I Was Wrong About Luke Littler

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  • @herschelsquirts2338
    @herschelsquirts2338 4 місяці тому +24

    Keep in mind when he hit that 9 darter in Bahrain those were his first 9 darts that thrown as an official PDC pro 🤯

    • @Kiko_165
      @Kiko_165 4 місяці тому +5

      Not true, he'd played a First Round match before the Asp game

    • @herschelsquirts2338
      @herschelsquirts2338 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Kiko_165 oh, yep you’re right. I stand corrected.

  • @Zeckeonee
    @Zeckeonee 4 місяці тому +8

    Jack 6 months ago: "guys, lets not put to much pressure on him"
    Jack rn: " I think he should atleast win 6 world championships" 😅😅

  • @MrWrob32
    @MrWrob32 4 місяці тому +5

    Good luck to Luke, he's living the dream. No one would have been surprised if he didn't win the premier league and yet no one's surprised he won it. His biggest strength at the minute is, he just plays with the total freedom of being a 17 year old, who could very well be the next world champion.

  • @simong9657
    @simong9657 4 місяці тому +4

    The young man is definitely a talent. I too held same views back then.

  • @jensstalberg8968
    @jensstalberg8968 4 місяці тому +1

    I think you were totally correct. And the fact that he has skipped a few Euro tours and player's championchips. He also skipped the World Series now. I think the really big mistake was to put him in the World Series. But he has done way better than I thought too.

    • @THM2008
      @THM2008 4 місяці тому

      He's only missing one world series event due to a family commitment.

  • @davemuckeye1516
    @davemuckeye1516 4 місяці тому +1

    Something akin to breaking up with his girlfriend or sudden health issues might put unforeseen pressure on him… we’ve all for the most part lost our first ‘true’ love… he’s 17… lots of life to live away from the oche… wishing him all the very best… in darts, he has found his niche… definitely can’t ever take that away from him…

  • @mikechamp1508
    @mikechamp1508 4 місяці тому

    Glad I got my set of his darts before he really took off. Great vid

  • @stevee8920
    @stevee8920 3 місяці тому

    Luke is just one of those phenomena that comes around in sports every 15/20 years. He loves his darts, he doesn't care which is why he's so good, he plays through enjoyment, he’s humble has a great family network around him that keeps him grounded. He will only get better, he is already deciding whether he is going to play in this tournament or that tournament. He has such a natural talent for the game. If he loses a match he brushes it off and moves on to the next. I don't think Phil Taylor’s 16 World Championships will be beaten, it was at a different time and there wasn't the number of quality darts players as there are now. He will get to Goat status though and at this rate that might be a lot quicker than any of us could imagine. I will enjoy seeing him beat Jeff Smith this evening (Jeff’s arrogance will be his downfall) I could be wrong but it's going to take some exceptional darts to beat Luke or Luke will have to have a bad day. However, I believe he's there to win as he was in the premier league final. His focus was unbelievable and if he had that mindset at the US masters, only Humphries at his best could beat him

  • @danielguinan6643
    @danielguinan6643 4 місяці тому

    Awesome! Thanks Jack well updated.

  • @zedearl5181
    @zedearl5181 4 місяці тому

    I’ve followed your channel for years and I couldn’t agree more with you about Luke Littler and “burn out” for one so young. I also thought the premier league was too soon but I’ve been proved wrong. Luke reignited my interest in darts during the 2024 WC. I’ve been watching darts since the Eric Bristow, John Lowe, Keith(138c/o) era from the 70’s and 80’s and my interest in darts started to wane over the last few years same boring players week in week out MVG’s level started to wane and the excitement for me had gone. Along came Luke Littler and the rest is history. As long as his schedule is managed properly and he has the right people around him(his family) he’ll go a very long way in the sport.😇🙏🏾

  • @TheFmGraduater
    @TheFmGraduater 4 місяці тому +1

    love the consistent uploads

  • @Karlo317
    @Karlo317 4 місяці тому +1

    I think he will be the second greatest of all time after Phil. He is a big talent and I hope hard worker

  • @dannitrogaming6876
    @dannitrogaming6876 4 місяці тому

    I think he’ll get to 8 worlds total, with darts exploding like it is the next Luke littler is probably not to far around the corner either. I’ve played and watched darts for probably 35 years and never seen anything like him. What a time to be a darts fan ! Good video Jack

    • @mrrobb4242
      @mrrobb4242 4 місяці тому

      Darts is more popular than ever.There will be a new generation of players we haven't even seen yet looking to emulate Luke so it's hard to predict how many he will win.
      Humphries is the better player at present and is still in his 20's and there are plenty of other good players around too.There will be plenty of challenges in front of him if he wants to win 8 although I'm not saying he can't.

