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The best ever line-up of professional darts stars has been assembled for an exclusive two-day event, the Dalgleish Borders Masters, which will take place on the 28-29 September at Kelso.

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15-time World Champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor heads the list of the PDC’s top players taking part in the exciting event, which can boast an unprecedented abundance of quality.

World number one Taylor is joined by reigning and two-time World Champion Adrian Lewis, seven-time major winner James Wade and five-time World Champion Raymond van Barneveld.

Another World Champion, Welshman Mark Webster, is also on show, as are Australian aces Simon Whitlock and Paul Nicholson.

The stunning line-up is completed by the Scottish trio of former Premier League champion Gary Anderson, 2012 UK Open winner Robert Thornton and John Henderson.

The Dalgleish Borders Masters sees the world’s very best players battle it out in two exclusive tournaments, with eight players competing in the Nations Cup being on Friday September 28 before Taylor and Thornton join them for the Borders Masters, which takes place the following day.

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Promoters Davie Hanson and Kevin Green are delighted to have put together such a star-studded field of talent.

“This really is our perfect ten,” said Hanson. “We have ten superstars of the sport and it will be a fantastic couple of days.

“The only time you would normally see such quality is in the latter stages of televised majors and I know there will be no shortage of competitiveness.”

Green added: “It really is like a who’s who of darts and a once in a lifetime opportunity for darts fans to see all of their favourite players under one roof.”

Tickets for this unique event are available from Davie Hanson 07872 078715 / Kevin Green 07958 642751 or online via www.dartshop.tv

By Chris Murphy

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MODUS are proud to announce an association with Next Vehicles www.carleasing.co.uk – one of the UK’s market leaders in providing business and personal vehicle leasing contracts.

Many of MODUS’ star players have acquired their vehicles from www.carleasing.co.uk – including Australian ace and two-times World Championship finalist Simon Whitlock and former World Champion Mark Webster.

“Next Vehicles have great deals and fantastic customer service,” said ‘The Wizard’.

“I recently picked up a new car from them the staff were friendly and helpful, and I got a top deal. They really looked after me and I would recommend them to anyone.”

Next Vehicles have been providing leasing contracts in the UK for the past ten years.

They have achieved success through building and maintaining a core client base in each of their branches around the country.

All at MODUS are delighted to be associated with such a thriving and reputable company, who provide a fantastic service in a professional manner, with emphasis on customer service and value for money.

Jason Thame, of MODUS, added: “We are very proud to be involved with Next Vehicles (www.carleasing.co.uk)

“I know from personal experience what a fantastic company we are associating ourselves with and have continued to hear glowing references from our players, who have acquired vehicles from them.”

By Chris Murphy

See 2012 some of the world’s top professional darts stars in action at The Untouchables,Eastbourne on Friday 19 October.

This your chance to become the proud owner of a signed James Wade match shirt from the 2012 McCoy’s Premier League.

And it is for a very worthy cause.

The shirt, personally signed by the world number three, has been put up on eBay for the highest bidder to acquire, with all proceeds going to the TWO BRIDGES CHALLENGE and their charities that they are raising fund for (details below).

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A 20 strong team will be attempting to cycle across 3 Countries, covering the 500 miles from Pegasus Bridge in Normandy France, through Belgium and ending at Major John Frost Bridge (Arnhem Bridge) in Arnhem, Netherlands in just 7 days.

The aim is to raise funds and awareness for 2 great charitable causes, www.afghanistantrust.org and the www.lewybody.org

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The draw for the fourth European Tour event, the German Darts Masters, has pitted Andy Jenkins against 15-times World Champion Phil Taylor in the first round.
 

Jenkins, who qualified for the £82,100 tournament on Friday evening, will face the world number one in Stuttgart on September 7, while current PDC Unicorn World Youth number one Arron Monk is up against Betfair World Matchplay semi-finalist Ronnie Baxter.
 

Round one sees the top 32 players from the PDC order of merit handed ties against the qualifiers.
 

World number three James Wade will face Belgian qualifier Kurt Van De Rijck in Germany, while Simon Whitlock takes on Croatian Tonci Restovic.
 

Raymond van Barneveld, who won the last European Tour event, faces a first round clash with 2005 World Championship finalist Mark Dudbridge.
 

Other seeds include Mark Webster, Paul Nicholson, Michael van Gerwen and Mervyn King.
 

