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Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Darts star nicknamed the ‘Ginja Ninja' faces fine for unsavoury antics after loss in fiery clash
A DARTS star is facing a fine over his unsavoury antics in a fiery Players Championship 15 clash. Matt Campbell lashed out during his first round defeat to Scott Williams in Hildesheim, Germany. 4 Matt Campbell raised his middle finger after losing to Scott Williams Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 His opponent later tapped him on the face 4 Campbell could face a fine for his actions Credit: Getty 4 Williams won the match 6-3 Credit: Getty Following the 6-3 loss, Campbell raised his arm and showed the dart board his middle finger. Williams then tapped his face in a consolation gesture. Campbell, 35, who is known as the Ginja Ninja, will likely be fined for his actions given the PDC's strict stance on player conduct. Williams himself will know all about the disciplinary action his opponent could face. READ MORE ON DARTS DART OF WAR Darts star had 'Barney attack' on stage and smashed trophy in rage Last month the World Darts Championship semi-finalist gave fans the middle finger during the German Grand Prix. During the contest, Williams was heckled by fans in the crowd and appeared to be on the end of an F-word jibe. And as he stepped up to the oche, Williams flashed his middle finger towards the crowd behind him. Fans found the clash between the pair hilarious, with one saying of Campbell: "Yeah, that made me chuckle. Totally wasn't expecting that reaction from him at the end of that game 🤣🤣🤣" CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Another added: "Scott Williams is always absolute comedy to watch 🤣" Williams, 35, reached the semi-final where he lost 7-4 to Krzysztof Ratajski, who won the tournament.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Darts star nicknamed the ‘Ginja Ninja' faces fine for unsavoury antics after loss in fiery clash
A DARTS star is facing a fine over his unsavoury antics in a fiery Players Championship 15 clash. Matt Campbell lashed out during his first round defeat to Scott Williams in Hildesheim, Germany . Advertisement 4 Matt Campbell raised his middle finger after losing to Scott Williams Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 His opponent later tapped him on the face 4 Campbell could face a fine for his actions Credit: Getty 4 Williams won the match 6-3 Credit: Getty Following the 6-3 loss, Campbell raised his arm and showed the dart board his middle finger. Williams then tapped his face in a consolation gesture. Campbell, 35, who is known as the Ginja Ninja, will likely be fined for his actions given the PDC's strict stance on player conduct. Williams himself will know all about the disciplinary action his opponent could face. Advertisement READ MORE ON DARTS Last month the World Darts Championship semi-finalist During the contest, Williams was heckled by fans in the crowd and appeared to be on the end of an F-word jibe. And as he stepped up to the oche, Williams flashed his middle finger towards the crowd behind him. Fans found the clash between the pair hilarious, with one saying of Campbell: "Yeah, that made me chuckle. Totally wasn't expecting that reaction from him at the end of that game 🤣🤣🤣" Advertisement Most read in Darts Latest CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Another added: "Scott Williams is always absolute comedy to watch 🤣" Williams, 35, reached the semi-final where he lost 7-4 to Krzysztof Ratajski, who won the tournament. Fans spot Luke Littler's classy gesture towards Luke Humphries after loss in final of Premier League Darts
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Michael van Gerwen's darts woes go from bad to worse with humiliating defeat to little-known prospect
