‘It’s a load of b*****ks,’ fumes Gary Anderson as he rants at lack of ‘respect’ for world’s top darts player

GARY ANDERSON has launched a passionate X-rated defence of world darts number one Luke Humphries.

Anderson, 53, has claimed that Humphries doesn’t get the attention he deserves despite being the best darts player around at the moment.

Gary Anderson has launched an X-rated defence of Luke Humphries

GettyAnderson reckons Humphries doesn’t get the attention and respect he deserves for his sensational success in recent times[/caption]

Humphries has had an exceptional 12 months, rising to the top of the PDC Order of Merit and adding the World Championship and World Cup of Darts to an already glittering CV.

And Anderson reckons that the 29-year-old is often overlooked by many despite earning his spot on top of the pile.

The Scot, who is currently in Leicester fighting for the World Grand Prix title, fumed in his press conference this week.

He ranted: “It’s not just being world champion, what has Luke won over the past two years?

“This is the thing, he has won just about everything since this last year. He’s not just world champion, he’s there for a reason.

“World champion was added onto his CV, he’s won so much more.

“And the boy gets overlooked every time, which I think is a load of b******s.

“He’s deserved everything that he’s worked for, everything he’s got. And talk to the other players [they feel the same]. Rubbish, absolute rubbish.

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“Just a little respect, it’s always other people. But Luke goes on you go.

“As long as they’re talking about other people, the limelight’s off of him so he can just carry on what he does. He’s handling it well but deep down he must be cheesed off.”

Fans have agreed with Anderson’s sentiment, suggesting that some of the other players are often prioritised over Humphries despite his success.

On social media one fan wrote: “Littler and MVG are all the pundits faun about so Gary Anderson is spot on”.

While another added: “Well said Gary. Luke Humphries never gets the recognition he deserves for being the world darts champion.”

Anderson was full of praise for his other colleagues too, gushing about his excitement for what’s to come in darts.

He added: “You’ve got Luke Humphries [who is the] best player in the world no doubt. Should do a bit more interviews with Luke because he deserves it.

“What he has won over the last 12-18 months, he deserves it. Luke Littler‘s coming through firing all guns.

“You’ve got Mike de Decker cracking player. Darts is going to be a funny place in the next couple of years.”

Humphries and Anderson have both booked their spot in World Grand Prix last 16 with their matches set to take place over the next few days.

Cool Hand Luke takes on world no.32 Ricardo Pietreczko, while Anderson will face Mike de Decker after showering him with praise.

GettyAnderson has booked his spot in the World Grand Prix last 16[/caption]

GettyHumphries has advanced to the next round too[/caption]

World Grand Prix Last 16

Here’s a look at who’s facing who in the World Grand Prix Last 16…

Wednesday, October 9 (7pm BST)
4x Second Round matches

Luke Humphries vs Ricardo Pietreczko
Jonny Clayton vs Ross Smith
Rob Cross vs Martin Schindler
Nathan Aspinall vs Ryan Joyce

Thursday, October 10 (7pm BST)
4x Second Round matches

Gary Anderson vs Mike De Decker
Gerwyn Price vs James Wade
Daryl Gurney vs Joe Cullen
Dave Chisnall vs Dimitri van den Bergh