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Barry Hearn reveals what he told Luke Littler about crowd booing

talksport.com · 3hShare

Luke Littler has been told to take inspiration from Peter Manley and Gerwyn Price in his battle with hostile darts crowds. The two-time world champion has become a target for fans at events in recent months amid his dominant form on the oche. Littler has been advised not to react to the crowd in a bid to combat booing at events Getty Littler was subjected to boos and jeers during his matches at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam earlier this month. The antics of the crowd in his last 16 clash with Nathan Aspinall even forced the referee to stop the match and intervene. Following his exit from the tournament, Littler threatened to boycott future events in the Netherlands. He previously took the decision not to play in Germany outside of PDC majors due to the hostility of the crowds. Hearn on darts crowds’ booing PDC president Barry Hearn has now revealed the advice he gave to Littler, who was knocked out of the World Grand Prix on Monday, amid his ongoing battle with the fans

First report: Lewis: Littler facing 'unfair' treatment from sections of crowd — skysports.com, 2d