World Darts Championship 2022

[JaneJeffer]

A thread for everyone who's going to be watching over Christmas.

Peter Wright's Grinch outfit

We went to one of the afternoon sessions before Christmas and it was all very good natured, not too noisy but enough singing to make a good atmosphere. I imagine it really ramps up in the evenings and as we get nearer the final.

What a start to a match!!

We went to an afternoon last week and it was still rowdy but in a good way. We had a family next to us on our table and their son was only 9 (mum was going to leave with him if it got to much) but they were able to stay until the end.

I'd prefer Clemens to win this. I've never liked Smith that much - he has a habit of chucking his last dart away when things don't go his way which I find childish.

I'd rather have had MVG and Dimi as the final.

Smith won me a lot of money last year so feel I have to carry on supporting him

I've been to evening sessions at Ally Pally and in the premier league, the crowd do get very raucous on occasion but Price spent several years (and made his name) courting that, I've also seen him win over a crowd when he's played well so it works both ways.

I wouldn't want it as quiet as the Lakeside but calling best of order on occasion would be reasonable.

I don't mind who wins tonight. I'm hoping for lots of 180s and a 9 darter

I've also been to a "low key" 🤣 Ally Pally afternoon session a few years ago. Front tables, one of the best days out, and I don't even drink anymore. Possessed by the Dart Demons to stand up, sign in hand, for every 180.

Divided on this one, Smith is such a nearly man, but Clemens seems a very decent person and player. Shall just enjoy the darts.

My local Premier League would be in Aberdeen but the behaviour is so appalling that OH won't go, let alone take me.

Great semi so far, think my arms would have fallen off by now if I was in the crowd with all these 180's!!

Great game for both, Clemens played well and kept the pressure on when Smith was lagging but Smith really showed how far he has coke this year I think. Would love for him to win tomorrow, I was emotional watching him win the Grand Slam after all his previous close calls never mind this!

Smith really showed how far he has coke this year
Oh really @AllyPallyWally

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It's certainly a 'warm up' I've not heard of before!

Dimi's entrance then made me a bit emotional. You can see how much it means to him.

Oh dear

Wikipedia Wayne

Bit of needle here. Standard needs to improve a bit, especially after the last match

I feel asleep but just woken up to it being 4-0, think I'll go to bed and assume it will be 6-0...

Or I'll miss the comeback of the century!

You missed WM telling us Dimi's full name according to Wikipedia

Is the Dimi game over yet? I desperately wanted him to win, but I zoned out at 3-0. How dull and disappointing. Plus MVGs (yes I know he's a nice bloke) exaggerated celebrations and facial expressions do genuinely make Price look reserved.

Please don't let MVG whitewash Smith, meaning Smith will cry at the end like the last time. That would be too predictable.

I feel for Dimi, think the big stage pressure got to him and MVG just moved up a gear when he had to. Hope smith puts up more of a fight tonight.

I too hope Smith doesn't get whitewashed. He's much more in control of his emotions now (during matches) but I do still worry that if he goes says 2-0 down he will just give up. Would love for him to win but if not for him to win some of the first sets and it end more like 6-4.

Sadly there was no catchphrase on this morning