First Round Draw & Tournament Bracket Dave Chisnall (1) v Wayne Jones (32) Colin Lloyd (16) v Peter Wright (17) Ian White (8) v Michael Smith (25) Kim Huybrechts (9) v Vincent van der Voort (24) Justin Pipe (5) v Colin Osborne (28) James Wade (12) v Brendan Dolan (21) Raymond van Barneveld (4) v Steve Beaton (29) Terry Jenkins (13) v Mervyn King (20) Simon Whitlock (2) v Jamie Caven (31) Ronnie Baxter (15) v Paul Nicholson (18) Wes Newton (7) v Gary Anderson (26) Robert Thornton (10) v Mark Walsh (23) Phil Taylor (6) v Mark Webster (27) Adrian Lewis (11) v Richie Burnett (22) Michael van Gerwen (3) v Kevin Painter (30) Andy Hamilton (14) v Andy Smith (19)
Cash Converters Players Championship Finals Schedule of Play Friday November 30 Afternoon Session Play Commences 1pm Live on ITV4 from 12.30pm-5.15pm First Round Ian White v Michael Smith Colin Lloyd v Peter Wright Justin Pipe v Colin Osborne Kim Huybrechts v Vincent van der Voort Robert Thornton v Mark Walsh Terry Jenkins v Mervyn King Ronnie Baxter v Paul Nicholson Andy Hamilton v Andy Smith
Evening Session Play Commences 7pm Live on ITV4 from 6.45pm-11.30pm First Round Dave Chisnall v Wayne Jones James Wade v Brendan Dolan Adrian Lewis v Richie Burnett Michael van Gerwen v Kevin Painter Raymond van Barneveld v Steve Beaton Phil Taylor v Mark Webster Wes Newton v Gary Anderson Simon Whitlock v Jamie Caven
Saturday December 1 Afternoon Session Play Commences 1pm Live on ITV4 from 12.30pm-5.15pm Second Round Pipe/Osborne v Wade/Dolan Chisnall/Jones v Lloyd/Wright White/M Smith v Huybrechts/van der Voort Newton/Anderson v Thornton/Walsh
Evening Session Play Commences 7pm Live on ITV4 from 6.45pm-11.30pm Second Round van Gerwen/Painter v Hamilton/A Smith Whitlock/Caven v Baxter/Nicholson Taylor/Webster v Lewis/Burnett van Barneveld/Beaton v Jenkins/King
Sunday December 2 Afternoon Session Play Commences 1pm Live on ITV4 from 12.30pm-5.15pm Quarter-Finals QF1: Chisnall/Jones/Lloyd/Wright v White/M Smith/Huybrechts/van der Voort QF2: Pipe/Osborne/Wade/Dolan v van Barneveld/Beaton/Jenkins/King QF3: Whitlock/Caven/Baxter/Nicholson v Newton/Anderson/Thornton/Walsh QF4: Taylor/Webster/Lewis/Burnett v van Gerwen/Painter/Hamilton/A Smith
Evening Session Play Commences 7pm Live on ITV4 from 6.45pm-11.30pm Semi-Finals Winner of QF1 v Winner of QF2 Winner of QF3 v Winner of QF4
Followed by Final
Format First Round Best of 11 legs Second Round Best of 19 legs Quarter-Finals Best of 19 legs Semi-Finals Best of 21 legs Final Best of 25 legs
I suspect MVG has frightened the balls off Taylor.
Listening between the lines when he's commented on MVG, I can sense a bit of tension & rivalry there - it doesn't seem that way with MVG in reverse though.
I suspect MVG has frightened the balls off Taylor.Listening between the lines when he's commented on MVG, I can sense a bit of tension & rivalry there - it doesn't seem that way with MVG in reverse though.
Cue the impending no-show from Taylor after the game...everyone else has done the post-match interview.
Hammer MUST keep his bottle here...a gilt-edged opportunity to lay that bogey and he can't let this slip!
Cue the impending no-show from Taylor after the game...everyone else has done the post-match interview.Hammer MUST keep his bottle here...a gilt-edged opportunity to lay that bogey and he can't let this slip!
Taylor was just like this against Thornton at Bolton, but The Thorn turned the screw - Hammer's in awe of him, and he shouldn't have fcuked up the chance to go 8-4
Taylor was just like this against Thornton at Bolton, but The Thorn turned the screw - Hammer's in awe of him, and he shouldn't have fcuked up the chance to go 8-4
When Hamilton threw his dart away in I think the 10th leg was important to me. He went on to win the leg but it showed he still thinks Taylor is never going to miss.
