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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Nathan Aspinall wants huge change to darts calendar including Ryder Cup-style tournament as he pitches incredible format
It would inject a fresh surge of excitement into the sport DART OF WAR Nathan Aspinall wants huge change to darts calendar including Ryder Cup-style tournament as he pitches incredible format Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NATHAN ASPINALL has dropped a bombshell proposal to add a Ryder Cup-style tournament to the ever-growing darts calendar. Aspinall, 34, made a bold pitch to the PDC as he spoke of his desire to launch a new darts event that is similar to golf's cross Atlantic competition between Europe and the United States. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Nathan Aspinall has called for a rule change that could have seen him unable to compete Speaking to Footy Accumulators, the world No.7 said: 'One change I would make is having a Ryder Cup-style tournament. You could do the UK against the rest of the world. 'You've got all the Dutch players, all the Germans, the likes of Damon Heta and people like that. 'You could do triples, pairs, and singles matches, it would be mega for players and fans. 'If you did it somewhere like in the centre of Germany, and change every year, you could probably sell a 30,000 seater stadium comfortably, and it would create some atmosphere. READ MORE DARTS LUKE OUT Darts legend Bobby George sends stark message to Luke Littler 'I think you've seen from the World Cup that you have to gel as a team. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, even though they're mates, they didn't gel at the World Cup, which is why they didn't get far. 'You saw with Josh Rock and Darryl Gurney, and Gerwyn Price and Johnny Clayton, they clearly did gel, and that's why they made the finals. 'The only issue is that there is that much going on in darts at the moment, I think the PDC is going to leave it as it is for now. You never know, in the future it might be something that they look into.' Aspinall has made over £2.2million from darts over the years, winning the World Matchplay in 2023 and landing the spoils in the UK Open in 2019. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The two-time World Championship semi-finalist has also become a Premier League regular. But 'The Asp' also confessed how he no longer enjoys darts all that much, seeing it as simply a job. Darts legend Bobby George sends stark message to Luke Littler as he warns sensation he can 'go from hero to zero quick' Aspinall said: 'I'm not a big darts fan anymore. I don't sit at home when I'm not playing and watch it. 'I didn't watch the World Cup, for example. If I'm out of the tournament, I won't go back to my house and see who wins. 'I treat it as my job now, and I'm here to make as much money as I can Aspinall 'Everyone thinks it's all roses and you travel to these amazing places, which we do, but it's very lonely. 'I spent five days in New York on my own and was so bored. I'm missing a wedding next month because I'm in Keel, so I'll miss a lot of family time and key events. But I'm the one who has to make the sacrifices so my family can have a good life. 'I treat it as my job now, and I'm here to make as much money as I can. It's about giving my family the best life I can, which basically means I do it for the money. 'I want to win trophies and win titles, but first and foremost, I want to win as much money as I can so my family can have a great life, that's my main drive and my motivation. 'If you're treating it as a passion and as a hobby, I don't think there's any pressure on you to win because you're just enjoying yourself, so it's harder for me. I don't like losing, and I know that if I turn up to work and don't perform, I'm not making any money, so there's big pressure.'
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Arsenal FINALLY win title – for spending most money on injured players' wages – how much did your club spend
Footy Accumulators compiled a top ten by looking at players' salaries and totting up all their injuries and their duration CROCK GUNS Arsenal FINALLY win title – for spending most money on injured players' wages – how much did your club spend ARSENAL have finally won a title — for spending the most money in wages to crocked players. The North London club's £35million bill last season on unplayable squad members was the highest in the Premier League. 3 Bukayo Saka is one of the Arsenal players who was out injured for a period in 2024-25 Credit: Getty 3 Footy Accumulators compiled the top ten by looking at players' salaries and totting up all their injuries and their duration Those on the injury list at various points in 2024-25 included Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Declan Rice and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Betting website Footy Accumulators compiled a top ten by looking at players' salaries and totting up all their injuries and their duration. They used Transfermarkt to assess injuries, and Capology to figure out the wages. Manchester City had the second highest bill, at £33million, followed by local rivals United on £25million. Last season's Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur paid out £18million, Chelsea £17million, Brighton £14million and Newcastle £13million. Premier League champions Liverpool paid £12million to injured players, Aston Villa had a £10million bill and Everton gave their crocked stars £9million. Arsenal fan Craig Burke, 43, said: 'We've won nothing since 2020, and to make it even worse, Spurs won a trophy — that really sticks in the craw. 'To cap it all, we've paid £35million to players for sitting about doing nothing so I'm hoping they'll be fresh as daisies for the new season.' Footy Accumulators' spokesman said: 'Our research has revealed the staggering sums Premier League clubs have paid to players who have been sidelined in the past year.' 3 Martin Odegaard was also on the Gunners' injury list during 2024/25 Credit: Getty
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal FINALLY win title – for spending most money on injured players' wages – how much did your club spend
ARSENAL have finally won a title — for spending the most money in wages to crocked players. The North London club 's £35million bill last season on unplayable squad members was the highest in the Premier League. 3 Those on the injury list at various points in 2024-25 included Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus Declan Rice and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Betting website Footy Accumulators compiled a top ten by looking at players' salaries and totting up all their injuries and their duration. They used Transfermarkt to assess injuries, and Capology to figure out the wages. Manchester City had the second highest bill, at £33million, followed by local rivals United on £25million. Last season's Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur paid out £18million, Chelsea £17million, Brighton £14million and Newcastle £13million. Premier League champions Liverpool paid £12million to injured players, Aston Villa had a £10million bill and Everton gave their crocked stars £9million. Arsenal fan Craig Burke, 43, said: 'We've won nothing since 2020, and to make it even worse, Spurs won a trophy — that really sticks in the craw. 'To cap it all, we've paid £35million to players for sitting about doing nothing so I'm hoping they'll be fresh as daisies for the new season.' Footy Accumulators' spokesman said: 'Our research has revealed the staggering sums Premier League clubs have paid to players who have been sidelined in the past year.' 3
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Arsenal FINALLY win title – for spending most money on injured players' wages – how much did your club spend
ARSENAL have finally won a title — for spending the most money in wages to crocked players. Advertisement 3 Bukayo Saka is one of the Arsenal players who was out injured for a period in 2024-25 Credit: Getty 3 Footy Accumulators compiled the top ten by looking at players' salaries and totting up all their injuries and their duration Those on the injury list at various points in 2024-25 included Betting website Footy Accumulators compiled a top ten by looking at players' salaries and totting up all their injuries and their duration. They used Transfermarkt to assess injuries, and Capology to figure out the wages. Advertisement read more on arsenal Last season's Europa League winners Premier League champions Arsenal fan Craig Burke, 43, said: 'We've won nothing since 2020, and to make it even worse, Spurs won a trophy — that really sticks in the craw. 'To cap it all, we've paid £35million to players for sitting about doing nothing so I'm hoping they'll be fresh as daisies for the new season.' Advertisement Most read in Football Footy Accumulators' spokesman said: 'Our research has revealed the staggering sums Premier League clubs have paid to players who have been sidelined in the past year.' 3 Martin Odegaard was also on the Gunners' injury list during 2024/25 Credit: Getty Arsenal Plot Big Double Transfer For Eberechi Eze and Hugo Ekitike! | Transfers Exposed
