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"I’m at that stage now where there is no pressure on me, but when you come here, you want to play."By Phil Lanning GARY ANDERSON admits he won Players Championship 22 despite only turning up to chat with his darting pals! The two-time World Champion picked up his third title of the year after beating Connor Scutt 8-4 in the final in Leicester yesterday (Tuesday). Ando, 53, delivered another strong day of form including wins over Jonny Clayton and James Wade on the way to the final.  He said: “It

"I’m just going to go up there and I know I’ve got the game to beat him, it doesn’t bother me."ROSS SMITH believes he has to be less SERIOUS before facing Luke Littler in the World Series. The explosive scorer faces the 17-year-old in the glamour tie of the first round of the finals in Amsterdam on Friday night.  World No.10 Smith, 35, has dismissed any fears of facing the No.1 seed ‘The Nuke’, who has picked up seven titles in 2024.   He said: “I’ve played him twice this season. Once in the

''I'll just carry on doing what I do, I'm in a good place in my life and I'm enjoying playing darts''GARY ANDERSON admitted he felt like a “kid at a new school” after winning the Players Championship 2.   The Flying Scotsman delivered an incredible day of form including a 117.12 average and missed double 12 for a nine-darter on THREE occasions.   Ando, 53, took the title by beating practice partner Ryan Searle 8-5 in the final in Wigan on Tuesday night.   He said: “It's always nice to

“I’m playing with no expectations and the darts are going well” SCOTLAND pair Gary Anderson and Peter Wright will start as fourth seeds for the World Cup.   The duo will be going for a third title in six years when the tournament begins in Frankfurt in a week’s time.   Wright and Anderson will not begin their bid to regain the world crown until Saturday alongside top seeds England, defending champions Wales and Netherlands.   Anderson said: “I don't think there's anyone to take over

''I felt like I needed to get the win there and win a final. I've lost in two European Tour finals this year, so this was massive for me''ROSS SMITH admitted it was “massive” to finally claim a win in the Players Championship 13.   The Dover thrower won his fifth PDC ranking title by defeating Wesley Plaisier 8-7 to claim glory in Milton Keynes on Tuesday.   The 2022 European Champion has reached two European Tour finals and four other semi-finals on the circuit this year, but scooped the

GARY ANDERSON is the most “outstanding” player on the planet right now according to the oche stats guru.   The Flying Scotsman, despite being a lowly World No.21, would also be a favourite to win the World Championship if the tournament began now.   Christopher Kempf, largely regarded as the oracle of the sport, has been waxing lyrical over the prospects of Ando returning to the winning circle.   Prior to this week's Players Championships Anderson, 53, had an incredible 82 per cent win

“I don’t want to be here to make the numbers up. I want to win titles, so I’m going to keep plodding along, but I need to up my game in certain places”ROSS SMITH admitted it “hurts” after losing out in the final of the NEO.bet European Darts Open.   The World No.13 was outgunned by pal Dave Chisnall 8-6 in Leverkusen on Sunday night.   Smith had reached his second European Tour final of 2024 with impressive wins against Josh Rock, Gian van Veen and Michael Smith on Finals Day.   The former

“It’s just one of these days, I’ve never been so lucky in my life”GARY ANDERSON admitted he was “lucky” after winning his first European Tour title in TEN YEARS.   The Flying Scotsman beat Team Unicorn stablemate Ross Smith 8-6 in the final of the European Grand Prix in Sindelfingen, Germany last night (Sunday).   Ando had survived match darts against Josh Rock in the quarters and scraped a win over Rob Cross in the semis before outgunning Smith.   He said: “It’s been a long time, a very

''Was under pressure this week and chuffed to have played some good darts when it mattered''JAMES WADE admitted he was moved to tears by fans' support over his mental health issues as he reached his 19th successive World Matchplay.   The Aldershot hotshot kept up his remarkable run at the Winter Gardens by snatching the last qualifying place in the Players Championship earlier this week.   Wade, 41, lost the final on his debut in 2006 to Phil Taylor before winning it a year later and has

JAMES WADE admitted that he’s “winning in life” after signing a contract with Unicorn which will take him past 20 years with the top darts firm. The Aldershot hotshot has rediscovered his very best form over the past couple of years and has qualified for the Premier League finals and World Cup for England.  But Wade, 39, kicked off his busy schedule by signing on the dotted line for Unicorn for another five years, having first joined the team back in 2004. He said: “I'm winning in life, and I