Hi Guys
the legendary Bob Anderson who i covered in blog post:
http://mydartinglife.blogspot.co.uk/2016_01_01_archive.html
agreed to answer a few questions for me:
Q1: I think that past Major winners should receive invites to BIG tournaments as there is still a massive audience for darting legends, do you agree?
NO, WE ARE NO LONGER COMPETITIVE ENOUGH, AND TO DENY A YOUNG UP AND COMING PLAYER HIS CHANCE WOULD BE WRONG.
Q2: Having met Bob at an event in Winchester in 2015 he came across as a terrific bloke and full of energy and still playing incredible darts. Does Bob feel that he could still compete today in BDO or PDC if given the opportunity?
DEFINITELY NOT - WHILST I CAN STILL PRODUCE A GOOD GAME, MY CONSISTENCY AND PERFORMANCE LEVEL IS WAY BELOW THE STARS OF TODAY. I CAN GIVE THE OTHER LEGENDS A GOOD GAME THOUGH!
Q3: It is understood that Bob was an Olympic level javelin athlete and ex footballer so obviously a natural sportsman, and with incredible longevity (2 world semi finals in late fifties). Does/did Bob follow any exercise routine to stay in shape for darts?
ABSOLUTELY NOT - I PLAY A LOT OF GOLF, SO I WALK MANY MILES EACH WEEK.
Q4: How often does Bob practice these days?
2-3 TIMES A WEEK
Q5: It is often overlooked that Bob won 3 consecutive World Masters in 86, 87 and 88. There was an incredible 2-3 year period where Bob was the best in the world. Memories of winning those.
THAT WAS A PURPLE PATCH! GREAT DAYS. I PLAYED JOHN LOWE IN A LOT OF FINALS - WE WERE THE BEST TWO PLAYERS IN THE WORLD AT THAT TIME
I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to Bob for taking the time to answer these questions and i would like to recommend that everyone who gets the chance check Bob out in exhibitions and his website:
http://bobanderson180.co.uk/
Hope you all enjoy
Luke
No comments:
Post a Comment