‘There you go’ – Luke Littler issues stinging dig at darts fans immediately after winning second title in three days
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation, couldn’t resist a cheeky jab at his critics after capping off a whirlwind week with his second title in three days, the 2025 PDC Winmau World Youth Championship on October 15 at Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan. The world No. 2, who had just claimed the £120,000 BoyleSports World Grand Prix for his first major of the week on October 12, sealed a 6-4 final victory over Beau Greaves for the £25,000 Youth crown, then quipped to Sky Sports: “There you go – two in three days, what was all that noise about?” The “stinging dig” targeted doubters who questioned his “shock” decision to enter the youth qualifier post-Grand Prix, with Littler’s 107.4 average in the semifinal loss to Greaves and triumphant return proving his point in spectacular fashion.
The Back-to-Back Glory: From Grand Prix to Youth Worlds Double
Littler’s double triumph was a masterclass in the double-in/double-out format and beyond. At the Grand Prix, he dismantled Humphries 6-1 for £120,000, averaging 102.15 with 10 180s and a near nine-darter (bullseye wire miss). His path included a 2-0 opener over Gian van Veen (105.58 average vs. van Veen’s record 106.47), a 3-0 rout of defending champion Mike De Decker (98.45 average, 100% double-in rate), a 3-2 comeback against Gerwyn Price (101.23 average, 154 checkout), and a 5-1 semifinal demolition of Jonny Clayton (97.26 average, 10 180s). “This is the best I’ve played in this format,” Littler said post-final, his fourth major of 2025 after the Triple Crown (£1.5M+ earnings).
Just 48 hours later, Littler’s Youth Worlds qualifier entry—his first since the 2023 title at 16—saw him survive match darts in a 6-5 last-16 scare against Charlie Manby (95 checkout), cruise 6-1 past Jordan van den Herik in the quarters, and edge Greaves 6-4 in the final despite a 105.5 average to her 103.2. Greaves, the women’s world No. 1, had stunned Littler in the semifinal (6-5, 80 checkout), but his title run silenced critics who called the entry “pointless” for a senior champion. “There you go – two in three days, what was all that noise about?” Littler quipped to Sky Sports, his 75% double-in rate and clutch 121 on D18 in the final underscoring the dig at doubters who questioned his “motivation” for youth events.
The Dig: A Cheeky Response to the Critics
Littler’s “stinging dig” targeted the chorus of skeptics who flooded social media after his Youth entry announcement on October 13, hours after the Grand Prix. “World champ playing juniors? Pointless,” one troll posted under #LittlerYouth (500k mentions). Another: “Littler’s lost his fire—why bother?” Littler’s retort, delivered with a grin during his post-final interview, was a mic-drop moment: “There you go – two in three days, what was all that noise about?” The line, laced with sarcasm, highlighted his double triumph—£120,000 Grand Prix and £25,000 Youth Worlds—totaling £145,000 in three days, lifting his PCOM to 40th (£206,500) and narrowing the £1.68M Order of Merit gap to Humphries by £70,000.
Fans erupted under #LittlerDig: “Two titles in three days? Critics silenced—Nuke’s a savage!” (200k likes). Wayne Mardle laughed: “Luke’s got that cheek—’What was all that noise?’ Classic.” Greaves, gracious post-final, added: “Luke’s a legend—two titles? Insane.”
Littler’s 2025: A Year of Dominance and Defiance
Littler’s double back-to-back is the cherry on a historic 2025: Triple Crown (£1.5M+), Grand Prix (£120,000), and now Youth Worlds (£25,000), for £1.67M in prizes and £2.5M+ net worth. His PCOM at 40th (£206,500) eyes No. 1 by Worlds (December 15, 2025-January 3, 2026). Girlfriend Faith Millar’s celebrations—viral hugs with family at Grand Prix and Youth finals—underscore his balance. “Faith’s my rock,” Littler said.
| Tournament | Result | Prize Money | Key Moment |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Grand Prix | Champion (6-1 vs. Humphries) | £120,000 | 102.15 avg, 10 180s, near 9-darter |
| Youth Worlds Qualifier | Champion (6-4 vs. Greaves) | £25,000 | 107.4 SF avg vs. Greaves; 121 SF checkout |
| Total (3 Days) | 2 Titles | £145,000 | Back-to-back majors; “There you go” dig |
Critics Silenced: Littler’s Defiance Shines
Littler’s “there you go” was more than banter—it was a promise of more. “I’m here to win everything,” he said, eyeing the US Darts Masters (October 17-19, £30,000 final). His self-management post-ZXF, with family and Target Darts’ Garry Plummer, fuels the fire. As trolls fade, Littler’s dig proves: Noise? Just background to the Nuke’s roar.
