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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries BOOED by German crowd on day they got their MBEs but fans love their ‘s***house' walk-on
LUKE LITTLER and Luke Humphries were both booed by a German crowd on the day that they were awarded MBEs. Both darts superstars were named on the King's birthday honours list ahead of competing for England at the World Cup of Darts. 5 5 The top-two ranked players in the world grinned as they cheekily sauntered over to the oche with Vindaloo booming through the arena speakers. The pro-England party tune prompted a chorus of boos from the German crowd in Frankfurt. But fans watching back in Blighty loved the "s***house" partisan walk-on. One wrote on X: " Littler and Humphries coming out to Vindaloo is s***housery I can get on board with." While a second joked: "Give a knighthood to whoever's idea it was to walk out to Vindaloo." A third gushed: "Coming out to Vindaloo. Pair of heroes!" Unfortunately for the two Lukes, it was downhill from there. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 Littler and Humphries were stunned by the German pair Ricardo Pietreczko and Martin Schindler. After missing five darts to go up 3-2, the contest got away from England, with Germany going on to win 8-4. The two Lukes' poor displays sparked comparisons with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard - who famously struggled to replicate their sparkling club form while playing together for the Three Lions. Watching England's nightmare unfold, one fan joked on X: "Littler and Humphries is Gerrard and Lampard for a new generation." While a second quipped: "Littler and Humphries is the new Gerrard and Lampard." Another added: "Littler and Humphries is the darting equivalent of Lampard and Gerrard. Absolute ballers. But cannot play together." 5 5
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries STUNNED by Germany at World Cup of Darts as fans joke ‘they're like Gerrard and Lampard'
LUKE LITTLER and Luke Humphries have been dumped out of the World Cup of Darts following a shock 8-4 defeat to Germany. The two Lukes, barely 24 hours after being awarded MBEs by the King, were surprisingly beaten 8-4 in Frankfurt. 1 It was England's worst defeat since Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis were humiliated by Spain in 2010. Grinning Littler and Humphries had walked out to Vindaloo, sparking a chorus of boos from the German crowd. The golden boys spurned FIVE darts to take a 3-2 lead but the German pair Ricardo Pietreczko and Martin Schindler took out 286 in six darts to go in front. England's pair never seemed to recover from that setback. The Germans were roared on by the home crowd and ripped the Three Lions pair apart to hit five legs on the bounce to open up a 7-2 lead - and just one away from glory. However, Humphries and Littler didn't stop the fight. They hit back-to-back legs to make it 7-4. But the Germans were not finished and clearly had their rivals rattled and soon wrapped it up 8-4. Watching England's nightmare unfold, one fan joked on X: "Littler and Humphries is Gerrard and Lampard for a new generation." On a night of shocks, Scotland were also smashed by the Netherlands, suffering an 8-0 whitewashing. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
MBE pair Luke Littler and Luke Humphries warned they won't be treated like royalty at World Cup of Darts
German duo Ricardo Pietreczko and Martin Schindler are gunning for the hot favourites in Frankfurt German duo Ricardo Pietreczko and Martin Schindler have warned England's MBE heroes they won't be treated like royalty in Frankfurt. The home pair are gunning for the World Cup of Darts hot favourites in Saturday's mammoth last 16 clash in their own country. Luke Humphries and Luke Littler go into the tournament having been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for their contribution to the sport of darts. However, with Littler having previously had issues with whistling German crowds and vowing earlier this year never to return to Germany in a social-media outburst, the Frankfurt fans are ready to crank up the heat. Pietreczko said: 'I think it was a very funny game against both Lukes, because Luke Littler says never come back to Germany.' Schindler added: 'I think the fans are going to play a major role in that. If we are going to play against bigger nations, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Netherlands or whoever, there are so many good names in it right now. "I think this probably is the best World Cup to be in and we are very happy about the support we are getting from the fans.' Humphries and Littler are flying going into it with Cool Hand saying: 'I'm extremely honoured and delighted to be receiving an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to darts. "To be recognised by the King for what I have achieved, and also for my contribution to playing in and promoting the sport that I love, is something that I never thought possible, but I'm very grateful that it has become a reality. 'I have enjoyed the highest of highs in darts in becoming World No.1 and winning the biggest tournaments that the game has to offer, but to be awarded the MBE will rank alongside any of those achievements. "I have to give a massive thanks to my fiance Kayley, and my family, particularly my mum and dad, who have been a constant source of support over the years and helped make me the person that I am today. 'To say that I'm looking forward to visiting Buckingham Palace is an understatement. To receive the MBE there with my family with me is something that I'll cherish for the rest of my life. "I'll continue to be a good ambassador for darts and help pave the way for future generations to be involved and succeed in a sport that has given so much to me.' Littler added: 'This is an amazing and unexpected honour but one which I am very grateful for. "To receive a recognition like this is something I had never thought would be possible, and it is a proud moment. "It's unbelievable what I've done for my sport, I'm happy, my family is happy and I can't wait to receive it. 'Congratulations to Luke Humphries on receiving an MBE too. "He's a fantastic ambassador for darts and although he's a rival, I can't wait to partner him in the World Cup this weekend.'
