Price opens up on hilarious first reaction to becoming a grandad

GERWYN PRICE says he "won't repeat" the first couple of words he uttered after discovering he is going to become a grandad.

The world No7 revealed his hilarious initial reaction after eldest daughter Emily announced she is expecting her first child earlier this week.

Price, 43, celebrated the family news after booking his place in the World Matchplay quarter-finals with an impressive 11-5 victory over Rob Cross.

The Welshman averaged 97.84 and landed 50 per cent of his doubles at the Winter Gardens to continue his bid for a first Matchplay title.

He said: “I won't repeat my first couple of words! But after that I was really happy.

“As long as the baby's healthy, that's all that matters. I'm really happy for them.

“They're both young and I don't think they quite know what's coming, but they'll be fine.

“He's a bit lazy, but he's all right. I'll kick him into gear.”

Asked whether he would become an intimidating father-in-law, Price laughed off the suggestion.

He added: “I don't know about that. He's a great kid.

“They're both young, but they'll be fine. I know how hard-working he is.”

Price has balanced his darts career with life on his recently purchased farm in Treharris.

The Iceman has limited his schedule to just THREE European Tour events and TEN Players Championship tournaments this season but has still won a title on both circuits.

But Price admitted he wishes he had spent more time competing before arriving in Blackpool.

He added: I wish I'd played more tournaments leading into this event.

“ProTours are the best preparation for me, especially if you go deep in them.

“I just wish I hadn't had some of the distractions I've had recently because they took me away from the game a little bit.

“But that's behind me now. I can fully focus on the rest of this tournament and I think that's good for me.

“One of my mates is looking after it, thankfully. Without him it would be hard work.

“Hopefully in a couple of months I'll be back there and I'll be Farmer Price again.”

Words: Aaron Nijjar

Image: Taylor Lanning