Gerwyn Price insists he never thought about retiring (Image: Getty)
Gerwyn Price insisted he never genuinely considered retiring from after revealing his new positive outlook. The Welshman has cut a disgruntled figure over the last few years, struggling to make his mark in major tournaments and posting negative messages on social media.
has been particularly critical about the Premier League and its format, suggesting last year that he would reject an invitation to play in the 17-week darting roadshow again. There were even fears that the former rugby professional was on the verge of retiring from the sport.
However, a spell of inactivity at the end of last year after failing to qualify for the Grand Slam – an event he has won three times – and an early exit from the Players Championship Finals made him appreciate the game more. He has since adopted a more positive mindset and was grateful for the again after securing a wildcard pick.
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Speaking ahead of the tournament, Price, who will turn 40 next month, insisted retirement was never on the cards. He said via “I never thought I would give up. I don’t think that’s in me. I have a sulk now and again but give me a day or two and I’m fine.
“Sometimes, after losing, I take it to heart too much. [But] It’s not the be-all and end-all and I’ve learnt to deal with it a bit better over the last month or two.”
for Reach’s 2025 darts preview publication, Price struck a similar tone. He said: “I just want to enjoy darts again. I think I played a little bit too much and got down on myself. But missing those couple of weeks gave me a spark back, and that’s all I needed, I think.”
Price has vowed to be more positive (Image: Getty)
Price remains lukewarm about the Premier League format, which sees a mini-knockout tournament for 16 weeks before the play-off night at The O2 in London at the end of May.
“It is what it is,” he said. “I just need to be a bit more positive week after week, whether results are going my way or not. We play this format every week and I’m going to give it my best.”
Price made a losing start to his 2025 Premier League campaign in Belfast on Thursday night, going out to fellow wildcard pick Chris Dobey 6-4 in his quarter-final. Dobey’s success on the outer ring was key, as he nailed six of his 10 double attempts.
The Iceman will attempt to get his first points on the board in Glasgow on February 13 when he faces Nathan Aspinall, who also suffered a quarter-final exit on night one, losing to night winner