Paul Nicholson looks ahead to the UK Open, which was won by Nathan Aspinall last year
Paul Nicholson looks ahead to the UK Open, which was won by Nathan Aspinall last year

Sporting Life Darts Podcast: UK Open preview featuring star guest Paul Nicholson


The latest Sporting Life's Darts Podcast with star pundit Paul Nicholson looks ahead to the 'FA Cup of Darts', which starts on Friday. Listen now for FREE via iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.

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Another hectic season of darts is well under way and this weekend we're gearing up for the second big televised major, affectionately known as the 'FA Cup of Darts'.

Former major winner and leading pundit/commentator Paul Nicholson (@TheAsset180) has no shortage of incredible experiences from the event - including when he waved Phil Taylor off the stage after a famous victory and some run-ins with Gary Anderson.

He joins us our resident darts tipster Chris Hammer (@ChrisHammer180) and Podcast host Ben Coley (@bencoleygolf) to discuss what makes the UK Open such a special event, why it's such a lottery to pick a winner and what qualities the players need to become champion - as well as the luck of the draw.

Also we look ahead to Thursday's Premier League fixtures, which takes place in Exeter, and have some best bets.

Sporting Life Darts Podcast running order

  • 1 min: What makes the UK Open special?
  • 3 mins: Why is it so wide open and can anyone win it?
  • 6 mins: Multi board experiences for a player
  • 12 mins: Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock
  • 14 mins: Rivalries with Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson, crowd abuse and gamesmanship
  • 24 mins: Beast from the East
  • 27 mins: Outsiders to watch and qualities needed to win
  • 36 mins: This week's Premier League picks
Click here to read Chris Hammer's UK Open darts tips

Click here to read Paul Nicholson's UK Open column

Premier League: Week five fixtures and odds (March 5, Exeter)

  • (11/10) Rob Cross v Daryl Gurney (7/4) (draw 3/1)
  • (4/5) Gerwyn Price v Glen Durrant (5/2) (Draw 3/1)
  • (7/4) Nathan Aspinall v Peter Wright (1/1) (Draw 7/2)
  • (8/11) Gary Anderson v Luke Humphries (5/2) (Draw (7/2)
  • (4/1) Michael Smith v Michael van Gerwen (4/9) (draw 4/1)

Click here for Premier League season guide

Follow the team on Twitter at...

Chris Hammer - @ChrisHammer180

Ben - @bencoleygolf

Paul - @TheAsset180

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