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The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
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‘Best finisher in the world' who broke etiquette in Luke Littler match tipped for Premier League Darts spot
ADRIAN LEWIS says James Wade's World Matchplay heroics should guarantee him a spot in next year's Premier League line-up. 'The Machine' powered into a SEVENTH final at the iconic Winter Gardens before eventually 3 James Wade has been tipped for a Premier League Darts spot Credit: Getty 3 Wade faced Luke Littler in the World Matchplay final at the weekend Credit: Getty World No. 5 Wade has been in magnificent form and picked up his first senior title since 2022 at the Players Championship 19. Former World Champ He said: 'I don't think he dropped below a 100 average all throughout the tournament which takes some doing itself. 'To still do that after he has been playing for 20 odd years, he is a credit to the sport. READ MORE IN DARTS 'I think he is very under looked a lot of the time. 'Certainly, to me he is the best finisher in the world over the last 20 years. 'That might put him in the Premier League next year which he thoroughly deserves as well. 'He will just go from strength to strength and get more confidence. Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 Adrian Lewis believes Wade should be given a place in next year's Premier League Darts Credit: Getty 'Obviously he reached another final and I think he can do big things again.' Stoke-on-Trent thrower Lewis has been absent from competitive action for over 26 months. Luke Littler reveals James Wade's words prior to astonishing win The 40-year-old previously stepped away from the oche due to the stress of the game and to care for his ill wife Sarah. Last week, eight-times major winner Lewis added: 'I was watching the darts and then I thought why is my social media going mad here. 'I realised it was Ando, he opened his mouth and said all this. 'He is a great lad Ando and he makes me laugh. 'I just had to say he only wants me back because it is an easy draw! 'We will see when January comes where I am at. 'I'm doing a bit of the Modus, playing an international pairs with Steve Beaton at the end of next month which I am looking forward to. 'Then come January we will see where we are at and if I can get my Tour Card back.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘Get up off your a**e' – Luke Littler reveals James Wade advice and what he said straight after winning World Matchplay
LUKE LITTLER has revealed what James Wade said to him after he won the World Matchplay title. The Warrington thrower completed the sport's triple crown as 3 Luke Littler won the World Matchplay title Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 He had been taking advice from rival James Wade Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw He has benefited from some extra practice sessions from the oche with his impressive form. The darts star has revealed that Wade told him to "get off his a**e". He told READ MORE ON DARTS "He literally told me, 'Get up off your a**e and practice with me. 121.' Alright, James." Littler also revealed what Wade said to him after their final at the World Matchplay. The pair were pictured chatting on the stage after Littler added: "He said, 'Well played, brilliant tournament and well done to you'. Most read in Darts SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN "He's definitely got a lot better since the UK Open. "Obviously, I had it my way in Minehead, and he had his in the first five legs, and then I got myself back in it and picked up the trophy." Luke Littler hits sensational nine-darter to send Blackpool darts crowd wild The triumph in Blackpool was the first time Littler had lifted a trophy since March. It also saw him pocket a tidy £200,000 in prize money. The previous success was when he won the season's first European Tour event. However, he has had fewer chances as he 3 Littler had also been competing in Premier League Darts, which ran for 16 weeks. Wade will be aiming to qualify for the tournament next year, having failed to be selected for it since 2022. He
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
‘Get up off your a**e' – Luke Littler reveals James Wade advice and what he said straight after winning World Matchplay
LUKE LITTLER has revealed what James Wade said to him after he won the World Matchplay title. The Warrington thrower completed the sport's triple crown as he triumphed over Wade 18-13 in Blackpool. 2 2 Littler, 18, lifted the Phil Taylor trophy for the first time as he continued his remarkable rise to the top of darts. He has benefited from some extra practice sessions from the oche with his impressive form. The darts star has revealed that Wade told him to "get off his a**e". He told TungstenTales: "We practised tonight, we've done a lot of 121 to 170 checkouts. "He literally told me, 'Get up off your a**e and practice with me. 121.' Alright, James." Littler also revealed what Wade said to him after their final at the World Matchplay. The pair were pictured chatting on the stage after Littler threw the winning darts. Littler added: "He said, 'Well played, brilliant tournament and well done to you'. "He's definitely got a lot better since the UK Open. "Obviously, I had it my way in Minehead, and he had his in the first five legs, and then I got myself back in it and picked up the trophy." Luke Littler hits sensational nine-darter to send Blackpool darts crowd wild The triumph in Blackpool was the first time Littler had lifted a trophy since March. It also saw him pocket a tidy £200,000 in prize money. The previous success was when he won the season's first European Tour event. However, he has had fewer chances as he opted out of multiple Players Championship events and some European Tour dates. Littler had also been competing in Premier League Darts, which ran for 16 weeks. Wade will be aiming to qualify for the tournament next year, having failed to be selected for it since 2022. He did break etiquette after the World Matchplay final as he did not receive his runners-up trophy on stage.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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Man Utd want Luke Littler to return to Old Trafford to parade latest trophy as he matches club's famous Treble