  • @BricktopsPigs
    @BricktopsPigs 4 місяці тому

    If he had just pinned that double 2 when 4-2 up at ally pally to go 5-2 up things mighta ended differentlly.
    As for MvG he is a fading star.
    Hasnt won the worlds for what,5 years now-think 2019 was his last.
    But no one will get near taylor.Ever.

  • @sambo1711
    @sambo1711 4 місяці тому +1

    Luke uses great darts, they look incredible but are not for everyone with his unique grip

  • @quaidbergo
    @quaidbergo 3 місяці тому

    The 2024 stats so far are insane.

  • @thomaspeputofules8471
    @thomaspeputofules8471 4 місяці тому

    Have you seen some of the young players coming up? Luke has maybe 5 years until he isn't so far ahead of the other top players anymore.

  • @ant1010
    @ant1010 4 місяці тому

    Standards are higher now than in much of Taylors days

    • @jordanharrison8454
      @jordanharrison8454 4 місяці тому

      Taylor was beating the likes Barney, MVG, Bristow, Wade, Anderson, Lewis all in their primes. That's still a pretty great standard.

  • @dripsa
    @dripsa 4 місяці тому

    You were not wrong though. It can *still* be a case of too much, too soon. You see this in many sports too when youngsters come into the spotlight like that.

  • @SamMorrin199
    @SamMorrin199 4 місяці тому

    I didnt want him in the premier league just because of burning out too soon but hes playing class but opinions change all the time pal dont worry about being wrong

  • @OrangeHorizons
    @OrangeHorizons 4 місяці тому

    Geeze, you literally suggested he should wait like at least 2 or 3 more years until joining premier league because it would stress him out and give him a burn out. The video title says you were wrong but in the video you say that you were not wrong… i expected an apology in this video but you still don’t seem to have understood: the nuke LOVES playing darts. The fact that he won the league puts him in a very comfortable situation regarding the burn out risk. It was the best decision ever. For the pdc, for the sport itself and for himself. He seems to be confident enough to claim freedom towards his management regarding breaks. And the management seems to accept that and support him really good.
    If he WAITED 2 or 3 more years (like you suggested) God knows if he’d ever get to where he is now. Maybe in 1 or 2 years we’ll already see the next 2 or 3 youngsters appearing on tv. With a similar Progression. The thing is: the nuke is ready. And you doubted it.
    But instead of an apology we get to see you justify why you said what you said and flatter the nuke. Basically you still don’t seem to have understood what is going on here. The darts sport‘s popularity is growing massively. The average beer bellied 35 years old pub player will no longer stand a chance to survive in this sport. In the near future it’ll be a shark nest of young athletes taking care of practicing/training, nutrition, sleep, management, … just like in every other sport as well. Luke Littler sure is an exceptional talent, but more competitive, young players will pop up on screen sooner than you’ll think. And they will be prepared. And they’ll be greedy. Thank god, Luke the nuke did not follow your advice to just „wait“ in order to be prepared…
    I think Eminem is pretty spot on: Opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo!
    Good luck Luke Littler! If you hold the bar high and stay in front of newcomers, you can even beat Phil Taylor’s record. Because you will not only win „every other year“ but make several consecutive world championships/defendings if you keep believing in yourself. 💪🏻

  • @Tommyb69k
    @Tommyb69k 4 місяці тому

    I think Luke will win around 8-10 World champs tbh

  • @shaggyrogers2135
    @shaggyrogers2135 4 місяці тому +2

    This is a comment i made on Reddit about 5 months ago hahahahah:
    He's simply too young to be featured. The strain the Prem would put on a newbie, let along a 16 year old kid would kill him off if the media haven't done so already.
    Unless he wins the World's, there's a duty of care to safeguard players and throwing him into the Prem without being reigning Champ is just greed from those up above at the cost of this poor lad that's just trying to get started on the pro tour.

