Gerwyn Price has vented his frustration on Instagram after another disappointing night in the Premier League Darts, writing: “So frustrating. Two steps forward and twenty steps backwards after Premier League” accompanied by several angry emojis. The former world champion’s outburst typifies a striking dip in form specifically in the prestigious competition, while he continues to excel on other stages.
Last weekend Price once again proved he belongs to the absolute world elite. In Sindelfingen he was crowned winner of the European Darts Grand Prix 2026. With that victory, the Welshman made history: he became only the second player ever to claim ten titles on the European Tour. Yet that success stands in sharp contrast to his recent outings in the Premier League Darts. Over the past three league nights, Price went out in the opening round each time. In Rotterdam Luke Littler proved too strong, in Brighton Josh Rock came out on top, and in Liverpool he had to bow to Gian van Veen. That last defeat in particular seemed to hit hard.
On stage it was already clear that emotions were running high for “The Iceman.” Price tried to hide his frustration, but only managed that to a point. Despite his disappointment, he still showed professionalism by thanking the Liverpool crowd for their support. “Support was great as always. Thank you so much,” he added.
Remarkably, despite his recent missteps, Price still sits third in the table. That says a lot about his strong performances earlier in the season. However, the gap to leaders Luke Littler and Jonny Clayton is beginning to grow. If he wants to remain a real factor in the race for the play-offs, he will need to latch back on quickly. For Price, the key may lie in regaining his mental balance on the big stage. His form is clearly there, as his recent tournament win proves. If he can carry that through into the Premier League Darts, he can still force his way into the battle for the title. Until then, however, frustration remains a visible opponent.
