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Article: ROB OUT TO BE A THORN IN THE SIDE; PDC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Scots star insists he can cause shock.(Sport)

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December 18, 2008
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Byline: BY CRAIG SWAN

ROBERT THORNTON reckons he can cause a major upset and lift the PDC World Championship crown.

The Ayrshire arrowsmith is preparing for his first appearance in the pounds 740,000 Alexandra Palace showpiece and gets his campaign underway against Wayne Jones tomorrow night.

Thornton has impressed in his debut year in the PDC but success in the Ally Pally would be a huge surprise with players such as Phil Taylor and Raymond van ...

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