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O'Connor along with [[Mick McGowan]] represented Ireland at darts in the inaugural [[2010 PDC World Cup of Darts]]. The pair managed to defeat Slovakia in the first round 6 legs to 3. However the pair were narrowly beaten 6 legs to 5 in the second round to the respected pairing of [[Simon Whitlock]] and [[Paul Nicholson (darts player)|Paul Nicholson]], the pair being number 4 and 16 in the world rankings respectively. |
O'Connor along with [[Mick McGowan]] represented Ireland at darts in the inaugural [[2010 PDC World Cup of Darts]]. The pair managed to defeat Slovakia in the first round 6 legs to 3. However the pair were narrowly beaten 6 legs to 5 in the second round to the respected pairing of [[Simon Whitlock]] and [[Paul Nicholson (darts player)|Paul Nicholson]], the pair being number 4 and 16 in the world rankings respectively. |
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He played in his second World Cup for Ireland in [[2012 PDC World Cup of Darts|2012]], again paired with McGowan and, as in 2010, they reached the second round this time by defeating Malaysia 5–2.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/PDCWorldCupArticle/0,,10180~2598931,00.html | title=Cash Converters World Cup RD1 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=3 February 2012 | accessdate=3 February 2012}}</ref> They played Australia next and were whitewashed 0–4.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2600417,00.html | title=Cash Converters World Cup Round Two Doubles Round-Up | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=4 February 2012 | accessdate=4 February 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:03, 4 February 2012
| William O'Connor | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Magpie |
| Born | July 15, 1986 Republic of Ireland |
| Home town | Cappamore |
| Darts information | |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| PDC | 2010 - present |
| Current world ranking | 57 |
| PDC premier events – best performances | |
| World Grand Prix | Last 32 2010 |
| UK Open | Last 32 2010 |
William O'Connor (born July 15, 1986) is an Irish darts player. He currently plays in Professional Darts Corporation events.
He first came to prominence in the 2010 UK Open when he impressively defeated Stuart Monaghan in the First Round by 6 legs to 0. He then defeated Mark Frost and Peter Wright to reach the Fourth Round, where he played world number 3 James Wade on the main board but lost 9 legs to 3.
O'Connor qualified for the 2010 World Grand Prix, where he lost to Barrie Bates in the first round by 2 sets to 0.
O'Connor along with Mick McGowan represented Ireland at darts in the inaugural 2010 PDC World Cup of Darts. The pair managed to defeat Slovakia in the first round 6 legs to 3. However the pair were narrowly beaten 6 legs to 5 in the second round to the respected pairing of Simon Whitlock and Paul Nicholson, the pair being number 4 and 16 in the world rankings respectively.
He played in his second World Cup for Ireland in 2012, again paired with McGowan and, as in 2010, they reached the second round this time by defeating Malaysia 5–2.[1] They played Australia next and were whitewashed 0–4.[2]
References
- ^ "Cash Converters World Cup RD1". PDC. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ "Cash Converters World Cup Round Two Doubles Round-Up". PDC. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
External links
- Player profile for William O'Connor from Dartsdatabase
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