Peter ‘One Dart’ Manley has spelled out his determination to win ‘Masters of Darts’ at the Hermitage Leisure Centre. Manley knows he will have to reproduce the form that has taken him to three world championship finals.
"There’s no doubt it’s a first-class line up," he said.
"Every singleplayer taking part is a quality player who has proved their ability in major tournaments and this is a big tournament for us. I don’t want to lose to anyone and they don’t want to lose to me. I want to show everyone that I’m the best player here tonight and so does everyone else."
"I’m sure there’s going to be a great atmosphere as well. I’ve played in Matt Ward’s events before and he always gets a full house and I’m sure it will be no different tonight."
Manley is sure to receive a warm reception with his ‘Is This The Way to
By his own admission, Manley had a wretched 2008 and tumbled down the rankings and said:
“I think I’m the hardest-working player on the circuit and tired myself out."
“I do a lot of exhibition and promotional work for Betfred so last year I did a lot of traveling and didn’t have much time to recharge my batteries.”
Manley says missing out on the Whyte & Mackay Premier League that started last month might prove to be a blessing as it will mean less traveling and he can spend more time sharpening his skills on the practice board.
He admitted the game is tougher now than it has ever been.
Manley said: “The standard has raised so much. Phil Taylor has taken the game to new heights with averages that nobody would have thought possible and we’ve all got to work hard to stay with him.
“I remember when the bookies had a nine darter as 50-1 and before the world championship final between Phil and Ray van Barneveld it was only 5-1,so that shows you how much the game has improved.”
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