Take the players off stage and deny the crowd entertainment. Do you want to be the reason 9,999 others can't watch the darts? The crowd would soon self-police themselves.
I'm a Littler fan but he had an unfair advantage tonight. The PDC immediately have to address the whistling. Ticket bans and taking players off stage. It needs to stop right now.
Incredible how Littler can make a 105 average seem so, well, average.
Big Willie came out strong, but Bunting handled him with finesse and finished on top
Tom Bissell qualifying from UK Q-school at the first time of asking, just like everyone predicted . . .
Like many others, I think they need an expanded PL. Whether it's a return to the old format or something new, there's too much quality. I see why Aspinall and Price were picked but others were more deserving.
True, but there's no way he's being selected if he went out in Round 2.
He's purely there as a popularity pick. I like him, so I'm not too bothered, but I can see why his inclusion is unfair on others.
Smith and Wright actually won more prize money than Price and Aspinall last season.
Personally I hope Smith bounces back. One of the best players to watch.
Yep. I think a lot of changes will be considered across the board with making tournaments bigger.
The PL lineup shows just how big an influence the World Championship has. All four of those selected benefitted from the early loss of many seeds.
Bunting
Price
Dobey
Aspinall
Added to the four auto spots. Will be a bit controversial given the absence of a few major winners.
Van Gerwen, never one for fist bumps or laughs on stage. But always a magnanimous loser and a gentleman. I wanted Littler to win tonight but darts is better with an in-form MvG.
Was the favourite and stepped it up every time he needed to. Pushed hard by a few players but showed his class throughout. A deserved winner and a credit to darts.
Wow, wow, wow. Ridiculous talent, ridiculous achievement. Luke Littler champion of the world.
Think Dimi has a shot for the same reason. Got to have a pantomime villain in there!
Yeah, you're right. Either way it's ultimately about what they think brings in the most £££.
Think it depends of the PDC's view of Price. I don't think his previous comments and withdrawals will have gone down well, but he's still box office.
Inclined to agree but I don't think the PDC will see it that way.
Dobey instead of De Decker, I think. Despite his Grand Prix win, I think his lack of profile and ranking will go against him.
It seems pretty obvious what version of Littler will turn up tonight. I'd be shocked if he didn't comfortably hit a 100+ average.
MvG's form has been a little bit patchy but sense he'll bring his best tonight. It could be another Rydz game where MvG has inferior stats, but somehow finds a way.
Great to see underdogs win, people winning tour cards, great comebacks etc.
But there is always something electric about two heavyweights going toe-to-toe in a final.
It has been a fantastic Worlds. It has a fitting finale.
Bunting was good tonight. Will be in the PL. Many reasons to hold his head high. If he keeps playing like this, he'll be consistently challenging for majors every tournament.
Young players are meant to be naive, not know how to handle pressure, be inconsistent, be overawed.
Littler's mental ability is more impressive than his darting ability.
He is truly ridiculous. And what an amazing final we have.
Bunting is pretty much bringing his A game. But Littler decided to bring his as well, and his A game is insane.
He's never been so written off. Never gone so under the radar. I think that's lit a fire in him.
Only Bunting's A game will beat Littler tomorrow. Yet, I think Bunting will bring it. I think it'll be a classic.
As for the other semi, can Dobey keep his bottle? If so, he'll be a nightmare for MvG.
Guessing they are done automatically but I get irrationally annoyed at this. The kid will never go 9, D8. 😂
I think MvG gets it.
I'm a Littler fan but this commentary is annoying even me. Littler has been tested a lot this tournament. This match isn't over.
Rydz can hold his head high after that one. Great performance but MvG just doing the right things at the right time. High quality game.
