Clayton on controversy surrounding Premier League Darts picks: "I thought Luke Humphries would have got the nod"

Jonny Clayton will return to the Premier League Darts line-up once again with 'The Ferret' dominant in the league phase last year before losing in the semi-finals.

Clayton though didn't know till Monday morning as one of only a few not to be told beforehand so it was a nice surprise. He faces Dimitri van den Bergh on Thursday in Belfast.

"I'm over the moon to be honest. We didn't know till Monday that I was in so brilliant, it was a short suitcase changeover but we're here that's all that counts," said Clayton to Darts Now.

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"Obviously my name was in the mix because it was said on TV and social media. But I didn't know anything until Monday morning, it was a great surprise. I've still got the smile on my face."

As the others, he was asked about the controversy surrounding the picks involved. "It's a difficult one because I'm obviously happy because I'm in, the job is done. I don't mean to sound disrespectful but I don't care about anybody else because my thing is for me to be in. I thought Luke Humphries would have got the nod and then it would've been one of three chances I would have got in. I do feel sorry for Luke but all that counts is that I'm in."

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