Nathan Aspinall has hit back after Mike De Decker claimed he “didn’t deserve” to be selected for the Premier League Darts over him.
Nathan Aspinall has returned with some jabs of his own after Mike De Decker claimed the PDC only preferred him for the Premier League Darts due to his popular walk-on song. De Decker was unfortunate to miss out on the eight-player line-up after winning last year’s World Grand Prix, and he has not taken the news well.
The Belgian conducted an explosive interview earlier this week, expressing his disbelief and fuming at becoming the first major winner in the tournament’s 20-year history to be snubbed.
He targeted Aspinall and Gerwyn Price during his rant and accused the PDC of lying with its claims that players enter the Premier Leaguebased on results.
“My first feeling immediately after the announcement was one of disbelief,” said De Decker told Het Nieuwsblad.
“The past 20 years, the Grand Prix winner was there every time. Of course, I can’t change anything about it; the PDC is boss. But I think their decision, to be honest, is a bit scandalous.
“They [Aspinall and Price] did not deserve it. Suddenly, they reach a quarter-final at the World Championships, and they are there.