Yep what a fool he’s such a good player as well I expected him to go on a real run
@Cobalt180Darts25 күн бұрын
Dom Taylor understood what was expected of him long before this video.
@keithdurnin464124 күн бұрын
😂
@stressedworried861524 күн бұрын
Anyone know what drug he took?
@thadonis.25 күн бұрын
Edgar tested positive for Haribos and service station fry ups.
@shaunneal998125 күн бұрын
Littler tested positive for squashies!!
@Edgartvdarts25 күн бұрын
Do love haribo
@martynwilliams732922 күн бұрын
It's Rife unfortunately. Very Sad
@jasontuck-smith389625 күн бұрын
The Edgar with his shorts down is an image I don't want burned into my memory 😳
@captaincanada6725 күн бұрын
The main reason PDA tests for drugs is to make itself look official in the eyes of other International sporting organizations. Performance enhancement drugs play little to no role in making someone a better darts player. Plus I doubt illegal drugs were ever a rampant problem within professional darts. Historically over drinking and smoking was the fodder for many comedians about Pro Darts, but never illegal drugs. What are their big concerns other then looking legitimate, that MVG will take a some prescription pain killers for his bad back which would help him stand straighter?
@stevenwilson871825 күн бұрын
I always suspected beta blockers to be used in darts
@webwarren25 күн бұрын
Those _are_ banned under WADA
@shaunneal998125 күн бұрын
It's just to protect the reputation of the PDC. Sponsors and betting organisations that contribute lots of money to the sport demand it.
@countbasiethebicyclemessen432125 күн бұрын
@@rockstarbmf9595😂
@sododgy833824 күн бұрын
I would be utterly shocked to find out that cocaine hasn't had a place in darts. You know what goes great with drinking and smoking and is found in most pubs in someone's pocket? C-c-c-cocaine
@wayneflint683620 күн бұрын
great video good luck for saturday matt
@MrDavidp18025 күн бұрын
This time next week is Edgar Prime Time…..🤞🎯💯
@rspirate493125 күн бұрын
Went with the short shafts today.
@gordonp313925 күн бұрын
Well,it has been a tad cold 😂
@philneville547125 күн бұрын
🩲🩳👍🏻 What do you think about alcohol and Darts? There is still some reputation that a lot of darts players drink quite a lot. How is it at a Pro level, what about the amateur tournaments, how was it in the past, how is it nowadays? Would be an intresting topic...
@ianhawkins413225 күн бұрын
That's only a single pint for Fatbelly.
@georgedart125 күн бұрын
Alcohol is legal
@piratescove424 күн бұрын
@@ianhawkins4132 another Triple Bicardi. 150 milliliters. Oh no, he's gone for the Pint.
@alexwoolley517323 күн бұрын
Fairly new to darts, I also watch (used to race) pro cycling which is well known to have a history with PED's. I had no idea some players use drugs to improve their game, EPO is a big performance enhancer for the cardiovascular system, what drugs to dart players use and how do they improve their game?
@h3lpers125 күн бұрын
a German dart player gave statements to media 2 years ago saying the challenge tour was a wash with drugs and far to much beer-if the PDC wish to be real sport they must test at all events pro tour and Challenge tour.
@BillyBobb91124 күн бұрын
They do
@hownowrybrows17 күн бұрын
Surprised at comments saying "taking drugs wont benefit you playing darts". Not true. I have a good friend who we have played darts together for over 15 years. Very steady player. Give him a bag of amphetamines on a weekend and he is a different player. Bumps his average up massively and his eye for the treble and double is ridiculous. Comparison also works for playing pool, his game is sooo much better when on the banned drugs!
@terrystube337125 күн бұрын
That was funny as heck seeing you in your boxers , I was peeling potato's then looked at the screen
@sarahwelty922325 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@26Scored24 күн бұрын
Now that's a thumbnail, well played.
