Luke Littler was slammed by two darts legends for what he did forward of a Premier League evening in Belfast.
Luke Littler got here beneath fireplace forward of Belfast’s Premier League evening final yr (Picture: Getty)
Luke Littler admitted he was within the flawed after being referred to as out by Michael van Gerwen and Dennis Priestley. The Premier League makes its annual cease in Belfast on Thursday evening, with the Nuke aiming to beat a sluggish begin that sees him sixth within the standings after three nights.
It was in Belfast the place Littler was wrapped over the knuckles final yr for his tardiness, which noticed him arrive late for media duties and maintain the seven different gamers ready. That did not go down nicely with seven-time Premier League champion Van Gerwen, who advised {the teenager} to take extra accountability and mentioned he did not should be mollycoddled. The Inexperienced Machine fumed: “They should cease treating him like a child. He is not a child any extra, he is 18 years outdated now.
“It occurs. He has to be taught. You must be taught the onerous means. It is a skilled sport, so it’s a must to be liable for your actions. Easy as that. If he turns up late for an interview, I do not thoughts. However seven different persons are ready for him. That is not very good, is it?”
He advised Sky Sports activities: “I at all times let my darts do the speaking however he (Van Gerwen) is just not flawed. I used to be late. I am 18 now and I am liable for my actions and I did get a bit telling off.”
Final week in Glasgow, Littler was thrashed 6-1 by Jonny Clayton within the semi-finals after receiving a bye following Van Gerwen’s withdrawal on medical grounds. He faces league chief Clayton once more in Belfast, this time within the quarters.
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