"Don't think I'd even accept it if I get in" - Gerwyn Price closes door on Premier League Darts regardless of World Championship performance

Gerwyn Price has been far from his best in 2024 and as such, enters the upcoming World Darts Championship seeded 'only' 10th. Given he's managed to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy in the past though, the Welshman can't be completely ruled out of contention.

Incredibly, for a man of Price's talents, not since the 2021 Grand Slam of Darts has the 'Iceman' managed to get his hands on a televised ranking major. With 2024 being his poorest season in a long while on TV too, his best result in the majors being a 4th round exit at the UK Open earlier this year. Despite the slide though, Price remains determined.

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"I've been practicing really well the last couple of weeks but as soon as you get on stage, it just doesn't happen," he assesses in conversation with Polly James from a recent MODUS exhibition. "That's just because of having no confidence. But I've been in positions where I've played well all year and then rubbish in the World Championships so fingers crossed it's the other way around," he laughs.

Given the fact the three-time Grand Slam of Darts champion failed to even qualify for Wolverhampton this year though, Price can't say he's been short on preparation time. "Sometimes it's nice to have a break, but on the other hand, I like use my games as my practice because I'm not a huge practicer. Having three weeks off before the Players Championship didn't help but yeah, I don't practice as much in the house as I should," he says, explaining how a big reason for Price's lack of practice is, as he explains himself, a lack of practice partner. "Jonny Clayton lives miles away so I haven't really got anyone to play against."

There's been a lot of talk lately about potential Premier League line-ups for 2025 and whether or not Price gets in. If left up to the man himself though, he'd probably say no. "It's been a really tough year for me, especially the Premier League," he admits. "I'm not sure about Premier League next year, don't think I'd even accept it if I get in anyway. I just want to concentrate on ranking events."

Price has also had a dodgy relationship with the Alexandra Palace in the past, famously coming out in headphones to drown out their boos against Gabriel Clemens a few years back. The Welshman insists he isn't concerning himself with that ahead of this December's World Championship though. "I've dealt with worse crowds than Ally Pally," he smiles. "The funny thing is, when I was playing really well, everyone was againt me. Now I'm playing the worst darts ever, I've got all the fans in the world. It's quite sad."

In his first match at the 2025 World Darts Championship, Price faces off against either Kim Huybrechts or Keane Barry.

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