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      Luke Littler celebrates Raymond van Barneveld win by taking in Tottenham clash as England star’s special guest

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      DARTS sensation Luke Littler underlined his newfound celebrity status by watching Tottenham as a guest of England star James Maddison.The youngest ever World Championship quarter-finalist, 16, recreated a little of the buzz he’s made at the Ally Pally as fans spotted him during Sunday’s home clash with Bournemouth.
      Luke Littler relaxed in the stands as Spurs hosted BournemouthCredit: Reuters
      Darts World Championship sensation Littler caused a stir at TottenhamCredit: Sky Sports
      Viewers were quick to point out the Warrington wonderboy is a Manchester United fan.
      But his relaxed look showed his mind was more on his own remarkable achievement the previous day than the Red Devils’ latest misfortune.
      Soon after United slumped 2-1 at Nottingham Forest, Little crushed his idol and four-time world title winner Raymond van Barneveld 4-1.
      And while Barney took defeat like a “gentleman” his fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag is under far more strain – with his Red Devils’ boss job reportedly under threat.
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      Littler is racking up nicknames faster than shot-shy United score goals – with Luke the Nuke and the Kebab Kid two of the newest as he soars to second favourite for the PDC crown behind Michael van Gerwen.
      Arsenal’s England aces Aaron Ramsdale and Declan Rice posed with him before last Thursday’s shock 2-0 home loss against West Ham. 
      And there was an excited murmur when Littler was spotted by Sky Sports cameras as well as supporters at Tottenham on New Year’s Eve.
      Fans online joked he could be turned off United and onto Spurs.
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      Raymond van Barneveld took his defeat against Littler like a ‘gentleman’Credit: Alamy
      When some pointed out he was not a Spurs supporter, they attracted comments like: “He will be” and “he will now”.
      Tottenham YouTuber Chris Cowlin grabbed a selfie “with the man of the moment Luke Littler”.
      But after sharing the snap Cowlin himself added: “I’ve been told – he DOESN’T support Spurs. He is James Maddison’s guest.”
      Littler saw Pape Matar Sarr drill Tottenham in front early on.
      But the Londoners will enter 2024 in fifth place whatever the result against the Cherries.
      In contrast, Littler’s life could change spectacularly in the next few days – as he eyes the world title and a £500,000 jackpot.
      After beating Barney he said: “I fancy myself. I do fancy myself.
      “Barney said to me at the end, ‘you can go all the way. I hope you go all the way’. I said: ‘Thank you’. He is a true gentlemen.” More

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      Darts sensation Luke Littler, 16, copies Man Utd star’s celebration after landing biggest pay-day at World Championship

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      DARTS wonderkid Luke Littler copied Manchester United star Marcus Rashford’s celebration as he cruised to the Last 16 of the PDC World Darts Championship.Littler has taken the sport by storm with some incredible exploits on the Ally Pally stage that saw him beating the likes of Andrew Gilding and Matt Campbell despite his young age of 16.
      Luke Littler copied Manchester United star Marcus Rashford’s celebrationCredit: Getty
      Rashford performs that celebration every time he scores for Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Littler punched his ticket to the Last 16 of the PDC World Darts ChampionshipCredit: Rex
      The Runcorn protege punched his ticket to the Round of 16 by beating Campbell on Wednesday in his debut tournament and paid homage to his favourite United star Rashford.
      The schoolboy pointed his finger on his head like the forward does every time he scores a goal for the Red Devils.
      Littler shared a picture of the pose on Instagram and accompanied it with a photo of the England international doing the same.
      The teenager’s post attracted over 17,000 likes and a raft of comments from his 55,000 followers.
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      One fan posted: “Rashford copying Luke it seems.”
      Another commented: “What a boy.”
      A third wrote: “Well played what a performance.”
      This fan said: “Go on Luke, lad smashed it.”
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      And that one stated: “Keep it up mate.”
      Littler broke down in tears after his latest PDC World Darts Championship victory won him a whopping £35,000 and told his mum: “The dream is on.”
      And he then tucked into a late-night kebab, dreaming of the £500,000 top prize. More

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      I became an Ally Pally legend for my ‘Pie Man’ nickname but I’m unrecognisable after my incredible body transformation

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      DARTS legend Andy Smith was known on the circuit as the “Pie Man” thanks to his larger-than-life personality and affection for short-crust confectionery.The three time World Grand Prix quarter-finalist won six PDC Pro Tour Titles after joining the organisation in 2004.
      The Pie Man would walk on to ‘Eat It’ by Weird Al YankovichCredit: Getty
      Andy Smith was a regular at Ally PallyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Like many darters, that came after years of ploughing away on the BDO circuit before working his way up to the pros.
      While in the PDC he embraced his stocky figure by having Weird Al Yankovic’s “Eat It” as his walk out song as he made his way to the oche.
      Now 56, he has not returned to the tour since losing his PDC Card in December 2016.
      And he has taken that time away from the oche to reinvent himself with an incredible body transformation.
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      New pictures show the “Pie Man” looking far trimmer than his throwing days – with Smith looking almost unrecognisable.
      His new look has had fans on X in shock.
      Darts commentator Matthew Edgar posted two photos of the Pie Man’s transformation, saying: “Got to be one of the most amazing transformations I’ve ever seen.
      “Andy ‘Pie Man’ Smith may need a new nickname if he returns to darts.”
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      Another fan replied that Smith may have to change his nickname to the Salad Man.
      The Pie Man has now drawn comparisons with Ross Kemp in his much slimmer frameCredit: Twitter @theedgar501
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      A third likened Smith’s new look to Ross Kemp and tweeted a gif of the former Eastenders actor.
      A fourth added a message of support, saying: “He has done fantastic to lose the weight and looking a lot better now”
      A fifth said: “Good for him, he looks great.” More

