(VIDEO) Premier League Darts lookback: Mixed fortunes for late call-up Wade

In the run-up to the resumption of this year's Premier League Darts on April 19, DartsNews takes a look back on how each player has started the tournament with the attention turning to James Wade this time.

Wade had an interesting route into this year's tournament with a lot feeling he should have been in the line-up due to form last year, not only his recent UK Open victory.

But he filled the void when Gerwyn Price tested positive for Covid-19 a day prior to the tournament. Despite three home tests coming out negative, 'The Iceman' has had to sit out this year's tournament.

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It has been mixed fortunes as well for the recent UK Open champion who drew to start his campaign against Gary Anderson. He followed that up with defeat against Rob Cross 7-3 averaging 88.

It was back-to-back as he lost out to Nathan Aspinall 7-4 before a stunning win over Michael van Gerwen 7-3 which was unexpected especially as MVG produced a 107 average the prior night.

He ended the current block in winning form seeing off Glen Durrant 7-3 and his mixed fortunes has gleamed seventh spot so far.

Not out of play-off contention yet but likely needing a near perfect run to guarantee the play-offs. As we know, if one player can do it, it's 'The Machine'.

Statistics after five games

Position - 7th

Tournament average - 93.29

180's - 10

Checkout percentage - 45%