Manley got on board the tournament in lieu of Andy “Rocky” Jenkins, who lost his slot after ending 2009 with a ranking of 33rd in the Players Championship Order of Merit. Only the top 32 players get to qualify for the event.
Considering himself "lucky" to be at the tournament, the Cumbria-based player said, "I want to make the most of my chance. I'll be the underdog but it's up to me to perform on the night."
He admits that his odds of winning rely heavily on how his opponents will play that evening. If Taylor faces him with the same form he had against Simon Whitlock in the World Championship, then Manley says, "I'll have some problems."
Thursday evening will also have Scottish dartsman Robert Thornton facing-off against Kevin Painter, along with a showdown between Terry Jenkins and Vincent van der Voort.
Premier League wildcard qualifier Adrian Lewis takes on Northern Irelander Brendan Dolan, as Colin "Jaws" Lloyd tries to sink his teeth on Denis Ovens.
2009 Australian Open winner Paul “The Asset” Nicholson faces a tough draw with Dennis “the Menace” Priestley, winner of PDC's first world championship after a finals match with Phil Taylor in 1994.
Though the two will be opponents at the oche on Thursday, the Australian still maintains his high respect for Priestley, whom he calls "his idol."
Considering himself "lucky" to be at the tournament, the Cumbria-based player said, "I want to make the most of my chance. I'll be the underdog but it's up to me to perform on the night."
He admits that his odds of winning rely heavily on how his opponents will play that evening. If Taylor faces him with the same form he had against Simon Whitlock in the World Championship, then Manley says, "I'll have some problems."
Thursday evening will also have Scottish dartsman Robert Thornton facing-off against Kevin Painter, along with a showdown between Terry Jenkins and Vincent van der Voort.
Premier League wildcard qualifier Adrian Lewis takes on Northern Irelander Brendan Dolan, as Colin "Jaws" Lloyd tries to sink his teeth on Denis Ovens.
2009 Australian Open winner Paul “The Asset” Nicholson faces a tough draw with Dennis “the Menace” Priestley, winner of PDC's first world championship after a finals match with Phil Taylor in 1994.
Though the two will be opponents at the oche on Thursday, the Australian still maintains his high respect for Priestley, whom he calls "his idol."
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