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The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Darts star, 39, had ‘Barney attack' on stage and smashed trophy into ‘a thousand pieces' in rage
KIM HUYBRECHTS had a 'Barney attack' on stage before his trophy smashed into 'a thousand pieces'. The 39-year-old is one of the top darts stars around. Advertisement 1 Kim Huybrechts has opened up on his dismal performance at the International Darts Open Credit: Rex Yet he has not added to the two European Tour titles that came earlier in his career. And he followed that up two years later with success at the European Darts Grand Prix. However, Huybrechts was unable to land a third trophy in 2016 at the International Darts Open. Advertisement READ MORE IN DARTS He ended up losing 6-5 to Mensur Suljovic in Germany and missed NINE match darts. He has now opened up on the brutal event, making light of fellow darts star Raymond van Barneveld while also revealed his runner-up trophy didn't make the cut. Huybrechts told the 'We were given a trophy, of course. And naturally, I got the runner-up trophy. Advertisement Most read in Darts Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'You have to do the photos first — I wasn't exactly smiling in those. I even gave a few sarcastic thumbs up to the crowd when they announced me as the runner-up. 'No middle fingers, although I really wanted to. Luke Littler taunts fans with 'crying' gesture after Man Utd fan suffers abuse at Premier League Darts in Leeds 'After the final, I went backstage and, of course, it was a beautiful glass trophy. Advertisement 'Well, it didn't survive the trip. It ended up in a thousand pieces with the camera crew. 'At the next tournament, someone turned up with a cardboard box and said, 'You forgot something in Riesa.' "I opened it up, and inside were all the shards of the trophy.'
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Darts star, 39, had ‘Barney attack' on stage and smashed trophy into ‘a thousand pieces' in rage
But his crew had a special surprise later on DART OF WAR Darts star, 39, had 'Barney attack' on stage and smashed trophy into 'a thousand pieces' in rage Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KIM HUYBRECHTS had a 'Barney attack' on stage before his trophy smashed into 'a thousand pieces'. The 39-year-old is one of the top darts stars around. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Kim Huybrechts has opened up on his dismal performance at the International Darts Open Credit: Rex Yet he has not added to the two European Tour titles that came earlier in his career. Huybrecht's first triumph came at the Dutch Darts Masters in 2013. And he followed that up two years later with success at the European Darts Grand Prix. However, Huybrechts was unable to land a third trophy in 2016 at the International Darts Open. READ MORE IN DARTS GERRARD SLIPS AGAIN Blow to Gerrard as he loses eye-watering sum after pal's firm closes He ended up losing 6-5 to Mensur Suljovic in Germany and missed NINE match darts. He has now opened up on the brutal event, making light of fellow darts star Raymond van Barneveld while also revealed his runner-up trophy didn't make the cut. Huybrechts told the Darts Draai Door podcast: 'That's when I had a 'Barney attack' on stage. 'We were given a trophy, of course. And naturally, I got the runner-up trophy. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'You have to do the photos first — I wasn't exactly smiling in those. I even gave a few sarcastic thumbs up to the crowd when they announced me as the runner-up. 'No middle fingers, although I really wanted to. Luke Littler taunts fans with 'crying' gesture after Man Utd fan suffers abuse at Premier League Darts in Leeds 'After the final, I went backstage and, of course, it was a beautiful glass trophy. 'Well, it didn't survive the trip. It ended up in a thousand pieces with the camera crew. 'At the next tournament, someone turned up with a cardboard box and said, 'You forgot something in Riesa.' "I opened it up, and inside were all the shards of the trophy.'
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘It's hard to go through' – Luke Humphries opens up on ‘wobble' after backlash for his honest social media post
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE HUMPHRIES admits he had "wobble" as being honest on social media backfired. The World No1 opened up earlier this month during the International Darts Open, saying he felt "emotionless" on stage due to tiredness and needed a break from the sport. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Luke Humphries has opened up about his struggles at the oche Credit: Rex 2 Cool Hand was criticised for a social media post earlier this month Credit: Rex But Cold Hand then received a backlash from fans online and said the next day: "That's the last time I ever confess my real feelings to the public. 'Everything I say or ever do just never seems to be good enough for anybody. "As long as no one complains when we all give the same answers in interviews like robots and not our true feelings." Humphries has won the World Masters so far this year. READ MORE ON DARTS EVERY LITTLER HELPS 'Voice of Darts' Bray's side hustle earnings double thanks to Littler And he has been remarkably consistent in reaching six of the 12 Premier League nightly finals, winning two of them. But in an interview with Sky Sports' Polly James and Stuart Pyke this week, he confessed it had been a tough moment to deal with. He said: "It doesn't matter what line of work you are in, you can get tired. "We are all the same. We all work hard, feel down and a bit tired. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'I went through a little wobble. That's what we do in life. "Sometimes it's nice if some people are nice to you in that moment. It's hard to go through. Luke Humphries takes a tumble and loses shoe as Belgian Darts Open clash with Mike De Decker turns into nightmare 'Mentally I felt OK. I just felt a bit tired. I'm happy to be here and go again. 'Some times you say things that don't do you any favours. "That's why it's best off not to say anything at all. 'I do understand that you do have to give a bit to the fans. Premier League Darts 2025 THE Premier League Darts is back with eight players vying for massive prize money and Luke Littler's crown. The teenager, who went on to win the world title in December, won the Premier League in 2024 and will be looking to defend his crown over 18 thrilling weeks. There were two new entries this season, with Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey replacing Peter Wright and Michael Smith. Luke Humphries, Rob Cross, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall keep their place in what will be a hotly-contested title race. INFORMATION Full schedule and results, dates, TV and live stream info Latest standings as we head to Finals night How much prize money is on offer in the Premier League? LATEST DARTS NEWS Aspinall reveals shoulder was DISLOCATED before Premier League tie Michael van Gerwen will NOT represent the Netherlands at the World Cup Luke Littler to appear in special outdoor darts event SEASON SO FAR Night One - Belfast Night Two - Glasgow Night Three - Dublin Night Four - Exeter Night Five - Brighton Night Six - Nottingham Night Seven - Cardiff Night Eight - Newcastle Night Nine - Berlin Night 10 - Manchester Night 11 - Rotterdam Night 12 - Liverpool "Let them know how you are feeling. That's why I did what I did. 'But it felt like it backfired. It was a shame. "I felt it was a good thing for me to be honest.'
