Prodigious darts duo forewarn potential end of World Cup participation following dismal sweep
SCOTLAND'S DARTS DUO MAY BE FACING EXITS, SUGGESTS LEGEND COLIN LLOYD
Legendary darts player Colin Lloyd has questioned whether Gary Anderson and Peter Wright will continue representing Scotland after their disappointing 8-0 loss against the Netherlands in the World Cup.
The formidable duo, boasting four world titles between them, struggled in the match, managing a meager three darts at a double and averaging a team score of 79.37.
On the other hand, Dutch duo Gian van Veen and Danny Noppert blew past their opponents with an impressive average of over 100 and concluding the first seven legs in under 13 minutes.
Lloyd, a two-time major winner and former world number one, cited the rapid rise of Cameron Menzies, who is climbing the rankings, as a possible factor in changing Scotland's pairing for future tournaments.
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In his assessment of Scotland's performance, Lloyd acknowledged the Dutch team's impressive show but emphasized that it wasn't up to the standards set by Anderson and Wright. He noted that the Scottish duo averaged a dismal 78 between them, opting for a direct, critical approach rather than mincing words.
While acknowledging that the Dutch put on a great performance, Lloyd defended Anderson and Wright, citing the unexpected nature of their defeat. He admitted that the pair might be reaching the end of their run, but he also hinted at the inconsistent nature of pairs darts, suggesting unpredictability and the need for flow and rhythm for a successful performance.
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Lloyd conceded that the Netherlands was deserving of praise for their high-scoring performance but reiterated that the result was still a surprising blow to Anderson and Wright, who would likely have been expecting a tougher battle. To round off his statement, Lloyd concluded that the unpredictable nature of pairs darts had made things difficult for the Scottish duo, with inconsistencies hindering their performance on the night.
[1] 2022 World Cup of Darts Results
[2] 2022 World Cup of Darts Statistics
[3] Spotlight on Cameron Menzies
Despite their disappointing performance in the World Cup, Anderson and Wright still have a passion for sports and might consider a competitive return to darts.
The unexpected defeat against the Netherlands could signal the end of an era for Scotland's top darts pair, but with the unpredictable nature of pairs darts, they may make a comeback in future tournaments.
