msc 18,536 Posted September 21, 2011 Britain's second most famous darts commentator Tony Green, perhaps better known for his appearances on Bullseye, is suffering from cancer of the tongue. Wish it'd been Waddell and the tongue had to go, can't stand the bloke. The ultimate Marmite commentator, along with Alan Green (who I also can't stand). Thinking about it, nobody likes Alan Green do they. Freddie Flintoff was guest commentating on the darts yesterday. Enthusiastic, but pretty shit. Unlike Harry, I quite like Sid Waddell. However, the news that he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer may be of interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted September 21, 2011 It didn't twig to me at all that he'd been off Twitter for two months, despite being a regular presence on it usually. Anyway, he's going to be away from the internet while he recovers, so no joy on daily updates of his condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,704 Posted September 21, 2011 Britain's second most famous darts commentator Tony Green, perhaps better known for his appearances on Bullseye, is suffering from cancer of the tongue. Wish it'd been Waddell and the tongue had to go, can't stand the bloke. The ultimate Marmite commentator, along with Alan Green (who I also can't stand). Thinking about it, nobody likes Alan Green do they. Freddie Flintoff was guest commentating on the darts yesterday. Enthusiastic, but pretty shit. Unlike Harry, I quite like Sid Waddell. However, the news that he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer may be of interest. I wish the man no ill, I'm just not keen on his going apeshit every time someone throws a 180. I've even thrown a few myself, it's not that hard. And fellow commentator John Gwynne is possibly even more irritating. I have no gripes over Sky's greyhound racing coverage, so hopefully their commentators will stay illness-free. Sid still goes into the notebook, though. Any news on Greeny? (Tony, not Alan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 21, 2011 Britain's second most famous darts commentator Tony Green, perhaps better known for his appearances on Bullseye, is suffering from cancer of the tongue. Wish it'd been Waddell and the tongue had to go, can't stand the bloke. The ultimate Marmite commentator, along with Alan Green (who I also can't stand). Thinking about it, nobody likes Alan Green do they. Freddie Flintoff was guest commentating on the darts yesterday. Enthusiastic, but pretty shit. Unlike Harry, I quite like Sid Waddell. However, the news that he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer may be of interest. I wish the man no ill, I'm just not keen on his going apeshit every time someone throws a 180. I've even thrown a few myself, it's not that hard. And fellow commentator John Gwynne is possibly even more irritating. I have no gripes over Sky's greyhound racing coverage, so hopefully their commentators will stay illness-free. Sid still goes into the notebook, though. Any news on Greeny? (Tony, not Alan) Well, he was back commentating on the Winmau Master tourney last month, so the signs are good for a return to the BDO World Championships in January! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lewser Posted September 23, 2011 Darts commentator Sid Waddell was today diagnosed with bowel cancer - could be a possibility for next year's list?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted September 23, 2011 Darts commentator Sid Waddell was today diagnosed with bowel cancer - could be a possibility for next year's list?! Depends pretty much on how advanced it is and how he responds to treatment I'd say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted September 23, 2011 Darts commentator Sid Waddell was today diagnosed with bowel cancer - could be a possibility for next year's list?! If he was diagnosed today msc must be able to see into the future. He predicted it on the 21st Unlike Harry, I quite like Sid Waddell. However, the news that he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer may be of interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted September 23, 2011 Darts commentator Sid Waddell was today diagnosed with bowel cancer - could be a possibility for next year's list?! If he was diagnosed today msc must be able to see into the future. He predicted it on the 21st Unlike Harry, I quite like Sid Waddell. However, the news that he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer may be of interest. Hey, I know the Blake Edwards/James Moody thing was unfortunate (sorry again for folk who had them on their lists) but I seriously saw a link to it on Twitter. No prophecies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted September 23, 2011 Darts commentator Sid Waddell was today diagnosed with bowel cancer - could be a possibility for next year's list?! If he was diagnosed today msc must be able to see into the future. He predicted it on the 21st Unlike Harry, I quite like Sid Waddell. However, the news that he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer may be of interest. Hey, I know the Blake Edwards/James Moody thing was unfortunate (sorry again for folk who had them on their lists) but I seriously saw a link to it on Twitter. No prophecies. :lol: :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted December 6, 2011 Waddell will be "at the World Championships", although whether that's as a commentator or just to observe The Groper stroll to another title isn't clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,704 Posted December 16, 2011 Waddell will be "at the World Championships", although whether that's as a commentator or just to observe The Groper stroll to another title isn't clear. No sign of Sidney in the booth for the first two days, probably waiting till after Christmas. Hasn't tweeterated for 5 whole days, which is unlike him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted December 29, 2011 Just saw Sid in the crowd during Nicholson/Huybrechts. Twitter sez he's been advised against commentating this year by doctors. Does he look awful? