Former Premier League Darts champion Glen Durrant has opened up about the mental anguish he endured during his disastrous 2021 campaign, revealing he would "go to bed every night crying." Durrant, who won the Premier League title in 2020, suffered a stark reversal a year later in a COVID-shortened format, losing all nine matches and finishing with zero points. He described the experience as "humiliating" and admitted to struggling with the pressure of facing stars like Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen, thinking, "how would I get through this?"
Speaking on the Double Tops podcast, Durrant reflected on the tough period, noting it took place over 10 nights due to the pandemic. Despite the hardship, he sees it as a formative experience, stating, "It's hard and it's not fun losing but this will be the making of a dart player. It's not always positive and it's not always easy being in the Premier League." He directed this message to Josh Rock, who is currently enduring a similar rough patch in the 2026 Premier League season, remaining on zero points after seven weeks.
Durrant, now working as a commentator and analyst, urged Rock not to panic, emphasizing that such phases test a player's character and are crucial for development. He pointed out that Rock is still performing well in other events, having reached a semi-final of the UK Open and winning games between Premier League weeks. Durrant concluded by stressing resilience, saying, "It's not always positive, it's not always great. He has to deal with it; he has to come out fighting," offering a candid look at the mental pressures behind elite darts.
