Episode 3140: Littler’s Path To Greatness, Pubs And Doubles, Murph In NZ
On Friday night at the Ally Pally 17 year old Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history, and he made it look easy. Given his youth, popularity and alcohol-free path to greatness, has he changed the sport forever?
We chat to long time darts fan and darts journalist for The Guardian, Jonathan Liew, about the sport’s moment in the sun, darts parents, Littler’s talent, the historical link between pubs and darts, “no excuses”, and what’s with all the double 10’s?
LITTLER IS THE WORLD CHAMPION! ?
LUKE LITTLER ACHIEVES HIS DARTING DESTINY!
The 17-year-old sensation produces a spectacular display to defeat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 and create more history at Alexandra Palace!
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We discover the “no reindeer suits in the press box” rule, and Murph is back from his holidays in New Zealand – did he meet any All Blacks while he was over there? Funny you should ask…
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