UK Open 2021

[cannibal]

Current holders of the stuff.


2019 Champions League..................... Michael van Gerwen
2020 World Matchplay........................ Dimitri Van den Bergh
2020 World Series Finals.................... Gerwyn Price
2020 World Grand Prix...................... Gerwyn Price
2020 Premier League........................ Glen Durrant
2020 European Championship.............. Peter Wright
2020 Grand Slam............................. Jose de Sousa
2020 Players Championship Finals......... Michael van Gerwen
2021 World Championship................... Gerwyn Price

2021 Masters................................... Jonny Clayton
2021 UK Open................................. James Wade

Is this the largest number of different winners of TV events in a calender year?

[Jimmi]

Do you think the Champions League will happen this year?

Does it matter. It's a nothing tournament anyway

Was a decent watch when it was in Cardiff. I watched it live both years.

Were you Gerwyn Price’s stand in, during the pre filming?

No I’m too tall for that

Which sessions did you go to when you went?

I’ve been to all the CL tournaments, so I hope it does happen this year. Even if it’s in Leicester again.

[Wolflanternbumbag]

Does it matter. It's a nothing tournament anyway

Was a decent watch when it was in Cardiff. I watched it live both years.

Were you Gerwyn Price’s stand in, during the pre filming?

No I’m too tall for that

Which sessions did you go to when you went?

I’ve been to all the CL tournaments, so I hope it does happen this year. Even if it’s in Leicester again.

First year Sunday afternoon. Second year Sunday afternoon and evening. Was weird going to afternoon then not the evening session first year..

What about you? You could pop in and look in on Randy. He’d be like ‘Oche! What you doing here?

[Jimmi]

Was a decent watch when it was in Cardiff. I watched it live both years.

Were you Gerwyn Price’s stand in, during the pre filming?

No I’m too tall for that

Which sessions did you go to when you went?

I’ve been to all the CL tournaments, so I hope it does happen this year. Even if it’s in Leicester again.

First year Sunday afternoon. Second year Sunday afternoon and evening. Was weird going to afternoon then not the evening session first year..

What about you? You could pop in and look in on Randy. He’d be like ‘Oche! What you doing here?

Ah, I went both afternoon and evening sessions on the Saturday both years.

Did all but the Sunday afternoon session when they had it in Brighton.

And did the afternoon and evening sessions in Leicester

My head isn’t that fat, mate.

[Randall]

Brave (or stupid) visiting Leicester

[Wolflanternbumbag]

Were you Gerwyn Price’s stand in, during the pre filming?

No I’m too tall for that

Which sessions did you go to when you went?

I’ve been to all the CL tournaments, so I hope it does happen this year. Even if it’s in Leicester again.

First year Sunday afternoon. Second year Sunday afternoon and evening. Was weird going to afternoon then not the evening session first year..

What about you? You could pop in and look in on Randy. He’d be like ‘Oche! What you doing here?

Ah, I went both afternoon and evening sessions on the Saturday both years.

Did all but the Sunday afternoon session when they had it in Brighton.

And did the afternoon and evening sessions in Leicester

My head isn’t that fat, mate.

He’s half blind

[Jimmi]

No I’m too tall for that

Which sessions did you go to when you went?

I’ve been to all the CL tournaments, so I hope it does happen this year. Even if it’s in Leicester again.

First year Sunday afternoon. Second year Sunday afternoon and evening. Was weird going to afternoon then not the evening session first year..

What about you? You could pop in and look in on Randy. He’d be like ‘Oche! What you doing here?

Ah, I went both afternoon and evening sessions on the Saturday both years.

Did all but the Sunday afternoon session when they had it in Brighton.

And did the afternoon and evening sessions in Leicester

My head isn’t that fat, mate.

He’s half blind

I’m not sure I took any pictures, haha.
But we were also on tables each session.

Getting a drink was a complete joke, though.

We got there later for one of the evening sessions and Chizzy and Anderson had just started. 2 of mates went to get drinks and they missed the entire match waiting in the queue.

Did you try and fist bump Barney?

[Wolflanternbumbag]

Which sessions did you go to when you went?

I’ve been to all the CL tournaments, so I hope it does happen this year. Even if it’s in Leicester again.

First year Sunday afternoon. Second year Sunday afternoon and evening. Was weird going to afternoon then not the evening session first year..

