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Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Michael Van Gerwen blasted for taking too many holidays with darts star planning to jet to IBIZA and skip next month's World Cup of Darts
Michael van Gerwen has been told to take fewer holidays and focus on his darts if he wants to regain his best form by close friend Vincent van der Voort. The three-time world champion has endured an inconsistent season, going out in the round of 32 at last week's European Grand Prix, before losing 6-4 to Luke Humphries in their Premier League quarter-final in Leeds on Thursday. Despite struggling for form, the 36-year-old Dutch star is ditching next months World Cup of Darts in favour of a trip to Ibiza. Earlier this year, the seven-time Premier League darts winner suffered with health problems for two months after picking up an illness while on holiday in Thailand. Van der Voort, a former UK open runner up, warned his compatriot he 'can't just take a holiday' if he wants to rediscover his best darts. The 49-year-old told 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.' Van der Voort previously backed Van Gerwen's holiday, which he said would allow him to be 'fresh' for the remainder of the season. 'I think he'll be on a very big boat near Ibiza around that time. It's all very inconvenient, of course,' he said. 'Playing for your country is a great honour, but let's be honest, the World Cup of Darts was somewhat forced into the calendar.' 'We looked at the schedule, and Michael wants to be at his best in the autumn. That means something has to give. 'He wants to be fresh for the second half of the year, which is why his holiday falls during the World Cup. It's a matter of making choices. 'The World Cup just has a lower priority at the moment. Maybe he'll return to it next year.' The seven-time Premier League Darts winner faces Nathan Aspinall in Aberdeen next week Meanwhile, Professional Darts Corporation Chief Executive Matt Porter supported his decision. '[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.' Van Gerwen currently sits in fourth in the Premier League Darts table, a single point ahead of Nathan Aspinall, before they face each other in Aberdeen next week.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘It doesn't work like that' – Michael van Gerwen brutally warned by darts rival over taking too many holidays
Scroll down to find out why he sent this warning MV-FLEE 'It doesn't work like that' – Michael van Gerwen brutally warned by darts rival over taking too many holidays 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 Luke Littler, have seen his dominance wane. 2 Michael van Gerwen has been criticised for his holiday amidst quest to find form Credit: Rex 2 Vincent van der Voort in unsure about MVG's schedule Credit: Getty And former UK Open finalist Van der Voort has been sceptical of MVCG's scheduling plans, with his Dutch compatriot set to miss next month's World Cup of Darts in favour of a holiday to Ibiza. 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.' READ MORE ON DARTS 'SUPPORT IS CRUCIAL' Ex-world No1 warns Littler could retire from darts within five years Van Gerwen's jet-setting has not roundly been met only with criticism. Professional Darts Corporation Chief Executive Matt Porter showed some understanding in conversation with Online Darts. 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." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Van Gerwen, 36, had a disappointing weekend at the European Grand Prix, going out early in the Round of 32. He will hope to upturn his form against Humphries in the quarter-finals of the Premier League on Thursday night. Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles The must-win game will be a tough match-up as his opponent is currently flying in the league standings - second only to Littler. The battle for the league play-offs is fiercely contested and Van Gerwen will not be able to afford many more slip-ups.
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It doesn't work like that' – Michael van Gerwen brutally warned by darts rival over taking too many holidays
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 2 Michael van Gerwen has been criticised for his holiday amidst quest to find form Credit: Rex 2 Vincent van der Voort in unsure about MVG's schedule Credit: Getty 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.' READ MORE ON DARTS 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." Most read in Darts JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Van Gerwen, 36, had a disappointing weekend at the European Grand Prix, going out early in the Round of 32. He will hope to upturn his form against Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles The must-win game will be a tough match-up as his opponent is currently flying in the league standings - second only to Littler. The battle for the league play-offs is fiercely contested and Van Gerwen will not be able to afford many more slip-ups.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘It doesn't work like that' – Michael van Gerwen brutally warned by darts rival over taking too many holidays
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 Luke Littler, have seen his dominance wane. 2 2 And former UK Open finalist Van der Voort has been sceptical of MVCG's scheduling plans, with his Dutch compatriot set to miss next month's World Cup of Darts in favour of a holiday to Ibiza. 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.' Van Gerwen's jet-setting has not roundly been met only with criticism. Professional Darts Corporation Chief Executive Matt Porter showed some understanding in conversation with Online Darts. 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." Van Gerwen, 36, had a disappointing weekend at the European Grand Prix, going out early in the Round of 32. He will hope to upturn his form against Humphries in the quarter-finals of the Premier League on Thursday night. The must-win game will be a tough match-up as his opponent is currently flying in the league standings - second only to Littler. The battle for the league play-offs is fiercely contested and Van Gerwen will not be able to afford many more slip-ups.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Michael van Gerwen ditches ‘lower priority' World Cup of Darts to go on holiday to Ibiza instead
Scroll down to find out why the darts star is taking a step back Darting off Michael van Gerwen ditches 'lower priority' World Cup of Darts to go on holiday to Ibiza instead MICHAEL van Gerwen has ditched the "lower priority" World Cup of Darts for IBIZA. The three-time World Champion MVG will not play in Frankfurt on June 12-15 with Gian van Veen now expected to partner Danny Noppert for the Netherlands. 2 Van Gerwen will trade in the World Cup of Darts for a holiday in Ibiza Credit: Alamy 2 Daphne van Gerwen has been married to darts ace Michael since 2014 Credit: instagram/@daphnevangerwen/ World No.3 Van Gerwen's absence shocked fans. But close pal and former pro Vincent van der Voort wasn't surprised. He said on the Darts Draait Podcast: 'I already knew back in December - his holiday was booked by then. 'I think he'll be on a very big boat near Ibiza around that time. It's all very inconvenient, of course.' Podcast host Damian Vlottes joked: 'If the choice is between that or the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, I think I'd know what to pick.' Former UK Open finalist Van der Voort backed MVG's decision. He added: 'Playing for your country is a great honour, but let's be honest, the World Cup of Darts was somewhat forced into the calendar. 'We looked at the schedule, and Michael wants to be at his best in the autumn. That means something has to give. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'He wants to be fresh for the second half of the year, which is why his holiday falls during the World Cup. It's a matter of making choices. 'The World Cup just has a lower priority at the moment. Maybe he'll return to it next year.' Van Gerwen will take a leaf out of wife Daphne's book, who was seen soaking up the sun in a bikini on holiday last month. She was hailed as "super beautiful" by fans after posing in Turkey in photos with her mother and looking out to a scenic ocean view. The pair have been married since 2014 and are parents to daughter Zoe, 7, and son Mike, 5.
