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Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Darts star in brutal X-rated gesture just moments before suffering heartbreaking loss at Austrian Darts Open
DARTS star Matt Campbell made a stunning X-rated gesture before crashing to defeat at the Austrian Darts Open. The 35-year-old was facing Dirk van Duijvenbode in the European Tour 5 in Austria. 2 Matt Campbell cast a frustrated fixture in the Austrian Darts Open Credit: PA 2 He gestured his middle finger at the darts board after missing a leg-winning dart He had fallen 5-0 behind before he knew what hit him. But the Canadian managed to fight back to 5-4 to keep the match interesting, However, Van Duijvenbode was able to deny Campbell a thrilling comeback win by stumbling over the line with a 6-4 win. It was a frustrating match for Campbell, not just for his defeat, but also for his display as he landed 36.4 per cent of his checkouts. READ MORE IN DARTS DOUBLE TROUBLE Shambolic 40-darter leg branded 'magnificent for all the wrong reasons' And at one point, that frustration boiled over into a stunning gesture while he stood at the oche. While needing a double 16 to win the leg from a 107 checkout, Campbell missed the crucial dart he wanted to score a second consecutive leg. In response, he abruptly presented a middle finger towards the dartboard before retrieving his arrows. Five missed match darts from his rival saw him eventually win the leg anyway, not that is curved his heat of the moment reaction. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Reacting to the remarkable gesture, one fan on social media said: "After missing double 16. Matt Campbell is one of us." A second said: "We've all been there." Nathan Aspinall shows frustration with outburst playing against Martin Lukeman A third added: "Legend." However, Campbell may have landed himself in hot water with the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) over his middle finger gesture. The darts disciplinary committee has been busy this month after Scott Williams made the same gesture at the German Darts Grand Prix last week. Premier League star Nathan Aspinall is also facing a fine for using strong language to blast the quality of the darts boards during Players Championship 13. The DRA's rulebook, under Code of Conduct 3.14, says: "During Match play Players must not use offensive language or 'mouth' any offensive language or be seen to be making offensive gestures." The rulebook also states that first-time offenders on the European Tour can land fines of up to £1,000. You can catch all of the Austrian Darts Open action by following SunSport's live blog here.
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Darts star in brutal X-rated gesture just moments before suffering heartbreaking loss at Austrian Darts Open
DARTS star Matt Campbell made a stunning X-rated gesture before crashing to defeat at the Austrian Darts Open. The 35-year-old was facing Dirk van Duijvenbode in the European Tour 5 in Austria. 2 2 He had fallen 5-0 behind before he knew what hit him. But the Canadian managed to fight back to 5-4 to keep the match interesting, However, Van Duijvenbode was able to deny Campbell a thrilling comeback win by stumbling over the line with a 6-4 win. It was a frustrating match for Campbell, not just for his defeat, but also for his display as he landed 36.4 per cent of his checkouts. And at one point, that frustration boiled over into a stunning gesture while he stood at the oche. While needing a double 16 to win the leg from a 107 checkout, Campbell missed the crucial dart he wanted to score a second consecutive leg. In response, he abruptly presented a middle finger towards the dartboard before retrieving his arrows. Five missed match darts from his rival saw him eventually win the leg anyway, not that is curved his heat of the moment reaction. Reacting to the remarkable gesture, one fan on social media said: "After missing double 16. Matt Campbell is one of us." A second said: "We've all been there." A third added: "Legend." However, Campbell may have landed himself in hot water with the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) over his middle finger gesture. The darts disciplinary committee has been busy this month after Scott Williams made the same gesture at the German Darts Grand Prix last week. Premier League star Nathan Aspinall is also facing a fine for using strong language to blast the quality of the darts boards during Players Championship 13. The DRA's rulebook, under Code of Conduct 3.14, says: "During Match play Players must not use offensive language or 'mouth' any offensive language or be seen to be making offensive gestures." The rulebook also states that first-time offenders on the European Tour can land fines of up to £1,000.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Don't know how I played so well' – Nathan Aspinall reveals shoulder was DISLOCATED just before Premier League Darts tie
