Martin Adams (Overrated players number 2)

Post by **Emulsfier** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:09 pm

Now for the other great forum punching bag.

Selected accolades:

3 x BDO world champion
3 x world masters
2 x finder masters

1 x world matchplay semi final
2 x world trophy runner up

1 x scania open
3 x MODUS online league weekly winner

So what do you think? Where does he lie in the all time? Why do some put him so high? Others so low?

Post by **Randall** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:18 pm

Just about top 16 on the forum poll if memory serves

Post by **Emulsfier** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:23 pm

Randall wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:18 pm Just about top 16 on the forum poll if memory serves

25th

Post by **DeepFriedRat** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:32 pm

If he switches in 2010 and wins a PDC Worlds, then you've got a strong argument for top 10 all time.

But 90% of his achievements were in terrible fields with primitive versions of elite players, Chizzy, Gurney, Thornton etc and jobbers, Garry Thompson, Big Throbbo, The Toss and more.

Definitely overrated, especially by Mardle. Very good player but not good enough to stand toe to toe with the all-time greats.

Post by **shenmue** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:58 pm

A poor mans Wadey

Post by **sennafan24** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:11 pm

DeepFriedRat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:32 pm If he switches in 2010 and wins a PDC Worlds, then you've got a strong argument for top 10 all time. But 90% of his achievements were in terrible fields with primitive versions of elite players, Chizzy, Gurney, Thornton etc and jobbers, Garry Thompson, Big Throbbo, The Toss and more. Definitely overrated, especially by Gobshite Mardle. Very good player but not good enough to stand toe to toe with the all-time greats.

This.

He's top 20 all-time, but not top 10.

Post by **sennafan24** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:14 pm

I will admit that he played bloody well in the 2008 World Masters.

Post by **Randall** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:20 pm

25th was it
Fair enough

Post by **shenmue** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:38 pm

A cunt, someone had to say it.

Post by **Randall** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:42 pm

Well said

Post by **Ross, Bob** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:47 pm

sennafan24 wrote:
DeepFriedRat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:32 pm If he switches in 2010 and wins a PDC Worlds, then you've got a strong argument for top 10 all time. But 90% of his achievements were in terrible fields with primitive versions of elite players, Chizzy, Gurney, Thornton etc and jobbers, Garry Thompson, Big Throbbo, The Toss and more. Definitely overrated, especially by Gobshite Gobshite Mardle. Very good player but not good enough to stand toe to toe with the all-time greats.
This.

He's top 20 all-time, but not top 10.

Even top 20 is debatable.

Post by **daveboygreen** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:53 pm

Nobody gives a fuck about what you think Ross, Bob, Your opinion is irrelevant.

Post by **HalloweenJack** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:54 pm

sennafan24 wrote:
DeepFriedRat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:32 pm If he switches in 2010 and wins a PDC Worlds, then you've got a strong argument for top 10 all time. But 90% of his achievements were in terrible fields with primitive versions of elite players, Chizzy, Gurney, Thornton etc and jobbers, Garry Thompson, Big Throbbo, The Toss and more. Definitely overrated, especially by Gobshite Gobshite Mardle. Very good player but not good enough to stand toe to toe with the all-time greats.
This.

He's top 20 all-time, but not top 10.

I’d agree with that. You could make a case for top 15 but not top 10 for me.

Post by **HalloweenJack** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:54 pm

Ross, Bob wrote:
sennafan24 wrote:
DeepFriedRat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:32 pm If he switches in 2010 and wins a PDC Worlds, then you've got a strong argument for top 10 all time. But 90% of his achievements were in terrible fields with primitive versions of elite players, Chizzy, Gurney, Thornton etc and jobbers, Garry Thompson, Big Throbbo, The Toss and more. Definitely overrated, especially by Gobshite Gobshite Gobshite Mardle. Very good player but not good enough to stand toe to toe with the all-time greats.
This.

He's top 20 all-time, but not top 10.
Even top 20 is debatable.

Where would you rank him in an all time list?

Post by **Ross, Bob** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:02 pm

HalloweenJack wrote:
Ross, Bob wrote:
sennafan24 wrote:
DeepFriedRat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:32 pm If he switches in 2010 and wins a PDC Worlds, then you've got a strong argument for top 10 all time. But 90% of his achievements were in terrible fields with primitive versions of elite players, Chizzy, Gurney, Thornton etc and jobbers, Garry Thompson, Big Throbbo, The Toss and more. Definitely overrated, especially by Gobshite Gobshite Gobshite Gobshite Mardle. Very good player but not good enough to stand toe to toe with the all-time greats.
This.

He's top 20 all-time, but not top 10.
Even top 20 is debatable.
Where would you rank him in an all time list?

Top 30 at best.

Post by **daveboygreen** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:05 pm

Nobody gives a fuck about what you think Ross, Bob, Your opinion is irrelevant.

Post by **Ross, Bob** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:07 pm

Dave still angry and drinking, there.

Post by **daveboygreen** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:08 pm

Nobody gives a fuck about what you think Ross, Bob, Your opinion is irrelevant.

Post by **Ross, Bob** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:09 pm

Dave spamming the thread.

It’s about Adams, so I’ll allow it.

Post by **HalloweenJack** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:10 pm

Ross, Bob wrote:
HalloweenJack wrote:
Ross, Bob wrote:
sennafan24 wrote:
DeepFriedRat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:32 pm If he switches in 2010 and wins a PDC Worlds, then you've got a strong argument for top 10 all time. But 90% of his achievements were in terrible fields with primitive versions of elite players, Chizzy, Gurney, Thornton etc and jobbers, Garry Thompson, Big Throbbo, The Toss and more. Definitely overrated, especially by Gobshite Gobshite Gobshite Gobshite Gobshite Mardle. Very good player but not good enough to stand toe to toe with the all-time greats.
This.

He's top 20 all-time, but not top 10.
Even top 20 is debatable.
Where would you rank him in an all time list?
Top 30 at best.

Harsh