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WORLD NUMBER TEN Simon Whitlock will take on two-time World Champion Gary Anderson following a change to the original line-up for the upcoming Motherwell Masters darts event.

Whitlock has come in as a late replacement for Raymond van Barneveld (ranked 29^th) who has withdrawn to play in qualifiers for ranking tournaments, as he bids to reach the big TV events in his final year as a professional.

Scottish number one Anderson will instead meet former European Champion Whitlock in a clash between two of the world’s top ten at Motherwell Concert Hall on 17 May.

Anderson – who won the World Matchplay, UK Open and Champions League in 2018 despite injury troubles – will undoubtedly receive a hero’s welcome from the crowed but ‘The Wizard’ is ready for the challenge.

“I’m really happy to step in,” said Whitlock.

“It will be a great night and when I got the chance to be part of it, I jumped at it. I think it will be great match between Gary and myself and a fantastic night for the fans.”

Preceding the darting dual between Anderson and Australia’s number one Whitlock will be appearances from two of the sport’s greatest entertainers – Wayne Mardle and Bobby George.

There will also be a challenge match between Scottish ladies Lynn Cowan and Susanna McGimpsey.

There are still tickets for the Motherwell Masters via www.culturenl.co.uk

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