Dave Chisnall has crossed the Irish Sea ahead of a busy few days of exhibitions in Ireland, starting with tonight’s sold out venue in Dublin. Read his latest update from a disappointing couple of days of Pro Tour action, and a look at the talent of World Number 1 Luke Littler.
Dave Chisnall: Luke Littler is the Greatest to have Thrown a Dart
Blackpool never disappoints and The World Matchplay was yet another fantastic tournament, at the best stage in world darts. The Winter Gardens continues to be the best stage in professional darts in my opinion, with a great crowd to go along with it.
And they were treated to some top class darts this past week, with a player who makes it look oh so easy. Luke Littler won a second consecutive World Matchplay Title, with a tournament record average, and whilst still being a teenager. Utterly bonkers.
The Power v The Nuke
I know some people are sick of him, but the boy is going nowhere else anytime soon. The way he plays, and how heavy he scores, is incredible for a boy of his age. I know some people will point to Phil Taylor being the greatest ever, and winning 16 x World Titles, but Luke is playing against better players now, and beating them even easier.
Phil had a lot of those players he would face regularly in finals beaten before a dart had ever been thrown. He had an aura and a dominance that made people fear him accordingly. You’d get a lot people crumbling under the pressure, whereas Luke is playing World Champions, and players that have done it at the very top. His record the last couple of years has seen him beat the likes of Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, Michael Van Gerwen – top class World Champions who have been at the pinnacle at their sport.
For me, Luke Littler is the greatest player we’ve ever seen, there are shades to an 18 year old Wayne Rooney about him. Rooney at 18 was incredible, and like nothing I’ve ever seen following England for 40+ years. For me, it would be Littler – Taylor – Van Gerwen for the three greatest to have played the game, and both Luke and MvG will trouser a few more World Championships just yet.
Dave Chisnall: Ireland Bound
We’ve got a quiet few weeks ahead now, so I’m playing in Ireland on a series of exhibitions, which I’ve done for the last few years. The crowds are always different class and the reception is always so warm and friendly. I’m always offered pints of Guinness but I don’t like the stuff lol. It should be a fun trip, me and my manager Roger are going, and I’m sure we’ll have a good trip away.
By Dave Chisnall
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