Van Barneveld hoping for 'old Barney' to come out in final event on home soil: 'I am up for the challenge'
PDCSaturday, 02 November 2019 at 18:30
Raymond van Barneveld will start his final event on home soil at the World Series of Darts Finals later tonight when he takes on Jermaine Wattimena in the second round.
Van Barneveld said that from his perspective it is a great chance to say thank you to the fans and that he wants to still be winning matches as he has the chance to do it one more time.
He added that he wants the Old Barney to come out and that he is up for the challenge this weekend.
"This event will be a magnificent chance for me to say thank you to my Dutch fans who have supported me on this journey through the years," said Van Barneveld.
"But not only that, I am here to do my best to win matches and try to make this tournament even more memorable for everyone and myself.
"The last few years have been painful for me as I have been unable to be the winner I am but now I have a chance to do it one more time.
"The standard we see now is ridiculous so for me to do well in this tournament will of course be very difficult but I am up for the challenge and hopefully the old Barney comes out."
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