Gary Anderson's determination is reignited whenever he hears people doubting his chances of winning another World Darts Championship. The two-time world champion, now 54 years old, believes that even at this stage in his career, a third title is still within reach.
Anderson has not appeared in the final since 2021, where he lost to Gerwyn Price. However, the 'Flying Scotsman' remains confident that he can claim another world crown, joining an elite group of players who have achieved three wins in the championship. Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen are two such players who have also enjoyed success at Ally Pally.
Anderson's motivation stems from knowing how much is on the line – a top prize of £1m for the winner. The World Darts Championship, which takes place annually in December, has grown significantly in terms of prize money and global reach. Anderson believes that this is what drives players to continue competing at the highest level.
For Anderson, it's not about the amount he gets paid or the prestige associated with winning – although these are significant factors. Rather, it's about the thrill of competition and the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage in darts. Having seen so much of the world through his travels as a professional player, Anderson knows that there's more to life than just playing darts.
"I know the talk is about changing it," he said, "but when you drive up that hill and see Ally Pally sitting up there in the hill, that's what gets your juices flowing. That's what it's all about."
Anderson has not appeared in the final since 2021, where he lost to Gerwyn Price. However, the 'Flying Scotsman' remains confident that he can claim another world crown, joining an elite group of players who have achieved three wins in the championship. Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen are two such players who have also enjoyed success at Ally Pally.
Anderson's motivation stems from knowing how much is on the line – a top prize of £1m for the winner. The World Darts Championship, which takes place annually in December, has grown significantly in terms of prize money and global reach. Anderson believes that this is what drives players to continue competing at the highest level.
For Anderson, it's not about the amount he gets paid or the prestige associated with winning – although these are significant factors. Rather, it's about the thrill of competition and the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage in darts. Having seen so much of the world through his travels as a professional player, Anderson knows that there's more to life than just playing darts.
"I know the talk is about changing it," he said, "but when you drive up that hill and see Ally Pally sitting up there in the hill, that's what gets your juices flowing. That's what it's all about."
his determination is like wow he's still got it! i love how he mentions phil taylor and michael van gerwen as examples of players who've achieved three world championships - like, that's the ultimate goal right? 
and i can totally relate to him saying it's not about the prize money or prestige, but more about the thrill of competition... i mean, who doesn't love a good challenge? 
! 54 and still trying to win a third world title? i think he's right tho, the prize money is insane now (£1m lol) and it must motivate him to keep going. plus, playing on the biggest stage in darts is like nothing else, you can feel the energy when they're all up at Ally Pally 
. personally, i think he should give it another shot, he's still got that determination and competitive spirit. let's see what the future holds for gary 
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. It's not just about the money or winning titles – it's about the thrill of competition, performing on stage, and being part of a community that's passionate about the sport 
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. He knows that even though he's not in his prime anymore, with dedication and hard work, he can still achieve great things 
. Bring on Ally Pally! 
Gary Anderson thinks he can just waltz back into form at 54? Please. He's been saying the same thing for years and we've seen him choke under pressure more times than I can count 
. Don't get me wrong, the lure of £1m is real, but let's not forget his age. I'm surprised he's not talking about retiring with dignity yet 
. Mark my words, he'll be packing his bags before the first round is over 
anyway back to Gary Anderson, like he still got game right? i mean who needs a third world championship win at this point? maybe he should just retire and let the kids have their fun 