Michael van Gerwen denies Danny Noppert’s declare he used ‘stamping’ techniques throughout World Grand Prix loss

Danny Noppert stated of Michael van Gerwen after their match: “Each time I used to be on a double, he was stamping on the ground.”; Van Gerwen says: “I’ve performed this sport a very long time and have by no means and can by no means use techniques on the oche.”

Danny Noppert accused Michael van Gerwen (pictured) of stamping on the ground each time Noppert was aiming for a double

Michael van Gerwen has denied claims by opponent Danny Noppert that he was ‘stamping’ to place Noppert off throughout their World Grand Prix match.

After their first-round match on Monday, during which Noppert got here out on high 2-0, he claimed five-time Grand Prix winner Van Gerwen was using the tactic each time he was aiming for a double to shut out a leg.

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Danny Noppert revealed he had some troubles backstage after feeling Michael van Gerwen was stamping on the ground when he was aiming for a double

Noppert instructed Sky Sports activities: “After the primary set, we had some troubles behind the stage as a result of I believed he was stamping on the ground if I used to be on a double.

“No unhealthy phrases for him, however yeah.”

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Noppert additionally told Boyle Sports: “Each time I used to be on a double, he was stamping on the ground for myself.

“After the primary set we met one another backstage and we had some phrases with one another.

“That was my feeling about it however I’m proud of the win.”

Nonetheless, Van Gerwen responded on Twitter, saying: “Offended and dissatisfied that I did not win tonight. The followers had been phenomenal in Leicester tonight.

“I’ve performed this sport a very long time and have by no means and can by no means use techniques on the oche. Thanks for all of the help.”

After taking the primary set, Noppert was relentless within the second, taking out an unimaginable 103 to arrange a deciding leg that he completed with a 90. Noppert faces one other Dutchman, Vincent van der Voort, in spherical two.

Van Gerwen, along with Peter Wright and Gary Anderson, all crashed out on a dramatic evening on the Morningside Area in Leicester.

They suffered beautiful exits by the hands of Noppert, Rob Cross and Ian White respectively, leaving world No 1 Gerwyn Worth because the overwhelming favorite to retain his title.

Mardle: Solely Van Gerwen is aware of if he did it

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Wayne Mardle stated that solely Michael van Gerwen is aware of if he stamped his ft to place off Danny Noppert and in addition mentioned Gary Anderson and Peter Wright’s shock exits

After the match, Sky Sports activities analyst and former participant Wayne Mardle stated: “Solely the gamers know what went on. Solely Michael is aware of if he was stamping.

“Possibly he did. If he did, then he has gone to depths that he hasn’t carried out earlier than, however I do not know.

“Danny clearly felt there was one thing.

“What we did see was that Michael was form of ‘simply there’ and Danny took exception to – I truly talked about free floorboarding, it actually does occur lots on these phases.

“That is not making excuses for Michael van Gerwen, that is simply expertise of being up right here lots. However there’s clearly no love misplaced and one thing gone on.”

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