Darts legend doesn’t hesitate when asked if prime Phil Taylor could compete with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries
Darts Legend Bobby George Doubts Prime Phil Taylor Could Match Littler and Humphries**
Darts icon Bobby George sparked debate on June 13, 2025, when he claimed on talkSPORT that even a prime Phil Taylor would struggle to compete with current stars Luke Littler and Luke Humphries due to their superior consistency and the elevated standards of modern darts, per. George, a two-time BDO World Championship finalist, stated, “I don’t think he can compete with the guys of today because they are too good now. They are too consistent,” emphasizing that Taylor’s dominance in the 1990s and 2000s came when “the standard was not high,” per.[](https://x.com/talkSPORT/status/1933431645383647675)[](https://x.com/DartsNews02/status/1933109081570472379)
This contrasts sharply with 1991 World Champion Dennis Priestley’s view, who told OLBG that a peak Taylor would still be world No. 1, with Humphries second and Littler third, citing Taylor’s unmatched consistency, per. Taylor, a 16-time world champion, won 14 PDC World Championships, 16 World Matchplays, and six Premier Leagues, retiring in 2018 with records unlikely to be surpassed soon, per. However, Littler, the 18-year-old 2025 PDC World Champion, and Humphries, the 2024 world champion and 2025 Premier League winner, have redefined the sport with high averages (Littler’s 102+ in the 2025 World Championship final) and relentless scoring, per,.
George’s claim, echoed by @DartsNews02 on X, suggests today’s deeper talent pool and improved equipment challenge Taylor’s era, per. Yet, @The_Survivor180 countered, arguing Taylor’s averages on older boards would translate to seven wins in ten matches against the duo, per. Littler himself hinted at Taylor’s potential struggles in today’s game, telling OLBG, “The competition is a lot better now… I think Phil would struggle,” per. As Littler and Humphries, both MBEs, prepare for the World Cup of Darts, the debate underscores their transformative impact, per www.warringtonguardian.co.uk.[]
