Former World No.1 dart player, England Capt, World Cup Singles Champ, 2 x British Open Champ, European Champ, Chartered Sport Psych. Views are my own
#Gooner
This is how I remember the Crafty Cockney in his latter years, pint, fag and a very contented grin. Thinking of you today my friend. RIP Eric Bristow MBE ๐
Police have said a 'complete hooligan lunatic faction driven by far-right ideology' is behind violent protests in Dublin after three young children were injured in a stabbing outside a school.
Sky's
@SMurphyTV
has the latest from the scene
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Witnessed great sportsmanship from
@sbunting180
....marker called game shot, dart looked in, no doubt - Steve got to the board and called it out. Great to see - this happens a lot - dart players are amongst the most honest sports people in the world, fact. Well done Steve.
@BBCNews
This would be very dangerous in some rural areas where there are no formal parking restrictions and people park partially on the pavement to keep a clear, safe thoroughfare.
He continued to be a darts crusader throughout his life, loving and promoting his sport all over the world. Even dartitis didn't stop him. We met when he was 15 at a dart tournament in Willesden and I can honestly say he never changed. Describe Eric in one word?
#WINNER
For anyone interested Berry van Peer has got dartitis and has been struggling for a while now. He's not deliberately stalling, this is due to his condition. He's trying his best to overcome his symptoms.
This was taken on the 15th February 1976 during a London County game at the Tottenham Royal ๐ช He wasn't even known as the Crafty Cockney when this was taken. Any1 know what his nickname was? I mentioned it during an interview with
@tomsportsjourno
&
@KDeller138
recently RIPEric
I'm receiving more and more requests for guidance from people regarding youth players, many at academies, that are presenting with Dartitis, some very young. This is worrying and suggests that many players are having an inordinate amount of pressure put on them. Look after them!!
For those interested, here is a statement of facts as to why
@Joshpayne180
was unable to take up his place as first reserve at the William Hill World Darts Championship. Thanks to our sponsors and the
@OfficialPDC
for their ongoing support.
This beautiful little boy would have been 13 years old today, unfortunately he didn't quite make it as we lost him a couple of weeks ago. RIP Mickey โค you were the best dog anyone could dream of having.
Listened to
@Deta132
on the radio driving to work this morning, talking about the systematic racism she's been subjected to throughout her dart playing career. Our playing careers crossed and I've witnessed it. Disgraceful. Deta's so important to ladies darts. Show her respect.
Watch in astonishment as Theresa May says her Government is recruiting 3,000 more Police officers, Sajid Javid says itโs actually 1200 & James Cleverly says he doesnโt know exactly how many Police officers have been cut since 2010! Is it any wonder crime is soaring!
Teaching back on campus
@MiddlesexUni
today for the first time since March 2020. It was fantastic to actually be in the lecture room with real live students. Thanks everyone, we had fun.
For those who remember Jerry Umberger this is to let you know he's in hospital in Philidelphia, PA. He had surgery yesterday for an aneurysm. This post is not just because he is arguably the best dart player the USA has ever produced but more because he is a fine human being ๐
Back home now after a lovely ruby with
@Joshpayne180
. Very proud of Josh"s performance today against
@ChizzyChisnall
, Dave's a quality player and Josh pushed him all the way. Good luck to Chizzy next round.
Warning!!! Unpopular post.....arguably the 3 best women dart players on the planet have all been soundly beaten in the first round of the World Darts Championships by men that almost certainly won't make the last 16 of the event. Time to give the women their own PDC Worlds
Here you go
@Joshpayne180
that's as close as I'm getting - unless you want me stand here all night. Not too bad for someone who's been retired for 30 years ๐ฏ
Too busy today!!!!! Work coming thick and fast but I had to post to say how pleased I was with
@Joshpayne180
overall performance in Wigan at the weekend - threw his best ever average on the Pro Tour so far, a very decent 106.2 - here's to more of the same ๐๐ช
#Joshiebravo
Struggling to get my head around this, RIP Eric Bristow, a larger than life character who back in the day put the "sexiness" into darts! Played for London at 16 yrs old and England at 17 when most other established players of the day were old (well to us anyway). 1/2
Yesterday I said goodbye to the best little companion anyone could hope for. He made me happy, we loved each other unconditionally and right now I feel heartbroken. RIP Mickey ๐๐ Life will not be the same without you around.
It's been such a challenging year for all teaching staff but especially for our students. But this award makes all the extra hard work so worthwhile. Thank you to my 2020/2021 Psychology cohort ๐๐ป
@MiddlesexSU
@MiddlesexUni
Darts again at work today. Amazing how the students enjoy it and learn too. Interventions and self-confidence today, darts is made for this. They all thought they were pretty good - until I showed them a YouTube clip of
@MvG180
's perfect 17 ๐
@MDX_LSI
@MiddlesexUni
@MDXSAT
I must admit this is probably a better effort.....
@BobbyGeorge180
still makes me laugh after so many years......"no, I haven't heard that one before Bobo" ๐๐๐๐
My first trip to America to play on the ADO tour. With my 'ol mucker' s
@BobbyGeorge180
and
@ericbristow
RIP Eric. Plus Pat Piper from Kent and fellow London County player Colin (Car park) Baker.... Those were the days.... Baton down the hatches, the Brits are coming ๐
For each landing we carry out a landing performance calculation. Here is the data for our San Francisco landing. Main points are Factored LD (landing distance) and Stop Margin. So we have lots of spare runway. Vapp is our approach speed.Quite slow for 339 tonnes!
@British_Airways
You kept us safe and gave everything.Thank you for your courage and bravery,ย heartfelt condolence go to your family friends and colleagues who will be rightly very proud. Nothing will fill the void in their lives that is now present .Rest in peace PC Andrew Harper ๐๐
#PCHarper
Teaching my sports students the fine art of dart throwing....included a few manipulations to induce pressure. Lots of fun and they now realise how dedicated and skillful pro dart players are
@MDX_LSI
@MiddlesexUni
@MDXSAT
Such sad news about Tommy Cox. He was a great man for darts and helped shaped many a successful darts career. A founding member of the
@OfficialPDC
also worked tirelessly within the BDO set up - always a good friend to me. I will miss him. RIP Tommy Cox.