In a precursor to Taylor v Fordham, Eric Bristow took on old nemesis John Lowe on the undercard. Two legends of the game going head-to-head!
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@terencemeikle5347 ай бұрын
Any footage with the dear, late Crafty Cockney in it is to be cherished. Here, he proves that form may be temporary, but class is permanent. Eric Bristow made darts what it is today, and it was a terrible shame that dartitis robbed him of the opportunity to shine in the PDC. What a great human being he was.
@Captainpubwatch Жыл бұрын
John Lowe is last man standing, RIP to Bruce Spendley, Dave Lanning, Eric Bristow and Sid Waddell, and John can still do the business - a real living legend
@Bloxdio_God
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know Dave Lanning passed. RIP. A great commentator. Not just at darts but also at Boxing and Snooker.
@kingjewles6481
Жыл бұрын
I get what you mean but we still have bob Anderson Keith deller Phil Taylor
@Captainpubwatch
Жыл бұрын
@@kingjewles6481 There is, but in this video Sid and Dave are commentating, Bruce is the scorer and Eric is playing, only one left now is John Lowe. Hopefully JL and the other old school players you mention are around for a good while yet….
@kingjewles6481
11 ай бұрын
@@CaptainpubwatchI understand now.
@534sander
3 ай бұрын
Don't forget Jocky Wilson
@cameronlockett5698 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P ERIC BRISTOW what a legend dart player he was
@suppentroll38556 жыл бұрын
Rip eric bristow
@franzlindleyerfe4392
Жыл бұрын
It was a Heart Attack???
@airvin256 жыл бұрын
rip mr. crafty cockney eric bristow you are the true legends and never be forgotten.
@lukenukem24415 жыл бұрын
John was playing way faster than usual and it affected him, never seen him so erratic. As for Brissy he played well (for his standard then, as this was actully 18 years since dartitis kicked in). You can see here he had the onset of that weird flick. He always closed his hand before release, however his drawback from about here (04) onwards got shorter and shorter till the flick was immediate. Cost him 95% of his accuracy
@shaunigothictv1003
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis. That weird flick is very pronounced in his 2012 exhibition match against phil taylor which is on youtube.
@JP13795
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about darts but I picked up on that. Seemed rushed and tense compared to Eric. Don't know how often he plays, maybe its age or just something in his life stressing him out at the time. Who knows. Absolute beast for his age here though. Eagle eyes and surgeon steady hands.
@Wally-H
5 ай бұрын
Basically, Lowe had lost that slight pause he used to have when sighting the target after bringing the dart back to his chin. He was bringing his arm back and letting it go straight away, that's why he lost his accuracy.
@Driller00723 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest who took maybe the greatest under his wings!!
@MCdrivein6 жыл бұрын
Thanks to the PDC for uploading this match. Is it also possible to upload the final World Championship match Eric played against Steve Brown in 2000?
@MCdrivein
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel, yes the last time he appeared in the PDC world championship was in 2000.
@phil7623
6 жыл бұрын
Brownie is on youtube ask him
@Darts4544r44 жыл бұрын
Exact same scores with their first three darts as in 1987!!
@edwardstroud82454 ай бұрын
That ref did the best “one hundred and eighhhty ” of all time
@minecraaa73805 жыл бұрын
R. I. P Eric Bristow
@paulwalker24016 жыл бұрын
These two players had class, both Legend's in the game. Unlike some players of today. One comes to mind Corey cadby
@stevobrown9007
6 жыл бұрын
That's a silly statement. Bristow was no angel on the stage in his heyday. He was horrible to play against. That's no way a criticism of Sir Eric but your comment is pure and utter tosh.
@ZamanSiddiqui
6 жыл бұрын
Paul Walker Corey Cadby classy?! Dear God, if he's the classiest one in this sport, then this sport is finished.
@noseflutesessions533
6 жыл бұрын
Zaman Siddiqui, read his comment again
@ZamanSiddiqui
6 жыл бұрын
Nose Flute Sessions Apologies for that. Reacted too quickly.
@jo929
6 жыл бұрын
Daryl gurney is a twat
@danielgreen66589 ай бұрын
Eric had the best throw of any one my idol and always will be love him to bits
@Wally-H
5 ай бұрын
He did when it was working. Here it's pretty much okay but when he had dartitis, the famous pause he took before releasing the dart became a huge issue.
@phil76236 жыл бұрын
Love you Eric R.I.P
@codo276 жыл бұрын
whats that screen @6:45 , noticed it watching Premiere league yesterday too, never seen it before (from north america)
@zxr-cade20263 жыл бұрын
there's only one crafty cockney RIP Eric
@rosemaryfarell52642 жыл бұрын
Fkng LEGENDS. Nuff Said!!!