  • @boovoudoun2661
    @boovoudoun2661 4 місяці тому +1

    don't be too hard on yourself, who can predict a kid like him coming along

  • @DartingPostie
    @DartingPostie 4 місяці тому +24

    Glad to be a part of the Luke and Luke Era 😁

    • @Dylanm94
      @Dylanm94 4 місяці тому

      I'm afraid it's just going to be the Luke era. I don't think Humphries is going to be keeping up with Littler for a long time. I can see MvG maybe get a resurgence though

  • @Stephenlarmour
    @Stephenlarmour 4 місяці тому +5

    Followed his career b4 he went into the pdc & honestly not shocked at wot he’s achieved so far. Ur right about 6/7 works titles & a burnout. Hopefully doesn’t make too much money & walk away too soon

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy 4 місяці тому

      A burnout? What u basing that on

    • @Stephenlarmour
      @Stephenlarmour 4 місяці тому

      @@smashyrashy playing so much, too much media interest/tv appearances and being only 17 still

    • @Stephenlarmour
      @Stephenlarmour 4 місяці тому

      Ps I’m not saying he WILL have 1 I’m saying I hope he doesn’t

  • @nickrider5220
    @nickrider5220 4 місяці тому +2

    I thought the Premier league was too soon, I was worried if he got beaten too often it would affect his game 😮 I've never been more wrong....'duck to water' springs to mind !

  • @damianleah6744
    @damianleah6744 4 місяці тому +2

    And for this reason I don’t do twitter (X) or facebook. People who don’t agree just come out with toxic nonsense. Littler is just amazing and fantastic to watch.

  • @rossrobson91
    @rossrobson91 4 місяці тому +2

    Well none of us live forever so nobody can say for sure that there’s never going to be anybody that can beat Phil Taylor’s record, there is always going to be somebody.

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy 4 місяці тому

      I dont think anyone will. Phil played when it was still a pub game before it was the sport it is today and has so many pros

  • @andygreen8283
    @andygreen8283 4 місяці тому +4

    Best thing to ever happen to darts. Think he will have a dip at some point, but let's just enjoy his incredible talent. Also, crazy to consider Taylor's 16 World Championships, and Littler having to win it every other year til he's 50 to reach that milestone!

    • @lelloz7444
      @lelloz7444 4 місяці тому +3

      Taylor times there was not even half the talents there is now.....just look the averages

    • @davebrown9707
      @davebrown9707 4 місяці тому

      ​@@lelloz7444true

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy 4 місяці тому

      Comparing him to taylor is not fair because taylor only threw against decent players near the end of his career

    • @andygreen8283
      @andygreen8283 4 місяці тому

      Wasn’t comparing him to Taylor at all, just commenting on the mention in the video. Littler (rightly or wrongly) has already done as much for darts as Taylor did

    • @mccann82
      @mccann82 4 місяці тому

      @@smashyrashyBristow, Priestley, Lowe, etc werent decent? Ha.

  • @nowbeing1
    @nowbeing1 4 місяці тому +2

    same as ronnie osullivan. still playing

  • @jackford762
    @jackford762 4 місяці тому +1

    I think Luke’s gunna be the first to start something new in a way, the amount of young people he’s now got playing darts I can see this becoming somewhat of a regular thing where we will see young 16/17/18 year olds coming through and it just becoming a common occurrence, obviously I’m not saying every year or two, but I can definitely see a hell of a lot more teenagers becoming big names, some will probably fall off and crumble/burn out. But this kid has DEFINITELY changed the sport for me…

  • @gynandroidhead
    @gynandroidhead 4 місяці тому +1

    My only concern about Luke Littler is how he performs towards the end of the season when it gets meaty, around the start of fall. A lot of phenoms in baseball and other sports which have long seasons aren't used to the length of a professional season. Even with load management, it can be a challenge.

  • @liamsol-mitchell9105
    @liamsol-mitchell9105 4 місяці тому +1

    I don't think he will burn out, he is too relaxed and is just born to play the game. As long as he has a good circle of friends and family to support him, he could retire by the time he's 30 with the amount of prize money he could pick up.

  • @AK4ourty7even47
    @AK4ourty7even47 4 місяці тому +1

    i bought my boy the like littler loadout darts , he loved them but realised they are not for him , ive just got him the aspinall gen 1 and now hes throwing decent

  • @thedivinemrm5832
    @thedivinemrm5832 4 місяці тому +1

    I had similar fears and reservations for Luke. My concern was he'd be another Kirk Shepherd. That said, I'm happy to be proved wrong!

  • @add1cted2l3arning
    @add1cted2l3arning 4 місяці тому +1

    Loved the premier league semi’s. Luke vs Michael and Luke vs Michael

  • @highjim7778
    @highjim7778 4 місяці тому +2

    never assume anyone will win a worlds

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy 4 місяці тому +2

      Never assume anyone won't

  • @Yodaofficialmmmhh
    @Yodaofficialmmmhh 4 місяці тому +1

    0 views 36 seconds bro fell off
    But seriously this vid is banging

  • @kevinhime-knowles5198
    @kevinhime-knowles5198 4 місяці тому

    Luke littler hasn't even reached maturity in height , The suggestion of burn out is ridiculous, Surely you 😅😅😅😅 all remember how much energy you had when you was seventeen , I predict he will win at least twenty world championships .

