Whitlock speaks ahead of facing Anderson: 'I don't want to be there to make numbers up'

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Thursday, 22 March 2018 at 13:30
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Simon Whitlock had a great start to the Premier League after previously his inclusion to the competition was slated by fans. He spent the first few weeks fighting it out at the top with Michael Smith but while Smith has continued on from his great first few weeks, this hasn't been the case with 'The Wizard'.

There has been two losses and a draw for the Australian but he has sent a statement out that he wants to do his best to try his best to make the Play-Offs. For Whitlock he doesn't want to be there to make up the numbers and wants to try and get some points every week. He admitted though that he has a poor record against Anderson and that he believes he is a fine player so it could be difficult against the Scottish hero who will be playing in front of his home crowd. "I've got a poor record against him - I beat him a couple of times last year, one in a final, but he's a fine player," said Whitlock. "I'm trying to play really well and to try and get some points every week. "A lot of people pay good money to watch the Premier League and I don't want to be there to make the numbers up - I want to be there and perform and do my best to try and make the Play-Offs. "I've had a bad couple of weeks but I'm enjoying the Premier League and it's looking okay at the moment." for the Premier League Darts Prize Fund breakdown and for the current ranking. Daryl Gurney v Mensur Suljovic Michael van Gerwen v Michael Smith Gary Anderson v Simon Whitlock Peter Wright v Raymond van Barneveld Rob Cross v Gerwyn Price
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