‘It doesn't work like that' – Michael van Gerwen brutally warned by darts rival over taking too many holidays

The Irish Sun

08-05-2025

VINCENT VAN DER VOORT has warned darts rival Michael van Gerwen away from taking too many holidays.
The three-time world champion is hoping to return to his best after health struggles, and the emergence of breakthrough young talent such as
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Michael van Gerwen has been criticised for his holiday amidst quest to find form
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Vincent van der Voort in unsure about MVG's schedule
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And former UK Open finalist
The 49-year-old said on the Darts Draait Podcast: "Sometimes he plays really well, but then he can't keep it up. He's going to have to train hard.
"He needs to put in the effort or he'll never find consistent form again.
"You can't just take a holiday and expect things to fall back into place. It doesn't work like that.'
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Van Gerwen's jet-setting has not roundly been met only with criticism.
Professional Darts Corporation Chief Executive Matt Porter showed some understanding in
He said: "[Players] have to manage their schedule you know.
"The good thing about our tournaments is that they are strong enough to survive the absence of players."
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