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Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Darts stars 'clash off stage' at World Matchplay as security guards forced to intervene
Things got spicy between Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney during their first round match at the World Matchplay as the Welshman claimed a feisty 10-7 victory in Blackpool Daryl Gurney and Gerwyn Price's World Matchplay barney extended off stage in Blackpool - with Gurney having to be restrained by security guards as the Welshman conducted a post-match interview. Initially the pair exchanged heated words on the oche, immediately after Price claimed a feisty 10-7 victory in their first round match. Throughout there had been a bit of needle between the pair, with booming celebrations from Price followed by similar by Gurney, appearing to mock his opponent. When Price had held off a comeback from Gurney, sealing victory with double 12, he wasn't shy to celebrate. Price screamed in joy and gave it some big fist pumps, before collecting his darts out of the board and going to shake his opponent's hand. As Price collected his darts, Gurney turned to the crowd with a furrowed brow and did a mock body shake celebration, seemingly mimicking Price again. Price approached him, shook his hand and appeared to say 'well played buddy', but the body language was anything but friendly. Gurney said something back, prompting further words from Price as he shook hands with the referees. With veins popping out of his forehead, 'The Iceman' screamed some more celebrations, triggering clear annoyance from Gurney, who chuntered away to himself while shaking his head. "Gerwyn Price was taking liberty to Daryl Gurney's mimicking of him. They're feisty characters aren't they?' Mark Webster said on Sky Sports. "Let's not take away from what was a brilliant game. Price kept it in check until he got that winning leg and Gerwyn Price gets the last laugh. That's the type of characters they are. I think Price said 'well played, buddy'." Now, Damian Vlottes, from the Dutch Darts Draait Door podcast, has claimed that Gurney was having to be restrained by security as Price took part in an interview with talkSPORT. Vlottes said: 'Gurney was literally at the door with his head round the corner. Two security guards had to hold him back. He clearly wanted to confront Price again. He came in swearing.' Vincent Van der Voort added: 'He was ready for a nice, friendly chat. He was absolutely fuming. Still insisting he did nothing wrong, that it was all on Price. 'I only spoke to Daryl afterwards. All he said was, 'I didn't do anything wrong.' He was angry, really angry. There was no calm conversation. He made it clear he's not a fan of Price. 'But I imagine Price would say the opposite. There's so much emotion involved. I don't mind it though, adds spice to the sport. As long as it doesn't turn physical, this sort of tension has its place.' Price declined to answer any questions from the media about the incident, saying instead: "Five, six, seven years ago that game probably could have got away from me and just slipped away. I've learned to just try and keep my emotions intact at key points, and I did it today. 'I think in two or three legs where my head was going to blow off, but I had to just keep it in. I just felt like I needed to keep myself composed. Sometimes I can and I was forcing not to let my emotions get the best of me, sometimes that's what happens. I can let out the emotions and then the next leg is not so good.' It isn't the first time the two players have been involved in some heated scenes at the oche, having had to be separated back in 2019 following a Premier League match in Sheffield. Back then Price had been taunting the crowd after being booed, prompting some shoving and pointed fingers.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Darts star Daryl Gurney ‘held back by security' in furious backstage row with Gerwyn Price
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GERWYN PRICE and Daryl Gurney were involved in more angry scenes backstage after their World Matchplay bust-up. The pair ended their clash with a fiery ruckus on Monday night with the Welshman - who won 10-7 - aggressively grabbing his rival's hand. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney had a backstage bust-up after their fiery handshake But it kicked off behind-the-scenes with Gurney having to be restrained by security as Price did his post-match interview with talkSPORT. Damian Vlottes, from the Dutch Darts Draait Door podcast, said: 'Gurney was literally at the door with his head round the corner. 'Two security guards had to hold him back. He clearly wanted to confront Price again. He came in swearing.' Former top player Vincent Van der Voort added: 'He was ready for a nice, friendly chat. READ MORE IN DARTS PAT'S THE WAY Emma Paton stuns in bold sleeveless outfit for World Matchplay Darts 'He was absolutely fuming. Still insisting he did nothing wrong, that it was all on Price. 'I only spoke to Daryl afterwards. All he said was, 'I didn't do anything wrong.' He was angry, really angry. There was no calm conversation. He made it clear he's not a fan of Price. 'But I imagine Price would say the opposite. There's so much emotion involved. I don't mind it though, adds spice to the sport. As long as it doesn't turn physical, this sort of tension has its place.' The players have history of aggro and the contest at Blackpool's Winter Gardens became more feisty as it progressed. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Gurney was clearly winding up the Welshman with mocking gestures and facial expressions. Price responded with his typical super-loud leg-winning celebration roars. The first flashpoint came immediately after the match concluded. Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney in heated ruckus on stage at World Matchplay Darts Vlottes said: 'He gave him the handshake, very firmly. I thought it was a fantastic moment to watch. Then Price said something, Gurney looked taken aback and stormed off the stage. You could see how intense it was. 