"We've got a really strong basis of a group and there is going to be some transition, and we will be a different team next season. But we've lost some really good players over the last two years - guys like Luke Thompson, James Graham, Dom Peyroux and others - as well." Don't miss a dart with all nine days of live Grand Slam of Darts action from Wolverhampton's Aldersley Leisure Village getting underway on Saturday, November 13 - join us from 1pm for the first of two Day One sessions onSky Sports Arena.©2021 Sky UKSnookerNewsLast Updated: 21/10/21 10:11am "There's no need to abuse him. He's actually a really nice fellow. It just so happens that he's a good darts player. He's one of the greats. "I thought we were caught chasing the game a little bit, but what was really pleasing is we were able to fight back in the second half, both physically and mentally," Thirlby reflected post-match.