Peter Wright reveals he broke down in front of MVG and wailed 'I don’t know if I can do this any more'

Last standing Scot Peter Wright was in tears over the kind Ally Pally words of gentleman of Luke Humphries.

But the Scottish star has revealed the moment he also wept openly in front of concerned Michael van Gerwen wondering if his time at the top was over. Wright on Sunday night stunned the game with a vintage success to end Humphries’ reign as champ. It’s been a hard recent road and, as he’s struggled and slid down the rankings, there have been times of doubt. Wright revealed a crossroads moment backstage with van Gerwen when asked if he’d ever thought he was gone at the game.

He said: “Oh, yeah. I’ve sat in the Premier League the past two years getting battered by these guys and wondering why I’m here, why they picked me when I don’t seem to perform. It’s really strange and it’s annoying. Michael van Gerwen, I was in tears last year. He’s just said, 'You don’t want to do it any more, do you?’ I said, 'I don’t know’. Maybe I don’t, maybe I do. But I’m not going to give up. And that’s the main thing.”

That desire and belief was displayed against Humphries. The world No.1 had a pre-match nip at Snakebite having taken exception to predictions made by the two-time king. But respectful Wright insists there was no ill-meaning and was emotional at the kind comments of Humphries on the stage following his storming success.

Wright explained the teary-reaction and said: “Yeah, just the words of Luke. You know, he’s such a gentleman. He’s a great, great guy. Away from darts, lovely family man, fantastic dart player. And he had some really kind words to say to me.

“What did I tell him? I said you’ve been a fantastic world champion. All the work you’ve done throughout this year, a fantastic job. And an awesome No.1 in the world.