The behavior of some spectators at Ally Pally during Cameron Menzies' match against Leonard Gates has sparked criticism. Menzies was subjected to taunts and chants, which some see as going too far in creating a 'party atmosphere'.
Some fans have criticized the behavior of other spectators at Ally Pally on Monday night where Cameron Menzies was mercilessly taunted. Menzies, who was booed as he walked out, was subjected to 'Scotland get battered' songs and chants of 'USA!' as he fell to a 3-1 defeat. The Matchroom Sport president told talkSPORT: 'When you're into this type of atmosphere you do tend to play a little bit of mind games from time to time. You get the crowd on your side and they are vociferous.
'That generally adds a bit of pressure to get involved and it does put more and more pressure unfortunately for all the darts players. 'They've got to get used to it because this is what darts is about. It's a party atmosphere with a world-class sport going on at the same time. It's a unique mixture that has made us successful. 'So there's a price to pay for everything and of course Leonard Gates was in a position that everyone loves Leonard Gates.' He then joked as he recalled the evening: 'He does a little dance and blows a kiss. When was the last time you heard a UK crowd chanting ‘USA USA’? I thought I was at a Trump rally or something. 'That in its own way piled more pressure on Cameron Menzies and it's you know how do you get out? We've had it so many times from Peter Manley when they used to boo him to Gerwyn Price with his (ear defenders).'But you know it's the players who have to show by their darts that they can rise above that and then silence the crowd. But last night it wasn't Cameron Menzies and he didn't silence the crowd.' Monday's scenes have prompted the question of whether greater policing of the Ally Pally crowd is neede
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