MANCHESTER UNITED are keen for fellow Treble winner Luke Littler to return to Old Trafford and show off his latest darts trophy. Littler, 18, is a passionate United fan and completed the Triple Crown last weekend when he beat James Wade 18-13 to lift the Betfred World Matchplay. 3 Luke Littler was a guest of honour at Old Trafford after winning the World Darts Championship Credit: REUTERS 3 The darts sensation met Red Devils legend Sir Alex Ferguson Credit: INSTAGRAM@LUKETHENUKELITTER 3 SunSport understands United are eager to have Littler return to Old Trafford after his completion of the darts treble Credit: Getty Within the space of just 15 months, he has won the sport's three biggest events – the Premier League Darts, the World Championship and the Matchplay. On Sunday, January 19 – two days before his 18th birthday – Littler showed off the Sid Waddell Trophy to Red Devils fans at half-time of the 3-1 Prem loss to Brighton. And following his latest triumph, secured at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool , club insiders would welcome him doing the same again with this pot of silverware, which is a dead ringer for football 's FA Cup. Though Littler was not even born when United completed the historic Treble in 1999 under legendary boss Sir READ MORE DARTS NEWS No official conversation has been had yet between the two parties but Littler has close links to the hierarchy. SunSport understands they are open to talks and say he is always welcome given his love and loyalty towards United, who are managed by On his first VIP visit in January 2024, he met up with Ferguson, 83, and posed for photos. That same month, he coached shot-shy United stars how to hit the target as he took part in a nine-darts challenge at the Carrington training HQ with Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Luke Littler prize money breakdown Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner: World Championship 2025 - £500,000 World Championship 2024 - £200,000 Grand Slam of Darts 2024 - £150,000 European Tour - £91,000 Player Championships events - £71,500 Players Championship final runner-up - £60,000 UK Open 2023 + 2024 - £17,500 World Matchplay - £10,000 World Grand Prix - £7,500 European Championship - £7,500 (Unranked) Premier League Darts - £315,000 TOTAL: £1.43 million United open their Premier League campaign against That fixture does not work for Littler, who will be in Auckland that weekend for the New Zealand Darts Masters. 'As a player yeah but...' - Luke Littler forces Roy Keane to agree on Bruno Fernandes but Man Utd legend still makes dig But he will then have time off until the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam on September 12-14. Meanwhile, Littler – midway through his second year as a pro – was asked after his win over Wade which of the three top trophies was his preference. It is nearly seven months since he beat Michael van Gerwen at Ally Pally to become the sport's youngest world champion. Littler replied: 'It has to be the Worlds. But my personal favourite? 'Obviously, the Premier League at 17, winning that on debut and all the doubters saying if I am ready or not. 'That meant the most. But picking up the worlds, I think that is the best.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Man Utd want Luke Littler to return to Old Trafford to parade latest trophy as he matches club's famous Treble
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED are keen for fellow Treble winner Luke Littler to return to Old Trafford and show off his latest darts trophy. Littler, 18, is a passionate United fan and completed the Triple Crown last weekend when he beat James Wade 18-13 to lift the Betfred World Matchplay. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Luke Littler was a guest of honour at Old Trafford after winning the World Darts Championship Credit: REUTERS 3 The darts sensation met Red Devils legend Sir Alex Ferguson Credit: INSTAGRAM@LUKETHENUKELITTER 3 SunSport understands United are eager to have Littler return to Old Trafford after his completion of the darts treble Credit: Getty Within the space of just 15 months, he has won the sport's three biggest events – the Premier League Darts, the World Championship and the Matchplay. On Sunday, January 19 – two days before his 18th birthday – Littler showed off the Sid Waddell Trophy to Red Devils fans at half-time of the 3-1 Prem loss to Brighton. And following his latest triumph, secured at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, club insiders would welcome him doing the same again with this pot of silverware, which is a dead ringer for football's FA Cup. Though Littler was not even born when United completed the historic Treble in 1999 under legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson, they see the similarities with his 'three-peat' achievement. READ MORE DARTS NEWS LUKE WHO'S SECOND Why Littler is still not world No1 despite winning Triple Crown No official conversation has been had yet between the two parties but Littler has close links to the hierarchy. SunSport understands they are open to talks and say he is always welcome given his love and loyalty towards United, who are managed by Ruben Amorim. On his first VIP visit in January 2024, he met up with Ferguson, 83, and posed for photos. That same month, he coached shot-shy United stars how to hit the target as he took part in a nine-darts challenge at the Carrington training HQ with Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Luke Littler prize money breakdown Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner: World Championship 2025 - £500,000 World Championship 2024 - £200,000 Grand Slam of Darts 2024 - £150,000 European Tour - £91,000 Player Championships events - £71,500 Players Championship final runner-up - £60,000 UK Open 2023 + 2024 - £17,500 World Matchplay - £10,000 World Grand Prix - £7,500 European Championship - £7,500 (Unranked) Premier League Darts - £315,000 TOTAL: £1.43 million United open their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on Sunday, August 17. That fixture does not work for Littler, who will be in Auckland that weekend for the New Zealand Darts Masters. 'As a player yeah but...' - Luke Littler forces Roy Keane to agree on Bruno Fernandes but Man Utd legend still makes dig But he will then have time off until the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam on September 12-14. Meanwhile, Littler – midway through his second year as a pro – was asked after his win over Wade which of the three top trophies was his preference. It is nearly seven months since he beat Michael van Gerwen at Ally Pally to become the sport's youngest world champion. Littler replied: 'It has to be the Worlds. But my personal favourite? 'Obviously, the Premier League at 17, winning that on debut and all the doubters saying if I am ready or not. 'That meant the most. But picking up the worlds, I think that is the best.'
