UK Darts Issue 10 - January 2014 | Page 8

Premier League Preview Raymond van Barneveld One of Sky Sports’ picks, Barneveld has failed to kick on since winning the 2012 Grand Slam, but five World Championships don’t lie and he remains one of the sports all time greats. Watch out for the experienced Barney picking up good results along the way and don’t be too surprised if you see him at the O2 in May for the playoffs. Gary Anderson Anderson fell victim to an in form Michael van Gerwen during the World Championships, but he has returned to form somewhat over recent months. He is the lowest ranked of all of the players contending the this years tournament at 18th in the World, but on his day, and if his doubles go in, he is a match for anyone. Having finished bottom of the pile in the two seasons since winning the event in 2011, this former winner may pick up some good results, but probably doesn’t represent good value at 22/1 What You Said? We asked our Social Media followers to let us know who they thought would win the 2014 Premier League and perhaps unsurprisingly Michael van Gerwen was the most popula ȁ