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The Sun
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘How does that happen?' – Darts hero stunned as Michael Smith fails to qualify for World Matchplay
DARTS ace Matthew Edgar declared 'how does that happen?' after fellow star Michael Smith failed to qualify for the World Matchplay. The tournament kicks off this weekend in Blackpool, with some of the game's biggest names in attendance. 2 2 Bully Boy used to be the top player on the planet. And just two years ago he was the No1 seed at the World Matchplay. But a disastrous run of form this term saw Smith fail to qualify for the first time since 2013. He is now ranked 21st in the world, with the potential to drop to 23rd — or even lower — by next week. And the pressure appeared to get to Smith in May when he BROKE a dartboard in anger at the European Darts Grand Prix. Now, ex-PDC slinger Edgar has questioned how Smith has slipped down the rankings so quickly. He said on his Edgar TV YouTube channel: 'Most surprisingly, the number one seed from two years ago hasn't qualified. Crazy, I know. "I still can't believe this: two years ago, Michael Smith was the number one seed at the World Matchplay. Now, he's not even in the event. How does that happen? It's madness. "The prize money from that run – where he reached the second round – is now coming off. He beat Steve Beaton 10-2, then lost a high-quality game 11-10 to Chris Dobey. 'That means £15,000 comes off Smith's ranking, and that could drop him down to world number 23 by the end of this event. It could be even lower depending on results. Just let that sink in – from world number one to world number 23 in two years." However, Edgar believes Smith can turn things around if he gets back to winning ways next year. He added: "If you're going to have a bad year, this is the one to do it, because prize money is going to change drastically over the next couple of years. That means you could have a bad year now, and make it up with a good one next year. 'Michael Smith could definitely turn it around – he's got the quality, a former world champion and multiple-time winner. 'He could easily get back into the top 16 next year with a form turnaround and the prize money cycle shifting."
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Six-match ban for former Crawley coach Storey
Former Crawley Town assistant manager Louis Storey has been given a six-match touchline ban, external for abusing a supporter while making reference to a incident happened at half time during the Reds' 3-1 League One defeat away at Blackpool in was charged by the Football Association in 31-year-old admitted the charge and was also fined £75 and ordered to attend a mandatory education session by an independent regulatory commission. Storey worked as assistant to former manager Rob Elliot before taking over on an interim basis for a brief spell until Scott Lindsay returned to Crawley in March, when he left the club.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Palace defender Imray joins Blackpool on loan
Danny Imray played for Crystal Palace in their friendly match against Millwall at the weekend. [Getty Images] Crystal Palace right-back Danny Imray has joined Blackpool on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old, who can also play as a wing-back, spent last season on loan at Bromley in their first season in League Two, making 43 appearances, providing seven assists and scoring twice. Advertisement Palace signed Imray as a 17-year-old after he had impressed while playing for non-league Chelmsford City. Blackpool head coach Steve Bruce told the club website: "He has real potential which he has demonstrated on a consistent basis in League Two last season, and we believe he has the attributes to make the step up to the next level."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gossip: Addicks eyeing Apter
Newly-promoted Charlton are lining up a move for Blackpool winger Rob Apter, 22. (Richard Cawley) Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Palace defender Imray joins Blackpool on loan
Crystal Palace right-back Danny Imray has joined Blackpool on a season-long 21-year-old, who can also play as a wing-back, spent last season on loan at Bromley in their first season in League Two, making 43 appearances, providing seven assists and scoring signed Imray as a 17-year-old after he had impressed while playing for non-league Chelmsford head coach Steve Bruce told the club website, external: "He has real potential which he has demonstrated on a consistent basis in League Two last season, and we believe he has the attributes to make the step up to the next level."
