WDF World Darts Championship Vlog

[@timosaareste8655]

Matt, I’ve followed your channel for many years. I’ve seen you battle through many ups and downs but your resilience, willing to adapt to new endeavors like commentating and “never give up” spirit serves as an inspiration for, not only dart players, but for people in general. If this was your last professional dart thrown, thank you for sharing the stories and certainly look forward to seeing a lot more of you on EdgarTV!!! 👍👍👍

[@steveakka]

Don't look back on this and regret not playing on..give it a go Matt..all the best 👍

[@ohiostate]

I’ve definitely enjoyed the ride with ya. You’ve earned a fan for life. Whether it’s on the WDF stage, the commentary box, TikTok, or KZbin. All the best. Excited for the World Championship pregame livestreams! See ya then.

[@1pacarr]

For old school dart connoisseurs there is something about Lakeside, it stinks of meat and potato pie (lobbies if you're northern) and stale beer in carpets but it's a special special place. If I had the ability to get up there, then there is no way I would decide not to go for it, the darts would need to tell me it's time to stop.

[@ficklemcselfish180]

Love these behind the scenes blogs mate. Very interesting.

[@chris7830]

What a top bloke. Regardless of winning or losing, your videos are great and I'll keep supporting.

[@Rat_Nasty]

Been brilliant following this series Matt, was fantastic watching you on Saturday after all the tournaments through the year. Well done.

[@madvikingdarts5853]

Anyone who has truly dedicated themselves to a sport or game in hopes of being the best believe in their minds that they can do it. Unfortunately, we are all limited by the body that houses that incredible will to be great. Sometimes it simply lacks the natural ability other times it breaks down on us after years of use. I know you don't need validation from your followers, but I'd just like to say thank you for taking us on your journey to Lakeside. As someone also dealing with injury, your determination and fight to achieve your goal is inspiring. I'm sorry that you didn't win it all, but you certainly did not lose. Cheers, Matt.

[@ashleystone4266]

Great video Matt. I watched your game on KZbin and I was absolutely gutted for you. I was hoping you would get that second set and kick on, but this is darts and doesn't always go your way. All I can say is, whatever decision you make you have the support of your followers and members. We would obviously love to see you back next year playing, but I would say go with what makes you happy. Keep up the good work Matt and what a year it has been 👍🏼🎯

[@silentmilitia]

Thxs for everything you do for the sport. Awesome

[@Just1Me9235]

I happened to hop on the event stream just as the second set started, and saw what you may consider to be the best of you. I was glad to see you pick up the two legs, and gutted when it all fell apart in the final leg. Take your time, but most importantly follow your heart and your doctor's recommendations. I'll stay subscribed regardless, and look forward to whatever content you put out.

[@Brianmac007]

The fact your unsure surely answers it for you mate. Give it another bash because as you say your not happy going out in that way. Get the body right and give it another shot

[@jensstalberg8968]

It's been brilliant to follow your journey, I have been a subscriber for a long time. The icing on the cake of course was to meet you and Zack in Sweden during Swedish Open and be able to have a little chat with you there. Would be brilliant to have you back again. Best of luck, hope to see you continue.

[@theyorker3446]

Really enjoyed the series Matt. It was so good to see you give it a go in a different tour. If that is going to be your last game hold it in high regard because to retire from darts at the lakeside is one of the best places to do it. Well done to you and all the best in the future

[@TravelwithJodie1890]

Whether it be your last or not it was a great journey to be apart of and to watch you on both stages . The lakeside event on that night was quality atmosphere and not what people may think .

[@Robster6480]

Keep going Matt. Great to watch 👏🏼

[@alastairwhitelaw393]

Well played Matt and fair play to you for gettingnon here and sharing your experience as it must have stung a bit. Full of respect for your honesty. Easy to get on when things go well but not so much when they dont. Dont make a rushed decision.

[@Badawh]

It looked like you've had fun and good results qualifying for this. It's been good following the journey. There's no pressure, it would seem a shame for the journey to end here.

[@davidshaw7404]

Matt i hope you don’t retire you are a top guy and it be a shame BUT i don’t know what pain you are in etc so whatever you decide we will all respect. Have a great xmas and i will look forward to more edgar tv

[@benfiller3157]

Been a follower for a few years. You regret the things you don’t do more than those you do. As everybody else has said on here make sure you get yourself fit and able to play at your top standard and then give it another bash mate.👊

[@adamedwards8429]

One more run at this Matt. A win on the lakeside stage would be special and I’m sure we would all love to see it. Loved watching the series this year. All the best.

