Two-time world champion Gary Anderson is considering a boycott of the European Tour after a frustrating experience with passport control in Poland left him "losing the plot." Speaking to Online Darts in Taunton at Somerset County Cricket Club, the Scot revealed that a three-and-a-half-hour queue to get through customs was the breaking point. "I enjoyed it, until I went to Poland and it took us three and a half hours to get through customs. That was it, I lost the plot after that," Anderson said. He added, "It's hard enough having to travel now, but standing in queues for three and a half hours… I can't do that. If it's another three and a half hours, you won't see me."
Despite his recent absence from the European Tour, Anderson clarified he has been busy with other commitments rather than losing interest. He contrasted the arduous process with his ideal scenario: "We've all got passports, quick look at it, 'on you go, have a good time.'" The veteran also noted the conditions in Poland, remarking, "It was cold over there as well. Lovely. It's cold tonight, but it's alright."
Anderson reflected on his recent form, particularly his run to the latter stages of the World Championship, which he attributed to "just luck, I think, luck of the draw for me." He admitted to being out of practice ahead of upcoming ProTour events, saying, "I'm panicking about tonight, I've not even practised yet, and it's been since Poland that I've thrown a dart, so God knows what's going to happen." On the Premier League, which he was not selected for, Anderson stated he would have declined anyway due to the demanding schedule, noting, "At my age now, and with the amount of tournaments that are on… the boys that are doing it are all youngsters."
Looking ahead, Anderson is likely to represent Scotland at the World Cup of Darts alongside Cameron Menzies, quipping, "At this moment in time, yeah, we'll give it a go, babysitting Cameron." He remains confident in his ability, citing a recent comeback from 4-2 down against an opponent averaging 116, while he averaged 128, to win 6-4. On the rise of young talent like Luke Littler, Anderson observed, "Oh, he's good, isn't he? The way he's winning tournaments, he's racking them up like what Van Gerwen did, like what Taylor was doing," adding that if Littler wins every year for the next 14 years, he will break records.
The interview concluded with a light-hearted story about his son Tai, who called Paul Lim a "legend" but told Anderson, "You're just an old man, Dad." Anderson, taking it all in stride, summed up his current status in the sport: "I'll be classed as a dinosaur."