Three-time world champ is hit for six by an outsider as ProTour plight continues TROUBLE DUTCH Michael van Gerwen's darts woes go from bad to worse with humiliating defeat to little-known prospect MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has been sent reeling again - as unwanted stats add up for the Dutch legend in 2025. Outsider Dominik Gruellich inflicted MVG's sixth first-round loss of this year's ProTour. Advertisement 2 Michael van Gerwen's struggle went on with final-leg agony Credit: Rex Such lows are hard to take for the frustrated three-time world champion. Van Gerwen's season has not been a total nightmare. Most notably, he picked up his 38th Euro Tour title at the German Grand Prix in April, with a nine-darter to boot. But the 36-year-old enters night 15 of Premier League Darts in Aberdeen on Thursday this week without a nightly win so far. Advertisement READ MORE IN DARTS DART OF WAR Darts star had 'Barney attack' on stage and smashed trophy in rage Howevger, he's still fourth in the Prem table - just ahead of Nathan Aspinall in the battle for a place in the Play-Offs on May 29. So it's Mighty Mike's ProTour problems that might conceern him most. And at Players Championship 15 he slumped 6-5 to German star Gruellich in the 23-year-old's home-country town of Hildesheim. Yet MVG could consider himself lucky compared to English ace Andrew Gilding. Advertisement However, that was due to Gilding's flight rather than his flights. The 54-year old didn't even make it to the tournament - as his flight was held up. Gilding's social media team blamed "KLM'S last flight... being delayed by two hours". 2 The Dutchman crashed out to German outsider Dominik Gruellich Credit: Getty Advertisement They added: "Andrew would have missed his connecting flight to Hannover." Krzysztof Ratajski went on to win Players Championship 15. The Pole defeated Dave Chisnall 8-4 to scoop the £15,000 top prize.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Michael van Gerwen's darts woes go from bad to worse with humiliating defeat to little-known prospect
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has been sent reeling again - as unwanted stats add up for the Dutch legend in 2025. Outsider Dominik Gruellich inflicted MVG's sixth first-round loss of this year's ProTour. 2 Michael van Gerwen's struggle went on with final-leg agony Credit: Rex Such lows are hard to take for the frustrated three-time world champion. Van Gerwen's season has not been a total nightmare. Most notably, he picked up his 38th Euro Tour title at the German Grand Prix in April, with a nine-darter to boot. But the 36-year-old enters night 15 of Premier League Darts in Aberdeen on Thursday this week without a nightly win so far. READ MORE IN DARTS Howevger, he's still fourth in the Prem table - just ahead of So it's Mighty Mike's ProTour problems that might conceern him most. And at Players Championship 15 he slumped 6-5 to German star Gruellich in the 23-year-old's home-country town of Hildesheim. Yet MVG could consider himself lucky compared to English ace Most read in Darts However, that was due to Gilding's flight rather than his flights. The 54-year old didn't even make it to the tournament - as his flight was held up. Gilding's social media team blamed "KLM'S last flight... being delayed by two hours". 2 The Dutchman crashed out to German outsider Dominik Gruellich Credit: Getty They added: "Andrew would have missed his connecting flight to Hannover." Krzysztof Ratajski went on to win Players Championship 15. The Pole defeated Dave Chisnall 8-4 to scoop the £15,000 top prize.
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Michael van Gerwen suffers more darts misery with yet another horror exit as rival grounded by airport calamity
The Dutchman has toiled all season and it wan another embarrassing exit in Germany Toiling Michael van Gerwen's torturous campaign has continued at the Euros while rival Andrew Gilding was left grounded by an airport nightmare. The three-times world champ Dutchman made another miserable early exit when beaten 6-5 by young German prospect Dominik Gruellich in Hildesheim. It was the sixth time Van Gerwen, who has yet to win a night in this year's Premier League, has been knocked out at the first stage of a darts ProTour in 2025 as he struggles to recapture his best form ahead of Thursday's Premier League night in Aberdeen. But at least the Green Machine was able to get a throw as Gilding was left marooned and absent from the event due to flight issues. Goldfinger didn't make it to Players Championship 15 following a flight botch as his social-media team explained: 'Due to KLM'S last flight yesterday afternoon being delayed by two hours. "Andrew would of missed his connecting flight to Hannover. They rebooked him on this morning 9am flight, but he will miss playing in today's Players Championship 15 in Hildesheim.' It's a sore one for Gilding who made it to the Final of the European Darts Grand Prix last week before losing 8-0 to Gary Anderson., who got through his opening match of the day with a 6-2 win over Rob Owen. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