[@paulc1553]

Cheers for this, Matt!

[@AlistairGilchristdarts]

Matt great video, obviously the decision is yours but as your preparation was disrupted by injuries you gotta get yourself back to full health and give it another crack! Enjoy it and you will be back to get your proper world darts closure 🙌 have enjoyed watching the epic journey and was a pleasure chatting with you in Balaton, hope to see you back on the oche 👌

[@paulchinn5981]

Thanks for sharing Matt. I would advise you to have the operation if you can. I had mine done many years ago. It made a big difference in my darts afterwards. I know over here in Canada it has to be really bad before they will operate and i am guessing it maybe the same for you. Get it done and get back at the darts. You won't be sorry. Best of luck. I will be following to see what happens and what you deside.

[@WolfieRacing28]

Firstly, that shirt is beautiful! in regards to the future, hopefully the doc can give you some positive news, put in the work and go again next year, go out on your terms and let people give you the send off you deserve too, win or lose people will know that's it and they can show their appreciation.

[@DJJOOLZDE]

I enjoyed your match. When you got that massive out i thought it was the start of a great comeback, but in such a short format, it was just a tad too late. At least you got the crowd going and that was great!. Everyone obviously loves ya and that's something special you can be proud of :)

[@mattdonaldson2260]

Whatever you decide, you've done more in darts than most of us could dream of. You're also an excellent link between us plebs and the pro players and I know that wouldn't stop but if you did decide to carry on, I think you would be successful. You have the talent. I wouldn't want you to have any regrets, darts player extraordinaire. Ultimately, do what's right for you and thanks for the journey so far.

[@Phil_Tutty]

It sounds like The Dartbreak Kid hasn't completely lost his smile Matt. I also think you are going to Terry Funk this retirement. He first retired in 1981 but his last match was in 2017. Whatever you do be happy you are doing it.

[@georgedobson1414]

Unlucky Matt. Fantastic video as always. Jarno played very well. Give it one more go 🙏

[@zanderrobertson5138]

Hope to see you back there next year or back on the PDC tour!! Keep it up Matt

[@kuhaprogaming82]

Classic Rocky moment you haven’t gotten everything out inside of you yet darts wise. Give it a go until you know you are fully ready to put the competitive darts away

[@sammyash1]

Great vlog and journey, Matt. It's a shame you went out early. Would've been great to have more content from Lakeside. Any desire to try the Challenge Tour if you decide to carry on?

[@neilpalmer7279]

Don't give up Matt you can get back to your best would love to see you win a wdf major

[@lukeflippance6026]

Great effort and as we all know as darts players someday they just won't go for you. Great channel keep it up

[@MapleLeafZen]

Firstly you are an inspiration to darts Secondly the wdf has a great system where you can go in and out of playing so even if you needed thst op Playing again aint too far away im glad you showed us the wdf system as i dont think its shown enough as a valid way to reach the professional level Whatever you decide to do im sure you'll have all of your followings support

[@kalemacpherson1542]

I was wondering if you ever played on any other dartboard variants (Ipswich, Yorkshire, 5s, Quadro etc.)? And if so what was your favourite variant to play on opposed to a standard 20 segment clock board?

[@Edgartvdarts]

I love the golf dart board

[@marcschramm6958]

Good luck with your choice.

[@wornout9117]

It’s a shame you can’t get your injury resolved Matt. I really enjoyed your darting tour vlogs and the finale at lakeside. Hopefully there is a season 2 next year.

[@michaelgibbons4738]

Rest up Matt, keep enjoying the trips abroad with Zak and if you have success on the way then brilliant

[@grahammusto7759]

It's fair to say you've been hampered with injury that affected your Lakeside preparations. The ambassadorial work combined with your TV punditry also contributed to hampering your chances. Get Christmas out of the way, then decide if you'll have another go. Good luck whichever way you choose.

[@ChristianBrewBear]

Hi Matt - get the op, then go again. In the words of The Kurgan...."it's better to burn out, than fade away". All the best 👍

[@EgoChip]

It was sad to see you crash out of Lakeside, I was rooting for you. At least you made it there, and gave it a go.

