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Nathan Aspinall Opens Up About Dartitis After Dramatic Premier League Victory
Manchester darts player Nathan Aspinall has revealed he contemplated quitting the sport just weeks before securing a sensational Premier League Darts victory. “The Asp” staged a remarkable comeback against world number one Luke Humphries, overturning a 3-0 deficit to triumph 6-4 in front of his home crowd. This emotional win propelled Aspinall into the play-off positions, marking a high point amidst his ongoing battles with dartitis.
Mental Struggles and Dartitis
Dartitis, a psychological condition akin to the yips, impedes a player’s ability to release a dart. This condition has affected numerous professional darts players, including Aspinall, throughout their careers. In a candid post-match interview, Aspinall acknowledged his challenges, stating, “I spoke to Wayne (Mardle) before and I have got a few issues…sometimes it doesn’t look pretty on TV, but I found a way to manage it.”
“Own It or Quit” – Aspinall’s Resilience
Despite the impact of dartitis on his game, Aspinall has adopted a resilient approach. He elaborated on his mindset: “It affects me, but I’m winning and it’s one of them, either quit and give up and go home or you own it and you make it part of the game and that’s what I’ve decided to do.” He expressed his current positive outlook: “And you know what? I’m so happy. I’m in a really good place. I’m winning.”
Contemplating Quitting
Aspinall unveiled the depth of his recent difficulties, revealing: “Five weeks ago…I was really struggling. I said to Kirsty [Aspinall’s wife]. I can’t be doing this anymore.” However, his recent performances have reaffirmed his position in the sport: “And then the last three weeks he proved why I’m still playing that because I’m one of the best players in the world.”
“I’m a Fighter, I Will Never Give Up”
Reflecting on a challenging period, Aspinall declared, “I’ve been through absolute horrendous two years. I’m a fighter, I’m a warrior. People call me a Jack Russell and I think that’s why I’m here. But I don’t know when I’m beaten. I will never ever give up and these last three weeks have proved why.” He emphasized the positive influence of the Premier League on his game, noting that the weekly competition against top-tier players enhances his skills.
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Premier League Performance and Future Predictions
Aspinall revealed his self-belief, stating he had predicted reaching the Premier League final, ultimately exceeding that by securing the victory at the AO Arena in Manchester. He conveyed the intense pressure he felt during the final, particularly playing in his home city: “I have never ever, even when to play for the World Matchplay title I have never been so nervous on them last darts ever because I’m in Manchester. Absolutely unreal! I wanted to win it so much for the crowd, my family and friends.”
Proving His Worth in the Premier League
Aspinall believes his inclusion in the Premier League is justified and has elevated his performance: “I feel I should be in the Premier League. Everyone knows it deep down why the put me in the Premier League and I have proved my worth – it’s made me a better player. I think I proved that the last three weeks. I’ve been in my opinion one of the best players in the world in the last three or four weeks.” Confident in his abilities when playing at his best, Aspinall concluded, “When I’m a confident player, when I’m scoring well, there’s not many people in the world of darts that can beat me. I’m going to take so much confidence from this victory.”