New dad Anderson eager to celebrate in style

Scot closes in on Premier play-off berth

back slowly and my finishing’s going all right.”

As the first Scot to play in Premier League Darts three years ago, Anderson reckons visits to the Granite City are always special.

He said: “Aberdeen’s brilliant and the crowd really can sing. They’re probably the loudest in the Premier League and it will be a great night. Hopefully they can give Adrian the respect he deserves because he’s a good friend of mine and a top player.”

Having become a father less than a fortnight ago, Andersonhadnotthrowna dart in the build-up to last week’s Premier League night in Sheffield – but a 7- 4 win against Peter Wright added a double celebration to the birth of son Tai.

“The baby was the only thing I had worrying me this year, because we knew it was going to be around this time,” said Anderson.

“He’s here now and he’s all right. It’s 14 years since I changedanappy, soI forget how to do it. I’d forgotten what hard work it is too – we’re awayonthe road a lot so my partner Rachel will be shattered for the next couple of months until he gets into a pattern.

“I’ve got to do my bit around the home now, but I’m practising when I can. In t h e week before Sheffield I didn’t throw a dart, but I’m having a big push to make the top four.

“The year’s been going well so far, I’m scoring well and hitting my finishes, so life’s good.”