Luke Humphries sends angry message to darts fans after beating Stephen Bunting at World Grand Prix
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Luke Humphries sends angry message to darts fans after beating Stephen Bunting at World Grand Prix
Luke Humphries has angrily told darts fans to ‘leave the football chants at home’ after his victory over Stephen Bunting at the World Grand Prix on Monday night.
The 29-year-old is hoping to retain his title, having previously beaten Gerwyn Price to claim the prize last year.
Humphries initially struggled during Monday night’s clash, with Bunting winning the first set 3-0.
The world No 1 also found himself two legs down in the sound set, with Bunting closing in on victory.
After his rival failed to finish Humphries off, however, the reigning World Grand Prix champion managed to mount a stirring comeback to claim victory with a 2-1 win.
Throughout the clash, the 29-year-old was subjected to chants about his beloved Leeds United.
Leeds have failed to win their last two Championship matches and currently sit fifth in the standings.
And Humphries has now told supporters to leave the chants ‘at home’, having grown tired of the ‘constant’ jibing.
Let’s leave football at home, we’re at the darts now,” Humphries told SportsBoom.
“I support Leeds [United], everyone knows that, but let’s leave the football chants at home.
“We are darts players, we’re not footballers.
“If I’m in a football field and Leeds are playing against whoever and they’re chanting it to me whilst I’m there, then I’ll accept it, love it, and embrace it.
But it’s just constant.”
Humphries also defended Leeds’ form and joked that he ‘loves’ a chant saying his team are ‘falling apart’.
He is, however, keen for the songs to stop.
“I love the banter, and I love the ‘Leeds are falling apart’ chant, but this isn’t a football arena,” he added.
“I know it’s all a bit of fun, but Leeds weren’t falling apart tonight unfortunately for them [the fans].
“It didn’t affect me to win that game.”
Meanwhile, one shock exit concerns Luke Littler – who was sent crashing out of the tournament following a defeat to Rob Cross.
It was the 17-year-old’s first time appearing at a World Grand Prix.
Cross, reacting to his victory, said: “My record in this tournament isn’t great, so I’m delighted to get over that winning line.
“I struggled in the first set, but then I started to find my rhythm and I felt very solid on my own throw, which gives me confidence for the next few days.”
