Luke Littler had to miss Manchester United FA Cup final due to safety fears
PDCTuesday, 28 May 2024 at 06:00
Luke Littler was forced to watch the cup final of his favorite football team Manchester United at home in front of the TV. For the sake "of his own safety," he was unable to watch live as "The Red Devils" won 2-1 over arch-rival Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
The 17-year-old teenage sensation is a big United fan and had previously said he would be going to Wembley for Saturday's match with Man City. Moreover, Littler was already in London last week as the final of the Premier League Darts was played there on Thursday. There he convincingly defeated Michael Smith and Luke Humphries to claim the title.
He was expected at Wembley to cheer them on jesting in media about going covert to avoid hoards of fans. Just before kickoff, however, Littler revealed that he was not at the home of English football for the spectacle as feared he would be harassed by fans in attendance.
Littler, who was visiting Manchester United's training complex in Carrington in January, told his fans via Instagram Stories that he had made the decision "for my own safety." Littler posted a photo of the match on his television and said, "At home watching the game for my own safety today,'' the reigning Premier League champion wrote.
Luke Littler decided not to watch his team win live in favour of the TV.
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- I dont like individuals or crowds trying to put any player off when they are trying to check out, how anyone can think its okay for the crowd to whistle or shout as someone is throwing for a double is beyond me but it does seem to have become part and parcel of the modern game. I no longer play now, darts is as good as dead at a local level round my way but when i did play many years ago, no matter how intense the rivalry you never shouted out or whistled when an opponent from the other team was throwing for a double.Mysstree17-11-2024
- The pundits glossing over the other factor at play in that match. They appear to be somewhat constrained in what they can say publicly.
UndartedWaters16-11-2024 - So, you don't like Littler, then? I was cheering him on, being a fellow Englishman. Honestly, some of us get far too offended nowadays. If you want to see crowd passion... watch a match when German and Dutch players face off... that can be just as bad if not worse for crowd noises. It happens, I have watched and heard Littler being jeered - Dirk van Duijvenbode in Holland, January this year. Where was your outrage then? Yes, I can clearly see what is going on here.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- It happens. Remember, anyone who has watched German and Dutch players in matches - their respective countries will have seen/heard just as bad jeering (if not worse). Taylor and MVG are two prime examples of professionals who are able to cope with the crowds mentally and not take it personally. This is not just an English crowd problem, FFS.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- Was watching an old World Masters final the other day between Eric Bristow and John Lowe, the crowd respect for both players on throw was first class, not a sound. You can imagine now the idiots who were whistling on De Deckers throw proudly boasting about it on social media. I blame the PDC to a certain extent though doubt they really care as they win regardless of which player wins or loses.Mysstree16-11-2024