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      ‘They should talk to Luke Littler’ – Man Utd legend says squad should turn to darts teenager for advice

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Jaap Stam believes that the Red Devils’ current crop should talk to Luke Littler about handling pressure.Ruben Amorim’s side have endured an awful season and sit 13th in the Premier League.Luke Littler continues to go from strength to strengthCredit: RexMan Utd have endured a difficult seasonCredit: RexLittler, meanwhile, has continued to thrive since bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old at the World Darts Championship in December 2023.After being beaten in the Ally Pally final on that occasion, the darts wonderkid went one better to become world champion earlier this year.Stam, who hails from a proud darts nation in the Netherlands, believes that United’s new young core could do with taking a leaf from Littler’s book.Chatting to Makthavare, the former centre-back, 52, said: “I’ve been so impressed with how Luke Littler has been performing, he is doing such an amazing job at a young age and I spoke to him at Old Trafford last season.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I told him how impressive it was that he can still perform with all the noise and the shouting behind him at tournaments, it’s so hard to have that concentration and that focus.”I think it’s different for certain personalities in how you approach certain situations and how you deal with that, Luke’s been doing a great job at that.”For young footballers who are going from the academy to the first team at a big club it can be very difficult, you have to think about all the social media attention and pressure put on these players.”I think it would be good for these young players to talk to Luke about his experience and how he handles high pressure situations.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordJaap Stam played for Man Utd between 1998 and 2001Credit: AFP”I have seen players in the past who go from the academy to the first team and then they seem to struggle.”It’s so important to have people within the club who can help that transition and make it easier for those young people to handle it and reach their potential.”Luke Littler celebrates win after his victory at Premier League night seven in Cardiff Man Utd have not lost a match in 90 minutes since their 1-0 defeat at Tottenham on February 16, although they did exit the FA Cup to Fulham on penalties during the subsequent seven-match stretch.Littler, meanwhile, has continued to thrive.On Thursday the 18-year-old claimed victory on Night Seven of the 2025 Darts Premier League in Cardiff.Luke the Nuke will face winless Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals on Night Eight in Newcastle next Thursday. More

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      England star spotted at darts in Luke Littler shirt holding up bizarre message to his Premier League manager

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      ENGLAND star Lewis Dunk was spotted holding up a bizarre sign as he cheered on Luke Littler last night.The 18-year-old sensation beat Chris Dobey, Michael van Gerwen and Nathan Aspinall en route to Premier League Darts victory yesterday.Lewis Dunk was seen holding up a sign about his manager Fabian HurzelerCredit: XThe defender was also spotted by a fan holding beerCredit: XLuke Littler won last night’s event at the Brighton CentreCredit: PAThe action on night five of the competition came from Brighton and their club captain Dunk was pictured in the crowd.Dunk was seen holding a pint of beer while wearing a replica of Littler’s trademark purple shirt.Sky Sports cameras cut to him in the stands and the defender was seen holding up a hand-written sign.It had Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler’s name scribbled on it with the words “in” and “out” crossed out several times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans found it hilarious, with one saying: “Dunk with this sign cracked me up.”Another added: “Having a great time by the looks of it.”A third reacted: “Why is Lewis Dunk at the darts with a Hurzeler Out/in sign?????”Dunk is currently out injured and has not featured in the Seagulls’ last four games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 33-year-old has been capped six times by England and was part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euros last summer.Brighton face Fulham tomorrow and Dunk will reportedly miss out again due to injury.Luke Littler reveals ‘pint was thrown at Nathan Aspinall’ as Premier League Darts is marred by ‘crazy’ crowd incident He is not the only Premier League player to have been spotted at the darts after Tottenham pair James Maddison and Brennan Johnson were seen at Ally Pally for the World Championships just hours after drawing 2-2 to Wolves in December.Dunk’s sign was aimed at manager Fabian HurzelerCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I knew you was thinking about me,’ says Luke Littler as James Maddison sends Man Utd fan apology