'You could tell Gurney was already starting to wind things up. Constantly provoking.' Van der Voort added: 'There was a bit of mimicking, body language… you could feel the tension rising between them. 'He was at it throughout, gesturing, little games. That's fine. But to blow up like that straight after the match… clearly a lot of bottled-up frustration. It's unfortunate, but at least we've got something to talk about now.' Despite the incident dominating social media and on Sky Sports, Price asked not to be questioned about Gurney in the post-match press conference. Vlottes continued: 'No questions about it were allowed. We had plenty lined up, but we were told not to ask. That wasn't the journalists, it was the PDC's decision.' Van der Voort added: 'That's where they fall short, in my opinion. It's a shame. Sport is emotion, and this sort of thing happens in every sport.' Price did touch on the subject, saying: 'I've learnt to try and keep my emotions in tact at key points sometimes. I did today in two or three legs where my head was going to blow off. I just had to keep it in.' Price did later post on his Instagram story: 'Have to be careful these days, I'm down to light cruiser weight.' In amongst all the aggro, Michael van Gerwen made a light-hearted attempt to calm down the situation. Van der Voort said: 'He came out of the players' room, he had to play next and said, 'Come on lads, calm down' in the corridor.' It's not the first time the pair have clashed. They have had previous rows in the Premier League which started at Sheffield in 2019, when had to be separated by security on that occasion.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Darts star Daryl Gurney ‘held back by security' in furious backstage row with Gerwyn Price
GERWYN PRICE and Daryl Gurney were involved in angry backstage scenes after their World Matchplay bust-up. The pair ended their clash with a fiery ruckus on Monday night with the Welshman aggressively grabbing his rival's hand. 1 But it kicked off behind-the-scenes with Gurney having to be restrained by security as Price did his post-match interview with talkSPORT. Damian Vlottes, from the Dutch Darts Draait Door podcast, said: 'Gurney was literally at the door with his head round the corner. 'Two security guards had to hold him back. He clearly wanted to confront Price again. He came in swearing.' Former top player Vincent Van der Voort added: 'He was ready for a nice, friendly chat! 'He was absolutely fuming. Still insisting he did nothing wrong, that it was all on Price. 'I only spoke to Daryl afterwards. All he said was, 'I didn't do anything wrong.' He was angry, really angry. There was no calm conversation. He made it clear he's not a fan of Price. 'But I imagine Price would say the opposite. There's so much emotion involved. I don't mind it though, adds spice to the sport. As long as it doesn't turn physical, this sort of tension has its place.' The players have history of aggro and the contest, won 10-7 by Price, became more feisty as it progressed. Gurney was clearly winding up the Welshman with mocking gestures and facial expressions. Price responded with his typical super-loud leg-winning celebration roars. The first flashpoint came immediately after the match concluded. Vlottes said: 'He gave him the handshake, very firmly. I thought it was a fantastic moment to watch. Then Price said something, Gurney looked taken aback and stormed off the stage. You could see how intense it was. 'You could tell Gurney was already starting to wind things up. Constantly provoking.' Van der Voort added: 'There was a bit of mimicking, body language… you could feel the tension rising between them. 'He was at it throughout, gesturing, little games. That's fine. But to blow up like that straight after the match… clearly a lot of bottled-up frustration. It's unfortunate, but at least we've got something to talk about now.' Despite the incident dominating social media and on Sky Sports, Price asked not to be questioned about Gurney in the post-match press conference. Vlottes continued: 'No questions about it were allowed. We had plenty lined up, but we were told not to ask. That wasn't the journalists, it was the PDC's decision.' Van der Voort added: 'That's where they fall short, in my opinion. It's a shame. Sport is emotion, and this sort of thing happens in every sport.' Price did touch on the subject, saying: 'I've learnt to try and keep my emotions in tact at key points sometimes. I did today in two or three legs where my head was going to blow off. I just had to keep it in.' Price did later post on his Instagram story: 'Have to be careful these days I'm down to light cruiser weight.' In amongst all the aggro, Michael van Gerwen made a light-hearted attempt to calm down the situation. Van der Voort said: 'He came out of the players' room, he had to play next and said, 'Come on lads, calm down' in the corridor.' It's not the first time the pair have clashed, they have had previous rows in the Premier League which started at Sheffield in 2019 and had to be separated by security on that occasion.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Leaked video of Marcus Rashford's bizarre Barcelona unveiling emerges as Man Utd star stands next to phone box