What about you? You could pop in and look in on Randy. He’d be like ‘Oche! What you doing here?

Ah, I went both afternoon and evening sessions on the Saturday both years.

Did all but the Sunday afternoon session when they had it in Brighton.

And did the afternoon and evening sessions in Leicester

My head isn’t that fat, mate.

He’s half blind

I’m not sure I took any pictures, haha.
But we were also on tables each session.

Getting a drink was a complete joke, though.

We got there later for one of the evening sessions and Chizzy and Anderson had just started. 2 of mates went to get drinks and they missed the entire match waiting in the queue.

Did you try and fist bump Barney?

Yeah only do tables. I got 2 pints each time only went up twice each session when it was quite. I went with my brother and nephew one year, drove down so was on soft drinks.

Nah don’t do all that, same with autographs.

[Jimmi]

First year Sunday afternoon. Second year Sunday afternoon and evening. Was weird going to afternoon then not the evening session first year..

What about you? You could pop in and look in on Randy. He’d be like ‘Oche! What you doing here?

Ah, I went both afternoon and evening sessions on the Saturday both years.

Did all but the Sunday afternoon session when they had it in Brighton.

And did the afternoon and evening sessions in Leicester

My head isn’t that fat, mate.

He’s half blind

I’m not sure I took any pictures, haha.
But we were also on tables each session.

Getting a drink was a complete joke, though.

We got there later for one of the evening sessions and Chizzy and Anderson had just started. 2 of mates went to get drinks and they missed the entire match waiting in the queue.

Did you try and fist bump Barney?

Yeah only do tables. I got 2 pints each time only went up twice each session when it was quite. I went with my brother and nephew one year, drove down so was on soft drinks.

Nah don’t do all that, same with autographs.

The venue is pretty good. Even if you were in the stands, you were still reasonably close, as the arena is quite compact.
Just the refreshments situation was a bit of a joke.
No issues in Brighton or Leicester, haha.

We got the Megabus the first time. (never again)
And my Brother drove the second time.

[tungsten tossers]

Brave (or stupid) visiting Leicester

Will he need his passport?

[Jimmi]

Brave (or stupid) visiting Leicester

Will he need his passport?

[Randall]

Brave (or stupid) visiting Leicester

Will he need his passport?

And his shots

[tungsten tossers]

Brave (or stupid) visiting Leicester

Will he need his passport?

And his shots

[Wolflanternbumbag]

Ah, I went both afternoon and evening sessions on the Saturday both years.

Did all but the Sunday afternoon session when they had it in Brighton.

And did the afternoon and evening sessions in Leicester

My head isn’t that fat, mate.

He’s half blind

I’m not sure I took any pictures, haha.
But we were also on tables each session.

Getting a drink was a complete joke, though.

We got there later for one of the evening sessions and Chizzy and Anderson had just started. 2 of mates went to get drinks and they missed the entire match waiting in the queue.

Did you try and fist bump Barney?

Yeah only do tables. I got 2 pints each time only went up twice each session when it was quite. I went with my brother and nephew one year, drove down so was on soft drinks.

Nah don’t do all that, same with autographs.

The venue is pretty good. Even if you were in the stands, you were still reasonably close, as the arena is quite compact.
Just the refreshments situation was a bit of a joke.
No issues in Brighton or Leicester, haha.

We got the Megabus the first time. (never again)
And my Brother drove the second time.

Never been on the megabus.

I’ve been to Premier League, Grand Slam and CL. Worlds on my to do list.

[tungsten tossers]

He’s half blind

I’m not sure I took any pictures, haha.
But we were also on tables each session.

Getting a drink was a complete joke, though.

We got there later for one of the evening sessions and Chizzy and Anderson had just started. 2 of mates went to get drinks and they missed the entire match waiting in the queue.

Did you try and fist bump Barney?

Yeah only do tables. I got 2 pints each time only went up twice each session when it was quite. I went with my brother and nephew one year, drove down so was on soft drinks.

Nah don’t do all that, same with autographs.

The venue is pretty good. Even if you were in the stands, you were still reasonably close, as the arena is quite compact.
Just the refreshments situation was a bit of a joke.
No issues in Brighton or Leicester, haha.

We got the Megabus the first time. (never again)
And my Brother drove the second time.

Never been on the megabus.

