WAYNE MARDLE admits that he cannot allow James Wade a big lead when they meet in the Stan James World Matchplay semi-finals.

PICTURES from the quarter-finals of Stan James World Matchplay, with wins for Dennis Priestley, against Alan Tabern, and James Wade.

REPORTS from the quarter-finals of the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay.

REPORTS from Wednesday's final six second round games at the Stan James World Matchplay.

IMAGES from the second round at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from the Stan James World Matchplay.

CHRIS MASON is to undergo surgery on a nerve problem in his elbow during August.

PICTURES from the first round of the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens.

REPORTS from Tuesday's play at the Stan James World Matchplay, as the first round concludes at the Winter Gardens and round two begins.

JAMES WADE begins the defence of his Stan James World Matchplay title tonight gunning for a chance to face off with Phil Taylor in Saturday's final.

MARK FROST has been practising with Phil Taylor in preparation for a Stan James World Matchplay debut against Raymond van Barneveld on Monday.