Michael van Gerwen labels Andrew Gilding ‘the assassin’ ahead of World Matchplay showdown in Blackpool | Darts News

Michael van Gerwen has labelled Andrew Gilding “the assassin” with ‘Goldfinger’ now plotting another upset over the Dutchman on Friday night at the World Matchplay. Gilding broke new ground in Blackpool with a resounding 11-5 success against Krzysztof Ratajski on Wednesday night, which earned him a spot in his maiden World Matchplay quarter-final. The 53-year-old…

Read More

World Matchplay Darts: Michael van Gerwen, Andrew Gilding, Michael Smith and Rob Cross all win in Blackpool | Darts News

Michael van Gerwen set up a mouth-watering quarter-final showdown against Andrew Gilding at the World Matchplay, while Michael Smith and Rob Cross also recorded wins in Blackpool on Wednesday. Van Gerwen continued his challenge for a fourth title at the Winter Gardens, defying a late fightback from a tenacious Joe Cullen to close out an…

Read More