Super Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Passed away this morning what a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 The darts commentator?... Never. Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Second that what a true enthusiast. Always fun and funny but deeply intelligent - a Cambridge student. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 What did he check-out at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 One of the great commentators. Absolute legend of the game. Thanks for all the times you made me laugh Sid! RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 What did he check-out at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 He was great at darts commentary if my memory serves correct. They will not find one like him in a hurry. Pretty young. Sad loss indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 He was great at darts commentary if my memory serves correct. They will not find one like him in a hurry. Pretty young. Sad loss indeed. He was 72 in fairness, but it seems bowel cancer was the reason for his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 I'm sure he was once heard to comment "there's only one word to describe that - world class darts!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastend 75 Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Legend R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Always remember when he said at the world championships you wouldn't get a better atmosphere in here even if Elvis walked in and ordered a chip sandwich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 It'll be so bland watching darts now, RIP Sid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Always remember when he said at the world championships you wouldn't get a better atmosphere in here even if Elvis walked in and ordered a chip sandwich! If you google Sid Waddell quotes you be able to have a chuckle in tribute to the man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Spoke to him at the Taylor v Dudbridge World final a few years back , top man. A few of his classic quotes “Keith Deller is like Long John Silver – he’s badly in need of another leg.” “The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in ,with a portion of chips……. you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them” "Only one word for that - magic darts" “That was like throwing three pickled onions into a thimble!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 shit! RIP Sid legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Certainly won't be the same without his "unique" commentary style. Some of his best: http://www.xlab.co.uk/extras/quotes/?source=waddell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 What did he check-out at? 72. Shanghai on 12's. Seriously, a sad loss. When Sid was first heard on darts commentary he was considered to a dim wit who couldn't construct a sensible sentence. He was in fact a clever bloke who spent much of his early working life in academia having graduated from Cambridge no less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Can anyone think of a commentator who showed more passion for his sport? I Can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolBEAT Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 RIP Sid. You will be sorely missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 RIP Sid For those old enough to remember he also wrote the Kids Football TV show Jossy's Giants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBCFC Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 RIP to the finest sports commentator/pundit EVER. Who would of thought he came out of Oxford university with a first class degree in philosophy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Sad loss. Great commentator, and clearly loved what he did. Many, many gems from the past to enjoy, but the one in my signature is a personal favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Passed away this morning what a legend. Legend, the one man that really made you want to watch his for his commentry Top top man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 One of the great commentators. Absolute legend of the game. Thanks for all the times you made me laugh Sid! RIP. One of the greats bless him You may see Shakespeare on BBC2 But you'll never see drama like this!! Legend. Sid You were the bench mark!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 RIP Sid For those old enough to remember he also wrote the Kids Football TV show Jossy's Giants Well I never! Had no idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie pullar Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Very sad news , done loads for anyone he knew and lots of charities . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 The Indoor League was his brainchild, if you've never watched it then YouTube it. Hilarious northern-ness at its finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 RIP to the finest sports commentator/pundit EVER. Who would of thought he came out of Oxford university with a first class degree in philosophy! Cambridge in Modern History actually, but yes, a very clever man. He had a real way with words. My mate Barry knew him as he was a housemate of Sid's son at university. Once Barry asked Sid if he thought Eric Bristow would ever come out of his long period of darts inactivity. "The pterodactyl in winter," replied Sid enigmatically and walked off. Who but Waddell would tie together Bristow's darter nickname (on account of the distinctive schnozz) with King Henry II's travails as described in The Lion In Winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Cambridge in Modern History actually, but yes, a very clever man. He had a real way with words. My mate Barry knew him as he was a housemate of Sid's son at university. Once Barry asked Sid if he thought Eric Bristow would ever come out of his long period of darts inactivity. "The pterodactyl in winter," replied Sid enigmatically and walked off. Who but Waddell would tie together Bristow's darter nickname (on account of the distinctive schnozz) with King Henry II's travails as described in The Lion In Winter. Classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 13, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Darts will never be the same. Didn't realise that he wrote Jossy's Giants ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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