BDO World Darts Championship 2008

[slick]

BDO World Championship 2008 Book Closes 5 Jan 13:00

Not so upon this since Barney left but no doubt i'll be watching it once it kicks off.

Each-way 1/2 1-2

Gary Anderson 2.87
Martin Adams 6.00
Simon Whitlock 11.00
Mark Webster 11.00
Robert Thornton 15.00
Scott Waites 15.00
Darryl Fitton 17.00
John Walton 26.00
Tony OShea 26.00
Ted Hankey 29.00
Gary Robson 34.00
Martin Atkins 34.00
Niels De Ruiter 41.00
Shaun Greatbatch 41.00
Mike Veitch 41.00
Paul Hanvidge 51.00
Steve Farmer 51.00
Phil Nixon 51.00 Bet
Tony David 67.00
CO Stompe 67.00
Edwin Max 67.00
Steve West 67.00
Martin Phillips 81.00
Brian Woods 81.00
Remco Van Eijden 101.00
Davy Richardson 101.00
Mario Robbe 101.00
Andy Boulton 126.00
Glenn Moody 151.00
Ian Jones 151.00
Carl Mercer 151.00
Fabien Roosenbrand 201.00

Odds bet365

[MYDOGDYLAN]

How can they have 2 World championships

[Computer Guy]

2 different sporting bodies Professional Darts Corporation and British Darts Organisation.

[slick]

Aye and the BDO is usually show on BBC rather than Sky, the PDC is regarded as the main one arguably but when someone like Barnevald can swap over and win the PDC at the first attempt like he did last yr when he knocked Taylor off the throne, its not to be scoffed at.

Just noticed no Andy Fordham either, is he still ill?

[Beanie]

I think I'm right in saying the winner of this is then contracted to the BDO for a year, and so it is well worth avoiding a bet on Gary Anderson at those odds given that he looks likely to join the PDC in the near future. Add in his honking BDO record(especially given his talent) and that the first couple of rounds always throw up some big shocks, and he looks one hell of a lay here.

[Hippy Dave]

In theory I think anyone who reaches the SF is contracted for 2 more years, but in reality this doesn't happen. Klaasen left less than 2 years after winning and King just after losing in the semis.

Anyone laying Anderson is a much braver man than me - in my opinion he's the best player in the world right now, and that includes Taylor, Barney, Wade and anyone else.

[Beanie]

I'd agree, but 3s still looks a trifle short. 6 appearances at the Lakeside producing 4 first round defeats, 1 second round exit and a semi final is a poor return for his ability(altho granted he's at the top of his game at the mo.) I'd just think in a short best of 5 format early on it can be a bit of a lottery, regardless of ability.

[Hippy Dave]

Yeah, not a great record, but looked class in the GSOD, and it took Taylor at his best for a long time to stop him.

[Bigkegman]

I've had an added interest in Anderson for the last few years cause I found out he stays about 15 minutes down the road and he's been shocking. Granted form has changed drastically but them odds are still too short for my liking. He may well win it but I'd rather see him get a couple of rounds under his belt.

Ted Hankey at biggish odds but I'd need to look at form. Adams always talks a good game but he seems too cocky for my liking.

[Hippy Dave]

(1) Mark Webster 1/7
Ian Jones 5/1

(16) Niels de Ruiter 8/13
Glen Moody 13/8

(12) John Walton 11/10
Robert Thornton 3/4

(5) Tony O'Shea 1/2
Steve Farmer 19/10

(8) Gary Robson 11/20
Tony David 13/8

(9) Darryl Fitton 9/25
Davy Richardson 5/2

(13) Shaun Greatbatch 11/20
Martin Phillips 13/8

(4) Martin Adams 4/11
Phil Nixon 5/2

(3) Scott Waites 11/25
Mike Veitch 9/4

(14) Mario Robbe 1/1
Remco van Eijden 1/1

(10) Martin Atkins 9/20
Andy Boulton 2/1

(7) Ted Hankey 4/7
Steve West 13/8

(6) Co Stompe 1/2
Carl Mercer 2/1

(11) Brian Woods 21/20
Paul Hanvidge 10/11

(15) Edwin Max 13/5
Simon Whitlock 2/5

(2) Gary Anderson 1/9
Fabien Roosenbrand 6/1

[Hippy Dave]

Originally Posted by MYDOGDYLAN

How can they have 2 World championships

The same way they have 312 world titles in boxing,

[MYDOGDYLAN]

The same way they have 312 world titles in boxing,

Thats rediculous 312 titles how can they be taken seriouly

[Hippy Dave]

Martin Adams really isn't very likeable is he?

"What they do at the PDC tournament is sports entertainment but what we do at the Lakeside is sport," insisted the England captain.

[Hippy Dave]

Ok, I've had a look through the top half of the draw (although there is some debate around as to whether the draw is actually as I set out above), and although I don't know a great deal about all the players I have got a couple of bets.

Glen Moody to beat Niels de Ruiter 3pts @ 13/10 (PartyBets, Expekt)
De Ruiter has been in truely terrible form, hitting numerous averages in the 70s (some only just that high too), and just can't seem to win right now. I know very little of Moody, although apparently he hits high 80s averages in Super League, and is a very slow player. Anyone who qualifies for this though should be able to beat someone playing as badly as de Ruiter is right now though.

Martin Adams to beat Phil Nixon 10pts @ 4/11 (Totesport)
Let's just rewind 12 months. Adams v Nixon BDO final. Adams crushing Nixon 6-0, struggles to close out the match, Nixon fights back but then Adams takes the win. The only thing that stopped that being a 7-0 Adams win was the fact that it was the final, and he couldn't quite close the match out. Nixon's done nothing of note that I can see since, while Adams form has been just as good as ever.

[Hippy Dave]

Price tumbling fast on Moody, as short as 5/6 now, and top price is 6/5 with centrebet, and I don't expect that to last.