Adrian’s confidence went severely downhill as of recently. I hope he can get himself to be more motivated to play proper darts someday but I do feel very bad for what he’s dealing with at the moment.
Unfortunately, Adrian can be his own worst enemy psychologically at times. Darts is such a simple game, you don't play the other player, you play the board, it's always in the same place, stuck there on a wall.
I think MVG 'broke' Lewis as he adapted his throw and his speed to change something so he could re-compete with the Dutchman. We regularly used to hear from Lewis saying that "nobody could beat me at my pace." MVG gave him just that every time and tore him a new one several times after Lewis initially had a fair crack against him. He undoubtedly slowed the pace to put MVG off and after that I wasn't a fan anymore - that was as good as 'cheating' and what he always objected to when anyone did such greasy tactics against him. A couple of years after the MVG rapes, his throw was unrecognisable with no sign of his previous fluency...and coincidentally, the results were appalling, hence this situation now. ONLY himself to blame.
He has never been my favorite player but it is a shame to see how he has dropped off the past 3/4 years as he had bags of talent. I always compare him with James Wade as they kinda came up to prominence at the same time. Although Wade hasn't had the greatest last couple of years he is still up there where as Adrian just seemed to lose motivation or confidence somehow.
Hopefully the break does him good , one of my faves was Adrian and on top form good luck living with him . Hopefully when he comes back and sorts everything out he can capture some of that world champion title form he's still young enough to do that just needs to recapture that hunger
When he won his 2nd world title his aim was to get to 10, was such a simpler time back then. He has only made headlines for the wrong reasons in the last few years
Only a fool would think it's over for Adrian Lewis, he's still throwing ok! When he loses its often last leg deciders or fairly close, he'll be back! He has the most effortless throw on the planet, just needs to take time away from social media & practice more, he's a decent guy don't write him off just yet 😊👍
Hi there's many players who can play well and lose close matches etc. You can say that about anyone ranked in the lower half of the top 40, which is where he is. I can't see him wanting to do Q school a few years down the line. He can make a good living doing exhibitions (some have said too many exbo's are a factor in his loss of form). Many say Barney only came back due to covid wrecking his exhibition plans.
The difficulty in having been a World Champion, and falling so far, is the climb back is too great. Going to be hard for him now. Darts has changed, no one is scared of the intimidating tactics of old, these young players are fearless.
The guy has the wrong attitude for modern darts. A lot of the old school darts players would intimidate and bully their opponents as means to win matches. But, that tactic doesn’t work anymore. The crowd now turn against them, and they can’t handle it. That’s what has happened, and he’s gone off in a sulk as a result. Gerwin Price can’t handle it either, and has also talked about quitting, but he’s decided to try and change his ways instead.
How do you bully anyone by throwing darts at a board lol. If you want to talk about his shouting when he hits big scores and finishes that's called passion and a will to win that every sports person needs it's called adrenaline. Look that MVGs reaction when he he hits the big outs and he's thrown his toys out the pram a few times, also look at James wade standing right behind players on the oche no lt showing respect to the thrower now that's a guy I camt stand , gezzy is a class act.
Not sure how he would be against people like Price, Asp, MVG, Luke H and Jonny Clayton just to name a few. Think it's between his ears as Raymond is playing and doing ok in todays modern darts.
Cringe so much reading many of these comments …. Since many of you don’t know the players clearly and what goes on… his wife has constant health problems much worse than Peter wrights but because Peter is on the telly more it’s more documented, his wife has clearly taken a turn for the worst and family comes first 👍
If any of you can undergo back surgeries and still throw world class darts… I dare you to do so… from personal experience, suffering chronic pain has devastating effects both physically and psychologically…
I've said this for years but he needs to get from target. It just seems to me that signing for target darts is like signing with the devil... look what it did to Taylor, what did he win during his time with target? only one major wasn't it? He'd be his best if he signed with another company like harrows, red dragon or maybe go back to unicorn
Obviously doesn’t want to put the work in that’s required. Wasn’t too long ago he was digging up fellow professionals for not showing grit and consistency. Karma personified.
I dont particularly like the guy because of his attitude at times trying to intimidate people because of his size,,that crap only works sometimes if the person you are trying to intimidate doesn't know that big overweight guys gas out real quick and then they are easy prey,,but theres no denying the fact that hes 1 of the most naturally gifted players in the history of the game and i really genuinely hope he gets his head right,,loses some wight and gets back playing rolls royce darts
I think the touring etc fast foods shit unhealthy lifestyle taken its toll...living out of suitcases....hard to comeback from specially when it's all around you day in day out..
