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FRANK LAMPARD was blown away by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s incredible piece of darts wizardry in his first try EVER.The midfielder sent his Coventry team-mates into a state of pandemonium by somehow hitting a 180 with the first three darts he’d thrown in his life.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a beloved figure among his Coventry City team-matesCredit: GETTYThe Japanese midfielder stunned them by throwing an incredible 180 with his first three dartsThe 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates – who couldn’t quite believe their eyesCredit: X@COVENTRYCITYSky Blues gaffer Frank Lampard was equally as amazed by Sakamoto’s piece of wizardryThe Japanese midfielder achieved the incredible feat on a dartboard in the Sky Blues’ dressing room. The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates after his masterstroke, which Coventry gaffer Lampard was in awe of. The former Chelsea and England star said: “Tatsuhiro hit a 180 and he doesn’t play and hasn’t practised.”It was amazing.” READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSakamoto’s incredible piece of skill was witnessed by team-mate Jake Bidwell, who was equally as astounded as Lampard.He said: “[Jamie] Paterson is the oldest player in the dressing room now and he said it is one of the best things he has ever seen in football.”That tells you all you need to know.”He hit two in and then he’s got nervous so he stepped back. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTatsuhiro Sakamoto has been a shining light for Frank Lampard’s Coventry City this seasonCredit: GETTY”And then I think it took him about two minutes to throw the last one. “It went in and the place went up. Frank Lampard tipped for England job as former Premier League manager Chris Wilder says ‘it just shines through’ “For someone of Pato’s experience to say it is one of the best things he has ever seen in a dressing room, that paints the picture of how good it was.” Sakomoto hasn’t just been a gem in the dressing room for the Sky Blues this season. The winger has scored four goals and provided six assists for his side, who ended the Championship season in fifth place and have the chance of returning to the Premier League via the play-offs. The first leg of their semi-final tie with Sunderland takes place on Friday evening. More

MICHAEL van Gerwen looks “drained” and doesn’t belong in the Premier League top four. That’s according to his best mate Vincent Van der Voort who believes MVG’s recent form simply isn’t good enough to warrant a play-off place.Michael van Gerwen looks ‘drained’, according to his close pal Vincent Van der VoortCredit: RexThe Dutchman’s level has dropped off since making the final of the World Championships in JanuaryCredit: AlamyVincent Van der Voort who believes MVG’s recent form simply isn’t good enough to warrant a play-off placeOn Thursday night in Rotterdam, MVG lost 6–5 to Stephen Bunting despite fighting back from a poor start. Three-time World champion Van Gerwen’s average in the first three legs was below 70.‘Mighty Mike’ now sits fifth in the table and is two points off Nathan Aspinall who is in third. Van der Voort told De Telegraaf: “With this level of play, Michael van Gerwen does not belong in the top four. READ MORE DARTS“If you don’t win a single night, you have no business being in the semi-finals.“You can see he’s searching right now. “Is he driving himself crazy? Of course he is. When you’ve been that good for so long, this must feel like pure torture.“He gets mad at himself—and understandably so. We all know how good he is. Most read in DartsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“That average after three legs against Stephen was shockingly low, yet he still managed to fight back. “You can see the will is there, but the form simply isn’t.”’That’s Michael for you’ – Luke Littler takes dig at Premier League Darts rival after Gary Neville spots awkward momentVan der Voort also pointed to the relentless Premier League schedule as a contributing factor.He added: “You need time to train, but during the Premier League, that time just doesn’t exist. “It’s incredibly frustrating. Only after it ends can he begin to rebuild.”Van Gerwen now finds himself in unfamiliar territory — the hunter has become the hunted. World No. 3 Van Gerwen has not won a ranked televised major since 2022 at the Players Championship Finals and is still awaiting his first title of 2025. Premier League Darts 2025THE 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.INFORMATIONLATEST DARTS NEWSSEASON SO FAR‘The Dutch Destroyer’ said: “He’s never going to reach the playoffs like this. Something drastic needs to happen.“In the past, he owned the stage—the celebrations, the intensity, the fire. Now it all feels like routine. “He seems drained. And honestly, it’s hard to get fired up for a 41 score.“He used to look at others and wonder how they lost form. “Now he’s in that same situation.” But despite the struggles, Van der Voort is still backing 47-time major winner Van Gerwen to bounce back.He said: “If you put things into perspective, he’s still just outside the top four or five.“And this is him at rock bottom. That’s something positive to take.Read More on The Sun“He can turn it around. He won’t suddenly average 110 again every night, but even a strong B-game from Michael is good enough to reach the semi-finals. “We just have to be honest—for the first time in years, he’s not one of the favourites. Unfortunately.” More