In my opinion James Wade has never had the respect he deserves. Won a lot more than the over hyped bully boy, and he's been consistent over a longer period (even during Philip Douglas Taylor's years of domination) but sky have never taken to him. Perhaps its partly because he says it how it is and the PC brigade don't like that!
Not to mention anybody that's bedded Helen Chamberlain I'd doff my cap to and shake their hand vigorously. R E S P E C T as the song says.
I think it's more because he's a ***** and possibly racist based on his behaviour/comments when playing Asada a few years ago.
Smith well on course for the win here. Wade just missed that 120 to make it 2-2 in sets and now Smith has gone 4-1 up. Hard to see Wade coming back unless Smith ***** it up!
Well done Bully Boy giving me a good run for my money although i admit i started getting a bit nervy at 5-3. Expecting a real classic in this next semi.
Anderson given himself far too much today. Couldn’t afford to start so slowly. Playing better now but gave Wright a huge start. Missing a few doubles to pinch legs too
Insane standard in the Wright and Anderson match. Skybet had the under/over for 180s for both semi finals combined at 42.5. That match alone had 39 of them without the 21 we got in the Wade vs Smith game. It was well over the bookies mark.
Smith hasn't settled at all and already missing doubles. 1-0 to Wright who I think will have too much for Smith.