I CAN STILL CAUSE THE BIG BOYS BARNEY RUBBLE
Daily Record|December 10, 2024
Van Barneveld targets shock in the last 32 against reigning champ Luke
CRAIG SWAN
I CAN STILL CAUSE THE BIG BOYS BARNEY RUBBLE

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD knows he's no longer the poster boy of the Ally Pally.

But the Dutch legend has warned the young guns he can still inflict big damage on the likes of world No.1 Luke Humphries at the Paddy Power World Championship.

Van Barneveld is returning to the stage where he beat Phil Taylor in their 2007 epic final.

He knows he is not among the favourites but his ability remains firmly intact and with a meeting against champ Humphries at the last-32 stage if he can defeat Stowe Buntz or Nick Kenny in round two, the Dutch master is adamant he's capable of creating a huge upset.

This story is from the December 10, 2024 edition of Daily Record.

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