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, by watching his preview video below:
Team Unicorn Global youngster Harry Ward, 20, has qualified for the Coral UK Open Finals at Butlins Minehead resort next month.
Former PDC Development Tour finalist 'Big H' won the Rileys Coventry knockout yesterday, to secure his second UK Open appearance, having previously played in the 2016 event.
Swadlincote based Ward was in superb form all day, reeling off numerous 11 and 12 dart legs en-route to the final where he defeated Ian McFarlane. The final itself was very close, where Ward eventually edged it 5-4, having to break the McFarlane throw in the decider, checking out 86 for a 12 dart leg to seal his spot at Minehead.
Bricklayer by trade Ward, was back to the day job today, but had time to reveal his joy ''I'm pleased to have qualified for the UK Open, as the last few weeks at Q-School and at the Challenge Tour have been tough. But now it's onto Minehead, where I hope I can show everyone what I can do and most importantly play to my capabilities''.
Team Unicorn's rising star Chris Dobey was in Mayfair, London last week ahead of the Annual PDC Awards Dinner at The Dorchester Hotel where he caught up with Player Liaison Matt Rankin.
Current World no.35 Dobey is targeting a place in the World's Top 32 and a first PDC title in the coming months and is convinced his second appearance on the Alexandra Palace World Championship stage, will stand him in good stead in the future. Bedlington ace Dobey explained ''I enjoyed every minute up there. It's all about learning and gaining experience. I enjoyed it, it will bring the best out of me''.
Throughout 2018, Dobey is defending a sizeable chunk of his Order of Merit tally and is hopeful of some good performances during the first part of the year.
'Hollywood' will be in action next at the UK Open Qualifiers in Wigan at the end of this week.
Team Unicorn's latest high profile signing, Jelle Klaasen was in Mayfair, London last week ahead of the Annual PDC Awards Dinner at The Dorchester Hotel where he caught up with Player Liaison Matt Rankin.
Dutch star Klaasen, signed for Unicorn Darts earlier this month and he talked, amongst other things, about how delighted he is to now be backed by the World's leading darts manufacturer ''I think it's been a long time coming, maybe too long!. I'm practising with the prototype darts and I can't wait until everything is finished. It's a nice direction we are going in''.
2018 is a big year for Klaasen, not only using new darts, but he will also wed his long-time partner Nanke at the end of May in Italy. Congratulations to both Jelle & Nanke ahead of the big day!.
'The Cobra' will make his debut in Unicorn colours at the UK Open Qualifiers in Wigan at the end of this week.
Team Unicorn star Ian White was in Mayfair, London earlier this week ahead of the Annual PDC Awards Dinner at The Dorchester Hotel where he caught up with Player Liaison Matt Rankin.
Stoke's current no.1 ranked player discussed, amongst other things, his ambitions to reach the PDC's Top 10 elite during the 2018 season ahead. 'The Diamond' explained ''You want to be in that Top 10. It doesn't get any easier in 14th, but it's a huge achievement to retain my Top 16 position for so long''
Ian White is next in action at The Unibet Masters in Milton Keynes, starting this coming Friday.
How fantastic to have The One, The Only – “The Voice”, Mr Russ Bray come into Unicorn Global HQ today to seal the deal on a new 3 year Ambassador agreement. This will take Unicorn’s association with Russ to an amazing 15 years.
It’s not so easy to catch up with Russ these days as the demand for his Pro Referee’ing services sees him chasing the sun around the World. “3 days at home in the last 8 weeks” rumbled Russ, “Loved every moment of it”.
Russ’s infectious enthusiasm for all things darts lights the room up, as of course does his trade mark “180” growl roared out to international audiences from Ally Pally to Auckland.
It is a great pleasure to work with Russ at tournaments and at bespoke Unicorn events around the World. We are delighted to continue our association with such a unique character.
Pictured above are Russ with Richard & Edward Lowy, owners of Unicorn.
Gary Anderson is the top seed at the second big World Series tournament of 2017 in China.
The Team Unicorn star will face Wei Hong Li in the 1st Round at the Shanghai Masters on Thursday. Wei Hong came third in the Chinese qualifying event which was held at the Pullman Hotel South on Wednesday afternoon.
Anderson of course, is looking to make it back-to-back World Series titles after his brilliant win over Michael van Gerwen in Dubai in May. He could face Raymond van Barneveld in the quarter-finals.
"It is really important for the global game that we are here to play and to promote the sport," Anderson said. "The standard of darts in China is certainly improving. It is a great experience for all the players as well."
He added: "I have no doubt that in the future we will see world class players from this part of the world. They are already investing in the future with academies
Team Unicorn Global youngster Harry Ward, 20, has qualified for the Coral UK Open Finals at Butlins Minehead resort next month.
Gary Anderson is the top seed at the second big World Series tournament of 2017 in China. 
