Tensions are escalating in the darts world after Michael van Gerwen mocked Peter Wright’s relationship with his wife Joanne, suggesting the Scottish player has no say at home.
Fellow Dutch player Vincent van der Voort has now joined the fray, revealing that both Peter and Joanne Wright are unhappy with van Gerwen’s comments.
The row erupted after van Gerwen criticised Wright’s press conference behaviour at the World Championship, where both players have reached the quarter-finals.
Van Gerwen launched a scathing attack on Wright in front of reporters, dismissing his fellow player’s comments about Callan Rydz.
Peter Wright and his wife are ‘not too happy’ said Vincent van der Voort
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“Every year at the Worlds he talks so much nonsense, Peter Wright, he’s always allowed to talk c***,” van Gerwen said.
The Dutchman added: “Nobody takes him seriously on the Tour as well, because he’s not allowed an opinion at home.”
The comments came after Wright had labelled his upcoming opponent, Rydz, as the favourite to win the tournament.
MVG went on to beat Rydz on New Year’s Day in a thrilling contest to see the Dutchman into the semi-final.
Speaking on the Darts Draait Door podcast, van der Voort backed van Gerwen’s assessment of the Wrights’ relationship dynamics.
“I don’t think Mrs Wright is too happy with those statements from Michael. And neither is Peter himself,” van der Voort said.
Michael van Gerwen did not hold back when talking about Peter Wright
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The Dutch player made further claims about Wright’s domestic situation, stating: “I do know that he still gets pocket money. Well, if that’s the case, you’re not the boss at home. I can tell you that.”
Van der Voort, who has been on the PDC circuit since 2007, shared his observations about Joanne Wright’s behaviour at public events.
“I did an exhibition with him and then you have to sit on a stage to hand out autographs to everyone. She then just stood behind him to keep an eye out,” he revealed.
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Peter Wright has long been supported by his wife Joanne
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“She’s not the easiest,” van der Voort continued. “Maybe he has a hard time with money and that’s why he gets pocket money.”
Joanne Wright regularly accompanies ‘Snakebite’ on tour and is responsible for styling his signature Mohican hairstyle before matches.
With both players on opposite sides of the draw, Wright and van Gerwen can only meet in a potential final at Alexandra Palace.
The prospect of such a clash has gained additional intrigue following the war of words between the players.
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