"I had £20 to my name, that was it." | Nathan Aspinall | My Story

We sat down with Nathan Aspinall to hear how he got his start in darts and how his career has panned out since quitting his job and becoming a full-time professional.

[@fredm5245]

Such a likeable lad. Good sportsman too.

[@nomendeathwalker3738]

Untill now

[@mirzahasanbegovic]

@@nomendeathwalker3738 ?

[@MathewFearn]

Ite a insobratiin buddy I play in the school but ibcabnt win I no ibcab play better I’ve hit 9 darters 170 check out but I’m 49 now and it’s causing problems at home financially the only reason I keep going is because of you’re story me when do you think it’s time tov it if and stop chasing the dreem❤❤

[@SteveNinetyski]

Very original thing to say.

[@Phil_McAvity]

As he says, he’s consistently averaging over a hundred. That pretty much translates too consistently earning money. Keep it up & hang in there, the titles will come.

[@richardevans7035]

I like the ASP he seems like a top fella and so glad he's in the premier league

[@hfranke07]

I love Nathan.... great player and what a great dart player.... See him loosing to Littler and still smile, hugging and just be a great guy. He is great.

[@markussax1412]

God bless him and i wish him all the best.He has deserved his success. He is my favourite darts player with the best walk on music ever........👍🔝✔Greetings from Germany!🇩🇪

[@leedavidson7666]

And now he’s in the premier league, absolutely love the Asp, favourite player by far

[@Brad_Pittstop]

He's a very grateful man, which is a very good trait to have.

[@danogden8414]

Please do more of these

[@kvajeblostari]

Yea nice

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Well done Nathan, good interview! :)

[@oliverurry9332]

True

[@sarahwelty9223]

Lovely guy the Asp! So down to earth. I hope he does well in all his future endeavours.

[@davidrobertson4538]

I enjoy this young man and enjoy watching him play!! You have a huge following in the States. Hur up and come back and see us!!

[@RG-ja34sep]

Nathan you are truly inspirational, hope you get to the very top!!! Got for it, you definitely have the ability!!!

[@michaelbreaux2485]

Great dart player. Hats off to him and wish him the best.

[@GOLFLIFECREW]

This is brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thefootballchannel2126]

Tubes loving your vids aswell🎉

[@dranderson6071]

Love this kid. So happy that prosperity has come to him and his family. Cheers from Toronto

[@davidc7475]

Good story. Fair play to him. Just shows if someone has the ability and drive they can make it to the top level

[@leepen-tq8cl]

Incredible player and even better human being, cant imagine how invaluable it must of been for Luke Littler to be playing and practicing with Nathan over the last few years.

[@SteveNinetyski]

Even better human being than being the in the top 10 of something in the world? I doubt it mate. Plus..you don't know him or his past..he could have easily been a cnut most his life...probably not....but he could.

[@JumpinJackCaf]

Have to be honest, Littler has transformed the sport for me and a lot of my mates in recent months (don't hate me for jumping on the bandwagon), but this guys got me to stay long term. Top, top fella

[@tommydaniel3206]

never give up Nathan

[@user-hx9qv6ow9x]

ASP is the best ❤❤❤❤ darts

[@Fairdayspay]

Good on you mate future champ in the making stick with it

[@markohara6749]

Never win it

[@chrismaginess1289]

Wow! The struggle's he went thru. To get where he is today. Such a likeable family man. He has great talent to win big, big tournament's.

[@davidryan825]

He is so humble and a likeable man. I really hope he some day will be a world champion.

[@joegale9924]

Great interview and quite inspiring, hats off to u Nathan 👏👏

[@SaleenS351R]

World champion in the making. Super proud of this dude. Keep it up Nathan!

[@andyskinner7163]

brilliant guy and player.great to hear the struggle he came from and now see his success.

[@markkenny4649]

What a player delighted for him he's gonna be a treat now for a Good few years . Favourt player the last few months deserves everything he gets

[@nathan2497]

Great stuff really like him as a player very talented and got his head screwed on these story type interviews are always interesting

[@Wahnsinnicher_Kaschba]

Just love for the Asp! Heart of Gold

[@AnneCherryBlossom]

Really love him. By far my favourite Player, what a likeable guy. Can’t believe there are people out there who don’t like him.