I was told he was spending more than he earned and was doing gear which obviously affected his darts as the pressure to win stopped being about titles and about money
my money is on health issues he never looks healthy he sweats a lot on stage and rarely looks comfortable, he could be diabetic but defo has a slabbering health issue.
Never mind darts he looks unhealthy the poor lad, obviously likes his pints a bit too much. Clean up his habits and a healthier mindset would spur him on.
Lewis was at the top of his game, then he started to turn in to a very aggressive and angry player, abusive to opponents, and his form dipped and dipped, I dont think he will return, sad really.
Lewis was a great player in his prime he peaked at a young age and faded out it happens. It's a shame really with his natural talent and ability but he's still had a great career with 4 Major titles he was a 2 time world champion any upcoming darter would be happy to have a career like Lewis.
Adrian’s confidence went severely downhill as of recently. I hope he can get himself to be more motivated to play proper darts someday but I do feel very bad for what he’s dealing with at the moment.
Unfortunately, Adrian can be his own worst enemy psychologically at times. Darts is such a simple game, you don't play the other player, you play the board, it's always in the same place, stuck there on a wall.
It's true of course, but it was that simple, we'd all be champions.
I think MVG 'broke' Lewis as he adapted his throw and his speed to change something so he could re-compete with the Dutchman. We regularly used to hear from Lewis saying that "nobody could beat me at my pace." MVG gave him just that every time and tore him a new one several times after Lewis initially had a fair crack against him. He undoubtedly slowed the pace to put MVG off and after that I wasn't a fan anymore - that was as good as 'cheating' and what he always objected to when anyone did such greasy tactics against him. A couple of years after the MVG rapes, his throw was unrecognisable with no sign of his previous fluency...and coincidentally, the results were appalling, hence this situation now. ONLY himself to blame.
He’s done things players dream of in darts if he needs a break nothing wrong with that
Come back stronger 👍
Should still be up there in the top 5 picking up big titles regularly
He has never been my favorite player but it is a shame to see how he has dropped off the past 3/4 years as he had bags of talent. I always compare him with James Wade as they kinda came up to prominence at the same time. Although Wade hasn't had the greatest last couple of years he is still up there where as Adrian just seemed to lose motivation or confidence somehow.
Lewis In peak form beats anyone on the circuit , wade is almost a journeyman player compared to Lewis , how many world title wade won?
Hopefully the break does him good , one of my faves was Adrian and on top form good luck living with him . Hopefully when he comes back and sorts everything out he can capture some of that world champion title form he's still young enough to do that just needs to recapture that hunger
When he won his 2nd world title his aim was to get to 10, was such a simpler time back then. He has only made headlines for the wrong reasons in the last few years
Only a fool would think it's over for Adrian Lewis, he's still throwing ok! When he loses its often last leg deciders or fairly close, he'll be back! He has the most effortless throw on the planet, just needs to take time away from social media & practice more, he's a decent guy don't write him off just yet 😊👍
Hi there's many players who can play well and lose close matches etc. You can say that about anyone ranked in the lower half of the top 40, which is where he is. I can't see him wanting to do Q school a few years down the line. He can make a good living doing exhibitions (some have said too many exbo's are a factor in his loss of form). Many say Barney only came back due to covid wrecking his exhibition plans.
The difficulty in having been a World Champion, and falling so far, is the climb back is too great. Going to be hard for him now. Darts has changed, no one is scared of the intimidating tactics of old, these young players are fearless.
Supper talented player, Shame everything that’s happened hope he gets sorted and returns 🤙🏻
The guy has the wrong attitude for modern darts. A lot of the old school darts players would intimidate and bully their opponents as means to win matches. But, that tactic doesn’t work anymore. The crowd now turn against them, and they can’t handle it. That’s what has happened, and he’s gone off in a sulk as a result. Gerwin Price can’t handle it either, and has also talked about quitting, but he’s decided to try and change his ways instead.
Agree he always had the talent just the wrong attitude. Wood house tweeted that people would kill to have a throw like Adrian. Such a waste.