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      Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton rocks very bold outfit and low-cut top live on TV

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Emma-Louise Paton stunned fans in her latest TV appearance.Paton attended the Sky studio in an elegant pink outfit as she shared her expertise with her colleagues.
      Sky Sports presenter Emma-Louise Paton stood out with a pink outfitCredit: Sky Sports
      Paton has attracted a large following on social media
      Paton is often seen covering the darts for Sky Sports
      Paton has proven to be a very versatile reporter for Sky SportsCredit: Instagram / @missemmapaton
      The presenter, who recently hosted US Open coverage, is a regular on the darts.
      The journalist isn’t just seen covering the darts and tennis, but is also a regular on Sky Sports News.
      The reporter has been working for Sky since 2012, but has started to make a name for herself online in recent years.
      Paton has amassed an impressive 140,000 followers on Instagram where she gives fans a sneak peek behind the scenes of the TV coverage.
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      Most recently, the television personality shared some snaps to her Instagram as she helped Sky cover the US Open.
      Paton has shown immense versatility as she also specialises in WWE as well as eSports.
      The popular media personality also presented the NFL UK fantasy show.
      And as a former track athlete herself, who used to compete nationally in the 400m, Paton has worked on a number of big athletics events.
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      As a result, she has attracted a loyal audience thanks to her impressive work on the field.
      One fan recently commented: “At last Emma you’ve got the really big gig you deserve.
      “Next step is the Wimbledon anchor job you should already have got.”
      Paton has also covered WWE and NFL in recent yearsCredit: Instagram / @missemmapaton
      Paton’s work has won her over a large and loyal fanbase on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @missemmapaton
      Many believe Paton deserves a top job in sports reportingCredit: instagram @missemmapaton More

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      Tottenham cult hero Sandro struck up unlikely friendship with darts legend who’s home was ‘like a movie’

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      FORMER Tottenham midfielder Sandro has revealed he once went round darts legend Bobby George’s house after falling in love with the sport during his time in England.The Brazilian, 34, joined Spurs from South American side Internacional in 2010 and went on to play 106 times across a four-year spell.
      Sandro spent four years at Tottenham and played more than 100 games for the clubCredit: Getty
      Bobby George is known to be one of darts most colourful charactersCredit: Getty
      All told, he spent seven years in England as his time in North London was followed by spells at QPR and West Brom.
      And he immersed himself in the culture during his time in the country, becoming a big fan of darts after regularly watching it on TV.
      This led to him buying some darts of his own to practice with, before someone at Spurs put him in contact with George.
      Ex-darts pro George, 77, finished runner-up in the BDO World Darts Championship in both 1980 and 1994.
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      But he is just as well-known for his eccentric personality, often seen wearing heaps of jewellery and giving brilliant opinions as a pundit on Sky Sports.
      And Sandro has now revealed a meeting he had with George which involved going to the darts legend’s “movie” house and playing his son.
      Sandro exclusively told Ladbrokes Fanzone: “Bobby George. Lovely jubbly! What a guy Bobby is. I don’t really know how this interview happened with him; I just know I was always playing darts in my house when I moved to England.
      “I’ve said it before, I’m an open guy, and when I came to England I wanted to understand and enjoy the culture.
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      James Maddison’s celebration involves him pretending to play dartsCredit: PA
      “I was always watching darts on TV and I fell in love with the game, so I bought some darts and tried to learn it!
      “I think some guy from Tottenham set me up with Bobby to do some work with him, and just because of how much I watched darts, I knew a bit of history about him, and the game itself. So when the guy asked if I wanted to meet Bobby, of course I did!
      “He was such a nice guy, we turned up at his house and it was like something from a movie! He was a great host, and we just spent the day playing darts, drinking and having fun!
      “I played against his son, while Bobby was just talking to us in the background, but my god, even his son was so good.”
      Sandro also referenced James Maddison’s celebration – which sees him throw an imaginary dart – and even challenged the ex-Leicester man to a game on the oche.
      He added: “I see James Maddison’s celebration is him pretending to throw darts, so it looks like he loves the game as well!
      “I’d love to give him a game, but I’d have to get practicing again now. Get myself, Bobby and Maddison in a room and let’s do it!” More

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      Alessia Russo hits a bullseye while playing darts with pal Ella Toone in Lionesses camp