[@dominicwyartt3598]

Watched your game Matt loved the shirt you were unlucky and I hope you continue to play as you are a good player

[@chriss6045]

Thinking of qualifying for UK open ???

[@ohiostate]

Thoughts on the flashing lights following an opponent’s 180?

[@SP.74]

You never did yourself justice Matt, give it another go in 25 as you bring your A game and you would go very close. Hope to see you carry on.

[@21upbowls]

I thought you played well Matt, and feel you would have won against most others. Jahnna played really well

[@MrDavidp180]

Great video, I understand your dilemma, when I packed up County for personal reasons, I didn’t want to go out on a whimper…..so I had a mini break, fought hard to get back in and won both my games 1 home 1 away….at the end of the season….then I called it a day…I left on my terms….🤞you make the right decision. Best wishes

[@Edgartvdarts]

It’s a hard one to take but I need to no I could be better if I went again, and that’s something I don’t no the answer too

[@MrDavidp180]

@@Edgartvdarts Patreonship continues

[@nick-meets-world]

You can’t leave it on that one Matt you owe yourself more than letting that be your last game

[@videosmurf]

Well now it's back to the q-school, Premier League 2026 is beckoning😊 Any chance of buying one of the shirts you were at Lakeside? I tried to order one but they don't ship outside of UK?

[@jeramy576]

I'm 100% here for the Matt Edgar redemption arc

[@sportysam9]

Do you feel like not being able to go on modus affected your performance

[@jonowhitney5515]

Got to leave on a win,even if it is just one match win…in practice how many trebles do u usually hit in the first nine, if u feel good on that and feel u can convert that to matches,do one more try.

[@stephenmuir6812]

Would like to see you on Club 501 as you and Mardle together would be a hoot.

[@TheLiveDarts]

Did you throw them in the lake Matt?

[@medinabello19]

What was up with haggarth yesterday pushing jarno around after the game and stuff? Way out of order.

[@silverreverence6176]

Yeah agreed should keep your hands off other players

[@vtijim]

Good on ya Matt! Im sure I have missed stuff as didnt know ya left the PDC 😂

[@wrefordsdarts]

id like to think you will carry on because the comeback is better than the set back

[@1Rexas1]

I agree with what you're saying - the career that you've had, the ability that you have, going out in the first round of Lakeside as your last hurrah doesn't fit. You said that you don't know if you can do better but I think that's just the loss talking, you've won events this year against players of an equivalent standard so you do know that you can do better and you've proved it this year. Imo, we go again.

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

Long time retired once you walk away Matt. If the injury can be managed correctly, there's more opportunity than ever for you to play in some capacity.

[@timwoodhouse7467]

What darts were you using Matt

[@Edgartvdarts]

My mission ones which are out in Jan

[@oldgold5848]

The result was a shame Matt, and you are obviously far from your best arm wise. Being selfish I would love you to recover, get fit and have another bash. You are a long time retired...but....you have to do what is right for you, gotta be on your terms.

[@sarahwelty9223]

Don't give up Matt you had a tough draw against Jarno on Saturday. Have another go because you love the game and it would be a shame to end it there 👍❤

[@sonnyhenriksen284]

If it's a dilemma, Matt, don't quit yet. Don't do like Barney, who quit after a disappointing match, only to regret it. Try and get that arm fixed, and give it another go, before you take the final decision. Love from Denmark ❤

[@Selous_Scout]

Main crowd…there was more staff than punters during the weekdays and some of the venue was closed off with black curtains and it wasn’t a good look ..this event is in shambles tbh ….fair play matt none the less

[@chrisws1878]

If you have any desire to keep playing and the body lets you, I'd say keep playing. There's a long time to be retired and a finite time to be able to perform at a high level.

[@shanetichowitsch8794]

I don't think your average punter who has never played "proper darts" had any idea how hard it is to play High level consistent darts like we see in the PDC,,just like many other professional sports there are LEVELS to the Game! There are hundreds mabe even thousands of darts players that can hit a 12 to 15darts leg quite often in their local leagues but to be able to do it leg after leg whilst playing another player that can also play well and do it whilst copeing under the immense pressure that comes with playing in any tournament let alone a Highly Prestigious Tournaments like the World Championships takes a special player and unfortunately not everyone can be that "special player" that is why we admire World champions Because they are those Special Players ....🏆🎯👍

[@matty5900]

Matt I remember when we were kids and we were playing at cleethorpes and you were struggling big time then, you were considering giving it up then and look what's happened since. One more wrestlmania moment in there lad! P.s do you still hate mayonnaise ?😂😂

[@brianross8678]

how do Matt just a idea come over to Toronto win that and go from there just remember us Canadian s r pretty good just b ware gooooo on

[@Edgartvdarts]

I’d love to come over and play over there, big fan of cricket events too

[@robtheoldmongoose7546]

I mean this in the nicest way but I think you need too give it another go. You’ve got a game in you too have a huge run

[@jakefr5150]

Get the surgery and give it (PDC or WDF) another go. You’ll never be able to forgive yourself if you don’t.