When Hamilton threw his dart away in I think the 10th leg was important to me. He went on to win the leg but it showed he still thinks Taylor is never going to miss.
I'm gutted about that match as Whitlock/Hammer would have been far more interesting - I really can see Whitlock doing what Hamilton's just done, and let Taylor back from nowhere!
I'm gutted about that match as Whitlock/Hammer would have been far more interesting - I really can see Whitlock doing what Hamilton's just done, and let Taylor back from nowhere!
That's now ELEVEN consecutive defeats (with no wins) on TV to Taylor from The Hammer...I'd expect Whitlock's figures would be something similar, so I won't be getting TOO excited about the semi-final later
Even if by some miracle Simon beats Taylor, he'll figure it job done and Justin Pipe will probably bore the balls off us all and win it, booking himself a Premier League spot!
That's now ELEVEN consecutive defeats (with no wins) on TV to Taylor from The Hammer...I'd expect Whitlock's figures would be something similar, so I won't be getting TOO excited about the semi-final later Even if by some miracle Simon beats Taylor,
I thought Thornton had no chance at the Reebok and look what happened there! Taylor was unreal against Ovens in the semi and The Thorn wasn't really THAT good in that tournament except for the final, where (for a change) he kept his bottle.
In fact, Huybrechts is playing at a better standard that Thornton was in my opinion and if he doesn't freeze, he might have a squeak! Taylor has looked far from invincible recently.
Is there ANY hope for Huybrechts?I thought Thornton had no chance at the Reebok and look what happened there!Taylor was unreal against Ovens in the semi and The Thorn wasn't really THAT good in that tournament except for the final, where (for a chang
Taylor's gone from me doubting if he'd win another major again when the hammer was caning him to that performance there v Whitlock. Ending with 170 and 164 checkouts. Simply outstanding.
Taylor's gone from me doubting if he'd win another major again when the hammer was caning him to that performance there v Whitlock. Ending with 170 and 164 checkouts. Simply outstanding.
I've seen Taylor absolutely annihilate far superior players to Huybrechts, like Waites, Whitlock & Anderson (at the peak of their form) but as stated, it's all about hitting the doubles and Kim's been more than all right at that over the last few days.
I've seen Taylor absolutely annihilate far superior players to Huybrechts, like Waites, Whitlock & Anderson (at the peak of their form) but as stated, it's all about hitting the doubles and Kim's been more than all right at that over the last few day
Kim's just hanging on in there without producing anything really spectacular, so fingers crossed Excellent finishing though.
Chaser - that was Nicholson.Kim's just hanging on in there without producing anything really spectacular, so fingers crossed Excellent finishing though.
Full credit to Huybrechts here. Playing well. The likes of Hamilton and Whitlock should take note. First ever final, against the greatest ever player and he's matching him stride for stride.
Full credit to Huybrechts here. Playing well. The likes of Hamilton and Whitlock should take note. First ever final, against the greatest ever player and he's matching him stride for stride.
Even at his best you didn't have to average scary numbers to beat Phil. As long as you're checking over 50% you can average 97-98 and win. All about hitting the shots when they're there
Even at his best you didn't have to average scary numbers to beat Phil. As long as you're checking over 50% you can average 97-98 and win. All about hitting the shots when they're there
This was (until that leg) reminiscent of Nicholson/Taylor a few years ago, with him hanging on in there and producing some superb finishes - hope has gone now I think
This was (until that leg) reminiscent of Nicholson/Taylor a few years ago, with him hanging on in there and producing some superb finishes - hope has gone now I think
Chaser - really quite pathetic of Nicholson, and he was deadly serious!
He tried to laugh it off next time the matter was raised but I'm not having any of that!
Chaser - really quite pathetic of Nicholson, and he was deadly serious!He tried to laugh it off next time the matter was raised but I'm not having any of that!
I can't wait for Taylor to retire even though we all know the game is in fantastic shape, single-handedly due to him! He makes players like Whitlock, Anderson, Hamilton & Wade quiver and follow through in their pants before a game starts!
Is it just me?
I don't want to see him anywhere near a final, but if he is, then it has to be against MVG who can show him a few tricks I think the sets format gives the likes of Lewis & MVG a sporting chance, and there's always the possibility that a best of five could catch Taylor out against a potential floater - there are some really capable players outside the top 16...even 32!
I can't wait for Taylor to retire even though we all know the game is in fantastic shape, single-handedly due to him!He makes players like Whitlock, Anderson, Hamilton & Wade quiver and follow through in their pants before a game starts!Is it just me