"I've done it, got the t-shirt, thank you very much but no": Gary Anderson rules out Premier League Darts return if asked

Gary Anderson is eyeing the ultimate move to annoy people as he calls it and that is snubbing a potential return to the Premier League in 2024.

Speaking at the official Unicorn 2024 Launch to Online Darts, Anderson said that he believes his time in the weekly roadshow is over.

Some believe that especially with Anderson coming alive usually towards Christmas and with some of his recent form that he could yet cause a headache if he wins a major.

"Enjoyed the European Tours, it's been a while. Premier League you know what I think I'm at the age now where I've done it, got the t-shirt, thank you very much but no. If I can play the European Tours I can qualify for and do my ProTours, I am happy as larry," said Anderson to Online Darts.

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But while he is ruling out a Premier League return, the same can be said for retirement with Anderson admitting that he is a lot more free than he was 10 years ago.

"It's straight through, when I stop annoying people I might stop. I love winding folk up and they bite every time. As long as they keep biting, I'll keep plodding along.

"I've got my fishing lakes that I spend a hell of a lot of time at. So I've got that, I've got the kids going to football matches, horse riding. I've got my darts so it's not just like before which was darts, darts, darts. That wasn't going down too well with me, I couldn't keep it going. While it's hectic, I get away for the darts, sit with Whitey (Ian White) and the boys and have a good laugh. That's what it's all about."

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Move to mid week Pro Tours

He was also asked about the move to midweek ProTours which was met with vocal criticism due to players in the lower echelons having to likely make a decision of work or PDC.

Anderson believes that they should be playing five days a week as a job should, but that it is all about the leap of faith.

"We're professional dart players, I know it's hard but a long time ago I gave up my work to push in darts. It was either you work, stop playing darts or you have a shot at darts and give up work."

"The way the sports been even over the last five years, the amount of money these lads can make. It's a big ask, some have families, you've not got that guaranteed wage. It's a bit of pressure on but then you'll get the boys that will come through that will thrive on it. Luke Humphries see how he's done. It is a big push but it's the PDC for the reason. In my eyes we should be playing Monday-Friday, that's the normal job time."

New darts

Speaking at the launch, Anderson has changed his barrels slightly adding a new facet to stop them slipping out of his hands that he hopes will pay dividends going forward.

"Don't get me wrong, I love my straight barrel darts. Especially the Noir ones but I'm finding the straight barrels just sliding out of my hand at the wrong time. These have got a nobbly bit on the end that's helping me push against that a bit better. If I through them right, they're lovely and straight."