ARMAGEDDON 2013 Another Night to Remember

Posted on April 22, 2013 by krispy

ARMAGEDDON 2013 Another Night to Remember

Whitick venue before Armageddon commenced

Whitick venue before Armageddon commenced

On Saturday April 20th 2013 the Hermitage leisure centre rocked to an 9 man invitational pro darts event consisting of the best players in the PDC today as well as the “King of Bling”, Bobby George, as a special guest.

Once again hundreds of darts fans came along to help make a memorable night.

Simon Whitlock won the night in a final against MDA’s own Stuart Kellett, after also beating Barney and Kim Huybrechts.

Results on the Night…

  • Bobby George 1 Mark Bolan 0
  • Ricky Sudale 1 Andy Hibbert 3
  • Stuart Kellett (86.4) 4-2 (80.1) Arron Monk (PRE LIM)
  • Simon Whitlock (102.81) 4-2 (102.63) Kim Huybrechts
  • Raymond van Barneveld (101.13) 4-3 (87.78) Jim Walker
  • James Wade (87) 4-1 (76.29) Dean Winstanley
  • Stuart Kellett (91.38) 4-3 (93.69) Wesley Newton
  • Simon Whitlock (104.61) 4-2 (93.69) Raymond van Barneveld
  • Stuart Kellett (74.16) 4-1 (80.22) James Wade
  • Simon Whitlock (93.93) 4-0 (86.94) Stuart Kellett
The Armageddon line up

The Armageddon line up

We would like to thank our fantastic sponsors for helping make the night:

  • CARALOT
  • Windowmate
  • IPT
  • The White Horse Whitwick
  • CIROS nightclub

 

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Armageddon IS HERE! Last Minute Info

Posted on April 19, 2013 by krispy
Armageddon darts draw

Armageddon darts draw for tomorrow night

We are one day away from Armageddon – the most anticipated darts exhibition so far in 2013.

The impressive line-up, now boosted with legendary entertainer Bobby George, will be on top form to ensure you have a fantastic evening.

As a reminder to the HUNDREDS of you coming to Leicestershire’s premier darts exhibition…

Doors open:-

VIP – 17.00
Silver – 18.00
Standard –18.15

Tickets will be available on the door priced at £25 per ticket for those of you who are late to the party.

The cavernous venue last year full of fans

The packed venue last year full of fans

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Slight Line-up Change to Armageddon

Posted on April 4, 2013 by krispy

MDA Promotions have an announcement regarding their upcoming Armageddon 2013 exhibitioon…

Due to Andy Fordhams late withdrawal to play in the BDO German opomen MDA promtions have announced that we are now scrapping the commentary section for Armageddon so replacing Andy Fordham and Peter Manley is the one and only Bobby George!

Many fans have already contacted us and indicated they are very happy with the addition of Bobby George to the event – one of THE entertainers in the sport.

Tickets now only available via the centre – 01530-811215

Armageddon with Bbby George

Armageddon with Bbby George

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Stuart Kellett Hopes to ‘KO’ Manager Clifton Mitchell

Posted on April 1, 2013 by krispy

Stuart Kellett Hopes to ‘KO’ Manager Clifton Mitchell

Stuart KO kellett

Stuart KO Kellett, looking to ‘Smash Clifton’s head in” before Armageddon

In a massive surprise move, MDA promotions can reveal that their darts pro Stuart ‘KO’ Kellett will add professional boxing to his CV, as he takes on his manager, heavyweight Clifton Mitchell in a 9 round professional bout, on a full size fight ring set-up before the April Armageddon darts exhibition.

Stuart took his inspiration after watching Rocky 2 while on a pro tour event in Crawley after a good day on the oche, and started training immediately, putting aside his pot noodle for squat thrusts.

It is rumoured KO will weigh in 3 or 4 pounds heaver than his darts weight, at an imposing 8 stone 4.   He hopes that extra weight will help him “put Clifton on his arse“.

Clifton back in training for the fight

Clifton back in training for the fight

Since then the locals in Chester have often seen Stuart running through the city, and running up the winding steps of Chester Cathedrals great towers to increase his stamina.

It is rumoured KO will weigh in 3 or 4 pounds heaver than his darts weight, at an imposing 8 stone 4.   He hopes that extra weight will help him “put Clifton on his arse“.

Stuart promises darts and fight fans a proper fight, and during a press conference, a snarling KO said; “I’m going to rip his head off… let’s get it on right now!” and had to be restrained by Clifton’s security team.

