‘Let’s not mate’ – Luke Littler responds to hairy Man Utd fan as he threatens new challenge after World Darts win

Luke Littler has shown his trademark wit after responding to a bizarre challenge from a Manchester United fan in the aftermath of his World Darts Championship triumph.

The teenage sensation is still riding the wave of his historic Ally Pally success, having sealed a second consecutive Sid Waddell Trophy and the sport’s first-ever £1 million winner’s cheque. But while celebrations were ongoing, Littler found himself reacting to an unusual message that quickly caught the attention of fans online.

Following his victory, a heavily bearded Manchester United supporter took to social media to propose a strange challenge to the darts star, suggesting the pair should meet up in the future. The message, which quickly went viral, prompted a blunt but humorous response from Littler.

“Let’s not, mate,” the world No.1 replied, shutting down the suggestion in typically dry fashion.

The short exchange sparked plenty of amusement among fans, many of whom praised Littler for handling the situation with humour while keeping clear boundaries. Screenshots of the interaction were widely shared, with supporters delighted by the teenager’s no-nonsense response.

Fresh from his dominant win on the Alexandra Palace stage, Littler has become one of the most recognisable figures in British sport, with his profile now extending far beyond darts. That fame has brought increased attention on social media — not all of it welcome — but moments like this show he’s comfortable dealing with it on his own terms.

Despite the distractions, Littler remains firmly focused on his darts. After overpowering Gian van Veen in the final, he made it clear that his hunger for success is far from satisfied and hinted at new challenges ahead as he looks to build a dynasty at the top of the game.

With back-to-back world titles secured before his 20th birthday, Littler has already entered elite company alongside legends such as Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson. And judging by both his performances on the oche and his confidence off it, he looks more than ready to handle whatever — or whoever — comes his way next. 🎯