@jed_9125 күн бұрын
Good video matt edger🎉
@paulcoombes558125 күн бұрын
Hi Matt do the PDC players allowed to take alcohol when they go for their breaks and do they tested for alcohol i would like to see a video on this?
@sarahwelty922325 күн бұрын
Alcohol is the worst drug of all and it's legal
@sododgy833824 күн бұрын
Totally legal and not tested for. Tons of drinking going on, it just can't be on stage
@David-zn9gq20 күн бұрын
Alcohol is legal
@johndevaney994316 күн бұрын
I'm a darts player, but I have long-term medical conditions that require constant medication, including type 1 diabetes permanent back issues, and I take painkillers that contain opioids and will be found during random drug tests and that would be for me an automatic fail and disqualification from future darts tournaments.
@Edgartvdarts16 күн бұрын
No it wouldn’t if you declare them for medical grounds
@johndevaney994316 күн бұрын
Yes, I would always declare the medication I'm taking by providing my doctors' prescription every time it's requested.
@sarahwelty922325 күн бұрын
I have always wondered about drug testing in professional darts especially after hearing about Dom Taylor. I don't think that any drug could really enhance a dart players performance. In fact I think drugs would hinder it more than anything including alcohol. Have you ever tried to play darts when you've had a few too many? I can't even see the board or the segments properly! Thanks for the insight Matt 👍
@cadrollhunting356425 күн бұрын
Honestly, i agree with most drugs, especially having marijuna on the banned list is beyond ridiculous. On the other hand, something like adderral or ritalin would defenitely have a significantly enhancing effect, just for the fact that you can focus so much better.
@davem12dim1725 күн бұрын
@@cadrollhunting3564 a lot of things aren't on the banned list for being "performance enhancing" the WADA list has three criteria 1) Potential to improve performance 2) Potential to risk the health of the athlete 3) Against the "spirit of sport" (So setting a bad example etc) Things have to fill 2 of the 3 criteria to be prohibited, so a lot of things are banned because there is an associated health risk and is not "sporting" That said, like you say, things like Adderall, a lot of stimulants, and beta-blockers are most certainly advantageous in darts. cannabis, possibly as a relaxant, but no more than a good lie down with some music, or a quick vodka shot
@stevenwilson871825 күн бұрын
I always wondered if some used beta blockers to stay calm under pressure
@sarahwelty922325 күн бұрын
@stevenwilson8718 Good point or maybe some players use a mild tranquiliser such as low dose diazepam
@davem12dim1725 күн бұрын
@@stevenwilson8718 beta-blockers have always been the choice in things like golf, archery, shooting sports etc.
@ThomasPodesta25 күн бұрын
Good video especially if you are a player about play in a tour that requires a ramdom test but do you still do the in person sessions?
@Edgartvdarts25 күн бұрын
Yes I do, if you message me on social media my platforms are on the banner on screen
@russking777525 күн бұрын
Re the importance of ingredients in supplements. Allan Baxter - British Skiier lost his olympic medal because he took bought a vicks inhaler from the pharmacy in Salt Lake City and used it. He knew it was safe from the UK. This had a microscopic amount of a banned substance that the UK one didn't have. (They also tested his at a different lab to a lot of the tournament off site which wouldn't have picked it up too)
@davem12dim1725 күн бұрын
an awful lot of things like that contain stimulants, and stimulants are banned in competition (not out of competition)
@jvcjbl25 күн бұрын
Hey Matt, here in American you just have to empty your pockets and then you can enter the backroom by yourself. You pee into the cup and put the lid on. You don't flush the toilet. You walk out and stick the seal on the cup infront of them and then inital the bag and leave. Are they standing there staring at you from the front or are they atleast behind you?
