BACK AT THE PALACE! | Day One Highlights | 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship

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[@J10Wilshere]

Anyone else really despise Keane Barry’s throw? The way his darts hit the board just don’t look right

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Yeah it's gonna be tough to win events with that throw. Only time will tell.

[@J10Wilshere]

@@Brandon-qd2lb Yeah I’ve got nothing against the bloke personally but that was tough viewing

[@quentinloutit582]

Taylors hit the same way pretty much.. tail down

[@paulknox934]

Optimal for overstacking

[@alanconvey4030]

@@Brandon-qd2lb wise up lol tough to win events with that throw its were the darts go you muppet

[@itzdan2899]

Haven’t seen Keane Barry ever play that poorly. Was outclassed by Sampson tonight and he just didn’t seem arsed about it

[@David_dulkan14]

Nah he always acts like that. The cold I think affected him and he just didn’t play well at all really weird

[@itzdan2899]

@@David_dulkan14 can’t blame the cold though. Same for everyone

[@David_dulkan14]

@@itzdan2899 ye I agree

[@anthonymatute6057]

That win from Grant Sampson was really special! I hope he does well in this year’s world championship!

[@brynski16]

He goes out next round in my opinion. Both couldn’t hit their doubles.

[@willem1999weerd]

@@brynski16 You never know at the palace! It's his debut and a win sometimes settles the nerves because they have already won a match

[@David_dulkan14]

He avg 77 he has no chance against Kim but it’s facts

[@brynski16]

@@David_dulkan14 checkout average of 22% also I think. I mean, I’m happy for him. But it will be a quick tournament for him I feel.

[@David_dulkan14]

@@brynski16 yep

[@craigmcghee4]

Gotta love Peter wright at Christmas 😁👍

[@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag]

The cringe who ruined darts

[@BlueHopi144]

@@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag what is Christmas anyway if not a collective consumption madness ?

[@Alf180]

Glad wattimena’s been put out can’t stick the guy

[@joeri0409]

@@Alf180 the guy can't take a loss

[@Alf180]

@@joeri0409 hope he loses his tour card

[@1972vulture]

Wow. Shocked by Keane Barry performance. Rafferty looks like he belongs.

[@dalcowfan22]

So glad Dan Dawson is getting his chance to commentate at the worlds!

[@buffalobrando1288]

Same!

[@BlueHopi144]

@@christrickett3291 have u be drunk on the first day ?

[@dirtyharry2029]

@@BlueHopi144 No Dan Dawson is just a clown. Thats all.

[@doraemon402]

Great commentator, horrible presenter

[@danevans9596]

That small screen glitch on Sampsons first set dart made me think my phone had finally given up

[@bibhushanrajthala]

When

[@danevans9596]

@@bibhushanrajthala 10.54

[@bibhushanrajthala]

​@@danevans9596haha thanks

[@mattandmack228]

Same here. Oh, my new phone.🤣

[@skylerbarrish]

I just bought a new phone yesterday, my heart nearly dropped.

[@jamieaitken9279]

Favourite time of the year

[@The_Plane_Spotters]

FINALLY 🥳 best time of the year

[@justinpotter5796]

If it wasn't for the mohawk i would have sworn Santa Claus was playing...

[@mattybthecatalist8991]

Never been a Peter Wright fan but today I’ve fallen for his just awesome middle finger to any conventional rules or fashion just gotta love him

[@dontbewoke]

Why have you never been a fan? His dress today was pretty typical....

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

18:06 Tightest 180 from sampson

[@spookybizzle]

Sampson and Rafferty had more fire in their belly.. and Mickey was so gassed after knocking down the Big Rig.. until the Grinch stole his Christmas 🤣

[@declanpmulhern]

Mansell was pissed by the time he played snakebite 🤣🤣

[@anthonymatute6057]

#LoveTheDarts

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

Rafferty was awesome!

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

I bet sampson would be at the world cup of darts next year

[@Liasos88]

Wattimena always miss single targets before going for a double.

[@fortunefavoursthebold1195]

Phil Taylor should be allowed to enter the World Championship each year. Would love to see the legend enter each year. The greatest of them all!!!!

[@LOLMAN9538]

I honestly wouldn't mind that. We could have the regular tournament as usual, but instead of the final being for the World Championship, it could be a Preliminary Final for the right to face Taylor for the World Championship in a Grand Final.

[@KingBatiatus]

I don't usually root for Peter Wright but after Mansell's douchebag celebration vs Robb, I was ecstatic to see him get fucking rekt. P.S. It's good to have darts back!