MARCUS RASHFORD has been spotted filming his unveiling at Barcelona's training ground... with the England star bizarrely posing next to a PHONE BOX. The England star, 27, is on the brink of joining the LaLiga champions after falling out of favour under Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim. 3 3 But now a leaked video appears to have shown Rashford 's bizarre unveiling. The forward, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, appears to be plonked next to a traditional British, red phone box as part of the filming. Rashford is seen sporting the famous red and blue of Barcelona in the clip. One other clue from the leaked clip appears to be that he has not yet been assigned a squad number. That's despite a mural which popped up in the city showing him wearing the No19. Rashford has been working out at Barcelona's training ground for the past two days while he prepares to officially complete his transfer. He's set to initially join on a season-long loan, with a £26million permanent option as part of the deal after Aston Villa refused to activate their £40m permanent option. However, Rashford is - for now at least - BANNED from playing for the Catalan giants. According to talkSPORT's Andy Brassell, financial restrictions could delay or even prevent the England star being officially registered to play. Speaking on the Trans Europe Express show, Brassell said: 'There's still no guarantee, certainly if you believe Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga, that Barcelona will be able to register him for the moment. Man Utd's Marcus Rashford 'may not be able to play for Barcelona due to registration issues' 3 'That is something that we have to keep an eye on as with every Barcelona signing. "That was what made Nico Williams back out of the deal. 'Rashford doesn't have an enormous amount of options partly because of his salary partly because of a disappointing last couple of years even if he did show bits of his old self at Aston Villa. 'Both sides needed this to happen quite badly, which I think is great news for Marcus Rashford, it's great news for England, and if it all works, it's good news for Barcelona as well.' Barcelona have been hit by LaLiga spending limits in recent years, with delays in registering Dani Olmo and Pau Victor last season, only to later have their registrations revoked. League president Tebas said the club's financial situation also blocked a deal for Williams, who instead signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona have moved for Rashford after missing out on Williams and being priced out of a move for Liverpool's Luis Diaz. Barca are covering the full wage package for the loan but there are reports Rashford has waived image rights and bonuses to push the deal through.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Daniel Dubois' coach breaks silence on party before Oleksandr Usyk defeat
The British heavyweight star has faced a wide range of criticism for attending a party just hours before his fight with Oleksandr Usyk Daniel Dubois ' trainer Don Charles has DEFENDED the Brit's dad's 'gathering' ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk. 'Triple D' suffered his second defeat to the Ukrainian on Saturday night in front of over 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. The 27-year-old was looking to level the series after suffering a ninth round knockout loss in the initial encounter back in 2023. Usyk dominated the majority of the sequel thanks to his sharp jabs and quick movement. Dubois did have his moments in the fourth round - but was eventually stopped deep into the fifth after being dropped twice. However, the biggest news came before the undisputed showdown after the Brit pulled up to the venue 90 minutes before he was due to make the walk to the ring. It has since been revealed that Dubois' dad held a party at his house in Essex just hours before the fight. However, the young Brit's trainer has defended the pre-fight bash and insists it is not the first time the heavyweight has held a gathering before a huge outing. Speaking on talkSPORT's White and Jordan, Charles insisted it was a tactic also used before he beat Anthony Joshua last September. "Let's retract that word, it wasn't a party it was a gathering," he said. "The same gathering was used as the prep on fight day for the AJ fight, the day he won. "A lot was made of it with the energy he walked out at for the Anthony Joshua fight. That gathering was taken from home to the dressing room for that fight. That energy is what gave birth to that energy that he showed in the ring walk. Yes [we tried to replicate it], we were victorious, if it works for you the first time, you'd do it again. "There might have been more people for this second gathering to get more energy, I'm a logical man and it makes logical sense. The AJ fight was big but this even trumps it, I try to understand and it may appear madness to people but it was the same thing that got us victory." Reports claim that Dubois briefly left the home because he did not know the people in attendance. His father later drove him to Wembley after private cars which were accredited to enter the venue around the national stadium were used to transport the team to the venue. That would only go on to further Dubois' arrival as they travelled in a car that was not accredited. There were also stunning scenes when entering the venue over getting some of those partygoers into the venue with Dubois held up in the middle of it all. When asked if Dubois knew all of the attendees at the party, Charles said: "I can't tell you he did. I wasn't there and I chose not to go there. My duty is on the training team to make sure we go to the dressing room and make sure everything is intact." When is Daniel Dubois' next fight? Whether the constant delays on the day of the fight affected Dubois' performance remains to be seen. As for what's next for the young Brit, his promoter Frank Warren has advised 'Triple D' to take six months off and learn from Usyk's mental resilience. He said: "You've got to learn from defeats, I mean that's what life's about, isn't it? You know, not everything goes your way, you got to come back, it's the mark of a man if he can do it, and we'll see if he could do it. "He's got to resurrect himself. That's what we've had to do. That's the story. Usyk a quality, quality fighter, he has a great boxing IQ, and he's got the most unbelievable mental attitude. That's what makes him. That's what Daniel's got to learn from. Try and get and develop the mental attitude that Usyk has."
