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Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Going to be hard' – Luke Humphries reveals what he'll do if German crowd rile Luke Littler at World Cup of Darts
Humphries also reveals what role he'll take in their pairing this year LUKE AFTER HIM 'Going to be hard' – Luke Humphries reveals what he'll do if German crowd rile Luke Littler at World Cup of Darts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE HUMPHRIES will act as a reassuring big brother to Luke Littler if the German crowds pipe up during World Cup duty. Littler's past two visits to Germany – a Premier League night in Berlin and Euro Tour in Munich – proved to be ear-splitting ones as he received the wrath of the fans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Luke Humphries has vowed to protect Luke Littler at the World Cup of Darts in Germany Credit: PA 4 World champion Littler is frequently booed and jeered by German fans Boos and jeers greeted the world champion's presence on stage and there could be a repeat if England go far in the four-day World Cup of Darts, which starts on Thursday in Frankfurt. But Humphries – who won the title with Michael Smith 12 months ago when they smashed Austria in the final – is there to provide support as they chase international glory. Cool Hand Luke, 30, said: 'It's just about not getting involved in the crowd isn't it? 'We've just got to make sure that if they're on his back, I'll be there to say: 'Don't worry about what they're doing, focus on your game.' READ MORE DARTS NEWS DOUBLE TROUBLE Bristow was pain in the a**e but his death at 60 hit me hard, says George 'And if we play against Germany, that's going to be hard but I think he'll learn from the occasions of playing against crowds that are hostile. 'I've been there, I've had it a little bit before and you just have to focus on the game and not worry about what is going on behind you.' Humphries beat Littler in the Prem final in London last month but their rivalry will be put to one side as they wear the St George's flag on their chest for the first time together. England will be parachuted into the second round on Saturday along with the other top seeds – Wales, Scotland's Dartan Army and Northern Ireland – and the format is doubles play. 4 Humphries won the World Cup of Darts with Michael Smith last year Credit: PDC CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis were World Cup champions four times between 2012 and 2016 but until last year, it had been a barren spell for the English tungsten throwers. Humphries, the world No1, said: 'It will be me that probably decides but I might put Luke first to be honest because you play to your strengths. Luke Humphries apologises to fans after hilarious nine-darter fail leaves even rival Nathan Aspinall laughing 'I think he's definitely the best scorer in the world. That's not a lie, it's obvious. 'So, you're going to put your strengths forward. You put him first, he is probably better at going for the bullseye than I am, getting the throws. Only if he's comfortable with it. 'If not, I'll go first but I played the anchor role last year. I could have said I'll go first last year because I was the highest-ranked player. 'But I said to Michael, 'you're a fantastic scorer, you've done it before, you go ahead and set the standard and I'll follow you'. And it worked. Littler is definitely the best scorer in the world Luke Humphries 'I felt really good going second, so maybe that's my role for this year as well. 'Of course it's going to feel special for him and it did for me. As you saw when we won last year, the emotion that comes out of you. 'You don't expect it but it does because you're just so buzzing. It's really special and he will understand it. 'He may even feel a little bit nervous at the start, or for the first game we play, because all eyes are on us. 'Everyone will be expecting us to be powerful every game we play but I did say to him, it doesn't matter how we play. 'As long as we win the trophy, that's what really matters. It will be a special feeling for him, as it was for me.'
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Going to be hard' – Luke Humphries reveals what he'll do if German crowd rile Luke Littler at World Cup of Darts
LUKE HUMPHRIES will act as a reassuring big brother to Luke Littler if the German crowds pipe up during World Cup duty. Littler's past two visits to 4 Luke Humphries has vowed to protect Luke Littler at the World Cup of Darts in Germany Credit: PA 4 World champion Littler is frequently booed and jeered by German fans England go far in the four-day But Humphries – who won the title with Cool Hand Luke, 30, said: 'It's just about not getting involved in the crowd isn't it? 'We've just got to make sure that if they're on his back, I'll be there to say: 'Don't worry about what they're doing, focus on your game.' READ MORE DARTS NEWS 'And if we play against Germany , that's going to be hard but I think he'll learn from the occasions of playing against crowds that are hostile. 'I've been there, I've had it a little bit before and you just have to focus on the game and not worry about what is going on behind you.' London last month but their rivalry will be put to one side as they wear the St George's flag on their chest for the first time together. Scotland 's Dartan Army and Northern Ireland – and the format is doubles play. Most read in Darts 4 Humphries won the World Cup of Darts with Michael Smith last year Credit: PDC CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Phil Taylor and Luke Humphries apologises to fans after hilarious nine-darter fail leaves even rival Nathan Aspinall laughing 'I think he's definitely the best scorer in the world. That's not a lie, it's obvious. 'So, you're going to put your strengths forward. You put him first, he is probably better at going for the bullseye than I am, getting the throws. Only if he's comfortable with it. 'If not, I'll go first but I played the anchor role last year. I could have said I'll go first last year because I was the highest-ranked player. 'But I said to Michael, 'you're a fantastic scorer, you've done it before, you go ahead and set the standard and I'll follow you'. And it worked. Littler is definitely the best scorer in the world Luke Humphries 'I felt really good going second, so maybe that's my role for this year as well. 'Of course it's going to feel special for him and it did for me. As you saw when we won last year, the emotion that comes out of you. 'You don't expect it but it does because you're just so buzzing. It's really special and he will understand it. 'He may even feel a little bit nervous at the start, or for the first game we play, because all eyes are on us. 'Everyone will be expecting us to be powerful every game we play but I did say to him, it doesn't matter how we play. 'As long as we win the trophy, that's what really matters. It will be a special feeling for him, as it was for me.' 4 Humphries beat Littler to the Premier League trophy last month
