Gerwyn Price Just Spilled the Tea on Why England's Golden Boys Crashed and Burned

By Lewis Barnett 16 June, 2025 4 mins read 118 Views

Well, this is awkward.

Gerwyn Price – you know, The Iceman himself – just absolutely torched England's World Cup performance, and honestly? He's not wrong. After watching Luke Humphries and Luke Littler get demolished by Germany last Saturday (still can't believe I'm typing those words), Price basically called them out for being a team in name only.

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The Backstage Drama Nobody Saw Coming

Here's where it gets juicy. Price didn't just criticize their dart-throwing – he went straight for the jugular about their off-stage dynamic. Or lack thereof.

"I think you need a connection," Price said, and you could practically hear the shade in his voice. "I think you need to have that camaraderie off the stage. When all the teams first turned up on the first day, the only two players who didn't turn up together, didn't sit together, didn't play as a team... I'm not saying who they are. But they didn't win their first game."

Oh, but we all know exactly who he's talking about, don't we?

Like Strangers at a Wedding

The whole thing reminds me of those awkward work partnerships where two people are forced together for a project but can barely stand being in teh same room. Price painted this picture of every other team showing up as actual units – practicing together, sitting together, probably sharing terrible hotel breakfast stories together.

Meanwhile, England's supposed dream team? Acting like they'd never met.

"You practice together, you sit together, it's a team ethic," Price continued. "It didn't show with England and it showed on the board. They are great players individually. But you need to be a team."

Ouch. That's gotta sting worse than a missed double-top in the final leg.

When "Great Players" Isn't Enough

Look, nobody's questioning Humphries and Littler's individual talent. World champion meets teenage sensation – on paper, it should've been unstoppable. But Price just highlighted something that sports fans have seen a million times: talent without chemistry equals disaster.

I've watched enough team sports to know that sometimes the best individual players make the worst teams. It's like trying to make a sandwich with premium ingredients that just don't belong together – technically impressive, practically inedible.

And then Price delivered the knockout punch: "I wanted them to do well but they didn't. I'm not just saying that. But they were rubbish!"

Brutal. Absolutely brutal.

The Iceman's Own Heartbreak

Of course, Price wasn't exactly celebrating either. He and Jonny Clayton lost that epic final to Northern Ireland, and you could hear the disappointment when he talked about it.

"Being 7-5 up, the crucial leg was to go 8-5 up. We bombed that," he admitted. "We chased the game most of the night. Josh (Rock) was hitting treble after treble. It's tough to hold them back."

At least Wales went down swinging as an actual team. England? They went down looking like two strangers who happened to be wearing the same shirt.

Sometimes the most telling defeats aren't about missed doubles or bad finishes – they're about what happens when talent meets dysfunction. Price just gave us the behind-the-scenes look at exactly how that plays out.

Frequently Asked Questions

I keep hitting 5s and 1s when aiming for 20s. How do I fix this?

This is probably the most common frustration in darts—those dreaded 5s and 1s when you're aiming for the 20 segment! The good news is that this specific problem usually stems from a few identifiable issues.

How do I improve my dart throwing technique?

Improving your dart technique comes down to consistency and deliberate practice. First, establish a comfortable stance—feet shoulder-width apart, with your dominant foot slightly forward. Your weight should be balanced and stable, not leaning forward or back.

How often should I replace my dartboard?

A quality sisal dartboard should last anywhere from 1-3 years with regular play, though this varies dramatically based on usage and care. Professional-grade boards like Winmau Blade 5 or Target Unicorn typically outlast budget options by a significant margin.

Is it worth spending more money on expensive darts?

The question of dart investment really depends on your commitment level and budget. You don't need to spend a fortune, but there's definitely a quality threshold worth crossing.

How far should I stand from the dartboard?

The official throwing distance is 7 feet 9¼ inches (2.37 meters) measured from the face of the board to the oche (throwing line). In American darts, this distance is sometimes 8 feet, so check local rules if you're playing in the States.

How do I practice darts effectively if I'm playing alone?

Solo practice doesn't have to be boring—in fact, it's often more productive than casual games with friends. The key is having structured practice routines that target specific skills rather than just throwing randomly at the board.

Statistics

The dartboard wire system known as "razor wire" reduced bounce-outs by approximately 60% when introduced.
The highest possible score with three darts is 180, achieved by hitting three triple 20s.
Research shows that top professional dart players achieve accuracy rates of over 80% when aiming at treble 20.
The standard height from the floor to the bullseye on a dartboard is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).
The first televised nine-dart finish was thrown by John Lowe in 1984, earning him £102,000.
A perfect leg of 501 can be completed in nine darts, known in the sport as a "nine-darter."
A standard dartboard is divided into 20 numbered sections, with the bullseye at the center worth 50 points.
Phil Taylor has hit a record 22 televised nine-dart finishes throughout his professional career.

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Aiming Systems & Practice Routines

When I first started, I would just aim at whatever number I needed. But after watching some YouTube tutorials in 2018, I learned about the "clock" system. Imagine the board as a clock face. If you're aiming for the 20, but hit the 5, you're throwing too far to the right (clockwise). Adjust accordingly.