@Timesend25 күн бұрын
2:46 🔥
@matthewzammit622525 күн бұрын
What happens if it’s more then 8 hours does the chaperone then have to leave? Could you potentially just hold it in until the 8 hours passes to avoid it? Sorry if it’s a silly question ha
@WilliamReginaldLucas23 күн бұрын
Question: Cannabis is legal in Canada but illegal here, if a Canadian player who was prescribed Cannabis was noticeably high (AKA prescribed it but had clearly had a generous helping), would they get in trouble or would they it just get ticked off as a prescription medication? (Btw I’m aware medicinal Cannabis doesn’t get you high the same way stuff from the streets would but it’s an interesting hypothetical)
@komiteunofficialaccount922425 күн бұрын
Were you required to fill up a Whereabouts report for the at-home testing? That's what they do for Oly/Para athletes.
@TheDiabeticBiker24 күн бұрын
Do they ask you if you’ve had any seeded bread in the last couple of weeks? We can get random test at my place of work about you have to declare any medication you’ve taken and if you’ve had any seeded bread or seeds in your diet.
@stressedworried861519 күн бұрын
Anybody know if this WDF worlds is on tv???
@sododgy833824 күн бұрын
Here's where things get muddled though. PDPA uses WADA standards no? If so, recreational drugs (cannabis, stimulants, narcotics) fall under banned for "in competition" use. In competition is considered by WADA as 11:59 the day before competition. As such, if your teating levels are low enough to reasonably demonstrate that you didnt take drugs that day, they shouldn't count against you, no?
@bftbll666525 күн бұрын
Find it strange how drug testing is a thing when 90% of players are plastered on alcohol when they’re playing
@webwarren25 күн бұрын
So... out-of-competition testing happens, winner testing doesn't, and no blood testing? (Most other sports require blood as well as urine samples.) And you can self-declare prescription drugs rather than having to obtain a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exception)?
@roberth561123 күн бұрын
What drugs are banned? Just curious.
@chrishealey509823 күн бұрын
The thumbnail deserves a like before you even watch the video
@BuffaloNutCheez25 күн бұрын
What I'm hearing is I can still rip galaxy gas in the practice room before walking out to Death Grips for my match against MvG, as long as no one catches me.
@Fortnitegamer-tn4uk25 күн бұрын
At least Robert Owen takes an ally pally spot now
@GZCon25 күн бұрын
Shouldn't be testing for recreational drugs only performance enhancing. Seems a bit harsh to ban someone for something that gives them absolutely no advantage.
@BartoniGaming25 күн бұрын
Not sure there are any PDAs that will improve darts to be honest
@shaunneal998125 күн бұрын
It is too hard to classify what's recreational and what's not. Some players might find having a joint before a game calms their nerves and is therefore 'performance enhancing'. The fairest and easiest approach is to ban everything.
@DeclanSutcliffe-t5s25 күн бұрын
@@BartoniGamingthere must be some performance enhancing stuff that calms nerves etc
@BillyBobb91124 күн бұрын
@@shaunneal9981bud drinking is aloud💁♂️
@gavinpenrose25 күн бұрын
You've defo slipped a sock into that package !!!!
@RushGoal1Nil25 күн бұрын
Is Adderral legal?
@sarahwelty922325 күн бұрын
I doubt it
@sododgy833824 күн бұрын
You usually have to show a prescription for any pharmaceuticals found. Especially that just shows up as "amphetamines" lol
@markdye533225 күн бұрын
Anyone can get a legal prescription for cannabis in the uk at a private clinic then it is classed as any other prescription drug you take Then by law you should be allowed to smoke weed and play darts
@deanjames247624 күн бұрын
Have you smelt that stuff you would stink the whole room out its in your clothes
@Soi6TurboMonger24 күн бұрын
Green kratom is great if you want to train for hours
@fluoridefree25 күн бұрын
Such a pointless requirement, what drugs could possibly improve a darts players performance?
@stephscarff25 күн бұрын
Probably dope to calm the nerves and maybe cocaine for someone who is tired or needs to focus, I know I liked to drink a few beverages to calm me down when playing
@sarahwelty922325 күн бұрын
Exactly what I thought
@Lexngton25 күн бұрын
Keep in mind everybody reacts different to a certain drug For example I was cool (confident, focused) with taking coke six years ago, today I get instant paranoia. So I sure get the pros of it.
