How Twitter reacted to Gary Anderson’s World Darts win
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Gary Anderson has become only the fourth player to successfully defend his title following a 7-5 victory over Adrian Lewis in the 2016 PDC World Darts Championship final.
The Flying Scotsman secured back-to-back tournament victories in stunning style with a 170 checkout in the final set putting him within touching distance of another memorable triumph.
Anderson eventually went on to secure the win in what was a breaktaking showpiece, befitting of this year’s event as a whole.
And as you’d expect, Social Media was quick to react.
Here are a few of the highlights:
Dutch star Michael van Gerwen was quick to congratulate his rival.
Congrats @GaryAnderson180
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) January 3, 2016
Sky Sports posted the defining moment of the match.
Game, shot and the title for @GaryAnderson180! LIVE on Sky Sports Darts: https://t.co/RDbNns8L1u #LoveTheDarts https://t.co/rLdisZOUWt — Sky Sports (@SkySports) January 3, 2016
Fans were full of admiration for Anderson’s achievement.
@GaryAnderson180 @fordey180 Well done on tonights crown, only the 3rd PDC player to win it back to back, amazing achievement
— Jordan (@JordanAFCMayes) January 3, 2016
An incredible tournament reached a thrilling climax.
A great final to arguably the best World Darts Championship I can remember overall. Well done Gary Anderson. ?
— Ryan (@ryan147com) January 3, 2016
THAT 170 was also acknowledged.
Much deserved champion @GaryAnderson180 and that 170 wow #PDCWorldChampionship
— Mike Huckett (@Hucks17) January 3, 2016
The Flying Scotsman got a lot of love from his beloved Hibees…
Congratulations to #Hibs fan @GaryAnderson180 on retaining the PDC World Championship title. #GGTTH pic.twitter.com/Sr9hJpKEwh
— Hibernian FC (@HibsOfficial) January 3, 2016
…and we were quick to offer our congratulations too.
HE GETS IT! Gary Anderson wins an enthralling final to retain the #Darts World Championship! pic.twitter.com/ygclWyqndE
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) January 3, 2016
Hmm, could this guy be onto something?
According to Twitter, Manchester United are close to signing Gary Anderson from darts for £170m. [Source: Twitter]
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) January 3, 2016
Well done Gary Anderson!
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