Michael van Gerwen (MVG): Like it or not hes the 'man' now! Haters can hate but its the truth!

Good morning

Listen, i have felt compelled to write as in the wake of MVG's 2016 Grandslam win there have been some fans moaning about:

it always Van Gerwen winning
yet another player didn't turn up in the final

This staggers me as darts history of the last 35 years has literally seen dominance by a couple of players.

Has everyone forgotten that every decade (or generation) has their dominant player:

80's: Bristow
90's: Taylor:
00-2013: Taylor
2014: MVG onwards

MVG is now bringing the total dominance over darts that Taylor enjoyed for nearly 20 years.

You can only beat those in front of you and barring the inaugural Champions league of Darts when the 2000 Taylor decided to turn up and beat MVG, MVG has beaten everyone and won everything.

Is it his fault......................yes it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MVG isn't lucking out in draws and (no disrespect) drawing qualifiers in finals, he is beating the ebst players in the world.

Taylor, Lewis, Anderson, Wright, Wade have all fallen in finals and 17 majors as of this blog in 2 years say it all.

I think once someone has established themselves as 'the man' then they will always become somewhat of a target. Bristow was hated and loved in equal measure and Taylor wasn't exactly Mr Popular until he transitioned into 'legend' and therefore appreciation status.

As it stands MVG is the man to beat and whatsmore i cant see him losing at the moment. As i've stated before if he doesn't go out early he wins it and he is a born winner. You cant buy what MVG has.

Its hard to see where MVG's 'BIG' rival is going to come from. Anderson is brilliant but has nearly 20 years on MVG and Taylor has 30 years. (hell even i have 8 ). MVG could easily dominate the next 10-20 years unless someone comes along who can average 120.

My only concern with MVG achieving that is the physical toll its taking on his body. He already has ankle and wrist issues and i can see elbow and hip issues down the line.

Don't begrudge his success people, hes the hardest worker in darts, plays every tournament and hes doing it all on his own merit. No one is throwing for him.

Have a great week everyone

Luke