NATHAN ASPINALL has called out two of his rivals over their stance on Premier League Darts.
The Asp was picked to play in the competition this year but after dropping to 12th in the world rankings he may be overlooked for the next edition.
GettyNathan Aspinall said two of his rivals ‘grate’ on him[/caption]
Aspinall, 33, has struggled with injury this season and needs a strong performance in the World Darts Championship this month to put himself back in contention.
He believes he is a top ten player and feels he would offer a lot to the competition – more than someone who he claims would not be bothered to play like Gary Anderson or Gerwyn Price.
He told Online Darts: “You know what, it really grates on me (players saying they don’t want Premier League).
“Really good mates with Gary Anderson, really good mates with Gerwyn Price, but if they don’t want it, don’t give it to them whether they deserve it or not.
“Why should they get that spot when people like myself, okay I’ve had a bad year and I don’t deserve it, but I want it and I will bring something.
“I will give 110 per cent every single night on that stage. If they can’t be arsed, why put them in? I just don’t get it. I don’t even know why the PDC would consider it.
“If they put them in it looks bad on the PDC in my opinion.”
Anderson, 53, has previously stated he would turn down an invitation to play in the Premier League if he received one.
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GettyGary Anderson and Gerwyn Price have hinted at rejecting the chance to play in the Premier League[/caption]
He said: “Premier League you know what I think I’m at the age now where I’ve done it, got the t-shirt, thank you very much but no.”
Price, 39, has also hinted at dropping out of the tournament in the past but recently made a U-turn by declaring he would be “stupid” to turn down a call.
The winner of the competition, which was this year lifted by debutante Luke Littler, lands prize money of £275,000.