Luke Humphries responds to darts fan who says he’s ‘finished’ and past his best after being hammered by Luke Littler
Luke Humphries Claps Back at Darts Fan After Loss to Luke Littler
Luke Humphries has fired back at a darts fan who claimed he was ‘finished’ following his heavy defeat to Luke Littler in the 2025 Premier League Darts.
Littler delivered a dominant 6-1 victory over Humphries in the Night Eight final in Newcastle last Thursday, extending his lead in the standings and sparking calls for a Premier League format change. ‘The Nuke’ now sits eight points clear of second-placed Humphries, who has already secured two nightly wins this season.
Despite Humphries’ solid track record—including a 2024 World Darts Championship triumph over Littler and a World Matchplay title—a fan on social media suggested the world No.1’s best days were behind him.
“Humphries’ prime has truly been and gone. When he loses the world No.1 spot, I reckon we’re going to see him slowly but gradually fall down the rankings,” the user posted in a Facebook group dedicated to darts discussion.
The comment sparked debate among fans and caught the attention of Humphries himself, who didn’t hesitate to set the record straight.
“I’ve literally won two of the last four majors, you wally! A couple of bad weeks don’t define you. Remember, this happened last year at the start of the season, and look how it ended,” Humphries shot back.
His response received mixed reactions. Some praised his defiance, while others questioned whether a top professional should be engaging with online criticism.
Littler Reacts to Victory Over Humphries
After his commanding performance against Humphries, Littler admitted fatigue played a role in their match.
“I said to Luke there, I don’t know how we played that game—we were both tired. But that’s what happens when you have to play three games in a night. I’m just glad I dug myself over the line,” Littler told Sky Sports.
A Shift in the Premier League Format?
Littler’s continued dominance has fueled discussions about the Premier League’s structure. Some fans are calling for adjustments to the competition, arguing that the current format is too predictable and favors certain players.
Week Nine of the Premier League heads to Berlin next Thursday, where Humphries will have a chance to bounce back and silence his critics once again.
