7 Deadly Non-Seeds
The 2014 BetVictor World Matchplay looks set to be the most competitive
ever, with even the sixteen non-seeded players set to make an impact on the
tournament.
With so many lower ranked players in with a chance of reaching the latter stages of the
tournament we asked Mike Glover to take a closer look at seven of those who could prove
to be deadly at the Winter Gardens.
Stephen Bunting
BDO World Champion Bunting has qualified for the Matchplay at his
first attempt, and with three major titles behind him on the
other side of the divide he is sure to be a threat as he makes
his debut.
He faces a tough test in the form of Peter Wright in the
opening round. The pair have met once before in the 2013 UK
Open when Wright ran out a convincing winner, but Bunting
has bagged a World Championships since then and he will be
looking to turn the tables on the Scotsman this time around.
There can be no doubt that the St Helen’s based thrower,
who has 18 ranking tournament titles across both codes to
add to his three BDO majors, is a proven winner and there
is no reason at all that H