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      ENGLAND’S Alessia Russo proves her pinpoint shooting accuracy transcends sports – by hitting a bullseye.The star striker, nicknamed the “Russonator” for her robotic precision, played darts with best pal Ella Toone in the Lionesses camp.
      Alessia Russso lines up with her arrowsCredit: TWITTER/LIONESSES
      Alessia watches her dart approach the boardCredit: TWITTER/LIONESSES
      And she celebrates hitting the bullCredit: TWITTER/LIONESSES
      Video showed new Arsenal signing Russo, 24, score a perfect 50 pointer on Monday to beat her former Man United teammate.
      She said “I’m buzzing” while celebrating.
      But Tooney, 23, joked: “I don’t even play. She’s retiring.”
      Russo has scored twice in this World Cup and will hope to surpass Lauren James, who scored three goals before her red card against Nigeria, as top scorer by netting against Australia.
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      At 11, Alessia was tipped as a future England star by goalscoring great Kelly Smith – and now, 13 years later, she really is making the Lionesses roar.
      The World Cup forward, who scored the winning goal against Colombia on Saturday to take England into the semi-finals, has been dubbed the “golden girl” of the Women’s Super League.
      The 24-year-old had already cemented her place in the nation’s hearts with a spectacular backheel goal for England in last year’s Euros semi-final against Sweden which was named the Goal of the Tournament.
      Now, a month after her transfer to Arsenal from Manchester United, Alessia — known to her family as Lessi — is lighting up the World Cup too.
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      Ace Alessia’s bullseyeCredit: TWITTER/LIONESSES More

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      Premier League flop brutally trolled at the darts after fans chanted ‘you fat b*****d’ in final-day defeat

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      A FORMER Premier League player was brutally trolled at the darts with a savage sign shown on live TV.The Leeds man struggled to make an impact at Elland Road last season.
      This sign hit out at Weston McKennie at the dartsCredit: SKYSPORTS
      And on the final day of the season, as Leeds were relegated to the Championship, fans harshly chanted “you fat b*****d” at him.
      Now Weston McKennie has been subject to further abuse – this time at Winter Gardens in Blackpool for Monday’s PDC World Matchplay darts action.
      As Andrew Gilding walked on to face Peter Wright on Monday, a sign was held out in front of the Sky Sports camera which read: “Weston McKennie loves a takeaway.”
      And the Leeds fan had also added “MOT” on the side – which stands for Leeds’ motto, ‘Marching On Together’.
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      The brutal dig was lauded by a selection of Leeds supporters.
      One said: “What a fanbase.”
      Another wrote: “Hahahaha 10/10.”
      And a third added: “Tweet of the day.”
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      McKennie, 24, joined Leeds on loan from Juventus for the second half of the season in January.
      However, the American could not make his mark in his 20 appearances and was unable to keep the Whites in the top flight.
      McKennie’s dad John hit out at Leeds supporters on Twitter following his son’s exit, writing: “All the best to LUFC! For those who supported Weston in a hostile environment, you have my respect!
      “For those who failed to remember it’s a team sport, you live to fight another day!”
      McKennie now looks set to be sold by his Italian parent club, with Borussia Dortmund linked with a transfer.
      Meanwhile, his former club have brought in Daniel Farke as their new boss and Ethan Ampadu to bolster the squad for the Championship.
      The American endured a torrid time at Elland RoadCredit: Getty More

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      Before my big break in darts I had a job tiling the bathroom of a famous Arsenal legend, reveals Michael van Gerwen

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      DARTS hero Michael van Gerwen has revealed he tiled the bathroom of an Arsenal legend before his big break.Life was very different for the three-time PDC world champion before he stepped up to the oche.
      Michael van Gerwen had an unusual job before becoming a darts starCredit: Rex
      Dennis Bergkamp had his bathroom tilled before MVGCredit: Getty
      Van Gerwen worked as a tiler when he was a teenager in his homeland of Holland.
      And he once worked as a tradesman in the house of Arsenal icon Dennis Bergkamp.
      MVG told the Mirror: “I used to work as a tiler. The biggest job I ever had was putting up the tiles in Bergkamp’s bathroom.
      “We had to make sure we did a really good job on it. You don’t want to mess up when you are working for a legend like Bergkamp.
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      “When I was fitting those tiles, I never thought I would be a millionaire by the time I was 24.
      “But it proves that if you work hard and do well at the major tournaments, you can make a good living out of being a professional darts player.
      “I don’t think I would have been this rich if I had worked as a tiler until I was 70.”
      Van Gerwen is not the only darts fans’ favourite to have worked in different sectors before hitting 180s.
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      Current Premier League leader Gerwyn Price used to play professional rugby.
      Reigning world champion Micheal Smith used to work with cattle.
      Bully Boy has since converted one of his properties into a farm.
      Meanwhile, Peter Wright did it all from fitting windows to working on a holiday camp before becoming a darts ace.
      Jonny Clayton may play in the Premier League but the humble star still does part-time plastering on the side. More