 

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UK Masters; A Massive Weekend for MDA’s Stuart Kellett

Posted on March 10, 2013 by krispy
Stuart Kellett and Daryl Gurney

MDA professionals Stuart Kellett and Daryl Gurney at Minehead

MDA Promotions are proud to be able to say a massive WELL DONE to their player Stuart Kellett, who had a massive weekend at the first European Tour event of 2013, the UK Masters.  Stuart played many tough games against some of the PDC elite in front of a huge crowd in Minehead, as he won his way through to the FINAL, and picked up £10,000 in prize money, ensuring he qualifies for many events, including the 2014 world championships!

Rnd 1:  Stuart Kellett 6-0 Peter Wright

Round 2 continues on Saturday, with Stuart playing the winner of Colin Lloyd and Brian Woods.

Saturday March 9
Second Round 

Colin Lloyd 1-6 Stuart Kellett

Another great win for Stuart – and a minimum £2,000 banked for the weekend already, which has meant 2013 has started with a bang now!  The Cheshire ace hit finishes of 138, 120 and 103 in taking the game’s first four legs, before punishing three missed doubles from Lloyd to win the fifth on double 16. Lloyd, who had landed two earlier 180s, hit a 174 and tops to get off the mark in the sixth, but missed two darts at double eight in the next as Kellett sealed the win on double two.

Third Round:  Dave Chisnall 5-6 Stuart Kellett

A magnificent scalp for KO, beating one of THE form players in 2012.  That see’s him bag at least £3,000, and he’ll take to the big stage again during the evening final session.  Kellett was 5-3 down before he came back, and in the process climbs to a minimum 59th place in order of merit and above Mark Dudbridge.

Quarter-Finals:  Stuart Kellett 6-1 Robert Thornton

Stuart puts in a massive performance and a 93.7 ave to win into the semi-finals!  Great finishing was too much for The Thorn, and it’s onwards and upwards for KO.  A huge £5,000 minimum won now!

Semi-Finals:  Stuart Kellett (93.47) 6 (11) 3 (93.7) Andy Hamilton

Stuarts top form continues, with a win against the Premier league star Andy ‘The Hammer’ Hamilton.  He hit a 122 checkout to take the final leg – some darts.  The final now beckons, and a cool £10,000 is in the bag!  That’s the world championship place for 2014 already secured what that money on his rankings!

Final:  Stuart Kellett 4-6 John Part

Stuart Kellett at Minehead

Stuart Kellett at Minehead (courtesy Chris Sargeant, TipTopPics.com)

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Crawley ProTour Weekend; UK Open and UK Masters Qualifiers

Posted on February 28, 2013 by krispy

All three of MDA promotions players were in action this weekend just gone, as the PDC ProTour opened for 2013 with a Euro Tour qualifier for next month’s Minehead UK Masters, and two UK Open qualifier days.

UK Masters Qualifiers

Rnd 1:
Dean Winstanley 6-3 Michael Mansell
Stuart Kellett 6-2 Darren Whittingham
Daryl Gurney 6-0 Daniel Starkey

Rnd 2:
Andy Pearce 6-5 Dean Winstanley
Stuart Kellett 6-4 Kevin Thomas
Daryl Gurney 6-3 Matt Clark

Dean just failed to qualify for Minehead – which he was obviously disappointed about, but he will cheer on his team-mates Stuart Kellett and Daryl Gurney who both made the finals, a great achievement for Daryl in his first PDC event after winning his tour card.  Both Stuart and Daryl have won at least £500 through qualification.

UK Open Qualifiers – Day 1

Rnd 1:
Dean Winstanley 6-5 Darron Brown
Kevin Painter 6-1 Stuart Kellett
Jamie Caven 6-1 Daryl Gurney

Rnd 2:
Barrie Bates 6-3 Dean Winstanley

Dean played and lost to the gentleman Barry Bates, who was playing well – which no-one would take away from the man.  £200 won towards UK Open qualification.

UK Open Qualifiers – Day 2

Rnd 1:
Simon Whitlock 6-1 Dean Winstanley
Stuart Kellett 6-0 Brian Startin
Daryl Gurney 6-1 Ross Lowe

Rnd 2:
Stuart Kellett 6-1 Paul Rowley
Daryl Gurney 6-4 Sam Hamilton

Rnd 3:
Stuart Kellett 6-5 Dyson Parody
Adrian Lewis 6-2 Daryl Gurney

Rnd 4:
Stuart Kellett 6-4 Paul Amos

Rnd 5:
Brendan Dolan 6-2 Stuart Kellett

A great day for Kellett, with £600 won (and a place at Bolton almost guaranteed) , losing to the eventual finalist Brendan Dolan.  Unfortunately due to the completely open draw, Dean found himself up against one of the form players of the weekend, who put on an awesome show in winning.    Daryl took his first step towards UK Open finals qualification with £200 won.