@misterg22013 жыл бұрын
Legends
@classicsrj7 ай бұрын
Two legends
@fasthracing3 ай бұрын
Sheer class. RIP
@TheUruguay30503 ай бұрын
Always had lot of time these 2
@steviemax1472 жыл бұрын
Classic 80’s rivalry two great players but completely different people, akin to Davis v Higgins (snooker)!
@LinecookThorJamiethaxtonАй бұрын
RIP Eric bristow was a dart player
@crazyeric23276 жыл бұрын
Legends rip eric you cocky man 👏 👍
@garybenson22807 ай бұрын
John was always my favourite but Eric was the pantomime villain you still liked as helped make the game what it is today. Doesn’t seem to be the same characters they had in the 80’s that made you want to watch darts
@jj9749
4 ай бұрын
Littler says hi
@adrianblasko71666 жыл бұрын
Rest in piece Eric you was my favorite :(
@Johnh2785
6 жыл бұрын
when taking our throw, we need to hold our little pinkie high in respect !
@Wally-H5 ай бұрын
Interesting to see this. At that time, Eric appears to have been in control of his dartitis and was throwing quite well whereas John has lost that slight pause he had after bringing the dart back to his chin, and that ruined his accuracy. Later on, Eric's dartitis would return so badly that he completely changed the way he threw his darts - he was awful after that. He got so bad that Lowe mostly beat him in veteran's tournaments and exhibitions thereafter.
@misfit20225 ай бұрын
The best of his era
@andrewallen1083 Жыл бұрын
Eric is built like a top heavy fraction
@bobyahogi20106 жыл бұрын
R.I.P
@TheUruguay30503 ай бұрын
The original legends of darts
@jonathanfa42674 жыл бұрын
RIP eric bristow
@WilliamFisher-jn4ul5 ай бұрын
God bless 😢
@katerinataylor8316 жыл бұрын
Lowe was my childhood hero and he played badly. Well done E.B. you made that game entertaining!
@user-do1wv3ve1n Жыл бұрын
I miss Wor Sid ! Proper genius !
@highjim77786 ай бұрын
such a shame brissy got dartitus. He couldve been right in there with taylor for when the money started rolling in again.
@xKrawnikFilled6 жыл бұрын
This guy commentates pool as well?
@jocelynquilnet7453Ай бұрын
#SKYSPORTS BRISTOW SHOWDOWN LOWE 🏴 🇬🇧
@garrettkelly55684 ай бұрын
On the one hand it doesn't seem that long ago but on the other it's three years before luke littler was born
@barnabylowe12392 жыл бұрын
Bristows grip has changed since the 80s
@jamescoupland131
Жыл бұрын
Dartitis
@charliecroker64455 ай бұрын
Water wtf John. different days and era for us ole bar stewards
@ayv-2 жыл бұрын
he almost looks like larry bird lol
@-dave35776 жыл бұрын
9/4 Bristow! WTF was that all about! R.I.P. Eric
@user-ot5ln5wp6u9 ай бұрын
Guaranteed Bristow told him lose and they'll split the winnings 🤣🤣
@drakulea430119 күн бұрын
looks good to me
@johnhague5155 Жыл бұрын
Eric Bristow much better when the beer flowed freely.
@recall28802 жыл бұрын
How the hell can you concentrate with those two dolly birds next to the board
@jamescoupland131 Жыл бұрын
Such a shame that Eric got dartitis and never recovered
@markperryman17974 жыл бұрын
Lowe 1/3f Bristow 9/4, lopsided betting....
@rickvanderbreggen44336 жыл бұрын
Lots of respect for the legends who made darts what it is today. But if we're being honest, they wouldn't stand a chance these days.
@hessunator
6 жыл бұрын
In their primes they would definitely be competitive with the best PDC has to offer. Bristow averaged regularly over 90 points per round in the 80's with boards that had thick round wires (thus smaller trebles/doubles) and caused lots of bounce outs. Bristow even had a 103 avg. against Jocky Wilson in the 1983 WDF World Cup final. And John Lowe was playing high quality darts well into the 2000's. Almost managed to beat Phil Taylor in the 2002 World Matchplay semifinals by losing only 17-15.
@Barrygee
6 жыл бұрын
hessunator people forget that modern boards have roughly 14% larger scoring area than the boards back in the 80’s. A 90 average on those boards would be much higher on today’s boards.
@scotty193
6 жыл бұрын
Your not wrong Rick & I was thinking same thing recently. I came up with this though darts were more exciting back then, player could go up score a 120, next throw 57 it was all nail bite stuff. A 180 brought the house down and a high check out was amazing. Players now methodical and its not same, though admire there skill but from a viewer stand point you wont get that excitement back.
