‘I’ve got other priorities’ – World Darts champion threatens to turn down Premier League place

GERWYN PRICE has revealed he could turn down a Premier League place next year. The Markham thrower admits becoming a grandfather could persuade him to skip the 2027 roadshow after climbing back to world No4 with his run to the World Matchplay final. Gerwyn Price could reject the Premier League next year Credit: Getty Price, 41, defeated Gian van Veen 17-10 to leapfrog fellow Welshman Jonny Clayton in the Order of Merit. It continues an impressive season for Price, who has already won two ranking titles and reached the semi-finals of the UK Open and World Masters. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! If he stays in the top four, the former world champion will secure an automatic Premier League invitation. But Price insists life away from the oche has become a bigger priority following the news that his daughter Emily is expecting a baby at the end of January. He said: “Possibly. That could be on the cards. We’ll see how the back end of the season goes. “My daughter’s pregnant and she’s due at the end of January. I’ve got other priorities and things going on at home, so I could miss the Premier League if I’m invited. “We’ll see what happens later in the season.” The Iceman also revealed his ranking is no longer his main focus. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS He added: “Honestly, rankings don’t really matter to me. Being in the top four is nice because that’s what people want for the Premier League. “I’m not too bothered about that anymore if I’m honest. I’ve got other things on my mind and I’m loving darts at the minute. “But yeah, being Welsh No1 is probably more important to me than being world number four. I felt like my form was good, but I hadn’t had very good preparation. “I felt like I could win the tournament, but I needed more ProTours and European Tour events. “I don’t think I was ever a million miles away from winning it. I just needed a bit more confidence and better preparation.” Darts travel offers WE have teamed up with some of the UK’s finest travel firms to come up with these darts packages. Join the party when Luke Littler and co take centre stage. 🎯 MR VEGAS GRAND SLAM OF DARTS — Ticket to the darts plus night at handpicked hotel from £129 — BUY HERE 🎯 PDC PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS— See the world’s finest players go head to head at Butlin’s Minehead — BUY HERE * If you click on a link we will earn affiliate revenue. Comment now