Ahead of his Premier League semi-final clash with Gary Anderson, Michael Smith talks to Stuart Pyke about his preparation for the match, what it's like to play against his mentor and friend, his good run in 2018, his family and how he is aiming to improve his consistency. It is a great insight into how he is developing as a player and a person.
In this series of blogs, we hope to give you insight into how Unicorn Darts came to being. Unicorn is now at the helm of the third generation of the Lowy family, having been founded by Frank Lowy in 1937.
In this first blog, Frank’s son Stanley Lowy, Non-Executive Chairman of Unicorn Darts who spent his entire working life at the company, talks us through his father’s story. Stanley outlines a brief history of Frank’s early life and details how the ‘Silver Comet’ came to market, changing the face
Team Unicorn World Champion Ambassador and Sky Sports Darts pundit John Part previews the eagerly awaited 2018 Premier League finals night that takes place this coming Thursday at the O2 Arena in London.
'Darth Maple' focusses on the all Team Unicorn Semi-Final clash between 'The Flying Scotsman' Gary Anderson and 'Bullyboy' Michael Smith. This scenario of course, leads to a guarantee a Unicorn player in this years final. But who will it be?
Find out more about what JP has to say about it all,
Kim Huybrechts will feel he missed a great opportunity at the Dutch Darts Masters.
The Unicorn ace has endured a tough run of form but made it through to the semi-finals in Zwolle before throwing away a lead to lose 7-5 to Irishman Steve Lennon
The tournament was won by Michael van Gerwen who claimed a fourth Euro Tour title of the year with an 8-5 victory over Lennon in the final.
In the last 16, the Belgian played superbly to beat Jermaine Wattimena in a last leg decider and again in the quarter-finals,
]Team Unicorn stars Gary Anderson and Michael Smith will clash head on in the Premier League semi-finals in London.
Anderson sealed a dramatic victory over Michael van Gerwen on home soil in Aberdeen to claim third place in the table. Smith was confirmed in second spot after his draw with Raymond van Barneveld.
So a huge Unicorn showdown it is!
Van Gerwen will now face Rob Cross in the other semi-final.
Anderson said: “I had to win with the support of that crowd. It was a crazy atmosphere. My form
Gary Anderson will be aiming to secure his place in the Unibet Premier League Play-Offs in front of a passionate Scottish crowd as the league season ends at The BHGE Arena in Aberdeen on Thursday.
Team Unicorn’s two-time Premier League Champion needs to win just three legs against Michael van Gerwen to guarantee his place at The O2 on May 17.
Anderson’s only rival for the final top four spot is Daryl Gurney, who must win at least 7-2 against Peter Wright and hope league leader Van Gerwen records
Michael Barnard and Adam Huckvale enjoyed PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour victories as the year’s third double-header weekend concluded in Wigan on Sunday.
Barnard claimed his third Challenge Tour win of the year, while Huckvale became the tenth different winner in 2018 from a dozen tournaments.
The winner of Saturday’s Event Ten, Barnard overcame veteran Andy Jenkins 5-3 in the final in Wigan to complete his weekend double with a second £2,000 title.
The 41-year-old recorded whitewash 5-0 wins over Sam
James Wade fell at the final hurdle at the European Darts Grand Prix.
The Unicorn star lost Sunday night’s final 8-3 to Michael van Gerwen as the World No.1 collected yet another Euro Tour title.
For Wade, it is now two years since his last tournament victory, but he can still be thrilled with another fine performance as his 2018 renaissance continued in Sindelfingen.
Wade’s recent form is a clear sign that he is close to another title. “I am heading in the right direction,” he said. “I’m not there
Michael Smith has done it! The Unicorn man has made it to the Premier League semi-finals!
But Gary Anderson still has work to do to qualify after a heavy defeat at the hands of Raymond van Barneveld in Birmingham.
Smith earned the point that clinched his place at the O2 in a thrilling draw with Daryl Gurney.
Anderson’s fate is still in his own hands. The Scot is still a big favourite to qualify. He is two points clear of Gurney and has a far superior leg difference of +12 over the Irishman.
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Talented Dutch ace Jeffrey de Zwaan is the latest young star to join Team Unicorn.
In what is fast becoming his breakthrough year, De Zwaan sensationally won his first senior PDC title as he swept to victory at Players Championship 10 to confirm his arrival in the elite of world darts.
For Unicorn, the capture of De Zwaan is seen as another significant investment in the future of the sport. “I am thrilled to be joining the best team in darts and to sign as I win my first big title makes it even more
