Clayton relishing clash against his darting hero Anderson

Anderson Ends Clayton’s Blackpool Run

Gary Anderson booked his place in the World Matchplay quarter-finals for the first time in six years on Tuesday night, overturning an early deficit to beat fifth seed Jonny Clayton 11-7 in the first tie of the second-round at the Winter Gardens.On the face of it, the tone was set from the off. Clayton took the first mini-session 4-1, but from there, the Scotsman found the form he had been looking for, reeling off five legs on the spin to move 6-…

Clayton relishing clash against his darting hero Anderson

Jonny Clayton insists enjoyment is the key as he prepares to take on his darting hero Gary Anderson for a place in the Betfred World Matchplay quarter-finals on Tuesday. Clayton will play 2018 champion Anderson in a blockbuster round two tie at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, as two of the sport’s most experienced stars go head-to-head. The Welsh number one began his bid to lift the Phil Taylor Trophy with a 10-7 victory over Damon Heta, converting …