World Championship Invitation Discussion

[Randall]

Why not have a couple of places every year for a former legends of the game? Didn’t they have a legends event a few years ago ( won by Dave Whitcombe I think)
Why not reignite that and say the winner and runner up gets a place at the worlds ?

Because it's a ranking event
Have the pl for gimmicky shit like that

[The Thorn]

Why not have a couple of places every year for a former legends of the game? Didn’t they have a legends event a few years ago ( won by Dave Whitcombe I think)
Why not reignite that and say the winner and runner up gets a place at the worlds ?

I don't think that's entirely fair but still would be a part of the criteria. The thing is, you can't make it up as you go along

[sennafan24]

If they are giving out invites, then on the one hand you could give it to the next 8 on the list who should have qualified, which is a bit boring to be honest. Or you can think of the tv viewership and invite people who the public will know and the more casual dart fan is going to tune in and watch.
Let’s be honest, somebody with only a passing interest in darts is more likely to tune in and see the likes of Barney play than say Henderson ( who they most likely won’t have heard of)
I think the idea of getting someone like John Lowe in is a great idea as a one off. It’s likely to generate more interest/more tv viewers. The players on tour have had their opportunity all year to qualify.
I’d rather John Lowe get a decent payday than some player just missing out as John Lowe has done more for darts and didn’t have the luxury of the huge purses available today ( with the exception of his £102,000 for hitting the 9 darter in 1984)
It’s About money and creating interest in the sport.
What was the biggest story in darts last year? Fallon Sherrock. I knew people who have no interest in darts know about her and what she did at the worlds.
What would make a bigger story and get more viewers?
John Lowe winning a couple of matches or John Henderson?

[HalloweenJack]

Loses integrity and fucks up the ranking system
Someone getting ranking money for beating john Lowe?

Okay I can see that argument, but let’s say Wade beats Lowe in round 2, he may have been playing some qualifier he would likely have beaten anyway. But what if John Lowe was to win? Imagine the interest that would create?
More tv viewers, you know the rest.

you either invite PDC tour card holders only ( the next 8 on the list) or mix it up and bring back ex players etc.

[HalloweenJack]

If they are giving out invites, then on the one hand you could give it to the next 8 on the list who should have qualified, which is a bit boring to be honest. Or you can think of the tv viewership and invite people who the public will know and the more casual dart fan is going to tune in and watch.
Let’s be honest, somebody with only a passing interest in darts is more likely to tune in and see the likes of Barney play than say Henderson ( who they most likely won’t have heard of)
I think the idea of getting someone like John Lowe in is a great idea as a one off. It’s likely to generate more interest/more tv viewers. The players on tour have had their opportunity all year to qualify.
I’d rather John Lowe get a decent payday than some player just missing out as John Lowe has done more for darts and didn’t have the luxury of the huge purses available today ( with the exception of his £102,000 for hitting the 9 darter in 1984)
It’s About money and creating interest in the sport.
What was the biggest story in darts last year? Fallon Sherrock. I knew people who have no interest in darts know about her and what she did at the worlds.
What would make a bigger story and get more viewers?
John Lowe winning a couple of matches or John Henderson?

I think you put didn't instead of can’t.

[Randall]

Loses integrity and fucks up the ranking system
Someone getting ranking money for beating john Lowe?

Okay I can see that argument, but let’s say Wade beats Lowe in round 2, he may have been playing some qualifier he would likely have beaten anyway. But what if John Lowe was to win? Imagine the interest that would create?
More tv viewers, you know the rest.

you either invite PDC tour card holders only ( the next 8 on the list) or mix it up and bring back ex players etc.

The worlds is not the place for this kind of shit
You must see that

[The Thorn]

Create a separate legends tournament for all I care. Heck, put them in the PL instead of the contenders, why not? It would be more interesting for sure. But not the worlds.

[Randall]

Create a separate legends tournament for all I care. Heck, put them in the PL instead of the contenders, why not? It would be more interesting for sure. But not the worlds.

+1

[HalloweenJack]

Loses integrity and fucks up the ranking system
Someone getting ranking money for beating john Lowe?

Okay I can see that argument, but let’s say Wade beats Lowe in round 2, he may have been playing some qualifier he would likely have beaten anyway. But what if John Lowe was to win? Imagine the interest that would create?
More tv viewers, you know the rest.

you either invite PDC tour card holders only ( the next 8 on the list) or mix it up and bring back ex players etc.

The worlds is not the place for this kind of shit
You must see that

Normally you would be right, but we are living in crazy times and as a one off, why not?
Is it morally right? That’s another debate.
Would you be so adverse to say bringing back certain players for the Premier league instead of the contenders?
Edit- Just seen Thorns post who must have posted as I was typing.

[Randall]

Loses integrity and fucks up the ranking system
Someone getting ranking money for beating john Lowe?

Okay I can see that argument, but let’s say Wade beats Lowe in round 2, he may have been playing some qualifier he would likely have beaten anyway. But what if John Lowe was to win? Imagine the interest that would create?
More tv viewers, you know the rest.

you either invite PDC tour card holders only ( the next 8 on the list) or mix it up and bring back ex players etc.

The worlds is not the place for this kind of shit
You must see that

Normally you would be right, but we are living in crazy times and as a one off, why not?
Is it morally right? That’s another debate.
Would you be so adverse to say bringing back certain players for the Premier league instead of the contenders?
Edit- Just seen Thorns post who must have posted as I was typing.

Normally nothing
This is the worlds
The prize money here distorts the rankings as it is

The pl is the only place for that and even then lowe, bob etc would have to play each other
Zero point mvg beating them 7 nil

[sennafan24]

For this year only, I don't mind if former world champions get wildcards.

Other than Mitchell, fuck that guy.

[The Thorn]

I think it would probably be acceptable to give every (unified or PDC) world champ entry to the PDPA qualifier. Those extra 2 players are shite anyway and if they didn't manage to qualify from the pro tour they can get to fuck. If Taylor, Barney or Lowe turn up and win the qualifier then it's fair thing. But you can't parachute someone who hasn't played a competitive game for a decade into the event.

[The Thorn]

For this year only, I don't mind if former world champions get wildcards.

Other than Mitchell, fuck that guy.

Time for Tony David and Christian Kist to shine then.

[sennafan24]

For this year only, I don't mind if former world champions get wildcards.

Other than Mitchell, fuck that guy.

Time for Tony David and Christian Kist to shine then.

Aye, fair point.

Probably best keep it to former PDC World Champions (Taylor, RVB, Part)

[Randall]

For this year only, I don't mind if former world champions get wildcards.

Other than Mitchell, fuck that guy.

Time for Tony David and Christian Kist to shine then.

Only thing that shines about kist is his head

[sennafan24]

Btw, why are people discussing John Lowe and Bobby George in this thread ffs?

[Randall]

I enjoy discussing john lowe

[sennafan24]

I enjoy discussing john lowe

He's 75 years old, and I swear he injured himself earlier in the year.

It's pointless even entertaining the possibility that he'll get a wildcard.

RVB and Taylor? Perhaps.

[Randall]

I enjoy discussing john lowe

He's 75 years old, and I swear he injured himself earlier in the year.

It's pointless even entertaining the possibility that he'll get a wildcard.

RVB and Taylor? Perhaps.

I'm arguing against it
Hj is calling for it

[tungsten tossers]

Create a separate legends tournament for all I care. Heck, put them in the PL instead of the contenders, why not? It would be more interesting for sure. But not the worlds.

+1

chuck them in a non ranking event such a the masters or world series
I don't get why the mushrooms are so obsessed with putting pensioners in tournaments