Webster will play Andree Welge, Nicholson takes on Dean Winstanley, van Gerwen is up against Tony Littleton and King faces Northern Ireland’s Michael Mansell.
 

UK Open winner Robert Thornton will begin his campaign against Kevin Munch.
 

The German Darts Masters tournament will be held from September 7-9 at the Glaspalast in Sindelfingen, Stuttgart.

Play on the opening day will see the first round played across two sessions on two stages, with the second round taking place on the main stage in two sessions on Saturday and the last 16 playing down to the champion on Sunday.

The schedule of play will be confirmed in due course.

By Chris Murphy

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Simon Whitlock replica playing shirts are now available to buy exclusively at dartshop.tv

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Arguably the most recognisable shirt in darts, as seen on Sky Sports in major tournaments, is now on sale for the very first time.

The Wizard’s trademark attire can be purchased exclusively here

Arron Monk and Andy Jenkins sealed their places in September’s German Darts Masters after coming through the UK qualifier on Friday evening.

The MODUS pair were amongst 20 players who made it through to the fourth European Tour event in Stuttgart, where they will join the top 32 from the PDC Order of Merit, with the final places being made up from the European and Home Nation qualifiers.

Former under-21 World Champion Monk won through to the £80,000 tournament with a 6-3 triumph over Paul Rowley, after receiving a bye in the first round.

Jenkins started his qualifying campaign by defeating Andy Relf 6-1 before booking his place in Germany with a 6-4 success over Mark Jones.

The fourth European Tour event, the German Darts Masters, will be held at the Glaspalast in Sindelfingen, Stuttgart from September 7-9.

The draw is expected to be made on Sunday, once all qualifiers have been completed.

By Chris Murphy

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James Wade produced a brilliant run to his fifth Blackpool final in seven attempts, before eventually being edged out by Phil Taylor in the Betfair World Matchplay on Sunday evening.

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‘The Machine’ pushed Taylor hard in a close run affair but was unable to prevent ‘The Power’ from clinching the £100,000 title for the thirteenth time, with the world number one running out an 18-15 winner.

“I have practised hard for weeks but I wasn’t in full flow tonight,” said Wade, who triumphed at The Winter Gardens in 2007.

“Getting 15 legs off Phil in the final is massive but I don’t see coming second as a good week’s work.

“I will continue to work hard and put more into this game though. I’m old enough now to realise that it’s what I’ll have to do to be the best.”

Wade showed some fantastic form throughout the tournament, defeating Richie Burnett and Mark Walsh with apparent ease in the first two rounds.

The world number three saw off the challenge of nine-dart hero Michael van Gerwen in the last eight before sealing victory over Terry Jenkins with six ton-plus finishes to reach the final, where he battled hard but was unable to topple Taylor.

‘The Power’ admitted that it could have been a different story after Wade was denied checkouts of 140 and 144 by the width of the wire in crucial legs.

“James was fantastic and has been all week,” said Taylor

“If those shots had gone in, he would have won.

“That was the nerveiest final I have ever played in.”

By Chris Murphy

See 2012 World Matchplay runner-up James Wade in action at The Untouchables,Eastbourne on Friday 19 October.

JAMES WADE  17 – 15 Terry Jenkins

James Wade secured his fifth final appearance in seven visits to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens with a well earned victory over Terry Jenkins in the semi-finals of the Betfair World Matchplay on Saturday night.

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‘The Machine’, who won the tournament in 2007, fired in no less than six three figure checkouts as he dumped out the man that he beat in the final five years ago.

“The Bull” played his part in a real battle in Blackpool but it was Wade who continued his love affair with the prestigious tournament.

“Terry was amazing,” said Wade, who also reached the final in 2006, 2008 & 2011.

“He probably should have won that game but I managed to dig in and get a result.

“The crowd were on his side which made it harder and a lot of the big shots I took out were born out of desperation really.

“I couldn’t get settled tonight and I struggled to concentrate at times but that won’t happen tomorrow.

“I have been putting in the practise and hopefully that will pay off in the final.”

Wade hit four 180’s in the first session but was only rewarded with a solitary leg to his name, with Jenkins going into the break with a 4-1 lead.

‘The Machine’ halved the deficit before Jenkins restored it, but Wade pulled it back to 5-3 with a stunning 164 checkout.

‘The Bull’ made it 6-3 before world number three Wade reeled off six consecutive legs, which included clinical checkouts of 103, 107 & 127.