NATHAN ASPINALL battled pain from a dislocated shoulder in his Premier League defeat to Luke Humphries. The Asp lost 6-3 to Cool Hand in last night's quarter-final in Liverpool. 2 Nathan Aspinall is still battling pain from a dislocated shoulder Credit: Rex 2 The Asp was beaten by Luke Humphries 6-3 in Liverpool Credit: PA But the world No8 is thankful to have played at all after suffering a shoulder injury just ten days ago. Aspinall, who has been battling on through the pain, explained: "I did it last week on the Pro Tour. "I did not know what I had done until I got back home but I had a minor dislocation on my shoulder. "I don't know how I managed to play so well last week. It is still a little sore but it feels good now." READ MORE IN DARTS LUKE AWAY NOW Littler blows 4-leg lead to crash out of Prem Darts before Price bags 3rd win Aspinall was runner-up at the Players Championship 13 last Monday, winning six matches before losing to Damon Heta in the final. It was at the event in Rosmalen, Holland where he sustained the problem and it led to him pulling out the Players Championship 14 the following day. But Aspinall bravely gritted his teeth and still starred on night 11 of the Premier League in Rotterdam last Thursday. He even beat Gerywn Price before losing in semi-final to Chris Dobey. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Aspinall, who is still receiving treatment on his shoulder, had a week's rest before featuring against Humphries yesterday. And he showed no signs of discomfort as he recorded a stunning 104 average. Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles Aspinall remains in the Premier League's all-important top four, but Michael Van Gerwen is hot on his heels just one point behind him.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Don't know how I played so well' – Nathan Aspinall reveals shoulder was DISLOCATED just before Premier League Darts tie
NATHAN ASPINALL battled pain from a dislocated shoulder in his Premier League defeat to Luke Humphries. The Asp lost 6-3 to Cool Hand in last night's quarter-final in Liverpool. 2 But the world No8 is thankful to have played at all after suffering a shoulder injury just ten days ago. Aspinall, who has been fighting on through the pain, explained: "I did it last week on the Pro Tour. "I did not know what I had done until I got back home but I had a minor dislocation on my shoulder. "I don't know how I managed to play so well last week. It is still a little sore but it feels good now." Aspinall was runner-up at the Players Championship 13 last Monday, winning six matches before losing to Damon Heta in the final. It was at the event in Rosmalen, Holland where he sustained the problem and it led to him pulling out the Players Championship 14 the following day. But Aspinall bravely gritted his teeth and still starred on night 11 of the Premier League in Rotterdam last Thursday. He even beat Gerywn Price before losing in semi-final to Chris Dobey. Aspinall, who is still receiving treatment on his shoulder, had a week's rest before featuring against Humphries yesterday. And he showed no signs of discomfort as he recorded a stunning 104 average. Aspinall remains in the Premier League's all-important top four, but Michael Van Gerwen is hot on his heels just one point behind him.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Don't know how I played so well' – Nathan Aspinall reveals shoulder was DISLOCATED just before Premier League Darts tie
NATHAN ASPINALL battled pain from a dislocated shoulder in his Premier League defeat to Luke Humphries. The Asp lost 6-3 to Cool Hand in last night's quarter-final in Liverpool. 2 Nathan Aspinall is still battling pain from a dislocated shoulder Credit: Rex 2 The Asp was beaten by Luke Humphries 6-3 in Liverpool Credit: PA But the world No8 is thankful to have played at all after suffering a shoulder injury just ten days ago. "I did not know what I had done until I got back home but I had a minor dislocation on my shoulder. "I don't know how I managed to play so well last week. It is still a little sore but it feels good now." READ MORE IN DARTS Aspinall was runner-up at the Players Championship 13 last Monday, winning six matches before losing to Damon Heta in the final. It was at the event in Rosmalen, Holland where he sustained the problem and it led to him But Aspinall bravely gritted his teeth and still starred on night 11 of the Premier League in Rotterdam last Thursday. He even beat Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Aspinall, who is still receiving treatment on his shoulder, had a week's rest before featuring against And he showed no signs of discomfort as he recorded a stunning 104 average. Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles Aspinall remains in the Premier League's all-important top four, but Michael Van Gerwen is hot on his heels just one point behind him.
