up there with the best.
Hopefully Manley will step up to the plate and prove to be handful for the inform Jenkins, but you just can’t see the level headed Jenkins losing this one and he should win by 8 – 6.
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