The BDO Appreciation Society - Sponsored by Zeyes

[Randall]

The piece says this wont set a precedent but of course that's exactly what it does.
The 9 darter begging bucket has a new purpose.

[Tommo]

Was his lardy wife playing in it, that might have swayed his decision?

[M H]

What's this about Uncle Des squirting money at some Spaniards to save a ranking event? On the BDO site.

Seems it has barely any entrants? One of whom wouldn't happen to be Bo, by any chance...

The shape of things to come.....

[Zeyes]

I guess all the female top 10 players aren't going there? Doesn't make much sense to do it to benefit Paula otherwise.

[M H]

I guess all the female top 10 players aren't going there? Doesn't make much sense to do it to benefit Paula otherwise.

Travel expenses just about to go through the roof

[Deadshot]

Need to get caught up on all this, wonderful stuff!

[Tommo]

"I am thinking of entering a few open tournaments this year but I am a little concerned about booking rooms or flights in case the event is cancelled and I cannot get a refund.
I wonder if the new BDO chairman's wife could list all the events she has booked to attend so that I can be sure that they will never be cancelled because they will always be bailed out financially by the hubby, I mean the BDO chairman, I mean the BDO, I mean the counties, I mean players."

[Mabbsy]

Our local superleague has just moved back to the WMC not far from my home.
So say it's the busiest it's been for years in terms of players attending, must be the new era as its clearly growing !!!


I'll get my coat.............

[Tommo]

Happy birthday to the saviour of the BDO....

[M H]

Happy birthday to the saviour of the BDO....

Don't forget his merry men mate. Isn't he going to appoint a load of his mates to the board?

[Rogg]

Yes. Merchandising Director is that the orgasm donor suits?

The British Darts Organisation announces Derek Jacklin as new Chairman

Sunday’s BDO AGM saw current Lincolnshire County Chairman and Players Director, Derek Jacklin edge out Roger Schena in the bid to become the next BDO Chairman, following the decision by Sue Williams to stand down after six years in the role.

In a shake-up to its current leadership team, Mrs Williams moves into the position of Financial Director, whilst Colin McClements and Martyn Moore join the board as Tournament Director and Merchandising Director respectively. John Smith remains on as the Rankings and Database Director.

Mr Jacklin’s frank and open analysis of the BDO’s current situation and his outline of how he can bring about positive changes to the company saw him claim the majority. His plans include the establishment of a more dedicated Youth Programme, the implementation of processes and schemes to alleviate the increasing financial burdens faced by many member counties and to revitalise the professional game, with improved channels of communication, new investment and sponsorship opportunities.

With a select team of individuals already lined up to assist Mr Jacklin in achieving his objectives, including the addition of dedicated Men’s and Ladies Executive Directors and a Vice Chairman, Mr Jacklin does not plan on wasting any time rolling out his plan.

After being in the role for less than 24 hours, Mr Jacklin and his board were faced with the cancellation of the Vizacaya Open, due to be played at the end of August. Following extensive talks between Mr Jacklin and the Spanish Darts Federation, it was agreed that a revised version of the tournament would still take place, with the BDO’s assistance, to ‘protect the players that had already booked’.

After such a positive start, there is a revived air of optimism within the organisation, and although there is a long road ahead, there is now a clear pathway to further develop the BDO product and encourage future financial sustainability.

[Randall]

Go protect his wife who had already booked.

[The Ginge Reaper]

A positive start chucking the cash reserves at a foreign event?

Erm, OK then.

[Rogg]

Gross misconduct on Day 1 and still boasting. Can't fault it.

[Tommo]

Adam Lemasters New BDO chairman wasted money to bail out a tournament that nobody is going to so his wife can get points & try to make it to lakeside

Des Paula Jacklin Adam Lemasters that's a complete and utter lie, Still your entitled to your opinion, anyone who knows Des properly knows that's farcicle, i'm number 11 last 16 qualify , he's the CHAIRMAN who saved a comp saved all the peoples & players flights costs, hotels cost etc . You know nothing . still there's always one.
Paula

[The Ginge Reaper]

Paula not understanding the Lakeside criteria fully, there.

She isn't number 11, either. Actually down at 13.

[Fiss Plaps]

Go protect his wife who had already booked.

No doubt he would have ignored it had Bo not been competing.

[M H]

Go protect his wife who had already booked.

No doubt he would have ignored it had Bo not been competing.

Is this New Era take two or just a blatant ride on the gravy train?

[Randall]

If it accelerates the bdo going bust I'm in full support.

[M H]

They could do nothing and the BDO would end up bust but we must give Duzza a thought. Fucking spineless twat!