  • @robertpoll9066
    @robertpoll9066 4 місяці тому

    The guy has transcended the sport in less than 6 months. Its remarkable.
    It'll be Nike Air Littlers next...Nuke Airs infact

  • @MrNEWLAND66
    @MrNEWLAND66 4 місяці тому

    As someone who has only started playing darts recently. So from the perspective of someone who only finds out from the news etc. I would say the only players that are household namesare Bristow, Taylor and Luke littler. People with zero interest in darts wiuld know those names. I didn't know who van gerwen was until I started playing. And I didn't know fallon. Still don't actually if I'm honest. I don't think you could stop any random person on the street and they would know who van gerwyn or fallon necessarily are. The other three are household names. At least in my eyes.

  • @stumetallicafan
    @stumetallicafan 4 місяці тому

    Debut Bahrain winner 9 Darter
    Debut Pro tour winner 9 Darter
    Debut Euro tour winner 9 Darter
    Debut Premier League Winner 9 Darter .

  • @Bangadarts180
    @Bangadarts180 4 місяці тому +18

    I can’t see him playing past 30 I think he will make his money and get out and enjoy it he’s a phenomenal talent and is an absolute joy to watch. Great analysis as usual mate

    • @football_clips1385
      @football_clips1385 4 місяці тому

      Could be the new Phil Taylor

    • @THM2008
      @THM2008 4 місяці тому +11

      Not playing past 30 is Based on what exactly? He loves darts and has done since he was in nappies. When he starts winning more and more majors he's gonna keep going for as long as possible

    • @Bangadarts180
      @Bangadarts180 4 місяці тому +1

      Based on what’s called an opinion mate and listening to some of Luke’s interviews and other pundits interviews.

    • @THM2008
      @THM2008 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@@Bangadarts180no way on earth he's gonna pack in at 30 when he's winning major title after major title.

    • @Bangadarts180
      @Bangadarts180 4 місяці тому +3

      @@THM2008 mate it’s an opinion don’t get so uptight about it. You have yours I have mine a lot of pundits share my opinion and a lot will share yours. Some people are not in the game to win title after title they are in to make a future for themselves and the travelling involved has a massive effect on family life but again it’s an opinion

  • @Speedy0761
    @Speedy0761 4 місяці тому

    I understand but Luke littler is cocky

  • @sluicesusan
    @sluicesusan 4 місяці тому

    Weird question, did you get your dog Luna from Seend?

  • @Kieran-qk3ky
    @Kieran-qk3ky 4 місяці тому

    Yesh that opinion was outrageous lol

  • @wizeguygaming1
    @wizeguygaming1 4 місяці тому

    I can’t see how fallon sherrock could ever of been spoke about as the next big thing. She only beat a man and never did anything of substance at all on the men’s tour. Luke on the other hand smashed his way though the worlds and now winning everything.

  • @squashmeee
    @squashmeee 4 місяці тому

    Post construction or true?

  • @colincolenso
    @colincolenso 4 місяці тому

    Humble and well explained. The kid is a phenom, and continues to surprise what we'd expect of a 16-17 yo. Worried about the temptations ahead for him when he can legally drink but he's surpassing most of our expectations during this manic 5 months of new found fame thus far.

  • @djstevieo
    @djstevieo 4 місяці тому

    My match darts are Phil Taylor gen 10’s. I’ve tried them all. I b always go back to them

  • @Beardboost
    @Beardboost 4 місяці тому +1

    Most defiantly has brought so much life to darts, arena sellouts, huge sales in dart boards/darts, and has actually made it interesting to watch now, he plays how he likes which also adds an extra twist because he is unusual

    • @StewartyMac
      @StewartyMac 4 місяці тому

      It was interesting to watch before he came on the scene. If you only like darts because of Luke Littler, then you don't like darts.

    • @jordanharrison8454
      @jordanharrison8454 4 місяці тому

      @StewartyMac I loved darts for years but he's certainly added a great buzz to it.

