Raymond van Barneveld reveals message from rival who appeared to steal walk-on music
Raymond van Barneveld has settled his feud with darts rival Romeo Grbavac, who appeared to steal his walk-on music. The Dutchman revealed a message he had been sent by the Croatian after his PDC World Darts Championship debut. Van Barneveld has settled his walk-on music feudGetty Grbavac faced Callan Rydz in the first round at Alexandra Palace on Thursday afternoon and fans were shocked by the song choice for his walk-on music. He walked out to ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor, Barney’s trademark entrance music. The five-time world champion was also stunned, writing on X: “Erm…” with a raised eyebrow, eye and tiger emoji. Grbavac has explained to Van Barneveld that he did not intend to steal his walk-on track, though. Van Barneveld shared an Instagram message from the world number 147 which read: “Hello Barney. This song wasn’t my choice and I don’t know why they played it.” Alongside the screenshot of their interaction, the 32nd seed added: “Ok all is forgiven pal.” The Daily Mail report that Grbavac had instead wanted to use the pop punk ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ by Croatia’s Eurovision star Baby Lasagna. He was blocked from doing so by the PDC, however, who often step in if there is a risk of fans getting bored by the music or a copyright issue. Grbavac impressed on his debut despite losing 3-0 to Rydz, who averaged a tournament best of 107.06. Gubby was making his Ally Pally bow after coming through the East Europe qualifier to reach the tournament. X / @Raybar180Grbavac messaged Van Barneveld to explain what had happened[/caption] As for Van Barneveld, he will enter the draw in the second round as one of the seeded players. The 57-year-old is set to face Welshman Nick Kenny in his opening match on Saturday night. Kenny set up their clash by winning his first round tie with the first 170 checkout of the tournament. The winner of his meeting with Barney will take on defending champion Luke Humphries in the last 32.
Raymond van Barneveld has settled his feud with darts rival Romeo Grbavac, who appeared to steal his walk-on music.
The Dutchman revealed a message he had been sent by the Croatian after his PDC World Darts Championship debut.
Grbavac faced Callan Rydz in the first round at Alexandra Palace on Thursday afternoon and fans were shocked by the song choice for his walk-on music.
He walked out to ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor, Barney’s trademark entrance music.
The five-time world champion was also stunned, writing on X: “Erm…” with a raised eyebrow, eye and tiger emoji.
Grbavac has explained to Van Barneveld that he did not intend to steal his walk-on track, though.
Van Barneveld shared an Instagram message from the world number 147 which read: “Hello Barney. This song wasn’t my choice and I don’t know why they played it.”
Alongside the screenshot of their interaction, the 32nd seed added: “Ok all is forgiven pal.”
The Daily Mail report that Grbavac had instead wanted to use the pop punk ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ by Croatia’s Eurovision star Baby Lasagna.
He was blocked from doing so by the PDC, however, who often step in if there is a risk of fans getting bored by the music or a copyright issue.
Grbavac impressed on his debut despite losing 3-0 to Rydz, who averaged a tournament best of 107.06.
Gubby was making his Ally Pally bow after coming through the East Europe qualifier to reach the tournament.
As for Van Barneveld, he will enter the draw in the second round as one of the seeded players.
The 57-year-old is set to face Welshman Nick Kenny in his opening match on Saturday night.
Kenny set up their clash by winning his first round tie with the first 170 checkout of the tournament.
The winner of his meeting with Barney will take on defending champion Luke Humphries in the last 32.
