Luke Littler divides fans as darts star makes controversial outfit choice for Premier League in Dublin
FANS have taken aim at Luke Littler for a controversial outfit choice during night eight of the Premier League in Dublin.
The teen sensation has taken it in the neck for choosing not to follow his fellow stars in some belated St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
The 17-year-old had made the bold decision to not wear anything green while the majority of the other players had donned the Irish colour.
And fans online were not pleased that he had opted out.
One wrote: “Luke Littler forgot the green memo for Dublin night I guess.
“But he does walk on with ‘Greenlight’ so… eh?!”
While another added: “Luke Littler where is your green shirt.”
A third commented: “Seems littler didn’t get the dress code.”
Although not all fans were disappointed with his decision to avoid green with one writing: “Fair play to Luke Littler just wearing his normal shirt.”
Tonight’s action comes just four days after St Patrick’s Day and most of the Premier League throwers paid tribute to the national celebration by donning green at the oche.
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Littler wasn’t the only player to opt out of the fashion statement with Luke Humphries also following suit.
And the raucous crowd certainly made their feelings known when he faced Peter Wright in his opening match.
Although the reception didn’t get the better of Cool Hand Luke who breezed past Wright 6-1 to book his spot in the semi-finals.
Littler faces Michael Smith in his quarter-final as he bid to win his first ever Premier League night in full.
The teenager is yet to find himself in the winners circle on his debut Premier League season despite sitting third in the standings coming into night eight.
But he’s found it easier to get his hands on some prize money and trophies elsewhere winning both the Bahrain Masters and the Belgian Darts Open since his meteoric rise began.
If he is to get past Smith he will face Gerwyn Price in his semi-final to tussle for a place in the final in Ireland.