WILLIAMS DISMISSES THROW ISSUES AFTER STRONG WIN

SCOTT WILLIAMS insists he is “fine” and firmly moving forward amid earlier concerns over his throw.

‘Shaggy’ made a confident statement at Ally Pally by booking his place in the second round of the World Darts Championship with a commanding 3-0 win over Paulo Nebrida.

World No36 Williams looked back to his best throughout, averaging an impressive 99.25 and finishing the job in trademark fashion by taking out 92 with two fearless double-18s.

Williams put to bed any lingering talk over dartitis and issues with his action at the oche.

He said: “When you have a blip or a yip, so many people pick it up.

“The worst thing was I had it for a month before that video with me and Ryan Joyce, but no one saw it.

“Then it’s out there and people are treating it like it’s cancer. I’m fine. I’m going to get over it. The more you talk about it, the more you ingrain it in your head.

“So I’ve gone the last six or eight weeks telling myself I haven’t got it, pushing through, and it showed up there. I’m mentally strong enough to push through it.”

Williams insists pushing forward mentally and refusing to dwell on the disorder has been key to rediscovering his top level on the big stage.

He added: “The more you talk about it the more it’s going to engrain in my head that I’ve got it.

“Over the last six to eight weeks I’ve told myself I haven’t got it.

“I’ve done exhibitions, I’ve practised at home on my own and I’m pushing and pushing and trying so hard.

“I’ve shown up there (Ally Pally) that mentally I’m strong enough to push through it.”

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