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Jonny Clayton. Pic: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

Jonny Clayton Denied Despite Epic World Masters Comeback

Jonny Clayton produced an inspired comeback to threaten Luke Humphries but it was not quite enough to claim the World Masters title. Welsh star Clayton rallied from 5-2 down but eventually lost 6-5 victory in a dramatic last-leg decider in Milton Keynes.

David Parsons | Feb 03, 2025
Brighton, UK. 07th Mar, 2024. Gerwyn Price reacts during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts, Night 6 at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, England, United Kingdom on 7 March 2024 Credit: Every

Ice Man Gerwyn Price Vows To Improve After He Wins Druid Derby Against Jonny Clayton

Gerwyn Price advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship with a 4-2 victory over fellow Welshman Jonny Clayton in an encounter dubbed the “Druid Derby.” Despite their close friendship off the oche, Price revealed that maintaining focus against Clayton was no easy task, admitting he almost told his compatriot to stop chatting during the match.

David Williams | Dec 30, 2024
Gerwyn Price celebrates winning a leg against Chris Dobey. Pic: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

Gerwyn Price Survives Scare To Set Up All-Welsh Clash Against Jonny Clayton

Wales’ former champion Gerwyn Price survived a spirited comeback from Joe Cullen to secure his place in the fourth round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship in a dramatic contest at Alexandra Palace. The win also set up an all-Welsh clash against his World Cup teammate Jonny Clayton.

Paul Jones | Dec 28, 2024
Gerwyn Price & Jonny Clayton

The Ferret Is Back . . . Jonny Clayton Digs Deep To Win And Says He’s Found His Mojo

Jonny Clayton returned to winning ways with an outstanding 8-5 success against Wesley Plaisier in Wednesday’s Players Championship 14 final in Milton Keynes, as Luke Littler made another early exit. Clayton stormed to victory on a thrilling day of action at the Marshall Arena, denying an in-form Plaisier to clinch his first PDC ranking title since May 2023.

Gareth James | Jul 04, 2024
Gerwyn Price kisses his trophy after a win

Iceman Gerwyn Price Looking To Heat Up Cold Form For World Title Bid

Gerwyn Price will begin his attempt to reclaim the World Darts Championship crown by taking on Connor Scutt or Krzysztof Kciuk. The Iceman – who won the world title in 2021 – will be looking for an upturn in form at the Alexandra Palace tournament next month after recently losing to Gary Anderson in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Paul Jones | Nov 28, 2023
Gerwyn Price & Jonny Clayton

Jonny Clayton Denied World Matchplay Title By Red Hot Nathan Aspinall

Jonny Clayton admitted he was beaten by the better man on the night as he was denied a first World Matchplay title by a brilliant performance from Nathan Aspinall. Welsh star Clayton had wanted to win for his father, who is battling illness, but The Ferret had no answer to his English opponent once Aspinall found his groove at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Sunday night.

Paul Jones | Jul 24, 2023
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Jonny Be Good . . . Clayton Summons All His Motivation For Unwell Dad, Ahead Of First World Matchplay Final

Jonny Clayton is hopeful he can again be inspired to perform well for his unwell father as he takes on Nathan Aspinall in the final of the World Matchplay Darts on Sunday night. Welsh star Clayton has spoken of feeling extra motivation at the tournament this week in order to give a a boost to his ill father. “I’m doing this for my dad. He’s not very well at all,” revealed the 48-year-old. “It would mean everything for me to win this title.

David Williams | Jul 23, 2023
Brighton, UK. 07th Mar, 2024. Gerwyn Price reacts during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts, Night 6 at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, England, United Kingdom on 7 March 2024 Credit: Every

Ice Man Thanks The Ferret As Gerwyn Price And Jonny Clayton Win World Cup For Wales

The Ice Man, Gerwyn Price, paid tribute to The Ferret, Jonny Clayton, for playing the lead role in Wales becoming world champions in darts once more. Price and Clayton sealed a second World Cup of Darts trophy for Wales with a clinical performance in their 10-2 victory over Scotland’s Gary Anderson and Peter Wright in Frankfurt.

Paul Jones | Jun 19, 2023
Brighton, UK. 07th Mar, 2024. Gerwyn Price reacts during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts, Night 6 at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, England, United Kingdom on 7 March 2024 Credit: Every

Gerwyn Price Admits He’s At A Loss To Explain Final Blow-Out To Michael Van Gerwen

Gerwyn Price admitted he was at a loss to fully explain his Premier League Darts final defeat to Michael van Gerwen. Welshman Price had reached the final by hammering his World Cup teammate Jonny Clayton, 10-2, in the first semi-final of the night at the O2 Arena in London.

Dianna Cuesta | May 26, 2023
Gerwyn Price at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, South Wales on Thursday 20th February 2020 Credit: Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy

Gerwyn Price And Jonny Clayton Go Tungsten-To-Tungsten In Premier League Showdown

Darts devotees, those who thirst for tungsten action, and anyone who loves a Welsh sporting rivalry – get a bit of this. On Thursday night at London’s O2 Arena, Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton go head-to-head again in the Premier League Darts play-off climax.

Gareth James | May 25, 2023
Gerwyn Price kisses his trophy after a win

Jonny Clayton Crushes Rock . . . And Warms Up Nicely For His Premier League Clash With Gerwyn Price

Jonny Clayton claimed a first Players Championship title in over two years in Leicester on Sunday, defeating Josh Rock 8-5 in the final of Players Championship 12. Welshman Clayton produced a trio of ton-plus averages en route to his second ProTour title of the year, providing himself the perfect tonic ahead of his bid for a second Cazoo Premier League crown on Thursday at The O2.

Gareth James | May 22, 2023
Gerwyn Price celebrates winning a leg against Chris Dobey. Pic: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

Jonny Clayton Bids To Join Gerwyn Price In Premier League Darts Play-Offs

The race for qualification for the Cazoo Premier League Play-Offs concludes in Aberdeen on Thursday as Jonny Clayton and Nathan Aspinall collide in a crunch quarter-final tussle on Night 16. The final night of league phase action in 2023 will take place at P&J Live in front of a bumper Scottish crowd, as Clayton bids to join fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen in next Thursday’s Play-Offs at The O2.

Gareth James | May 18, 2023