@UpTheGas6925 күн бұрын
It’s to clean the sport. PDC is a corporate entity, it’s bad for rep
@davidgalligan228624 күн бұрын
Gary Anderson believes Alcohol is. P.E.D.
@IrLosin20 күн бұрын
I wouldn't be able to do it with someone watching me and it needing to have a certain strength lol. Can't you give them permission to draw some blood?
@markoliver686125 күн бұрын
Darts still has a pub sport culture, and whether you like it or not drugs are part of pub culture.
@silverreverence617625 күн бұрын
It’s the tossers on coke that ruin the pub scene anyway.
@UpTheGas6925 күн бұрын
Doesn’t matter. PDC is not a pub
@Grimm6661321 күн бұрын
Not sure what pub you go to but the ones I’ve been in don’t sell drugs.
@aapddd25 күн бұрын
Co Stompé once got suspended after smoking weed. Can you imagine ? 😂
@1972vulture25 күн бұрын
How is the pee strength ascertained?
@webwarren25 күн бұрын
I'm presuming size of sample and amount of time needed to produce. They can't tell much more - other than color - without the labs.
@lukesimpson308024 күн бұрын
Humphries always looks coked up
@richardlawton102325 күн бұрын
Tmi
@Y1NIESTA25 күн бұрын
This video has come a week too late for Dom Taylor unfortunately
@anthonymatute605725 күн бұрын
Perfect Time since Dom Taylor failed a drug test before he played Michael Smith
@AGalin-nb6dl23 күн бұрын
Too many tedbulls!!
@Brandon-qd2lb25 күн бұрын
Oh damn he’s getting a huge advantage lmao?
@jonowhitney551525 күн бұрын
Dom is silly
@richwood186725 күн бұрын
I guess it's probably recreational....what can performance enhancing ones do? Help concentration?....by the way, loving your commitment to pit your pants on show Matt!
@pitthefrit629223 күн бұрын
Drugs do not work very well in mental sports like darts
@mattcollier126325 күн бұрын
In what world , will any drugs make you a better darts player 😂😂😂 the physiques of the players today will clearly none of them are on gear 😅😅
@scotmclaughlin211325 күн бұрын
Pulling ur pants down for subs is too funny 😂
@Edgartvdarts25 күн бұрын
Man of the people
@scotmclaughlin211325 күн бұрын
@ true true
@122Rosco25 күн бұрын
Players should be submitting urine samples before every event in my opinion. I don't really agree with random testing as it's possible for a player to never be tested during their entire career or another player being checked multiple times and affecting their preparation. There are a few players on tour where it looks blatantly obvious they are taking something (Josh Rock) and think the testing needs to be more frequent. There's no place for drugs in sport.
@rockstarbmf959525 күн бұрын
At the event and after matches!
@sododgy833824 күн бұрын
Insane take
@DESTINY0ne24 күн бұрын
You take drugs to win, NOT lose. They should be testing the winners of the game not the loser ??
@David-zn9gq5 күн бұрын
I guarantee premier league players aren't tested
@Edgartvdarts5 күн бұрын
100% assure you they are I’ve seen it first hand
@bftbll666525 күн бұрын
Zero chance they’re drug testing the top top players tho
@Edgartvdarts25 күн бұрын
I can confirm there were 2 big names in when I was in the regulation body has no preference of players performance
@zombie.4325 күн бұрын
No drug will make you a better dart player
@davem12dim1725 күн бұрын
things like beta-blockers, some stimulants can 100% help. There could be arguments that anything that can improve your physical strength, endurance, fitness, weight etc could also help at the top level
@sododgy833824 күн бұрын
Completely incorrect
@jmarkh1825 күн бұрын
Alcohol is allowed ro calm the nerves so I think if someone wants to drink less why should they be at a disadvantage if they need to take something to calm the nerves but dont want alcohol