Sky Sports expert Rod Harrington backs Peter Wright to become a back-to-back finalist
Sunday 28 December 2014 00:50, UK
Peter Wright is a class act who has the potential to go all the way again, according to Sky Sports pundit Rod Harrington.
Wright breezed into the third round of the World Championship with an impressive 95 average in a 4-1 victory against Ronnie Huybrechts.
The Scotsman, who was runner-up to Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace last year, hit 21 140's compared to Huybrechts 10 to set up a date with Andy 'The Hammer' Hamilton or Australia's Kyle Anderson.
Harrington was impressed with what he has seen from Wright so far and says he is so comfortable with his own ability that he has the potential to go all the way again.
"Wright is happy with his own ability, that's why he can change his darts without having to worry because other darts players can't do that," said the 1995 World Championship finalist.
Class player
"I mean Peter Wright for me is a class player with plenty of bottle. He goes up there, he plays his own game, he tries to play the dart board and not his opponent and he's a force to be reckoned with.
I mean Peter Wright for me is a class player with plenty of bottle. He goes up there, he plays his own game, he tries to play the dart board and not his opponent and he's a force to be reckoned with.
"Even in major tournaments, little tournaments, even floor events, you kind of just beat the opponent. Just because you haven't had a 105 average, it doesn't mean that you've played a great game of darts.
"Sometimes, you just have great legs and a bit of a rubbish leg that can bring your average down just because of that. Well, I thought that was a real tidy performance from Wright. He got over the line perfectly. He didn't mess around in most of those sets and a good performance."
Meanwhile, three-time World Champion John Part believes Wright has made a statement after comprehensive wins against Gerwyn Price and Ronnie Huybrechts.
"I think he’s made the statement," said the Canadian. "He’s here to get to the final again. He's playing well, solid, with Price and here today with Ronnie.
"I think Peter had to be on his toes and he answered back very well. If it was me, I would be happy and pleased to be Peter Wright."
Watch the PDC World Championship live on Sky Sports Darts. For information on how to upgrade to Sky Sports head to www.skysports.com/watch/get-sky
Watch the Darts World Championship on NOW TV with a Sky Sports Day or Week Pass. No contract.
Don't forget you can follow @SkySportsDarts on Twitter for all the latest news and views from the world of Darts.
