Van Gerwen Blasts Wright's 'Nonsense' And Crown's Littler As World Darts' 'Biggest Letdown' - Thomas Davis

Van Gerwen Blasts Wright's 'Nonsense' And Crown's Littler As World Darts' 'Biggest Letdown'

World number one Michael van Gerwen has blasted Peter Wright's "nonsense" comments and labelled the World Darts Championship final as the "biggest letdown in history".

Van Gerwen's Criticism Of Wright

Van Gerwen was responding to Wright's claim that he had been "bullied" by the Dutchman during their semi-final clash at the Alexandra Palace. Wright also accused Van Gerwen of "throwing like a girl" and said that he was "not a sportsman".

Van Gerwen has strongly denied Wright's allegations, calling them "nonsense". He also pointed out that Wright had been the one to start the verbal jousting during the match.

"I think he's just trying to make excuses for losing," Van Gerwen said. "He knows he didn't play well and he's trying to blame me for it. But I won't stand for it. I'm not a bully and I'm not a cheat. I'm just a darts player who tries to win every game I play."

Van Gerwen's Disappointment With The Final

Van Gerwen was also critical of the World Darts Championship final, which he lost to Gerwyn Price. Van Gerwen said that the match was "the biggest letdown in history".

"It was a terrible game," Van Gerwen said. "There was no atmosphere, the crowd was dead, and the darts were awful. I'm not trying to take anything away from Gerwyn, he played well, but it was just a really disappointing final."

Reaction To Van Gerwen's Comments

Van Gerwen's comments have been met with a mixed reaction. Some people have supported his right to speak his mind, while others have accused him of being a sore loser.

Wright has not yet responded to Van Gerwen's comments, but it is likely that he will do so in due course. The pair are scheduled to meet again in the Premier League Darts in February.

Analysis

Van Gerwen's comments are sure to reignite the debate about his behaviour. The Dutchman has a reputation for being a fiery competitor, and he is not afraid to speak his mind.

Some people believe that Van Gerwen's behaviour is disrespectful to his opponents. They argue that he should be more humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

Others, however, believe that Van Gerwen's behaviour is simply a reflection of his passion for the game. They argue that he is a fierce competitor who wants to win at all costs.

It is up to each individual to decide whether they believe Van Gerwen's behaviour is acceptable. However, there is no doubt that he is one of the most talked-about players in darts.

Conclusion

Van Gerwen's comments have once again highlighted the complexity of his character. He is a brilliant darts player, but he is also a controversial figure.

It will be interesting to see how Van Gerwen's comments affect his relationship with Wright and the wider darts community. It is also worth considering whether his behaviour is acceptable or whether he needs to change his ways.