[@davewebster689]

A lot of darts players are pumped just to win a game at the Ally Pally

[@dontbewoke]

@@davewebster689 Understand but he was way over the top and showed no respect to his opponent

[@davewebster689]

@@dontbewoke well, i dunno what the truth is, but folk all over fb are saying he was drunk lol

[@jamiefurnell85]

Well done Sampson!

[@adriancranmer3695]

Peter Wright brilliant outfit and a full white beard

[@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag]

​@@christrickett3291Agreed. He is the cringe who ruined darts.

[@BlueHopi144]

@@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag Christmas is not even there poor troll . Get a life before u can't

[@dontbewoke]

@@christrickett3291 Wow , I bet you're a barrel of laughs...

[@DanielRoels]

Strange with that many games to play a player has to play two matches on the first night.

[@yarizmai-yao2318]

Santa is back

[@anthonymatute6057]

Santa Wright on stage!

[@evieklein]

Mickey Mansell was already boring as hell to watch -- a lack of speed, lack of energy, lack of emotion. And now he has gone on to celebrate a round one victory and not acknowledge his opponent? Total opposite of class.

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

Yeah, did not like how he didn't shake his opponents hand after the match

[@UnboxRacing]

Yup, I was wondering if he actually did eventually shake his hand? I notice he wasn't so animated when he got savaged by Snakebite😂😂😂😂😂

[@dontbewoke]

Pleased Wright beat Mansell after Mansells over extended celebrations when he beat Robb ; that was out of order.

[@emedina73]

Keane Barry was a little salty there at the end,lol.

[@jasons2928]

Where can I watch live broadcasts?

[@BlueHopi144]

on a yutube channel i won't tell the name ....

[@Alf180]

Sky sports 😂

[@joshmarlowe46]

Woke sports news

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

If you're gonna wear that you better back it up on the board. Surprised by Barry tonight.

[@ivanpavicic3248]

PDC, I think you had a bit of technical problems regarding the displayed scoreboard. I think it's too bright, especially when displaying the checkout routes, it kinda felt like I was watching the scoreboard through the fog. Can you fix it, please?

[@jokuheppu3920]

No one cares what you think 🤭

[@coreynoemif3j29]

It’s ridiculous that the commentator says “unlucky” when someone clearly misses the target they’re going for. No deflection or anything.

[@keyurpatel498]

Samson op peter inform win😊😎

[@jasonjones5357]

Go on the GRINCH

[@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag]

*cringe

[@Victor-it6bv]

Mansell throw with watch on his hand?

[@kimmedina2296]

❤️

[@lucasmcelroy2850]

Class from wright not to celebrate that win… he knew mansell was struggling 👏

[@therainmakerinsider]

Can’t say the same for Mansell when he celebrated in front of Robb. What a 🤡.

[@CrazyPanda688]

@@therainmakerinsider cry about it. Rob got beaten by a man who was playing better whilst on about 7 pints judging off his post match interview 😂😂😂 Not to mention 112 average in the first set. Outclassed

[@tiocfaidharla6269]

@@CrazyPanda688hes acted like a helmet why you got his nuts in your mouth 😂

[@helderboymh]

@@therainmakerinsider man sometimes dart fans are so sensitive. He won the game, and he celebrates, *THE HORROR*. Its clearly a release of tension, hes doing it towards the audience. I really don't get the big deal.

[@jordankane2606]

What points is Mansell using?

[@Iano180]

8 pints of cider by the sounds of him

[@sarahwelty9223]

God knows how Keane Barry even manages to hit the board throwing like that. I have every respect for the dude but come on Keane this is painful to watch.

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

Mansell two times in one night is like a dream of mine

[@Jaydengribanov]

Come on Peter Wright win the world championship for the second time in a row

[@jozsik7570]

28:54

[@gerritdeheij]

why Mansell played twice on the evening?

[@David_dulkan14]

His second game was a second round one they have one of them every session

[@michaelhogg5796]

Mansell hammered aswell😂

[@hiddeholtrop8021]

Why is the theme red?

[@themachine6478]

New sponsor

[@brendabrasher1971]

When does Danny Baggish compete?

[@David_dulkan14]

Sunday evening third game on against Matt cambell

[@Playsinvain]

Wattemina let the man leave the shooting area

[@chrismatthews133]

When mansell play top quality players he be with his tail between his legs...

