Only 2 refs left?
Russ and Kirk with another double shift.

Anderson 1.05 to odds against

What a strange game

Merv on his way to getting whitewashed by Wade who's averaging 85

"Would be typical Wade to make the semis playing like a drain"

Nice 86.88 average there

He had used to score better than that, though, didn't he?

Snakebite in trouble. 6/29 on doubles

Wright, under pressure, was forced to play very well

Another absolute cracker!

He deserves to make the semi-final - played superbly throughout this event and beating both Welsh Wizards. He's got a woeful record against Wade but it seems unthinkable that Wade could live with him on this form

I might be wrong, but I don't *think* it was below 1.1, Wise.

Semi finals
Mike Smith v James Wade
Gary Anderson v Pete Wright

So, who is writing Wade off against Choker Smith as a no hoper and
backing it up with their monthly mortgage / rent / dole check?
Anyone?

It's easy saying I told you so, well put your money down if he's so unbeatable.
Best price is a juicy 2/5. That's 40% Guaranteed profit.

That b@stard Mardle changes his mine more than weather.

I must add with all the guff I read last night on this social media thing I was amazed Smith wasn't 1/100 to win.
There is only 1 cert tonight - Unless....Smith's arm falls off.....he will have most 180's v Wade.

I'm on triple mortgage / rent @ 2/15.....now 1/12

Good luck all you Smith backers.

P.S. Patiently waiting on P@ddy Power to post the odds in which set Smith first chokes.
And to those shouting about averages....That pr@t M@rdle again with his back tracking....
Averages are only a guide as Wade continues to make a mockery of it all.

This is where we're at. Wade is still in 2nd gear. Says he's been nervous but mentally had it easy so far.
Smith however has had 2 gruelers against 2 of the best in the world.
He has been challenged both mentally and physically and came though both times.
One player is performing at the top of his game - The other is James Wade.

A fascinating match up.


P.P.S. This "all about timing" thing was started by the legend that is 3 times World Champion John Part.

The Goblin Gerwyn then picked up on it and uses it as much as he says the crowd were phenomenal in every interview.


M@rdle shamelessly uses other people's strap lines, though I do like him in the comms with Part as he will simply bow to the great man's knowledge and use of the English language. My fav bit is him repeatedly saying "yes" "yes" "yes" to the smart Part.


There is also a 2nd semi final...

smash the bookies...Good luck all.

If you back Smith at 1.38 you have to firmly believe he's on a huge upward curve as opposed to Wade not being the player he quite was........

Last 10 meeting between the two = 8 Wade  1 Smith  1 Tie , if you read anything in the head to heads.

He'll have to hit the same lofty heights for 3 matches on the bounce after the huge wins vs Jonny & Gerwen and that against an arguably fresher player that he's only beaten once in last 10 matches.



Good luck with your plays.

Good timing CB.

Current odds on Betfair for those who also love betting Averages:

Wade - Under/Over 94.5 Average @ Evs
Smith Under/Over 98.5 Average @ Evs

Sportsbook run an 83% book:
Wade U/O 93.5 @ 5/6
Smith U/O 97.5 @ 5/6

I'm still to find anything in the all Scottish semi.

Happy to have a small lay of Smith 1.34. Smith is box office to watch but will he continue to hit the doubles.

Anderson also looks a fair price @ 2.82

Smith has the darts

Timing timing timing.
Wade 180

Wade 121 c/O to break throw and win set.
Back in throw...WOW!!!

Finishing line fever from Smith.
Wade 160 c/o.
Smith 5-2 sets.
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