Nicholson believes Sherrock scrutiny and pressure is 'too much': "What the public expect from her it's like she is world number one"

As ever during Fallon Sherrock's appearances in TV tournaments in the PDC, there was the usual added weight of pressure and scrutiny surrounding the Queen of the Palace which Paul Nicholson believes isn't right.

Nicholson in a round-up of August's tournaments believes the pressure is a bit too much and that it is unfair to judge Sherrock so harshly when she brings eyes to the sport that others don't and that she should just be allowed to play and thrive.

Read also

Sherrock dumped out by debutant Milne, Wade seals comeback win over Mathers as New Zealand Darts Masters continues

"There was a lot made by some people about whether Fallon Sherrock should go to New Zealand, or whether she should go to Hildesheim and protect her ranking in the Women's Series Order of Merit," said Nicholson to the PDC.

"As it turns out, her ranking buffer is still very healthy even though it has been reduced by the dominant Beau Greaves. As for the pressure on her in these three World Series events, it just seems a little too much in my eyes.

"The constant scrutiny she lives under and what the public expect from her at all times, it's like she is world number one. I, personally, would not like to be under that kind of pressure and I think everyone should realise what it is like to be in her shoes for just five minutes.

"Let us boil it down for just a second. She is a player who is flying the flag for the sport and that's a good thing. Does she bring a bigger audience to the sport? Yes. Is she there at the expense of anyone else right now? Debatable, but I do not see anyone else who could bolster the media interest and ticket sales like her.

"So, what is with all the social media backlash and negativity? I do not understand it. Yes, she only got one win in her trip down there, but there were people who didn’t get any at all, so why does she still get all the scrutiny?

"Let this lady play darts and thrive, and for that matter, let them all do that. If we put them under the unnecessary microscope too much we could lose them."

Read also

Updated PDC Women's Series Order of Merit: Ashton assured of Ally Pally return, Greaves sets up Sherrock showdown on final weekend