Michael Smith discusses Gerwyn Price: "You've got to know when to shut up"

The DRA came down hard on the Iceman, . The reason given was Price's antics at the Grand Slam of Darts, and afterwards on social media. But PDC World Championship finalist Smith believes that it was a long time coming. "He's been punished for it now and he'll have to learn fast because if he doesn't he's going to get himself banned for three months. I think the fine is the highest ever in darts but it wasn't just for the Grand Slam of Darts final. He's had I don't know how many warnings and referrals so it's just been building up," he told "I get on well with him but those who don't like him will try and push his buttons because if he does it again before July 11, he'll get banned for three months. He's annoyed them so much, they've now got a chance to get their own back."

Smith offered some sage advice for dealing with Price's unique blend of talent and gamesmanship. The wise words are something has friend and mentor Gary Anderson could have used during that fiery Grand Slam final. But the Scot took the bait and Price had the last laugh - as well as the trophy. The St Helens ace insisted: "You've got to learn - and people are learning - when to shut up. "Let's be honest; if Gary Anderson hadn't got involved against Price in that Grand Slam of Darts final, he would have won. He got involved, annoyed and started launching his darts. I told him it wasn't Price's fault - he did what he had to do to win. It was his fault for falling into his trap instead of just concentrating. He didn't accept that though! "Even though he's been fined twenty-odd grand and he's had all these warnings, he's going to retire as a Grand Slam of Darts champion. Nobody can take it off him."