Paul Nicholson (darts player)

Paul Nicholson ( born May 10, 1979 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ) is an Australian darts player. Nicholson was born in the UK, but opted for Australian citizenship. He is often referred to as the bad boy of darts, which is due to his arrogant and controversial play. His nickname is The Asset and its inlet music is " Club Foot " by Kasabian.

Career

Changed only in 2007 Nicholson after several won tournaments for lucrative Dartverband PDC. In his first World Cup appearance in 2009 he was able to convince the masses and failed in the quarter -finals to James Wade with 3:5, while beating the likes of Dennis Priestley rehearsed and Adrian Lewis on the way. In the following years, however, Nicholson made ​​his way up and was eliminated in both 2010 in the 1st round ( 2:3 defeat to Terry Jenkins ) and 2011 in the 2nd round ( 2:4 defeat against Peter Wright) out early.

In June 2010, he was able to establish itself among the top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit for the first time and was set in 2012 at the PDC World Darts Championship in 9th -seeded. In the tournament, he defeated Mensur Suljović and Alan Tabern and was considered a dark horse, but retired in the second round disappointing against the Belgian newcomer Kim Huybrechts of which failed in the quarterfinals at the later finalist Andy Hamilton later.

Currently, Nicholson 22 of the rankings, accessed on 8 February 2014.

In addition, Nicholson is a big fan of the wrestling league WWE. His favorite wrestler CM Punk here is the recognition saying " It's Clobberin ' time" ( " It's time to Spanking " ) and gestures Nicholson before each game mimics a homage.