@baz810
2 жыл бұрын
Don't talk out of your backside!! They weren't playing on boards with cheese wire back then, the doubles and trebles were smaller, the thicker wire gave more bounce outs. So shut up.
@matt49125
4 ай бұрын
A bit like saying George Best and Maradona wouldn't have cut it today.
@jw-if5xr6 жыл бұрын
Since when did darts used to be pvp lol
@millsy88
4 жыл бұрын
It was the warm up game to the Taylor vs Fordham, where Fordham had a heart attack and it was abandoned
@Synthematix10 ай бұрын
Dartitis ruined bristows throw, such a shame
@RobertS1223 жыл бұрын
Those stacked blondes stand there while they throw?
@RandleMcMurphey2 жыл бұрын
John lowe......Eyes of a Sniper,Hands of a Surgeon, body of Homer Simpson.
@DiamoletheDiamondHeadАй бұрын
From a dart player to a family murderer
@Lorenzo-cp7qs3 ай бұрын
I love Eric
@stephenmcdowell92103 жыл бұрын
It says 2 years ago bollocks about 30 years ago or more
Пікірлер: 91
Any footage with the dear, late Crafty Cockney in it is to be cherished. Here, he proves that form may be temporary, but class is permanent. Eric Bristow made darts what it is today, and it was a terrible shame that dartitis robbed him of the opportunity to shine in the PDC. What a great human being he was.
John Lowe is last man standing, RIP to Bruce Spendley, Dave Lanning, Eric Bristow and Sid Waddell, and John can still do the business - a real living legend
@Bloxdio_God
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know Dave Lanning passed. RIP. A great commentator. Not just at darts but also at Boxing and Snooker.
@kingjewles6481
Жыл бұрын
I get what you mean but we still have bob Anderson Keith deller Phil Taylor
@Captainpubwatch
Жыл бұрын
@@kingjewles6481 There is, but in this video Sid and Dave are commentating, Bruce is the scorer and Eric is playing, only one left now is John Lowe. Hopefully JL and the other old school players you mention are around for a good while yet….
@kingjewles6481
11 ай бұрын
@@CaptainpubwatchI understand now.
@534sander
3 ай бұрын
Don't forget Jocky Wilson
R.I.P ERIC BRISTOW what a legend dart player he was
Rip eric bristow
@franzlindleyerfe4392
Жыл бұрын
It was a Heart Attack???
rip mr. crafty cockney eric bristow you are the true legends and never be forgotten.
John was playing way faster than usual and it affected him, never seen him so erratic. As for Brissy he played well (for his standard then, as this was actully 18 years since dartitis kicked in). You can see here he had the onset of that weird flick. He always closed his hand before release, however his drawback from about here (04) onwards got shorter and shorter till the flick was immediate. Cost him 95% of his accuracy
@shaunigothictv1003
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis. That weird flick is very pronounced in his 2012 exhibition match against phil taylor which is on youtube.
@JP13795
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about darts but I picked up on that. Seemed rushed and tense compared to Eric. Don't know how often he plays, maybe its age or just something in his life stressing him out at the time. Who knows. Absolute beast for his age here though. Eagle eyes and surgeon steady hands.
@Wally-H
5 ай бұрын
Basically, Lowe had lost that slight pause he used to have when sighting the target after bringing the dart back to his chin. He was bringing his arm back and letting it go straight away, that's why he lost his accuracy.
One of the greatest who took maybe the greatest under his wings!!
Thanks to the PDC for uploading this match. Is it also possible to upload the final World Championship match Eric played against Steve Brown in 2000?
@MCdrivein
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel, yes the last time he appeared in the PDC world championship was in 2000.
@phil7623
6 жыл бұрын
Brownie is on youtube ask him
Exact same scores with their first three darts as in 1987!!
That ref did the best “one hundred and eighhhty ” of all time
R. I. P Eric Bristow
These two players had class, both Legend's in the game. Unlike some players of today. One comes to mind Corey cadby
@stevobrown9007
6 жыл бұрын
That's a silly statement. Bristow was no angel on the stage in his heyday. He was horrible to play against. That's no way a criticism of Sir Eric but your comment is pure and utter tosh.
@ZamanSiddiqui
6 жыл бұрын
Paul Walker Corey Cadby classy?! Dear God, if he's the classiest one in this sport, then this sport is finished.
@noseflutesessions533
6 жыл бұрын
Zaman Siddiqui, read his comment again
@ZamanSiddiqui
6 жыл бұрын
Nose Flute Sessions Apologies for that. Reacted too quickly.
