Cullen on fear factor of Premier League Darts status: "Opponents are almost frightened to beat you"

Joe Cullen faces the prospect of taking on Peter Wright who will have his first homecoming as World Champion and World Number One on Thursday evening in Aberdeen.

Cullen said he loves Scotland and the crowds and was even dabbling with a walk on change but he will now keep it for Glasgow.

“I’ve done lots of exhibitions in Aberdeen and around Scotland and I love the crowds," he said to Oche.

“I’m in the same management stable as John Henderson, so I’ve managed to have a few with him and I change my walk on song to Belter by Gerry Cinnamon.

“It goes down well, especially when everyone has had a drink. I’m going to try and come out to it in Glasgow.

“I asked Hendo and he said that Gerry Cinnamon was a Glasgow boy, so it might be better for there than Aberdeen.

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Fear factor

He also spoke about adapting to the Premier League and the schedule as well as the fear factor it seems to bring.

“It’s a bit full-on and after this weekend we have five Premier League followed by five Euro Tours, which is going to be tough.

“But I’d much rather that than be watching at home and I enjoy it every week.

“It’s the pinnacle of the game to be in it and I’m one of the lucky ones.

“I’ve said a couple of times there’s been games this year on the floor that I shouldn’t have won. It’s like opponents are almost frightened to beat you.

“If you are off your game, they try to jump all over you and try too hard. I’m speaking from experience because I used to be the same.