"He reminds me actually of someone like Gary Anderson" – Colin Lloyd sees top-10 potential in rising Scottish darter
PDCSaturday, 05 September 2026 at 13:59
According to former professional darter Colin Lloyd, Cameron Menzies has everything it takes to break into the world’s top ten. The current world number 26 has made significant strides in recent years, but Lloyd believes he must get a firmer grip on his emotions to take the next step.
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Since 2024, Menzies has been excellent on the ProTour, winning three titles in that span. He has also made his presence felt more and more on the European Tour. Earlier this year, the 37-year-old Scot reached his first Euro Tour semi-final at the International Darts Open. There, Ross Smith proved far too strong with a 7-0 win.
Menzies’ biggest victory came last July at the World Matchplay. In Blackpool, he caused a major upset by beating Luke Humphries 10-7. His tournament ended prematurely when he had to withdraw due to health issues.
Lloyd is impressed by the Scot’s qualities. He feels a place in the absolute top three is a stretch for now, but the top ten is well within reach. “He's class, but I don't know about top three. He could definitely be in the top 10. He's a very, very good player, Cammy. He's a very heavy hitter. He scores very, very heavily."
Comparison with Gary Anderson
Especially when Menzies is finding his doubles, Lloyd sees parallels with one of Scotland’s most successful darters of all time. “And when he's clicking out his doubles, he reminds me actually of someone like Gary Anderson. I don't mean it in the fact that they're both Scottish and all stuff like that. Gary Anderson has always been a fantastic dart player, always scores heavy. But in the early part of his career, his doubling used to let him down."
According to Lloyd, Anderson could have won significantly more in that period. “He still won events, but he could have won so, so much more if he'd hit his doubles. And Gary openly admits that.
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“But then all of a sudden, when the game came together, back-to-back world champion, winner of numerous other titles worldwide, one of the most feared dart players in the world. And a household name.”
Colin Lloyd still sees great potential in Cameron Menzies
Once all parts fell into place for Anderson, his career changed. “Suddenly everything came together: back-to-back world champion, winner of countless other titles around the world, one of the most feared darters on the planet, and a household name.”
Lloyd does not expect Menzies to build a comparable honours list. "I don't think Cammy can achieve what Gary's done, but he can certainly put himself in the frame where people are talking about him and talking about him all for the right reasons for being a great dart player."
“You have to control your emotions”
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For that, Lloyd still sees a key area for improvement. Menzies is known not only for his darting ability, but also for his outspoken reactions on stage. At the last World Championship he banged on a table, while at the European Darts Trophy he rolled on the floor after missing a double.
Off stage, Lloyd knows him as a particularly likeable player. “He's not a bad lad, is Cammy. He's one of the nicest fellas you'll ever meet in your life. He's always got time for the fans. He's always signing autographs, always standing there smiling and whatever. He never just walks past someone."
Lloyd believes the key to further progress ultimately lies with Menzies himself. Advice from others can only help to a point.
“So, as a dart player, he's very, very good. But like you say, you can always give people advice, but ultimately, you have to do it yourself.
“You have to control your emotions, and when you get opportunities you have to grab them yourself, because no one's going to grab them for you, and that's what Cammy's got to do.”
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