Following speculation after his non-selection for the 2014 Premier League, James Wade has issued the following statement:
“I am obviously bitterly disappointed not be included in the Premier League Darts line-up for the first time in seven years.
“The news is devastating, particularly as I feel I was one of the four most consistent players in 2013, reaching the semi-finals in many televised tournaments, including the Premier League play-offs. more
JAMES WADE 4 – 0 Devon Petersen
James Wade moved into the quarter-finals of the World Championship with a straight sets victory over Devon Peterson on Saturday afternoon.
The seven-time major winner, who has reached three semi-finals at Alexandra Palace, moved a step closer to that elusive final with a commanding victory over the South African. more
James Wade kept his World Championship dream alive after staging an incredible comeback to defeat Andy Smith at Alexandra Palace on Monday evening.
Wade moved into the last 16 after recovering from falling three sets behind in a race to four.
The seven-time major winner prevailed in a final set tie-break after Smith had missed two darts to progress. more
JAMES WADE 3 – 2 Darren Webster
James Wade moved into the second round of the World Championship after a dramatic first round clash against Darren Webster on Thursday evening.
Wade, the PDC’s second most decorated player, won a deciding set after surviving six missed darts for the match by his opponent at London’s Alexandra Palace. more
James Wade will have the backing of Bet Victor when he arrows in to Alexandra Palace for the 2014 World Championship on Thursday evening.
‘The Machine’ will be sporting the Bet Victor logo on his shirt throughout the biggest tournament in the sport after entering a new sponsorship deal. more
2010 Grand Slam of Darts runner-up James Wade was denied the chance to reach the last four despite putting up a fantastic fight against world number one Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor on Saturday. more
JAMES WADE 10 -1 Paul Nicholson
James Wade moved into the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam with a comfortable victory over Paul Nicholson on Thursday evening.
‘The Machine’ dropped just one leg as he grabbed his fourth win of the week, following a perfect record in the group stage, sealing the second round success with a stunning 125 checkout.
James Wade made it a hat-trick of victories to qualify for the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts as a group winner.
‘The Machine’, who had already beaten Peter Wright and Gary Anderson, defeated Wesley Harms on Tuesday to top Group B in Wolverhampton. more
Former Grand Slam of Darts finalist James Wade kicked off his title bid with a couple of big finishes as he claimed an impressive victory against Scotland’s Peter Wright on Saturday.
Wade fired in checkouts of 130 and 160 in the opening two legs as he made a sensational start to the tournament in Wolverhampton, going on to claim a 5-2 win in his Group B match. more