WADE FEELS OVERLOOKED BY PDC

JAMES WADE has admitted he fears the PDC could be preparing to snub him from the Premier League once again.

‘The Machine’ has had an impressive start to the campaign after reaching the quarter-final of the World Masters before falling 4-2 to Gian van Veen.

World No.11 Wade was not picked to feature in the Premier League this year despite reaching two major finals last season.

Wade believes only Luke Littler and Luke Humphries did more than him to get into the weekly invitational tournament.

He told the Daily Star: “I can’t shake the feeling that the PDC may be reconsidering their stance on my exclusion from the Premier League Darts once again.

“I find myself constantly measuring my accomplishments against many players in the field.

“But aside from Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, I’ve consistently reached the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals of major televised tournaments.”

The Aldershot slinger is already turning his attention to the UK Open, the next ranked event on the televised darts calendar.

Wade had to settle for runner-up at Butlin’s Minehead in 2025, losing out to teenage sensation Luke Littler.

He added: “From a personal standpoint, the lure of ranking points is a huge motivator, and I’ve noticed that many players are truly elevating their games this year.

“I’m particularly excited about the upcoming UK Open, a tournament where I’ve claimed victory three times in the past.

“I can feel the competitive spirit building, and I know there’s much more to come.”

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