Wayne Mardle tells James Wade what he must do more of after Premier League heroics
dailystar.co.ukhammering Price 6-1 with a stunning average of 114.73, the highest of his entire career. It was also the best average in a Premier League match since 2017 and the ninth highest ever in the tournament.Wade often plays down his role as one of the modern game’s big-hitters, happy to see the likes of Van Gerwen, Price and Peter Wright lap up more attention.
But Sky Sports commentator Mardle says Wade’s status in the sport cannot be underestimated.“James Wade never goes under the radar.
His performances, every now and again, do. But when he produced that 114.73 [average], he looked immaculate. Everything about him was fantastic,” said Mardle following the final in Dublin.“He sometimes plays himself down and he shouldn’t because he’s one of the best champions darts has ever had.
Because he hasn’t won a world title, people think ‘oh, that’s not happened’ but who cares? He’s one of the most successful players who’s ever lived.
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