I’ve been to Premier League, Grand Slam and CL. The real Pro Worlds on my to do list. I love Lakeside

too late...........

[HalloweenJack]

He’s half blind

I’m not sure I took any pictures, haha.
But we were also on tables each session.

Getting a drink was a complete joke, though.

We got there later for one of the evening sessions and Chizzy and Anderson had just started. 2 of mates went to get drinks and they missed the entire match waiting in the queue.

Did you try and fist bump Barney?

Yeah only do tables. I got 2 pints each time only went up twice each session when it was quite. I went with my brother and nephew one year, drove down so was on soft drinks.

Nah don’t do all that, same with autographs.

The venue is pretty good. Even if you were in the stands, you were still reasonably close, as the arena is quite compact.
Just the refreshments situation was a bit of a joke.
No issues in Brighton or Leicester, haha.

We got the Megabus the first time. (never again)
And my Brother drove the second time.

Never been on the megabus.

I’ve been to Premier League, Grand Slam and CL. Worlds on my to do list.

I am hoping to get to the worlds this year. I’ve done the PL several times in Sheffield and should have gone to the grand slam a couple of years ago but sadly couldn’t make it.

[Jimmi]

He’s half blind

I’m not sure I took any pictures, haha.
But we were also on tables each session.

Getting a drink was a complete joke, though.

We got there later for one of the evening sessions and Chizzy and Anderson had just started. 2 of mates went to get drinks and they missed the entire match waiting in the queue.

Did you try and fist bump Barney?

Yeah only do tables. I got 2 pints each time only went up twice each session when it was quite. I went with my brother and nephew one year, drove down so was on soft drinks.

Nah don’t do all that, same with autographs.

The venue is pretty good. Even if you were in the stands, you were still reasonably close, as the arena is quite compact.
Just the refreshments situation was a bit of a joke.
No issues in Brighton or Leicester, haha.

We got the Megabus the first time. (never again)
And my Brother drove the second time.

Never been on the megabus.

I’ve been to Premier League, Grand Slam and CL. Worlds on my to do list.

Megabus is grim.
Especially if you’re hungover.

[Rogg]

Do you think the Champions League will happen this year?

I don't even know if it's contracted to happen in 2021. Anyone?

Cannot find anything on PDC calendar...
This is what Wikipedia has...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_League_of_Darts

I don't recall the BBC deal being extended past the fourth edition (2019) and can't find anything about it. Yet the event was definitely on the PDC calendar for 2020 so it clearly was. I suspect we'll see it again at some point.

[Rogg]

Current holders of the stuff.


2019 Champions League..................... Michael van Gerwen
2020 World Matchplay........................ Dimitri Van den Bergh
2020 World Series Finals.................... Gerwyn Price
2020 World Grand Prix...................... Gerwyn Price
2020 Premier League........................ Glen Durrant
2020 European Championship.............. Peter Wright
2020 Grand Slam............................. Jose de Sousa
2020 Players Championship Finals......... Michael van Gerwen
2021 World Championship................... Gerwyn Price

2021 Masters................................... Jonny Clayton
2021 UK Open................................. James Wade

Is this the largest number of different winners of TV events in a calender year?

11 premier singles titles, 8 different current holders. It must be a record, although it has been trending in this direction in recent years.

Compared to when MVG won the 2017 Worlds (v Anderson in the final) where he held 10 of 11 and Taylor had the Champions League. A world ago.

[thegentle]

Current holders of the stuff.


2019 Champions League..................... Michael van Gerwen
2020 World Matchplay........................ Dimitri Van den Bergh
2020 World Series Finals.................... Gerwyn Price
2020 World Grand Prix...................... Gerwyn Price
2020 Premier League........................ Glen Durrant
2020 European Championship.............. Peter Wright
2020 Grand Slam............................. Jose de Sousa
2020 Players Championship Finals......... Michael van Gerwen
2021 World Championship................... Gerwyn Price

2021 Masters................................... Jonny Clayton
2021 UK Open................................. James Wade

Is this the largest number of different winners of TV events in a calender year?

11 premier singles titles, 8 different current holders. It must be a record, although it has been trending in this direction in recent years.

Compared to when MVG won the 2017 Worlds (v Anderson in the final) where he held 10 of 11 and Taylor had the Champions League. A world ago.

Astonishing, and the only one he didn't hold was arguably the most tinpot of the lot!