We hear from the top men on the oche as the Premier League darts gets back into action on Thursday, live on Sky Sports.
Stars of darts come back out to play as Premier League returns
The stars of darts are coming out again on Thursday night as the McCoys Premier League roles back into action for another season with the opening night in Manchester on Thursday.
8,000 tickets have already been sold for Manchester, with Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis going head-to-head on a superb opening night of darting action.
Again you will not miss an arrow of the £450,000 tournament, with the entire event again screened on
Sky Sports HD, and Thursday's opening night also being showed in glorious 3D!
"I'm very determined now to win the McCoy's Premier League Darts title back and I'll be very focused on Thursday," said Taylor, who has won five previous Premier Leagues.
"Playing with Adrian last weekend and winning the World Cup was great, but that means nothing on Thursday night when we get on stage because I've only got one goal in mind - winning the two points."
Pressure
We got the thoughts of all the players just before the start of the tournament in Manchester, as defending champion Gary Anderson knowing he will be under extra pressure this year as he tries to retain his trophy.
"Last year's Premier League was a great memory for me," Anderson told
Sky Sports News Radio. "I had a fantastic first season and to win the title capped it off."
Click Here to listen to full Gary Anderson interview.
Anderson faces Premier League debutant Kevin Painter in Manchester, and The Artist is delighted to have been included in this year's line-up.
"Everyone wants to be in the Premier League and it's something I think I will thrive on," said Painter. "The big stage and big atmosphere will suit me and hopefully I can do it justice and play well.
Click Here to listen to full Kevin Painter interview.
Andy Hamilton is another newcomer to the Premier League, after he made it to the World Championship final in January.
"I've been practising hard and I can't wait to get on the stage and in front of the crowds," said Hamilton. "I'll take some shocks and I know that I'll make sure whoever I play has a tough game.
Click Here to listen to full Andy Hamilton interview.
The Hammer faces 2009 champion James Wade in his opening fixture, and the left-hander would love to lift the trophy once again.
"It's a new season and I'm looking forward to it," said Wade. "I've done well in the Premier League before and enjoy the tournament, and I badly want to win back this title.
Click Here to listen to full James Wade interview.
