GERWYN PRICE has called for a major rule change in darts after his World Grand Prix defeat to Luke Littler.
The Iceman surrendered a two-set lead to lose to the Nuke 3-2 in Leicester.
Gerwyn Price was beaten in the World Grand Prix last night[/caption]
He has called for the use of more neutral venues and countries[/caption]
Price, 40, missed THREE match darts to beat Littler in the thrilling quarter-final tie.
He had previously boasted an incredible record against Littler, having won six matches in a row over the teenager.
But the Warrington thrower completed the stunning comeback win with a brilliant 152.
In the aftermath of the game, Price has called for a huge change to darts.
Taking to social media, the Welshman has called for more major darts tournaments to be played in “neutral” venues and countries.
He wrote on Instagram: “Wow gutted.
“And this is why we need to play majors in neutral venues/countries.
“Luke was great in patches at the right time in the end, but I lost that one again.”
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Fans were split on social media as Price’s comments were picked up on.
One posted: “I mean, I kinda agree with him and I kinda don’t.”
A second commented: “Not in neutral venues, but maybe a bit more outside of England.”
A third wrote: “I don’t mind price but not sure if I agree with that.”
A fourth said: “Neutral venues Luke is from Warrington not from Leicester, so get on with it.”
Another added: “So – the nearest ‘neutral’ country being… France… as no French players are in the top 32?”
Littler stormed back after falling 2-0 down[/caption]
Some fans even claimed that Price had given up at points in the match.
He started practising his double 13s during one leg as he was so far behind Littler.
Meanwhile, the world champion said after his win: “It was very, very strange. Obviously, I wasn’t happy going 2-0 down.
“First and second set I was just on the wire every single time. I couldn’t get those doubles in.
“My sore throat is definitely worth it.
“I went 2-0 up and I thought I’m guaranteed on my throw to throw for the match. I said to myself this has to go and it went.”
