Vincent van der Voort has taken purpose at his former fellow professionals on the PDC tour by saying “there are too many Luke Littler fanboys”.
The Nuke has made a sensational begin to the defence of his Premier League Darts crown, profitable 4 out of eight occasions to take care of his place on the prime of the standings.
Van der Voort, who retired from darts in early 2024, singled out two of Littler’s current victims, Stephen Bunting and Nathan Aspinall, accusing them of being too good to the teenage sensation.
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He mentioned: “Each little factor, they’re giving him fist bumps or smiles.”
Van der Voort has known as on gamers to extend the competitiveness within the Premier League – and backed compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode to do exactly that.
World No 29 Van Duijvenbode has but to win a significant rating TV occasion and was not among the many eight gamers chosen for the 2025 Premier League season, however Van der Voort mentioned he can be choose to observe him.
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“In comparison with a number of the gamers in [the Premier League] now, I would a lot quite watch Dirk,” he added. “There’s all the time one thing occurring when he performs.
“Some gamers simply present up and act like the right son-in-law, however that does not deliver a lot pleasure.
“There are too many Littler fanboys proper now, so it will be nice to see Dirk within the combine. He steps as much as compete in opposition to him and does every little thing to win.”
The place does the Premier League head subsequent?
The Premier League continues on the Uber Enviornment, Berlin on Thursday April 3 as Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Worth conflict in a titanic encounter, whereas Luke Littler takes on Chris Dobey.
Watch Night time 9 of Premier League Darts, in Berlin, dwell on Sky Sports activities Fundamental Occasion and Sky Sports activities+ from 6pm – stream with NOW.