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted December 29, 2011 Actually, can we give Waddell his own thread? There's enough discussion of him in this thread to warrant spinning off. I suggest "There's only one word for that: bowel cancer" as the thread sub-title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted December 29, 2011 Just saw Sid in the crowd during Nicholson/Huybrechts. Twitter sez he's been advised against commentating this year by doctors. Does he look awful? He looked like a guy who'd been undergoing chemo for the past three months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted December 29, 2011 Just saw Sid in the crowd during Nicholson/Huybrechts. Twitter sez he's been advised against commentating this year by doctors. Does he look awful? He looked like a guy who'd been undergoing chemo for the past three months. I see...but did he look awful enough for a place on my DDP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted December 29, 2011 Just saw Sid in the crowd during Nicholson/Huybrechts. Twitter sez he's been advised against commentating this year by doctors. Does he look awful? He looked like a guy who'd been undergoing chemo for the past three months. I see...but did he look awful enough for a place on my DDP? I'm skeptical. I think he'll be OK personally, I've not even got him on my mid-list for my final 20. Nicholson's throwing nothing but nails out there right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted January 1, 2012 I held off on starting a thread for him in case he made the fatal 50, but he got away scot-free from that so fuck it, here goes nothing. If the mods can do the honours with the posts we have so far... Anyway, our man's back on the Twitter after falling silent for a while. He says he had a "blip" over Christmas but says he's feeling "magnifique" now. Prepare for more 140-character mundanities c+p'd into this thread as the year goes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 1, 2012 Also on a darts-related illness note, how's Shaun Greatbatch doing these days? Last news was that his bone marrow cancer was in remission but that was over a year ago now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted January 2, 2012 I held off on starting a thread for him in case he made the fatal 50, but he got away scot-free from that so fuck it, here goes nothing. If the mods can do the honours with the posts we have so far... Anyway, our man's back on the Twitter after falling silent for a while. He says he had a "blip" over Christmas but says he's feeling "magnifique" now. Prepare for more 140-character mundanities c+p'd into this thread as the year goes on. Reports in December were that the treatment was going well and that the doctors were optimistic of a full recovery, so that was good enough for him to be excluded from consideration for the list. His Twitter silence and no show at Ally Pally were a bit concerning but glad to see he has finally returned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted January 20, 2012 Sid's back in decent fettle on Twitter and talking about how he's already got a lengthy list of quips he can use during the first Ted Hankey/Paul Nicholson encounter. So unless The Count and The Asset plan on putting on an exhibition in a chemo ward, we can only assume he plans on sticking around for a good while longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted January 20, 2012 Sid's back in decent fettle on Twitter and talking about how he's already got a lengthy list of quips he can use during the first Ted Hankey/Paul Nicholson encounter. So unless The Count and The Asset plan on putting on an exhibition in a chemo ward, we can only assume he plans on sticking around for a good while longer. TV gold! It has to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 20, 2012 All Death needs is double top. Double ten.....Double five!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted February 9, 2012 Waddell returns to the commentary box tonight for the first time since his diagnosis, helming coverage of the Premier League Darts. His comeback match will be Andy Hamilton versus James Wade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted February 9, 2012 Waddell returns to the commentary box tonight for the first time since his diagnosis, helming coverage of the Premier League Darts. His comeback match will be Andy Hamilton versus James Wade. Glad to hear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,704 Posted July 26, 2012 Any Sid news? He hasn't tweeted for a month after going at it hammer and tongs till then. Come back Sid, all is forgiven - I can't take much more of John Gwynne. Or Freddie fucking Flintoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
