A DARTS star has aimed a bitter blast at the “freezing” Players Championship venue.
Daryl Gurney reckons the 128 competitors swapped quivers for shivers at the Autotron in Rosmalen, the Netherlands.
Northern Irish ace Daryl Gurney went on social media to slam conditions[/caption]
And on a day of shocks it was so chilly that even ‘The Iceman’ was stunned.
Gerwyn Price, the 2021 world champion, exited in the last eight of the Players Championship 3 against Callan Rydz.
Home favourite Michael van Gerwen didn’t even make it past the first stage, with Michael Flynn a surprise 6-4 winner.
And Northern Irish ace Gurney delivered an icy verdict on the setting.
England’s Chris Dobey went on to beat Jelle Klaasen 8-4 in the final – with The Players Championship 4 to come on Saturday.
But Gurney, who was a surprise loser to George Killington in the last 64, believes conditions were unacceptable.
The two-time World Championship quarter-finalist, 38, posted on social media: “Really disappointed with the playing conditions today in Rosmalen.
“The venue is freezing, and no consideration of the location for players.
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“A bad decision on the PDC’s behalf and the players deserve better!!!”
One fan responded: “How are u expected to play when you’re cold! Hands cold and i can barely hit the board!”
Another wrote: “The PDC are supposed to be a professional outfit yet their most important commodity (the players) are not happy with poor venues.”
But some observers were less sympathetic.
One said: “Good news is same conditions for all players. Raise the issue internally with the PDC.”
And another argued: “All top players moan if it’s too cold or too hot just get on with it you’re a professional.”
Well, if you’re complaining of the cold, you can’t expect help from every type of fan…!