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      JAMES MADDISON sent pal Luke Littler a tongue-in-cheek apology after scoring Tottenham’s winner against the darts star’s beloved Manchester United.The midfielder, 28, was making his return to action following three weeks out with a calf injury.James Maddison performed his darts throw celebrationCredit: GettyLuke Littler is a boyhood Man Utd fanCredit: GettyLittler re-posted James Maddison’s Instagram storyHe made it a comeback to remember, scoring in the 13th minute to earn Spurs an important 1-0 win.After scoring, Maddison performed his trademark “throwing a dart” celebration.He then made a shushing gesture, potentially directed at Roy Keane following the Irishman’s comments about him earlier in the week.After the game, Maddison posted a picture of his darts celebration his Instagram story.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe captioned it: “Sorry son @lukethenukelittler”.Littler, 18, subsequently re-posted the image to his own story, writing: “I knew u was thinking about me.”The pair’s friendship dates back to Littler’s run to the World Darts Championship final as a 16-year-old last year.After the Warrington wonderkid reached the quarter-finals, Maddison invited him to a Spurs match.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMaddison, 28, also shushed towards TV camerasCredit: GettyLittler sat in the England international’s plush box at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs beat Bournemouth 3-1 in December 2023.A fortnight later, he met Sir Alex Ferguson and Bruno Fernandes as he attended Man Utd’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford.Man Utd player ratings vs Tottenham: Hojlund arguably worst No9 in club’s history as Dorgu has nightmare debutIn September, Littler was cheekily trolled by Spurs’ social media team after the North Londoners defeated United 3-0 at Old Trafford.Posting a screenshot of Littler following their official account, they wrote: “You finally seen the light @LukeTheNuke180?”During the week, Man Utd icon Keane said Maddison “got relegated with Leicester and he’ll get relegated with Spurs”.After netting the winner and performing a shushing celebration, Maddison told Sky Sports: “There was a little bit of outside noise this week.”People will have their opinions, but I wanted to do my talking on the pitch. I hope there is a certain few that enjoyed me being the match-winner today.”Keane had also asked: “People say Maddison’s the man. When is he going to step up to the plate?”READ MORE SUN STORIESMaddison’s goal on Sunday was his ninth in 23 Premier League appearances this season.In total he has scored 10 and laid on six assists in all competitions during Spurs’ difficult season. More

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      Luke Littler sits ringside for Catterall vs Barboza in Manchester… after trying some of undercard fighter’s snacks

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      DARTS superstar Luke Littler was a special guest at ringside in Manchester for Jack Catterall’s fight against Arnold Barboza Jr.The teenage sensation became the youngest world champion in darts history after clinching the title aged 17 in January. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn with Luke LittlerCredit: GettyLittler enjoyed a backstage snack after meeting undercard fighter Conner TudsburyNow the 18-year-old is enjoying life as a household name.And he sat ringside with promoter Eddie Hearn at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena to watch the boxing. He was even captured backstage trying some of Conner Tudsbury’s post-fight snacks before the boxer won his professional debut.Manchester City’s John Stones – following the Premier League champions 4-0 win over Newcastle – was also in attendance. READ MORE IN BOXINGLittler beat the great Michael van Gerwen to become champ but suffered a dip in form in the aftermath. He was beaten in Bahrain and Amsterdam before bailing out of the Players Championship in the Last 32. But he bounced back with victory over friend Luke Humphries to get off the mark in the Premier League. And the Nuke told Sky Sports: “It was a weird final.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWe both weren’t playing well. Now and then I looked up at the screen and we were both on a 90 average. “The crowd got involved. When Luke went 5-4 up, I thought just break him and I did well to hit an 11-darter. That was crucial.“Getting past Rob, the comeback was unbelievable. I felt really confident against Michael and the final was a weird, weird game.”Luke Littler says ‘he wanted to put it right’ beating Luke Humphries More

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      Scottish Premiership star spotted calling for his manager to be SACKED as he turns up at Glasgow Premier League darts

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      A CHEEKY Scottish Premiership star called for his manager to be SACKED when he was spotted making a surprise appearance at the Premier League darts.A number of footballers were in attendance at the bash at the OVO Hydro including St Johnstone’s former Rangers star Nicky Clark and Celtic hero Arne Engels.Zach Hemming at Celtic ParkCredit: Kenny RamsaySt Mirren’s Zach Hemmings holds up a sign which reads ‘Robbo out!!!’ at the dartsCredit: SNSBut one man who went even further than that was St Mirren goalkeeper Zach Hemming, who livened up his evening by holding a handwritten ‘Robbo Out!!’ sign at the camera.That’s a lighthearted swipe at his gaffer Stephen Robinson, who has performed miracles with the Paisley side in recent seasons. Hemming, 24, was a big part of the side which finished fifth last season, making 33 appearances on a loan spell from Middlesbrough.While he spent the first half of this season at League One side Leyton Orient, he returned to his parent club on 1 January with manager Robinson keen to make the deal permanent.Robinson said at the time: “He was very successful last season and we will be in discussions with Middlesbrough as we look at the potential of making it permanent at the end of the season.”There was no shortage of drama on the night with World Champion Luke Litter on the brink of DEFEAT at the quarter-final stage as he found himself 5-1 down to 2018 world champion Rob Cross.But the 18-year-old arrows sensation fought back to win and in the semi-final he beat Michael van Gerwen 6-2 in a rematch of their World Championship final clash.That set up another match up between world number one Humphries and number two Littler – and it was Littler who pocketed the £10,000 prize with a little help from an 170 finish.Most read in FootballLittler remarked on the standard of play in the final between him and Humphries: “It was a weird final. St Mirren fans try to rush away end vs Dundee United”We both weren’t playing well.”Now and again I look up at the screen and we’re on a 90 average. The crowd got involved.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Luke Littler and AngryGinge lose their heads on live stream after predicting Harry Maguire would score Man Utd winner