[@Northymark2]

If the arm affects day to day life, get it sorted for you, like Laura Robson did when she had to get a hip operation with only limited chance if returning to pro tennis. If you have an operation and get back, bonus. If you don't but are comfortable in life, you are developing as a broadcaster and will continue to do so.

[@Edgartvdarts]

Very true it does affect my day to day life tbh. Can’t carry shopping in my right hand cause the nerve

[@Northymark2]

@Edgartvdarts I hope you get it sorted sooner rather than later.

[@endahanley1679]

Get healthy first, then decide, but don't keep kicking the can down the road and having regrets in years to come.

[@billtownlegend]

I think you should carry on playing, you put numbers in this year that were way better than an 80 average at points. Let's be honest, you haven't been that consistent in terms of events, if you play once every 2 months if that it's not going to get you to the top of your game. I think if you genuinely did a whole year on the tour you'd be hitting 90+ averages regularly

[@stevealder5180]

Should go out on a performance you feel at peace with. If you’re thinking about it still, maybe it’s not the end just yet.

[@Edgartvdarts]

Can see that bugging me tbh the way it went down

[@stevealder5180]

@@Edgartvdarts Jarno isn’t a slouch. So wouldn’t beat yourself up overly for that. Knowing if you were at your best it would have been a different outcome for sure.

[@danielvernon4546]

Great video matt what ever decision you make its upto you mate it would be nice to maybe go q school and just try that out maybe but its your decision matt

[@Edgartvdarts]

Q school is a defo no 100% not at that level

[@danielvernon4546]

Yeh thought that as much probably right thing to do really

[@rickyhine3597]

My 2 cents on it matt, dont put a this is it moment on it. You know deep down how much you love the game. I would say look at martin adams. Is he at the level that he was, no not really and ge is the first to admit it. But he can still throw a mean dart. I understand that you want to be competative but there are lots more chances out there now with all the events. Plus i am sure you could put on the edgar mania darts tournement sponsored by mission. Have people qualifiy to a royal rumble or king of the ring style winner stays on type of thing. Anyways dont give up having fun.

[@sassasins031]

Retirement is a long time. Give it one more year and then pack it in if you're no better.

[@alhunter7069]

Yer a bairn son and y can I ciously chuck. Continue , keep going, be relentless, take up Buddhism, throw from the dark onto the light . Best.

[@BOBisjustBOB]

Paused half way through content to say go for it again. I watched game and you seemed to be throwing faster/less settled than usual and a 80 average doesnt represent what you were throwing in build up. Was gutted for you but feel you have a good run in you.....anyhow back to video 🙂

[@shakeyquant]

I’m writing this comment knowing the result but not knowing.the setup. You are well prepared for players watching the game. Not. PDC elite stories so bring some prep!

[@bopper942]

If you enjoyed it why not carry on?

[@ianfortune1064]

I think you give lakeside another go you got unlucky with draw you could win plenty of other games There a gold event in Germany now big points

[@Edgartvdarts]

Time is not great until May tbh I’m heavy booked

[@ianfortune1064]

@ well hopefully you can try go 1 of them you got game to go win one

[@Henry-ih3jh]

Just say fuck it .. Go to Q school with no expectations, make content and see what happens. When you least expect it magic can happen 🤩

[@Bigshaggs1877]

You'll learn to take it more seriously now boy and not hit the bar with Zachary

[@Edgartvdarts]

We barely drink ever

[@55lsd55]

You are so young to quit darts, do you honestly see yourself not playing competitive for the next 30/40 years? I thhink in 30/40 years you will for sure regret that decision

[@sabbakandegregor9874]

Talking about where the bloody toilets are… cmon.. get your head in the game. Get there earlier to get an edge, not to know where the closest paper towel dispenser is. Insane.