Michael van Gerwen reveals ‘sock habit’ he does on stage and takes aim at Gerwyn Price’s disgusting ritual

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN says he pulls his socks up on the oche simply out of “habit” before revealing the darts rituals he cannot stand. The world No7 is known for adjusting his stockings on the oche after a poor visit or when he finds himself trailing in a match. Michael van Gerwen has revealed his own and several other darts players’ habits on the oche Credit: Getty MVG is not a fan of rival Gerwyn Price’s antics on stage Credit: Getty Van Gerwen, 37, has certainly put his familiar routine to good use over the years, racking up 48 PDC major singles titles. He said on stream: “It’s not a mental trick. It’s just a habit. Like [Rafael] Nadal pulling his boxers out of his arse. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! “Everyone has their own thing.” The Dutchman has spent more than two decades at the top of the game and has shared the stage with generations of players. Mighty Mike lifted his first PDC Premier event crown in 2012 at the World Grand Prix and has seen plenty of unusual quirks along the way. He added: “Why do you think some darts players always licking their fingers? “Then they want to shake your hand. That’s why I always give them a fist pump. “Like Gezzy Price always does then he wants to shake my hand the dirty boy. Most read in Sport 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. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS “Andy Hamilton nearly ate his fingers. It was disgusting. “He always had coins in his pocket. [Adrian] Lewis was always with his elephant feet. “Then he is like me? Some people can use a bit of deodorant but I am not going to say names.” MVG has endured a mixed 2026 campaign, picking up titles at the Bahrain Masters, Nordic Masters and Players Championship 15. But the three-time world champion has failed to reach the quarter-finals of any of the opening four ranked majors. He returns to action on Thursday when he begins his World Series Finals title defence against Daryl Gurney. Comment now