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"Dartoid" is the pseudonym of Paul Seigel, a prominent chronicler of darts for over 35 years. His columns are celebrated for their wit and insight, often detailing his quest for a game in exotic locales worldwide. His writing offers vibrant commentary on the competitive darts landscape, including players, organizations, tournaments and the sport's unique culture. Dartoid's articles are highly regarded among darts enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in promoting and documenting darts as both a recreational pastime and professional sport.

Column #HR 274 Fallon Sherrock, the BDO and an URGENT call for darters to help a friend!

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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Fallon Sherrock, the BDO and and URGENT call for darters to help a friend!

The Old Dart Coach goes on an unexpected sabbatical that included a 43-day stay at a luxury establishment with 24-hour service and lousy food… and all hell breaks loose in the Motha Country, the alpha …

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Column #585 Hey Trump – please spare darts in Iran!

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Column 585
Hey Trump – please spare darts in Iran!

This 2007 column is old but perhaps worth sharing again given current circumstances.

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While I had hoped business travel might coincide with the 13th staging of the Asia Pacific Cup in Kuala Lumpur in September, it was not to be. …

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Column #583 Baggish, Campbell, Young – can they do it?

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Column 583
Baggish, Campbell, Young – can they do it?

As the holiday season begins and the 2020 PDC world championship moves into full swing – with £2.5 million on offer (an amazing £500,00 to the winner) – talk within the North America darts community naturally keeps coming back to an …

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Column #582 The mysterious disappearance of the Old Dart Coach!

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Monday, December 7, 2019
Column 582
The mysterious disappearance of the Old Dart Coach!

As many have heard by now Howie Reed aka the “Old Dart Coach” (to darts fans around the world), the “Manor Lord” (to boxing fans around the world) and “Mr. Wonderful” (to more women than even Wilt Chamberlain has known) has …

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Column #580 An oldie for my friends, Rocky and Lisa Wilcox!

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Monday, November 18, 2019
Column 580
An oldie for my friends, Rocky and Lisa Wilcox

Last night I threw darts on a chessboard.

Amidst three-foot high knights and rooks on a checkered slab of cement I played cricket with a shapely native girl named Tanika. Behind me the sun seemed to levitate before disappearing beyond …

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Column #579 The Darts “Warthog Distraction”

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Column 579
The Darts “Warthog Distraction”

About an hour ago, by candle-light and with a half-dozen warthogs grunting their approval only yards behind the line, I took out 109 here in western Uganda at the Mweya Lodge on the Kazinga peninsula in Queen Elizabeth National Park. In consideration of the conditions, …

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Column #578 Nigel Brown – the man who never missed the bullseye!

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Tuesday, October 17, 2019
Column 578
Nigel Brown – the man who never missed the bullseye!

Remarkably, amidst the usual gibberish posted at the Darts Discussion Group no one yet has related the story of the man who threw perfect darts.

Nigel Brown hailed from Hawkshead in the UK’s beautiful Lake District. He wasn’t a …

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Column #HR273 Well ADO, it’s damn sure broke. Now, FIX IT!

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
 Column HR273
Well ADO, it’s damn sure broke.  Now FIX IT!

As the World Darts Federation’s World Cup XIX said goodbye to Cluj-Napoca, Romania, it was the end of a historic event.  The men’s overall gold went to the Netherlands by 3 points over Wales (90-87). This was only the second …

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