  • @symeon2417
    @symeon2417 4 місяці тому

    Why ever speak up about whats good for others tho? Say the worm is all comfy down in the muddy dirt while its raining, then the bird flies down to pick it up, and puts it in its' nest, cause it thought the worm'd be more comfy there. How does the bird know whats best for the worm? Just a thought

    • @TheDartsReferee
      @TheDartsReferee  4 місяці тому

      you've well and truly got me there mate, not a clue what you're on about

  • @connorthomas8867
    @connorthomas8867 4 місяці тому +5

    It’s mad looking up to someone ten years younger than me, inspired me also to play darts it’s crazy

    • @lelloz7444
      @lelloz7444 4 місяці тому +1

      He is 33 years younger than me,and I bought a board and 12 darts a months ago and I trained every single day....in one month I played 56 hours...still crap,but I keep going,doesn't cost me much and relax me

  • @chrisreddy4815
    @chrisreddy4815 4 місяці тому

    Luke is great for darts. There are loads of new players and teams trying to join our league in South Manchester. Hope Luke can keep it going, his game could go up a few gears when he turns 18 lol 🍻🍻🍻🍻 (or down 🤣)

  • @derekham3573
    @derekham3573 4 місяці тому

    Covid had a big part for more people playing darts here in Canada but def wasnt from Luke the Nuke. Prolly alot diff over there. GO MVG GO

  • @BrianKane321
    @BrianKane321 4 місяці тому

    He's definitely brought so much more attention and its for the better it will only make darts bigger, was annoying at first thought cause I couldn't get a new dartboard anywhere cause they were all sold out 😂. I reckon 8 world titles I don't think he will get to 10 but he's got the ability to but with the amount of talent now it will be hard to get more than that

  • @Shayne.Spiers
    @Shayne.Spiers 4 місяці тому

    Love your videos. massive fan. Also hows parenthood going.

  • @MightyChoctaw
    @MightyChoctaw 4 місяці тому

    I think Luke wins 8 - 10, which includes a stretch of him ripping off 3 or 4 in a row at his absolute peak.

  • @Greeenlighttt
    @Greeenlighttt 4 місяці тому

    7 Seconds ago👇

  • @fpljosh9661
    @fpljosh9661 4 місяці тому

    Boom first

  • @WyBowen
    @WyBowen 4 місяці тому

    22 seconds AGO?????!!!!

  • @SamMorrin199
    @SamMorrin199 4 місяці тому

    But i cant see him beating phils record i dont know what his practice is or how dedicated he is but phil put everything into the sport so i cant see luke doing that

    • @motorhead4870
      @motorhead4870 4 місяці тому

      When Phil was winning a lot of his world championships the other players talent was nowhere near the level it is now, so matching those worlds is going to be seriously difficult

  • @iordacheadrian487
    @iordacheadrian487 4 місяці тому

    you don't know anything about darts. look at your grip that say enough about what kind of player you are hahahahah

    • @TheDartsReferee
      @TheDartsReferee  4 місяці тому +1

      What does this mean 😂 I don’t understand haha

    • @joe4578
      @joe4578 4 місяці тому +1

      @@TheDartsRefereewouldn’t even waste your time trying to understand aha

    • @TheDartsReferee
      @TheDartsReferee  4 місяці тому +1

      What’s wrong with my grip? I’ve not thrown a dart in this video. Someone help 😂

    • @joncarter5210
      @joncarter5210 4 місяці тому

      @@TheDartsReferee send him the largest darts shirt you have, needs a size up from the MVG shirt he has on in his video

    • @SamMorrin199
      @SamMorrin199 4 місяці тому

      Jord can we see your grip so we dart players can know how to throw a dart lol 😂 what a twat

  • @StewartyMac
    @StewartyMac 4 місяці тому +2

    He's had a flying start but I worry about his mental state. His outburst towards the 'doubters' right after he won the Premier League shows me he's going to struggle to handle adversity when it comes. And it will come. When he gets even better and starts winning everything, people will turn on him. Its the way British people operate.

    • @THM2008
      @THM2008 4 місяці тому

      Mental state 🤣🤣🤣 he's fine you're worrying about nothing

    • @frannyp46
      @frannyp46 4 місяці тому

      The vicious British gutter press will be hovering like vultures waiting for young Luke to have a meltdown of some sort so they can sell some paper. He so far has held it together and Inhope he keeps going and improving.

  • @kanthony9154
    @kanthony9154 4 місяці тому

    Luke Littler is the Conor Mcgregor of the darts world🔥

    • @frannyp46
      @frannyp46 4 місяці тому

      @kanthony. Not Conor McGregor.More like Michael Owen.

    • @jackford762
      @jackford762 4 місяці тому

      I don’t think Luke goes out and smashes packet every weekend tho 😂

  • @hh0422
    @hh0422 4 місяці тому

    I had the same opinion because i didnt want him to get overwhelmed with the premier league then lose his momentum if he didnt play well for 16 weeks, but its done the opposite and make him better and better so fair play 🫡

  • @jmjmjmjm7418
    @jmjmjmjm7418 4 місяці тому

    first