@jo929
6 жыл бұрын
Daryl gurney is a twat
Eric had the best throw of any one my idol and always will be love him to bits
@Wally-H
5 ай бұрын
He did when it was working. Here it's pretty much okay but when he had dartitis, the famous pause he took before releasing the dart became a huge issue.
Love you Eric R.I.P
whats that screen @6:45 , noticed it watching Premiere league yesterday too, never seen it before (from north america)
there's only one crafty cockney RIP Eric
Fkng LEGENDS. Nuff Said!!!
Legends
Two legends
Sheer class. RIP
Always had lot of time these 2
Classic 80’s rivalry two great players but completely different people, akin to Davis v Higgins (snooker)!
RIP Eric bristow was a dart player
Legends rip eric you cocky man 👏 👍
John was always my favourite but Eric was the pantomime villain you still liked as helped make the game what it is today. Doesn’t seem to be the same characters they had in the 80’s that made you want to watch darts
@jj9749
4 ай бұрын
Littler says hi
Rest in piece Eric you was my favorite :(
@Johnh2785
6 жыл бұрын
when taking our throw, we need to hold our little pinkie high in respect !
Interesting to see this. At that time, Eric appears to have been in control of his dartitis and was throwing quite well whereas John has lost that slight pause he had after bringing the dart back to his chin, and that ruined his accuracy. Later on, Eric's dartitis would return so badly that he completely changed the way he threw his darts - he was awful after that. He got so bad that Lowe mostly beat him in veteran's tournaments and exhibitions thereafter.
The best of his era
Eric is built like a top heavy fraction
R.I.P
The original legends of darts
RIP eric bristow
God bless 😢
Lowe was my childhood hero and he played badly. Well done E.B. you made that game entertaining!
I miss Wor Sid ! Proper genius !
such a shame brissy got dartitus. He couldve been right in there with taylor for when the money started rolling in again.
This guy commentates pool as well?
#SKYSPORTS BRISTOW SHOWDOWN LOWE 🏴 🇬🇧
On the one hand it doesn't seem that long ago but on the other it's three years before luke littler was born
Bristows grip has changed since the 80s
@jamescoupland131
Жыл бұрын
Dartitis
Water wtf John. different days and era for us ole bar stewards
he almost looks like larry bird lol
9/4 Bristow! WTF was that all about! R.I.P. Eric
Guaranteed Bristow told him lose and they'll split the winnings 🤣🤣
looks good to me
Eric Bristow much better when the beer flowed freely.
How the hell can you concentrate with those two dolly birds next to the board
Such a shame that Eric got dartitis and never recovered
Lowe 1/3f Bristow 9/4, lopsided betting....
Lots of respect for the legends who made darts what it is today. But if we're being honest, they wouldn't stand a chance these days.
@hessunator
6 жыл бұрын
In their primes they would definitely be competitive with the best PDC has to offer. Bristow averaged regularly over 90 points per round in the 80's with boards that had thick round wires (thus smaller trebles/doubles) and caused lots of bounce outs. Bristow even had a 103 avg. against Jocky Wilson in the 1983 WDF World Cup final. And John Lowe was playing high quality darts well into the 2000's. Almost managed to beat Phil Taylor in the 2002 World Matchplay semifinals by losing only 17-15.
@Barrygee
6 жыл бұрын
hessunator people forget that modern boards have roughly 14% larger scoring area than the boards back in the 80’s. A 90 average on those boards would be much higher on today’s boards.
@scotty193
6 жыл бұрын
Your not wrong Rick & I was thinking same thing recently. I came up with this though darts were more exciting back then, player could go up score a 120, next throw 57 it was all nail bite stuff. A 180 brought the house down and a high check out was amazing. Players now methodical and its not same, though admire there skill but from a viewer stand point you wont get that excitement back.
@baz810
2 жыл бұрын
Don't talk out of your backside!! They weren't playing on boards with cheese wire back then, the doubles and trebles were smaller, the thicker wire gave more bounce outs. So shut up.
@matt49125
4 ай бұрын
A bit like saying George Best and Maradona wouldn't have cut it today.
Since when did darts used to be pvp lol
@millsy88
4 жыл бұрын
It was the warm up game to the Taylor vs Fordham, where Fordham had a heart attack and it was abandoned
Dartitis ruined bristows throw, such a shame
Those stacked blondes stand there while they throw?
John lowe......Eyes of a Sniper,Hands of a Surgeon, body of Homer Simpson.
From a dart player to a family murderer
I love Eric
It says 2 years ago bollocks about 30 years ago or more
First
I can beat these guys
This geordie commentator is annoying as hell
Legends