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New Website for MDA Managed Daryl Gurney

Posted on February 27, 2013 by krispy

MDA Promotions can reveal the latest official website for one of their managed players; Daryl Gurney, who signed with us just after the world championships.  ‘The Dude’ Daryl came to many darts fans attention at Ally Pally this year, where he won twice and put in a 96+ average when he played Dave Chisnall.    Daryl also qualified for the UK Masters in Crawley last Friday – his first PDC pro tour event after gaining his tour card this year.  So he’ll get to play in the big tournament at Minehead in front of thousands of fans – not bad for his first weekend’s work!  Daryl also won £200 towards UK Open qualification – so he’ll be hoping to build on that in the coming qualifiers.

It’s early days, but the site is up and running; www.darylgurney180.co.uk  please bookmark and use to keep a track of Daryl’s progress within the PDC.

The all new Daryl Gurney website

The all new Daryl Gurney website

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MDA Darts Management; Sign Daryl Gurney

Posted on February 13, 2013 by krispy
Matt Ward of MDA, Daryl Gurney, and Clifton of Mitchell Promotions

Matt Ward of MDA, Daryl Gurney, and Clifton of Mitchell Promotions

MDA and partners Mitchell promotions are delighted to announce that Northern Irish youngster Daryl “Dude” Gurney has today joined our ranks.

We were extremely impressed with Daryl with his performances at the worlds and we are really looking forward to seeing how he performs on the pro tour in 2013.

Daryl impressed darts fans when he won his prelim vs Croatia’s Robert Marijanovic, then won another great game vs. the much more experienced Andy Smith at the recent World Championships (video below), and it was obvious to those watching he was a rare talent.

2012 also saw him win the England Masters, the Northern Ireland Open, and the Tom Kirby Memorial Trophy.

Daryl won his PDC tour card this year on day 2 of Qualifying school and is looking forward to his first year on the PDC pro tour.

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Announcement Regarding Paul Gascoigne Night

Posted on February 2, 2013 by krispy

Announcement Regarding Paul Gascoigne Night:

UPDATE 5th Feb 2013:

Late Thursday evening myself and Clifton Mitchell from Mitchell promotions were made aware of a situation regarding Paul Gascoigne and as you may have read in some tabloid newspapers Saturday morning Paul has pulled out of all public speaking bookings including our joint event on March 8th 2013 at the Hermitage Leisure centre Whitwick.

We have however now completely cancelled the event and we are in the process of refunding every customers money. If you ordered through the Hermitage leisure centre please contact 01530-811215 to collect your refund.

Thanks for everyone’s understanding with this situation which was totally out of our control!!

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New Exhibition; FACE OFF 4

Posted on January 1, 2013 by krispy

MDA and Mitchell Promotions are proud to present:

FACE OFF 4

22nd Nov 2013

featuring…

  • Dean Winstanley is “Over the top” Showstopper, Headliner and the main event
  • James Wade is “The Machine” – 7 time major winner
  • Colin Osborne is “Ozzy” – 2009 CLOD winner
  • Michael Van Gerwen is “ Mighty Mike” – 2012 Grand prix champion
  • Vincent Van Der Voort is “The Dutch destroyer” – UK open runner up
  • Craig Pitchers is The pitchmeister
  • Ricky Sudale is “Elvis”
  • John Bott is “The Bolt”

Special Appearance from the legend Eric Bristow

This is a 8 man knock out event featuring for the first time an open draw playing to a winner on the night.

Also featuring on the night

  • Stuart Kellett v Eric Bristow

Tickets (available here in our shop) are priced as follows:

Gold VIP: £55 or 5 for £250 – includes early entry, free buffet with the players, free event programme, Reserved front section table seat with waited tables. VERY LOW NOW

Silver VIP: £30 or 10 for £250 – includes free events programme and reserved table seat with waited tables.

Bronze: £10 or 4 for £35 – includes entry to the event

Venue: Metro Inns Hotel, Macklin Street, Derby DE1 1LF. Check out the hotels page for a special deal for those going to the darts (£10 saving per room).

Get your tickets NOW for Face Off 4 in Derby.

Get your tickets NOW for Face Off 4 in Derby.

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