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Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘It's crucial he gets support' – Former world No1 warns Luke Littler could retire from darts within five years
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER world No1 darts star Linda Duffy has warned that Luke Littler could retire within five years unless he 'gets support.' The Premier League and World Championship winner has become the biggest name in his field despite being just 18 years old. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A former darts star has warned Luke Littler could quit within the next five years Credit: Rex 2 Dr Linda Duffy was the top women's player in the 80s Credit: Rex Littler's meteoric rise has seen him become a household name. And he has shown he can mix it with the best while also taking flak from fans. However, former world darts No1 Duffy believes the pressures of the sport could take their toll unless Littler is properly supported on his journey. Duffy ruled the roost in women's darts from 1982 to 1987. READ MORE IN DARTS LUKE OF LOVE Darts ace Luke Littler 'confirms new relationship' with teen beautician And after leaving the game, she went on to become a chartered psychologist. Duffy has now used her expertise to fire a warning to Littler's management team, claiming that the teen sensation could bow out within half a decade without proper 'support.' She told Tungsten Tales: 'It's absolutely crucial he receives proper support. Otherwise there's a risk he'll walk away from the game within five years because he's completely burned out. 'Fortunately he has a good manager who understands the importance of giving him time to rest. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'I see that as a very positive development. Years ago players were older, had more life experience and were more able to cope with the pressures. 'They maybe had some more stability behind them, already had their family, a house, that type of thing. Team GB BMX star Kieran Reilly meets Luke Littler and Angryginge 'There needs to be far more attention paid to psychological support. Burnout is a clear sign of stress and anxiety. 'The pressure can become overwhelming. Players are expected to perform at their very best every single time but that's just not realistic.'
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It's crucial he gets support' – Former world No1 warns Luke Littler could retire from darts within five years
FORMER world No1 darts star Linda Duffy has warned that Luke Littler could retire within five years unless he 'gets support.' The Premier League and World Championship winner has become the biggest name in his field despite being just 18 years old. 2 A former darts star has warned Luke Littler could quit within the next five years Credit: Rex 2 Dr Linda Duffy was the top women's player in the 80s Credit: Rex And he has shown he can mix it with the best while also taking flak from fans. However, former world darts No1 Duffy believes the pressures of the sport could take their toll unless Littler is properly supported on his journey. Duffy ruled the roost in women's darts from 1982 to 1987. READ MORE IN DARTS And after leaving the game, she went on to become a chartered psychologist. Duffy has now used her expertise to fire a warning to Littler's management team, claiming that the teen sensation could bow out within half a decade without proper 'support.' She told 'Fortunately he has a good manager who understands the importance of giving him time to rest. Most read in Darts BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'I see that as a very positive development. Years ago players were older, had more life experience and were more able to cope with the pressures. 'They maybe had some more stability behind them, already had their family, a house, that type of thing. Team GB BMX star Kieran Reilly meets Luke Littler and Angryginge 'There needs to be far more attention paid to psychological support. Burnout is a clear sign of stress and anxiety. 'The pressure can become overwhelming. Players are expected to perform at their very best every single time but that's just not realistic.' Premier League Darts 2025 THE Premier League Darts is back with eight players vying for massive prize money and Luke Littler's crown. The teenager, who went on to win the world title in December, won the Premier League in 2024 and will be looking to defend his crown over 18 thrilling weeks. There were two new entries this season, with Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey replacing Peter Wright and Michael Smith. Luke Humphries, Rob Cross, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall keep their place in what will be a hotly-contested title race. INFORMATION Full schedule and results, dates, TV and live stream info Latest standings as we head to Finals night How much prize money is on offer in the Premier League? LATEST DARTS NEWS SEASON SO FAR Night One - Belfast Night Two - Glasgow Night Three - Dublin Night Four - Exeter Night Five - Brighton Night Six - Nottingham Night Seven - Cardiff Night Nine - Berlin Night 10 - Manchester Night 11 - Rotterdam Night 12 - Liverpool
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Luke Littler set to take on Fallon Sherrock in OUTDOOR darts event in between Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Wonder gigs
LUKE LITTLER and Fallon Sherrock could face off for the first time – sandwiched between Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Wonder in London. The darts trailblazers are the headline names for the inaugural Hyde Park Darts Championship on Tuesday July 8. 1 Luke Littler faces his next challenge - playing outdoors Credit: Alamy But a clash of icons never happened as A crowd of 4,000 fans will witness the outdoor Pro-Am, which will be staged in a knockout format, on the famous Great Oak Stage in the Royal Park. The event – part of Hyde Park's Open House summer festival – will also involve former world champions Michael van Gerwern and Luke Humphries. Read more Darts Special guests include singer Olly Murs, TV presenter Two days earlier, America's double GRAMMY-winning singer Carpenter, 25, will perform her second successive night of songs to UK punters. And then the following Saturday, legendary singer BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Most read in Uncategorized Tickets for the Hyde Park Darts Championship go on sale from 10am on Friday May 2. PDC CEO Matt Porter said: 'It is an iconic part of British Summer Time and darts is an iconic part of British culture. Team GB BMX star Kieran Reilly meets Luke Littler and Angryginge 'So to bring the two together is a really exciting concept and we can't wait for what will be a fun, entertaining evening.'