How do you bully anyone by throwing darts at a board lol. If you want to talk about his shouting when he hits big scores and finishes that's called passion and a will to win that every sports person needs it's called adrenaline. Look that MVGs reaction when he he hits the big outs and he's thrown his toys out the pram a few times, also look at James wade standing right behind players on the oche no lt showing respect to the thrower now that's a guy I camt stand , gezzy is a class act.
Lewis got too big headed for his own good, when he started to struggle he couldn't come to terms with it and ended up getting worse.
I for one will definitely will not miss him.
Not sure how he would be against people like Price, Asp, MVG, Luke H and Jonny Clayton just to name a few. Think it's between his ears as Raymond is playing and doing ok in todays modern darts.
Lewis definitely blossomed to early in his career
Everybody got better and Adrian stayed at the same standard.
He got worse. Had he stayed at the same standard, he'd be a top 5 player right now
Go look at his 2 world champions winning standards and you wouldn't be saying that
Cringe so much reading many of these comments …. Since many of you don’t know the players clearly and what goes on… his wife has constant health problems much worse than Peter wrights but because Peter is on the telly more it’s more documented, his wife has clearly taken a turn for the worst and family comes first 👍
Produced in a public toilet?, sounds like it🤣
You'll be missed addie😢
If any of you can undergo back surgeries and still throw world class darts… I dare you to do so… from personal experience, suffering chronic pain has devastating effects both physically and psychologically…
Lewis hasn't had any surgery
I've said this for years but he needs to get from target. It just seems to me that signing for target darts is like signing with the devil... look what it did to Taylor, what did he win during his time with target? only one major wasn't it? He'd be his best if he signed with another company like harrows, red dragon or maybe go back to unicorn
Hi, I don't know much about the sponsor side- what difference does it make? Thanks
I hope he gets himself right, such a player when he's even close to top form
Obviously doesn’t want to put the work in that’s required. Wasn’t too long ago he was digging up fellow professionals for not showing grit and consistency. Karma personified.
I dont particularly like the guy because of his attitude at times trying to intimidate people because of his size,,that crap only works sometimes if the person you are trying to intimidate doesn't know that big overweight guys gas out real quick and then they are easy prey,,but theres no denying the fact that hes 1 of the most naturally gifted players in the history of the game and i really genuinely hope he gets his head right,,loses some wight and gets back playing rolls royce darts
I think if Adrian Lewis works with Phil Taylor to work out his demons and enjoy darts again, he will be back better than ever.
I think the touring etc fast foods shit unhealthy lifestyle taken its toll...living out of suitcases....hard to comeback from specially when it's all around you day in day out..
hope you come back lewis m8
I was told he was spending more than he earned and was doing gear which obviously affected his darts as the pressure to win stopped being about titles and about money
He needs a health lifestyle change a year out and just do normal things because when he's on song he's up there with the best
most naturally talented player ever, but he will never get back in the frame.
my money is on health issues he never looks healthy he sweats a lot on stage and rarely looks comfortable, he could be diabetic but defo has a slabbering health issue.
When is he. Coming back
He never really lived up to phil taylors hype of him.
😂 Fuck awwwf he was absolute quality in his pomp
@@barry2924 pomp is that English
38th in world what's wrong with that lol..
He looks seriously unhealthy to be playing anything at top flight. If he needs any help with his Mrs though I'm your man.😂😂😂
He needs glasses
Never mind darts he looks unhealthy the poor lad, obviously likes his pints a bit too much. Clean up his habits and a healthier mindset would spur him on.
Booze plain and simple
He needs to lose like 25 stone, have a shower then come back better than ever
Just respectless here.. the thumbnail ist ridiculous.
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i heard Pratt Edgar told him to do his strict 2 hours a day practice and no more, Pratt is clueless and trophy less, says it all really.
Sorry but good riddance tbh.
Really????
It’s karma for the way he treated price
Oh come on a lot of dart players say things and give it large it doesn't mean they are bad people. Price himself will say that adrian is a nice guy.
Lewis was at the top of his game, then he started to turn in to a very aggressive and angry player, abusive to opponents, and his form dipped and dipped, I dont think he will return, sad really.
The biggest talent ever to grace darts it's shocking what have happened to him
Good Joke...😂😂😂😂😂
Most overrated darts player of all time
2 time world champion. Just the wrong attitude
Lewis was a great player in his prime he peaked at a young age and faded out it happens. It's a shame really with his natural talent and ability but he's still had a great career with 4 Major titles he was a 2 time world champion any upcoming darter would be happy to have a career like Lewis.
He's done as a pro player accept it