[@jesse2335]

Despite me being dutch aswell, i always feel like Wattimena has such a bad vibe around him, when he's winning he looka so arrogant and looking like he wants to wind up his opponent, and when he's losing he's always so sore and unsportsmanlike. Can't help but say im always glad he's going home again..

[@petesutcliffe9206]

Wattimena could be Adrian Lewis foreign cousin

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

23:45 3rd dart didn't fall out

[@David_dulkan14]

The point wasn’t touching the board

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

@@David_dulkan14 Um that's a bounceout almost

[@dartsclips3762]

can’t stand jermaine wattimena!!!

[@alexbennett5724]

He looks like the kinda bloke that shits his pants

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

I think he has a bit of the mind of a child. Very insecure also. Thats why he all the time looks to the side... i think when it comes to pure quality he is actually pretty good.

[@BlueHopi144]

who cares ?

[@tonyjeymes9786]

A drunk & the grinch some example 4 kids wright is a laughing stock 😂

[@brendanjordan6780]

It might be the beard but Peter looks like he's put a bit of weight on. Not a bad thing. Love him or Bully Boy to win it.

[@TAROTAI]

As to Wright? That beard is not right!

[@nodohare]

22:35…. Rafferty is called an Irishman. I thought they called themselves British in Northern Ireland.. Free the 6 counties 🇮🇪

[@cactuarnoob100]

Why does barry's throw looks so flat

[@christophertunn7784]

first, free tickets?

[@etwlive6172]

Bruh 😂😂😂😂

[@officialpdc]

Nope!

[@etwlive6172]

@@officialpdc why would he lol he did nothing special

[@1972vulture]

Nope. Lifetime ban.

[@etwlive6172]

@@1972vulture hopefully

[@williamfisher5749]

Bit too quick

[@vliegergoat1166]

Where are the great Blue theme colours of the ally pally?!?!?!?!

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Different sponsor now.

[@dennisschell5543]

Snakebite rules!!! 😎

[@hupekyser]

Peter Wright. Not a good look for him

[@raym4n39]

Wtf was Peter Wright wearing surely he's grown up yet 🤦‍♂️ obviously not blokes a joke to darts

[@kvajeblostari]

Why isn't there a draw for everyone the same, some already have privileged positions, why not put all the players in the same box and draw who's playing, that would be fair...

[@Alf180]

Totally agree….with all sports.!

[@dontbewoke]

Coz then you might have Mickey Mansell in the final

[@kvajeblostari]

@@dontbewoke no he cant reach final in this competition...

[@emanuel7215]

@@kvajeblostari When you could have MvG vs Price in the first round.

[@themachine6478]

Do you want the top players to meet eachother in the first round then? I dont

[@dirtyharry2029]

Is it just me or has Jermain Wattamena become more and more unlikable?

[@Cbarris301]

Keane Barrys dart throwing technique is horrendous imo, I know it suits him and its a personal thing but it just seems so awkward 😅

[@abraham2174]

Maybe he should change flights barrel and shaft

[@quentinloutit582]

*cough* Jelle Klassen *cough* lol

[@quentinloutit582]

@@christrickett3291 I know certain players are tough to watch. The worst for me was Dennis Smith, so painful to watch

[@doraemon402]

Always good to see the extremely overrated Barry lose

[@davidc7475]

I watch every year and pray Wright loses one of these first round matches when he dresses up like this. How stupid he will look when it happens. Very unfair on his opponent aswel, must be very distracting to have to play Santa claus. Maybe next year hopefully 🤞🤞

[@bigjacques2345]

A Liverpool fan full of spite, how surprising

[@steveh4873]

@@christrickett3291 you have to call him out?, shut up

[@JackSmith-kp2vs]

@Chris Trickett I doubt he gives 2 shites what you think

[@BlueHopi144]

stop wining like a 10 year old ....

[@BlueHopi144]

@@christrickett3291 another drunk troll ....unsatisfied & frustrated for his poor life outcomes

[@rocon86]

Keane Barry deserved to go out. Didn't show up, inconsistent and over rated. Jonny Clayton will win it out.

[@TAROTAI]

This woman announcing? Get away - you mumble & have nothing to offer!

[@darrenmcgovern7845]

Micky mansell was celebrating like abit of nob against robb

[@alexbennett5724]

Barry was shockingly bad

[@adamcalder294]

@@christrickett3291 I got a pretty bad mark in physics class, but even I am sure this isn't correct .

[@wingsofdivorce7606]

Please.. no more female commentators on male games. VERY annoying.