Jenkins then hit back, taking five legs in a row to go 11-9 in front before ‘The Machine’ produced a sublime 130 checkout to spark another run of consecutive legs, this time taking a quick-fire four, with a sensational 144 finish in amongst the game shots.

Jenkins took the next two to restore parity at 13 apiece before Wade split 26 and then hit double top to move two legs clear.

‘The Bull’ wasn’t finished though and won the next two to leave the match finely poised at 15 all.

But Wade grabbed a crucial break of throw before getting the job done on double six, to move into Sunday evening’s £100,000 final, where he meets Phil Taylor.

By Chris Murphy

See some of the world’s top darts players in action at The Untouchables,Eastbourne on Friday 19 October.

JAMES WADE 16 – 13 Michael van Gerwen

James Wade sealed his place in a sixth semi-final in seven visits to Blackpool with a 16-13 triumph over Michael van Gerwen in a high quality encounter in the Betfair World Matchplay.

‘The Machine’, who is chasing his eighth major title, set up a last four clash against Terry Jenkins after being pushed hard by his opponent in a match where neither player’s average dropped below 100 from the off.

“Michael fought hard there,” said Wade, who won the tournament in 2007.

“He’s back to playing some of the best darts he’s ever played but I’ve been practising hard and it is starting to show in patches.

“I’m looking forward to playing Terry tomorrow. I know that we will both just go up there and play darts and may the best man win.”

Wade started the strongest, hitting double ten to take the first leg before breaking with a brilliant 116 checkout in the second, which included his first maximum.

van Gerwen broke straight back before ‘The Machine’ reeled off five consecutive legs in business like fashion, hitting two more maximums along the way.

‘Mighty Mike’ stuck in his first 180 as he pulled it back to 7-3, only for Wade to win the next two legs, holding with a sensational 146 checkout, before another 180 helped him break the Dutchman’s throw once again.

van Gerwen managed to break back, cutting Wade’s lead to 9-4 but the world number three restored his six leg lead with a seventh succesful shot at double ten.

Former World Master van Gerwen grabbed the games’ fourth consecutive break of throw, taking out 25, to leave the second session five legs behind.

The Dutchman, who had hit a nine-darter 48 hours earlier, went off with his fourth 180 in the 16th leg but ‘The Machine’ took out another fabulous shot with 122 on the bull.

van Gerwen took out 24 and then 65 to reduce Wade’s lead to 11-7, despite the 2007 winner hitting his fifth 180.

‘Mighty Mike’ levelled up the maximum count before hitting double 16 to move within three legs of Wade with a break.

The 23-year-old won a fourth leg on the spin, hitting double five before Wade made it 12-9 with a 12 dart leg.

van Gerwen hit double 16 to peg back ‘The Machine’ again, before grabbing a seemingly crucial break of throw with a fantastic 88 outshot on the bull.

Wade ensured he kept daylight between them, taking out 72 to break straight back, before a neat 86 finish put him three legs clear at 14-11.

van Gerwen kept himself in it with a 13 darter, bere Wade’s ninth maximum helped to move him within a leg of victory.

The Dutchman held to keep the pressure on but Wade clinched his place in the semi-finals with a brilliant 71 checkout, finishing on double ten.

By Chris Murphy

See some of the world’s top darts players in action at The Untouchables,Eastbourne on Friday 19 October.

Michael van Gerwen wowed the Winter Gardens with a wonderful nine-dart finish in an explosive performance, as he saw off Steve Beaton in Blackpool.

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The 23-year-old Dutchman hit six ton plus finishes in a 13-9 triumph to set up a quarter final clash with James Wade, who was impressive in a convincing 13-4 success over Mark Walsh.

“It was a special moment for me,” said van Gerwen, on hitting his second televised nine-darter.

“I have been playing really well on the floor which has given me a lot of confidence and tonight it all came together on TV.

“James is a classy player so I will have to play great again to beat him, but everyone has seen what I can do.”

Wade, who won nine consecutive legs in his triumph over Walsh, said: “I did alright tonight and I’m glad to get through.

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“Michael is a confident young lad and I was pleased for him but I’m here to do a job.”

There was disappointment for Raymond van Barneveld however, the Dutchman failed to reach the quarter-finals in Blackpool for the first time ever after suffering defeat at the hands of Terry Jenkins.

By Chris Murphy

See some of the world’s top darts players in action at The Untouchables,Eastbourne on Friday 19 October.