Gary Anderson hurt his shoulder chopping down TREES but he's back and firing for the Masters
Determined Gary Anderson returns to the big stage tonight aiming to fire back from his tree trouble at Christmas.
The Scottish hero faces Dimitri Van den Bergh is a first-round cracker at the Winmau World Masters Darts. Anderson departed the Worlds after just one match when cut down by Jeffrey De Graaf. The two-time World Champion sustained a shoulder injury chopping down trees at work on his fishing lakes prior to Ally Pally and struggled to throw properly against the Swede.
It added up to the nightmare exit, but he is now out to atone in Milton Keynes. Anderson will be joined in the second session by countryman Cameron Menzies with the Ayrshire ace determined to bounce back from his own Ally Pally heartbreak .
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He produced brilliance in Masters qualifying to sink Berry van Peer, Ricky Evans and World Youth champ Gian van Veen and set up a clash with Dave Chisnall. Menzies said: “Obviously the Worlds was a bit of a downer. The only way to get over that is backing playing and forgetting about it.
“I lost the love for a bit because of what happened at the Ally Pally. That happens to all players. But I want to win a ProTour, reach the Matchplay and have a much better run at the Worlds. Hopefully no more tears. I know life can change. That’s the first time I’ve ever experienced anything like that. I did struggle with it.
“I have been in touch with my psychologist by text message. He’s been telling me bits and bobs and told me to listen to a few things. I don’t like watching anything back when I’ve played, even when I’ve won. When I celebrate it’s just cringe and show emotion, I don’t like it. It’s just the way I am, it’s just relief.
“Maybe I put too much pressure on myself, I’m just trying that hard. The best way is to be more chilled. It’s getting the balance of being hyper but not too hyper. Sometimes my emotions boil over.”
