"There is only one word for Bob, legend": Howson pays tribute after retiring Anderson

Richie Howson comfortably secured progression to the quarter-finals of the World Seniors Darts Masters. 'The Owl' defeated the legendary Bob Anderson 4-0, bringing an end to his career.

"It wasn't a great game to play in," Howson tells Online Darts in a post-match interview. "It was surreal really. It was quiet, I wanted to win I wanted to play well. I wanted to celebrate but it just didn't seem right."

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"There is only one word for Bob, legend," continues Howson, giving glowing praise to the 1988 World Darts Champion. "He has been a real legend and it was a real honour to play against him up there."

After navigating that potential banana skin, Howson is now up against the reigning WDF Champ, Neil Duff. "I play like I can and anything can happen," Howson says. "I'll be trying my hardest to win this one."

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