[@davewebster689]

Great video, thanks! Hard work trumps all. I'm sure every pro will say the same and its important to get it out there from people like Nathan

[@marksnaith6717]

Love to see him win the world's

[@maxheadroom7687]

Great interview,top bloke,good luck in the future mate!👍😎🇦🇺

[@melvyns1975]

Good interview this,he seems like an honest and likable guy. Would love him to win the Worlds

[@haylzilicious]

Fair play ASP. You are a class player pal. On to the next one. 👌

[@kemalhussein6106]

Absolute love Nathan. A total gentleman on and off the Okey.

[@andrewharri5392]

The ASP killing it bro

[@Marjopolo302]

Great story with will power and being a winner, u can achieve.

[@BMW7series251]

Love him.

[@robertfolau3859]

Well done bro ! Awesome story! You belong on that stage ! You’re not only an awesome dart player you’re also very humble gets along with everyone! True sportsmanship! Stay sharp stay humble! 👏👏👏

[@Scottphur]

Have to say he's my favorite player right now ... great walk on track and and very straight talking 🎯

[@callummassie166]

Fantastic player and great bloke 👏

[@Timesend]

What a legend and pure talent

[@Burnersforvanlife]

Good lad. 12 years ago I borrowed £20. I worked hard, today I have people working for me and I am semi retired. You have to believe in yourself, nothing is impossible. Except Boris Johnson telling the truth.

[@Kayschie1101]

Very nice interview.

[@Peter-rn6dx]

The man is a gentleman on the ocky no matter who he is playing. Good luck Nathan enjoy watching you play.

[@leannemclellan1616]

Lovely interview ❤

[@Book-Mark]

Struggle helps you appreciate the success more. Top player.

[@stephenmcdowell9210]

I love seeing people like nathan doing well him and rob cross rob cross was a electrician a year later he was world champion if you got the right mind set you can do anything and this is the proof

[@sjt275]

Even his opponents love him and in the world of darts that says a lot !

[@dpmcd8511]

Very likeable person. Fair play to the asp, an inspiration to young dart players like myself. It won’t be long until he wins the world championship 😏

[@jasonc966]

Awesome guy right there .THA ASP...

[@user-hx9qv6ow9x]

Go for it ASP you are my hero ...believe in your self...i ❤ darts....grts from antwerp België 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@patrickmckeirnan]

Very humble chap

[@bodenlosedosenhose1590]

He's evolved into one of my favourite players. Nice lad, from near Manchester, played for United in the academy... what's more to wish for?

[@nathanrogers7887]

Probably my 2nd favourite darts player what a lad

[@brunoengelborghs2505]

From Belgium with love

[@353adam]

Very likeable guy. Hope he wins the big one some day.

[@abbiefoster5787]

Your the boy what a loving man outstanding dart player 👌🏻❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🎯

[@Bren1978.]

He is Mr Brightside . Brilliant

[@emrehec4043]

live your dream

[@Delboy-hi1ld]

Already a fans favourite. Will be great addition to the premier league

[@ronvandervis9675]

Super classy guy, love him. He and Rob Cross are so classy

[@vic6554]

great interview more of these, please

[@sportastic7335]

Nathan you are my favourite player

[@Dipzee]

My fav dart player

[@JC-rc3ec]

I used to work with Nathan in Stockton Heath at a company providing in call marketing ... spent many a lunch hour with this lad having a pint hahaha well in Nathan. Good for you! JC

[@matthewdoesyt1639]

and a cheeky line

[@LVPAcharn]

l remember Phil Taylor saying when he got by the first round " Good that's a new set of pots and pans for the wife" This young man's come up the same way, he deserves all the good things coming to him :)

[@I124q.....28]

What a lad

[@kvajeblostari]

Good story

[@steveosborne8139]

I like his attitude at the oche

[@MathewFearn]

Ure a inspiration to me you’re what keeps me going but I’m not progressing so loosing money in train hotels ect I’ve done 9 darters all the big check outs but when it comes to it I keep chocking I have no practice partner and my wife comes to my games in 40 now how long do you think I should try until I’m skint or devorced I am just gutted because if I had started eairlier I could of made it tell me the truth I listen to you should I go back to plastering or give it one more year but that could ruin me financially and loose my wif but I’m not just doing it for me I’m doing it for them aswell

[@drp6578]

Never forget your routes 👍

[@coreymurphy1982]

Top lad wish he played for the famous tho 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jjwallace1998]

Corey Murphy a right good catholic name that

[@joyvsmith9264]

Wow... it's been 3yrs since this interview and I hope all the nay sayers are enjoying the eating the shit they commented on this interview. You go Nathan 🎉 Well done on all you have achieved 👏

[@davyb587]

Pity that he's up against Josh Rock, the latest up-and-coming player in the first round of the 2022 European Championship later this week. I'd like to see both win!

