Moment fans sing iconic song at Stephen Bunting lookalike as they're convinced darts star is moonlighting as a steward
Darts star Bunting has become a cult figure in and out of the sport, in no small part thanks to his epic oche walk.
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And his popularity is clearly high in Scotland as Gers fans chanted his name after seeing a lookalike working as a steward during their Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee United at Ibrox on Wednesday.
A small section of the Ibrox faithful even sang David Guetta's 2011 hit 'Titanium', which is Bunting's oche-walk song, to the steward.
The Bunting doppleganger saw the funny side of the comparison and even joined in on the sing-song.
He lapped up the rendition of the Guetta classic, much to the delight of fans nearby.
Footage of Teddy Bears fans singing to the steward spread like wildfire on social media.
Darts and footie fans couldn't help but comment, with one writing on X: "Amazing lol."
Another said: "Stephen Bunting moonlighting as a steward at Ibrox."
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One remarked: "Brilliant."
Another chimed in: "Bunting putting the overtime in at Ibrox tonight."
It's not known if the clip of the Bunting lookalike has come to the attention of the Fazakerley thrower, who was dumped out of the Aberdeen leg of the Darts Premier League at the semi-final hurdle on Thursday night.
The 40-year-old, however, will likely see the funny side of the comparison and rendition of the iconic dance anthem.
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