‘It was over.. it meant nothing to me’ – Darts star was on verge of quitting as he struggled to cope with dad’s death EMOTIONAL Jonny Clayton considered quitting this year as he struggled to cope following the death of his dad.
Over the past year-and-a-half, Clayton has lost his way, lost his motivation and almost gave up the sport for good.
“The guys were all flying to Australia or New Zealand for events and I lost my dad the morning of that flight.
The Ferret – who turned 50 in October – advanced the hard way yesterday as he let slip a 3-0 lead before progressing 4-3 against determined Daryl Gurney.
“I said to myself: ‘I would give it a chance.’ You are playing a hobby you are good at.
