Phil Taylor versus Gary Anderson, the easiest bet ever!
The McCoy’s Premier League Darts has entered its crucial Week 14 as names like Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis, James Wade, Simon Whitlock, Andy Hamilton, Kevin Painter, Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld make it to the final eight.
A lot is being said about the face-off between Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson. It is about time we separate facts from fiction and come to reality.
When we talk about Phil Taylor, one aspect of his career should be kept in mind, his invincibility.
He has been an undisputed king of darts for years now. His careers highlights are so miraculous that no one in the world rankings can even try to trespass on his territory.
Phil Taylor is a five time PDC Player of the Year, a five time PDC Fans’ Player of the Year, PDC Hall of Famer in 2011, a two time BDO World Champion, an astonishing 13 time PDC World Champion and the list goes on.
There is so much up this man’s sleeve that it is unfair to cover him completely in a few sentences.
He is said to be “The best darts player to have ever played the game”. What else is needed to define his dominance?
“The Power”, is how he is known among the fans and the people who have competed against him.
He is ranked number one in the world rankings and no one has been able to bring him down from the number one spot for a very long time now.
He has performed the nine-dart finish nine times and is the only player in the history of darts to produce two nine-dart finishes in a single match, making him a magician in the darts' universe.
His artistic game of darts is incomparable and untouchable. His disciples include the world number two, Adrian Lewis, considered second best after Taylor.
Gary Anderson, his opponent on May 10, is a successful player and is ranked number four in the world rankings, but when you are up against “The Power”, you are embarrassing yourself.
Anderson may be a competitive dart thrower yet Taylor defies competition, he simply wins no matter what.
His technique and consistency with his craft has become so strong that he has almost forgotten how to play bad.
Taylor has literally embarrassed his rivals numerous times with his magic.
Lewis, Manley, Wade, name any one, he has beaten all of them in fantastic style.
This year, Anderson has been named as the Best PDC Pro Tour Player. His form is gradually improving yet his chances against “The Power” are bleak.
He would have to re-define his game play to a level at which he can perform miracles like Taylor.
It’s a David versus Goliath scenario as “The Power” is a little too much for “The Flying Scotsman” to handle.
The air he flies on is kept under the wings of Taylor and he is not letting anyone fly over his territory.
Phil Taylor is the one who is winning in the May 10 battle. The bets are already in for “The Power” and if someone is betting for Anderson, well, they should think again.
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