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      LUKE LITTLER and pal AngryGinge incredibly predicted Manchester United’s last-gasp winner over Leicester.The Red Devils beat the Foxes 2-1 last night to book their spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup.AngryGine and Luke Littler correctly predicted a Harry Maguire winnerCredit: @GingeUpdatesThey belted out a chant in celebrationCredit: @GingeUpdatesMaguire’s header came in the 93rd minuteCredit: AFPThe goal stood with VAR not in useCredit: RexMaguire appeared to be offside when he headed into the back of net in the 93rd minute.But the linesman did not flag and with VAR not used in this round of the FA Cup, the goal was controversially given.United supporters Littler and AngryGinge were doing a watch-along stream with fellow fans last night.The darts world champion and the internet star both predicted a Maguire goal as Bruno Fernandes stood over the set-piece.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAngryGinge, wearing a rare United away shirt from the 1994/95 season, said: “A Maguire header off this and it is on. It could be. You said Maguire winner as well.”The pair then celebrated jubilantly, with the streamer shouting: “F***ing get in. Get in Maguire.”Littler hilariously screamed: “Show me the money.”They then begun singing the chant: “We’ve seen it all, we’ve won the lot, we’re Man Utd and we’re never going to stop, ole ole, ole ola, ole ole ole ole ola.”Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSEarlier in their live stream, Littler and AngryGinge played a game of darts.They went into a deciding leg at 2-2 and the YouTuber with 746,000 subscribers had a match dart to win it.Man Utd player ratings vs LeicesterBut his throw was centimetres away from the double 18 he was aiming for.Littler then stepped up to the oche and checked out on tops.AngryGinge lived up to his nickname, reacting: “I can’t believe it. Oh my God. F***. F***ing cheating b******. F*** sake.Maguire looked clearly offside but the linesman did not spot itCredit: ITV More

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      Britain’s worst football team gets coaching session in accuracy by teen darts sensation Luke Littler

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      BRITAIN’S worst football team — which lost every game last season — is coached in accuracy by teen darts sensation Luke Littler.Luke “The Nuke”, 18, gave Tunley Athletic a few games with the arrows, even wearing a blindfold, to show how he blocks out distractions — and still won.Britain’s worst football team was coached in accuracy by teen darts sensation Luke LittlerTunley Athletic lost every game last season, pictured with darts prodigy LukeLuke even wore a blindfold to show how he blocks out distractionsThe team, from near Bath, Somerset, then took him on to the pitch to try out their new skills.World champ Luke, 18, said: “I had a great laugh with the Tunley lads.”I’ve always been a football fan myself, so it was nice to get on the pitch for a change and talk to them about how I prepare and block out the noise during a game.“In darts, if you’re up one-nil and it’s first to five or six, you’ve always got to stay on the opponent and not give them any breathing room.READ MORE ON LUKE LITTLER“It’s the same focus and composure that can really make a difference in football, so hopefully it helps them bounce back.”Captain Duncan Fear said: “Having Luke here was a breath of fresh air for the team – he’s world-class.“We’ve been through a tough few seasons, but bringing in someone who knows what it takes to succeed under pressure and block out the noise is exactly what we needed.It’s the same focus and composure that can really make a difference in football, so hopefully it helps them bounce backLuke Littler“Luke’s insights have been invaluable – not just for the lads on the pitch every week, but for the entire club’s mentality moving forward.Most read in Football“We’re really starting to believe that we can turn it all around.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy at Old Trafford weeks after Man Utd superfan won £500,000 prize More

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      Holland star, 23, set to swap football career for darts after watching Rob Cross win Dutch Masters

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      DUTCH international Quilindschy Hartman has declared his aim to swap boots for bullseyes by becoming a pro dart player.The Feyenoord defender won the 2022 Eredivisie title and 2023 domestic cup under current Liverpool boss Arne Slot.Quilindschy Hartman has aspirations to become a darts player and was at the Dutch Masters last weekThe Dutch star thinks he can one day play at Ally PallyCredit: GettyHartman, capped four times by Holland, has been with the Rotterdam club since the age of eight.And although only 23, the left-back has outlined his future plans, revealing his ambition to play in the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.Darts is a huge sport in Holland, with the country producing legends such as Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld.Hartman showed up at the Dutch Darts Masters in Den Bosch at the weekend to watch Englishman Rob Cross see off compatriot Stephen Bunting.READ MORE ON DARTSAnd he has a passion for the sport, saying: “I play darts a lot and think that after my football career is over, I’m really going to throw plenty of them.”I will want to play in competitions, as that is something I love. “I don’t get much time for it at present because of the busy fixture calendar.”But if I’m still as keen on darts when I retire as I am now, then I will really go for it.Most read in DartsJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”It would be a dream for me to play on a big stage like Alexandra Palace. That would be amazing.”I genuinely think that is something I’ll be able to do if I get more time to practise.Sky Sports forced to apologise for second time in 24 hours as Van Gerwen makes ANOTHER X-rated comment on live TV”If I play more often, I believe I can get there.”The exotically-named defender is close to a footballing return after nine months out following a knee injury.Valued at £20million, he has made 72 senior Feyenoord appearances – scoring twice.He has been linked with a transfer to the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham.Rob Cross won the Dutch Darts MastersCredit: Getty More