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Artist says woke bosses ordered him to remove St George's flag from jigsaw puzzle
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN artist says woke bosses ordered him to remove the St George's flag from one of his jigsaw puzzles. Mike Jupp, 77, was told to lose it as part of a diversity and inclusion drive by Gibsons Games. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 An artist says woke bosses ordered him to remove the St George's flag from his I Love Spring puzzle 5 A startled young woman in a bath is out 5 A 'saucy' cow winking at a bull is out 5 The St George's flag on a church has been removed 5 Morris dancers on the street are also out The emblem, on the best-selling I Love Spring puzzle, has been replaced with a pride rainbow flag. He was also asked to remove a young woman in a bath and to include 'people of colour' and 'same-sex couples'. Mike, of Bognor Regis, West Sussex, made the changes — but then quit Gibsons Games in disgust. He said: 'Telling a cartoonist how to depict humour is as disrespectful as it is infuriating. 'It made no sense to me at all. It was their best seller so why fix it? 'If you take the feathers off a chicken you end up with a tukey - and it's foul. 'This is a reflection of a tiny, tiny, minority of society that has a problem. 'The jigsaw was selling very, very well.' MD Kate Gibson said: 'We always endeavour to act in line with our values. 'We wish Mike all the best for his future endeavours.'
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Artist says woke bosses ordered him to remove St George's flag from jigsaw puzzle
AN artist says woke bosses ordered him to remove the St George's flag from one of his jigsaw puzzles. Mike Jupp, 77, was told to lose it as part of a diversity and inclusion drive by Gibsons Games. 5 An artist says woke bosses ordered him to remove the St George's flag from his I Love Spring puzzle 5 A startled young woman in a bath is out 5 A 'saucy' cow winking at a bull is out 5 The St George's flag on a church has been removed 5 Morris dancers on the street are also out The emblem, on the best-selling I Love Spring puzzle, has been replaced with a He was also asked to remove a young woman in a bath and to include 'people of colour' and 'same-sex couples'. Mike, of Bognor Regis, West Sussex, made the changes — but then quit Gibsons Games in disgust. He said: 'Telling a cartoonist how to depict humour is as disrespectful as it is infuriating. Read More on UK News 'It made no sense to me at all. It was their best seller so why fix it? 'If you take the feathers off a chicken you end up with a tukey - and it's foul. 'This is a reflection of a tiny, tiny, minority of society that has a problem. 'The jigsaw was selling very, very well.' Most read in The Sun MD Kate Gibson said: 'We always endeavour to act in line with our values. 'We wish Mike all the best for his future endeavours.' Trailer for Disney's new woke version of Snow White
The National
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Reform clarify flag ban plans after county outcry
Party chair Zia Yusuf announced that Reform-controlled councils in England would 'move at speed to resolve that the *only* flags permitted to be flown on or in its buildings will be the Union Jack and the St George's flag'. Yusuf added: 'No other flags will be permitted to be flown on its flag-poles, balconies, reception desks or council-chamber walls.' Supporters expressed concerns that English counties would not be able to fly their own flags, which are often a source of local pride. The party took control of 10 local authorities in England at last week's local elections, including Durham, Lancashire and Staffordshire. The party has now clarified its stance, with a spokesperson saying: 'Reform UK will proudly fly the Union Jack, St George's flag and county flags. 'Unlike the Tories and Labour, we are proud of our country and history.' Chris Webb, Labour MP for Blackpool South, said Reform was off to 'a great start' by 'banning' the Lancashire rose from flying. (Image: terimakasih0, Pixabay) Conservative MP for Hinckley and Bosworth Dr Luke Evans asked whether it meant 'Leicestershire County Council would not be able to fly the Leicestershire county flag'. The Tories lost control of Leicestershire County Council last week, with Reform now the largest party but falling short of an overall majority. READ MORE: 'Little prospect' of Scots electing a Unionist first minister, John Curtice says It has also led to accusations the party is banning the Ukrainian flag from flying on public buildings, a practice that became common following the Russian invasion. Labour's Mike Tapp said: 'As VE Day reminds us, Britain has a proud history of working with allies to defeat dictators and tyrants. 'It tells you all you need to know about Nigel Farage's Reform that their very first act after winning elections is to ban the Ukrainian flag from our town halls, in this of all weeks.' The party has laid out a number of proposals for councils it now runs since results were declared on Friday. Reform leader Nigel Farage has vowed to 'resist' asylum seekers being housed in the county council areas now under Reform control. Asked how this will be possible because contracts are drawn up between the Home Office and accommodation providers, Yusuf told the BBC the party will use 'every instrument of power available'. 'Judicial reviews, injunctions, there's planning laws,' he told the Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme.
