"Nobody can stop Van Gerwen" says Aspinall

NATHAN ASPINALL admits that “nobody can stop” Michael van Gerwen when he’s in mood for glory. 

The World No.5 was comfortably beaten 11-4 by MVG in the World Series at the weekend. 

The Asp, 32, had earlier beaten Peter Wright but revealed that the Dutchman is the best of his era. 

He said: “I said to Michael: ‘I don’t know how he does it’. He is phenomenal.

“The stamina he has is incredible; his will to win is exceptional. It’s an honour to share the stage with him.
“In my era, Michael is the best. Simple as that. There are no arguments in my eyes.

“I still have that feeling when I’m playing Michael: ‘You’re playing Van Gerwen on stage’. I’ve played him in two finals now, and it’s an amazing feeling.
“Nobody can stop the guy when he’s on form, and he showed why he’s a World Champion.
“Coming into the weekend, I would have taken a final.

“I gave it my all. I’m a fighter and I will never give up, but I think it was one step too far.
“I’m still keeping my feet on the ground, but I’ve made another major final. I think that is four in the last year, so I’m proud of what I have done.
“One day I will beat Michael in a final! He’s taken some money off me now, but I’m very proud of myself - it was a great weekend for me.”

Aspinall and Van Gerwen are back in action this weekend in the Hungarian Darts Open in Budapest.

Words by Phil Lanning. 

Images by Taylor Lanning.