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It's hard to go through' – Luke Humphries opens up on ‘wobble' after backlash for his honest social media post
LUKE HUMPHRIES admits he had "wobble" as being honest on social media backfired. The World No1 opened up earlier this month during the International Darts Open, saying he 2 Luke Humphries has opened up about his struggles at the oche Credit: Rex 2 Cool Hand was criticised for a social media post earlier this month Credit: Rex But Cold Hand then received a 'Everything I say or ever do just never seems to be good enough for anybody. "As long as no one complains when we all give the same answers in interviews like robots and not our true feelings." Humphries has won the World Masters so far this year. READ MORE ON DARTS And he has been remarkably consistent in reaching six of the 12 Premier League nightly finals, winning two of them. But in an interview with Sky Sports' Polly James and Stuart Pyke this week, he confessed it had been a tough moment to deal with. He said: "It doesn't matter what line of work you are in, you can get tired. "We are all the same. We all work hard, feel down and a bit tired. Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'I went through a little wobble. That's what we do in life. "Sometimes it's nice if some people are nice to you in that moment. It's hard to go through. Luke Humphries takes a tumble and loses shoe as Belgian Darts Open clash with Mike De Decker turns into nightmare 'Mentally I felt OK. I just felt a bit tired. I'm happy to be here and go again. 'Some times you say things that don't do you any favours. "That's why it's best off not to say anything at all. 'I do understand that you do have to give a bit to the fans. Premier League Darts 2025 THE Premier League Darts is back with eight players vying for massive prize money and Luke Littler's crown. The teenager, who went on to win the world title in December, won the Premier League in 2024 and will be looking to defend his crown over 18 thrilling weeks. There were two new entries this season, with Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey replacing Peter Wright and Michael Smith. Luke Humphries, Rob Cross, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall keep their place in what will be a hotly-contested title race. INFORMATION Full schedule and results, dates, TV and live stream info Latest standings as we head to Finals night How much prize money is on offer in the Premier League? LATEST DARTS NEWS SEASON SO FAR Night One - Belfast Night Two - Glasgow Night Three - Dublin Night Four - Exeter Night Five - Brighton Night Six - Nottingham Night Seven - Cardiff Night Nine - Berlin Night 10 - Manchester Night 11 - Rotterdam Night 12 - Liverpool "Let them know how you are feeling. That's why I did what I did. 'But it felt like it backfired. It was a shame. "I felt it was a good thing for me to be honest.'
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘It's hard to go through' – Luke Humphries opens up on ‘wobble' after backlash for his honest social media post
LUKE HUMPHRIES admits he had "wobble" as being honest on social media backfired. The World No1 opened up earlier this month during the International Darts Open, saying he felt "emotionless" on stage due to tiredness and needed a break from the sport. 2 2 But Cold Hand then received a backlash from fans online and said the next day: "That's the last time I ever confess my real feelings to the public. 'Everything I say or ever do just never seems to be good enough for anybody. "As long as no one complains when we all give the same answers in interviews like robots and not our true feelings." Humphries has won the World Masters so far this year. And he has been remarkably consistent in reaching six of the 12 Premier League nightly finals, winning two of them. But in an interview with Sky Sports' Polly James and Stuart Pyke this week, he confessed it had been a tough moment to deal with. He said: "It doesn't matter what line of work you are in, you can get tired. "We are all the same. We all work hard, feel down and a bit tired. 'I went through a little wobble. That's what we do in life. "Sometimes it's nice if some people are nice to you in that moment. It's hard to go through. Luke Humphries takes a tumble and loses shoe as Belgian Darts Open clash with Mike De Decker turns into nightmare 'Mentally I felt OK. I just felt a bit tired. I'm happy to be here and go again. 'Some times you say things that don't do you any favours. "That's why it's best off not to say anything at all. 'I do understand that you do have to give a bit to the fans. "Let them know how you are feeling. That's why I did what I did. 'But it felt like it backfired. It was a shame. "I felt it was a good thing for me to be honest.'