[@erenjack]

I want to see hım as champ in next 3 years...and he will be !

[@iwan880]

nope

[@Destruction-1990]

I hope so. He got the talent !!!

[@marcokeldermans8502]

Dream on! Its MvG

[@Destruction-1990]

@@marcokeldermans8502 not for next 3 years only MVG !! I´m sure about that !!

[@muchiosgracias4]

@@Destruction-1990 wrong

[@dieene8392]

Im a dutchman and Raymond van Barneveld would ever be my Hero in darts..but i don’t know what it is but nathan aspinal is my favorite english player !!

[@Bren1978.]

Good lad level headed bloke

[@julieelizabeth1270]

what a nice fella

[@luckyboy407]

He will win the World darts championship soon.

[@james1011]

Ins Allah

[@michaelhillyer9061]

Top lad asp

[@kavaliers-delikt7791]

Well sports man, likeable!

[@Burnersforvanlife]

IME from Stockport, football is shite, but darts, now you're talkin. Good luck dude!!

[@facethetruth9843]

Should be a shoo in for the PL if he's not it's a disgrace

[@mintymod321]

Now look at your self Nathan inspiration to your country

[@georgehynds4376]

Gentleman

[@BLADE_RISE]

Matchplay champion.

[@hughlaverty8318]

So bad for nathan good look in the future

[@borgan1964]

you are a true Warrior🫶🏻🇳🇴

[@austinpowers9340]

Great story! Is it me or does he look like he’s been interviewed in prison?

[@adammahoney6537]

There’s a pool table pal

[@thebigspliffdaddy5470]

@@adammahoney6537 In fairness to the orignal post the painted concrete blocks don't help.

[@davidhunt4890]

Come on Aspi beat Van gerwen.

[@garrethlamond1979]

You can start from the bottom first before you get to the top

[@sixtrumpetwarnings]

see, you never know......

[@OS-19]

Aspinall a Rangers man 🇬🇧

[@SimplyTheBest800]

Hahah wasn’t expecting him sayin rangers some boy

[@fazza6742]

Liam Govan WATP🇬🇧

[@peeptopeep9277]

Hahaha he’s got more trophies than rangers

[@OS-19]

Paul Neeson prove it. 54 LEAGUE TITLES PAL🇬🇧🔵🔴⚪️🇬🇧

[@lorcanomara3451]

Only one team in Glasgow ⚪️💚⚪️

[@GeorgeM2809]

Nathan Aspinall at the famous? What couldve been

[@user-ft1wn3tv7d]

Мне всегда казалось, что Натан - полицейский.

[@devicebackup664]

He looks like an old school Englishman especially when he’s on the ockey

[@ashley-danielmackle4702]

I had -£50k to my name... Still do

[@louiseshannon2290]

Ashley-Daniel Mackle what

[@zumizm1]

he just won 100 grand tonight after tax 50 grand disgusting what the taxman takes

[@christycullen2355]

@@zumizm1 that's not how it works. He gets 11000 tax free he is then taxed 20 percent on the next 39000 then he pays 40 percent on the last 50k. Still a lot but not 50k

[@zumizm1]

@@christycullen2355 oh so he picks up say 72k i always thought it was 50 per cent like footballers

[@shauny6851]

@@christycullen2355 He does not get 11,000 of that tax free though if he has already won money in previous tournaments in the yeat, just to point that out.

[@BenKnowles-tf4qx]

Yes nathan you had 20 pound to your name mate you was in stockport town centre at the time going in all the bookies in stockport town centre and you asked me for 20 pounds and told me you would be world champion and darts and your **** hot well you havent won the world championship as of yet but you proved me wrong with amazing wins and the phil taylor trophy world matchplay which you won last year amazing can i have the 20 pounds back haha which i gave you on princess street mate my names ben but you will have forgotten and wont remember my name ben or benny

[@vodigater]

You dont say No to Rangers