Anderson Has No Demons

GARY ANDERSON'S manager has slammed his critics for saying he has "demons".

The Berwick ace has been struggling for form in major TV events since his Premier League win in May.
Early exits in the UK Open, Matchplay and Euro championships have prompted oche experts to question his stamina.
After his shock defeat to Nigel Heydon on Saturday he was once again under scrutiny — although he crushed Brendan Dolan 5-1 just 24 hours later with a 105 average.
Ando blasted his critics saying they were "muppets".
Now manager Tommy Gilmour has jumped to the defence of the world No4.
He said: "I don't know who first came up with the word demons, but it's ill-chosen.
"He doesn't have demons at all. He's just got a problem with the amount of gamesmanship on the oche and the constant criticism. He now has a target on his back because of the success. That's to be expected."
As revealed in SunSport last week, Anderson stormed off stage at a recent ProTour event in Spain in what has been dubbed 'Sniffgate'.
He accused rival Jamie Caven of sniffing loudly every time he threw his first and third darts in a bid to put him off.
Ando forfeited the match but now faces a Darts Regulation Authority disciplinary hearing later this month.
Gilmour added: "We all know it goes on, but it's getting a bit out of hand now.
"The trouble with Gary is that he's Mr Nice Guy and opponents think they can wind him up.
"He's a true sportsman and that should be commended not criticised.
"The PDC have got to nip this sort of thing in the bud now. It can't be allowed to get out of hand."
Gilmour is not worried about Anderson's world championship hopes after the player admitted his "head wasn't right" on Sunday night. He added: "Darts might seem glamorous, but travelling drains the life out you. I think Gary's just had enough of sleeping in a different hotel every night and constantly being on the road.
"It's something he'll have to learn to deal with, but I don't think it will affect his world championship. His head will be right for that.
"He's done an awful lot in a short time. He's moved house, is using new darts and has a huge expectancy on him every time he plays.
"We need to look more closely at his preparations for all events, Pro- Tours especially. Instead of eating rubbish in cheap hotels, we need to check out nicer restaurants, so he eats more healthily and stays sharper."
Gilmour was quick to point out that Anderson is still on good form.
He said: "Gary's won a stack of ProTours and he has just beaten Brendan 5-1 with a 105 average. If anyone thinks he has demons with that sort of form, it's them who need their heads checked."