not many tickets left....

Just been reading on another forum that Peter Manley has been ill and in hospital. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

I recieved a msg from peter he got out of hospital on tuesday and
hopes to be back at work by the end of this month...

fingers crossed for a speedy recovery... xxx

im suprised the 2 of them would do an exhibition together lets hope they stay on stage

Attended my first but hopefully not my last exhibition last night in Blantyre.

We don't get much big time darts in the West of Scotland apart from the PL & Jocky Wilson Cup so when I saw an exhibition featuring Manley & Lewis I thought I'd go along to check it out.

It was a top night & from my sober point of view (had to drive) the crowd looked to have had a great night.

When the players arrived they spent the first hour signing autographs & taking photos although the photos went on all night night & not once did either player refuse or ignore anybody. I have been in the company of many sportsmen in the past mainly footballers & snooker players, some are good guys, others complete arrogant prats - both Manley & Lewis were top blokes. They were always mingling with the crowd when they weren't throwing, standing at the bar having a drink & generally just having a laugh - 2 guys just like anybody else who want to have a few drinks & a giggle but happened to be very talented at darts. my mate who is mostly just a PL/ Worlds viewer of darts even commented on how down to earth both players were, he had said previously Lewis came across on TV as arrogant & he didn't have much time for Manley but his attitudes toward both greatly changed last night.

Some of the shots these players can produce is top notch & fair play to 12 punters who gave them a game. I have to admit I bottled it to play but I think next time I would give it a go. You can tell Manley had been doing the exhibition circuit for a long time as he was so comfortable with the crowd as he would regularly grab the mic & tell a few jokes.

Highlights of the night include Manley taking out a 136, Lewis taking out 6 with 3 x double 1 & Manley singing Flower Of Scotland. All in all a fantastic night & a big thanks to tart180 for organizing the event & here's hoping they are a few more in the pipeline. Looking forward to the next one where I hopefully won't be driving.