Steve Palmer: Counting down the days until we get another glimpse of the darting genius

Luke Littler looks set to become the most reliable wager in sport

Punters should get used to seeing Luke Littler celebrate title-winning dartsCredit: James Fearn

Stand up, if you miss the darts, stand up, if you miss the darts, stand up, if you miss the darts, stand up, if you miss the darts . . .

Sadly, due to this being the old-fashioned communication medium of the written word, I am unable to prove to you that I am standing up. I miss the darts and am standing up in great distress, longing to witness more tungsten pyrotechnics.

I am going to have to sit down soon – because it's hurting my back leaning over and typing like this – but I just wanted to make the point that going World Championship cold turkey after enjoying 16 days of action over Christmas and New Year is a painful and real suffering.

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Published on 10 January 2025inSteve Palmer

Last updated 11:30, 10 January 2025

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