SEMI-FINALS SET! | Day 14 Evening Highlights | 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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[@QualityDarts180]

Aspinall, despite his struggles with dartitis, still is laughing and still has this great fighting spirit. This is why we love him so much. Awesome darts player and awesome person.

[@DelKshares]

Is dartitis the same as the yips as I noticed that a lot during the match and felt for him.

[@Guywithnoidentity]

Nathan is a very down to earth guy

[@Adam-l2g]

Does he have dartitis?

[@Guywithnoidentity]

@Adam-l2g yes i heard that as well

[@Adam-l2g]

​@@Guywithnoidentity I didn't know that. I thought he had some kind of hand injury

[@Guywithnoidentity]

Nathan is one of the nicest guys on the tour both on and off the stage, Cool hand is a very close second. You barely see any anger from them thier sportsmanship is exeptional

[@rogerboretskyjr5651]

They are both stand up guys. They have both been very kind to Littler.

[@Jasonk89]

MvG is a close third to be honest. He might come off as being slightly arrogant, but is a top class act behind the screen and always takes time for fans. Price is a great guy too, it's a shame his image has ruined that forever.

[@Guywithnoidentity]

@Jasonk89 you are kidding, Price is a 🔔🔚 and his arrogance really shows on stage. MVG is very similar hes a show off when he wins and quiet when he loses. Another thing with MVG what i hate he never acknowledges his opponent when they have a nine darter or a big checkout against him.

[@Jasonk89]

@@Guywithnoidentity I agree on the sportsmanship part with 9-darters, but other than that have you met MvG? His on-stage persona is no way near his off-stage attitude. He's great guy with copious time for fans and always respects his opponents. Seldomly has a bad thing to say about other players, unless it's tongue-in-cheek. Regarding Price: I can't comment on him being a bellend since I only have positive experiences. But I get why he may appear to be an asshole.

[@paulricketts5537]

Mr price is a top top bloke, he's just passionate that's all, mvg all so gives it the big one on stage but doesn't seem to get the same abuse as gerwyn

[@naiche.]

Aspinall displays incredible sportsmanship even when losing. Respect 💯

[@rogerboretskyjr5651]

Seems a stand up guy.

[@ClaimOfRightMuso]

Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser.

[@NevenKuzat-hb4xn]

I think thats why he lost he was hifiven him all match acting like a teenage boy

[@HolloMatlala1]

Ya"ll Frow ike $4!7🤣🤣🤣.

[@billywhippet]

What Littler is doing for darts is the same as Tiger woods with golf. He is going to take the game to the next level. He is by far head and shoulders above the rest of them, 17 years old, unreal. Good luck to the kid, if he keeps his head he could win this every year.

[@andytupman2051]

38:56 for a moment I thought I wouldnt be able to spake

[@Maxxx568]

And then asp started laughing and lost it all 🤷

[@fegyi001]

@@Maxxx568 I guess it was a nervous laugh because of dartitis attack :(

[@Maxxx568]

@@fegyi001 yeah, nervous, sure. Fist bumps and jokes were also nervous. Mate played like he's in some exhibition game with his pal. You can't win anything with this commitment 💀

[@HolloMatlala1]

💜💜💜💜

[@HolloMatlala1]

Lol THE NUKE is that guy that only knows that 1x Spot.

[@enlightenedone7141]

Littler is just unreal, even when you think he's dropping off he comes back, nice to see the respect and sportsmanship between them, great stuff!!! I still think any of the 4 semi finalists could win it but I'll go with Luke

[@peterc2248]

I don't care if darts is a 'sport' or not, I don't care if the players are 'athletes', all I know is that it damned good entertainment and the players are doing something special that most of us can't do. Just enjoy it for what it is.

[@daz3434b]

Except the drunk, immature, pissed chanting, dressed up crowds. Yes it certainly is not a sport, it is a skilled pub game.

[@ihsanKenan]

Littler MVG will be the final and what a final it will be, I might throw some quid on a MVG win on Stake just because I have followed this guys career for so long now and he is my favorite player. I feel sorry for Wright tho because it would have been amazing for him to win another one but Darts is a brutal sport.

[@HockeyMan666]

all my friends keep saying Aspinall had Dartitis during his game, wtf is that? As for the final I agree MVG littler is the best pairing

[@Gamerfied_nINJA]

what a great final we are getting

[@jjjtalon]

mvg is clutch he is gonna win

[@DianneGarnerDianneGarner]

i love it at the end the belly bumping

[@LynnNorton-y9t]

Remember when Aspinall said Littlers learns from him and not the other way around 😂

[@badninja1971]

The sportsmanship between Nathan & Luke. 👏👏👏

[@nagyarpi57]

so happy for aspinall, despite his not so good overall performance this year, he managed to go to the quater finals, i hope this means a lot to him

[@craigmachin5405]

What a absolute class act Nathan is how can you love this man ❤👏

[@classesanytime]

As for the person he is, I agree totally! As for a professional player, serious doubts arise! Constantly fist bumping, applauding and laughing at it like a 14 year old when your opponent does something good or even incredible doesn't make you come across as a professional that wants to win games or championships! I guess he should take his own game more seriously and bump it up a notch!

[@richardboss3358]

@@classesanytimeI totally agree with you, I find it kind of silly. And he has to stop all that body and head movement. Some people say he has dartitis but he's always had that movement, and been very successful at times with it, but if he is going to be a consistent champion I think he has to work on it.

[@classesanytime]

@@richardboss3358 He had dartitis and having that is sad but now he's got over that and shouldn't be an excuse anymore because as you said he has proven that despite what he had he's capable of pulling up great games at times!

[@ClaimOfRightMuso]

@@classesanytime 100% correct. As I said in a previous reply; show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser. Nathan needs to pack-in the 'nice guy' garbage and start to do his job with some more passion and fire, and stop congratulating when he's getting his arse on a plate - you don't see any previous champions applauding the guy that's tanking him.

[@damianbenton1067]

Luke littler is gonna be a legend of the game , aspinall was unlucky , bunting is an absolute charachter , Fire semi finals incoming 🔥

[@Sweetaschiliz]

Luke vs dopey in final

[@Sweetaschiliz]

@WestCoastWilliam goat

[@Adam-l2g]

van Gerwen will crush him

[@markholroyde9412]

@@Adam-l2g His arse will fall out like it always does....MVGormless. King Bottler 1

[@JJDARTS]

Both semi finals probably be batterings

[@CoryJT]

That 133 from Wright 🔥

[@luckyspurs]

Genuinely the toughest outshot I've ever scene.

[@JaneGalvin]

Can get a lot more at Home 😂😂😂😂

[@nowthennowthen-ys4ck]

No disrespect to the other players but we all await a MVG v Littler final..Clash of the Titans.

[@z_TG_o_01sHoT_x]

​@MEGAB0T_95dreaming mate

[@markholroyde9412]

@MEGAB0T_95 Hes going to have his fat arse handed too him on a plate...LL FTW!

[@lelloz7444]

I fear Mgv because I support Littler

[@JaneGalvin]

Van boring won’t make the Final 😂😂😂😂

[@lelloz7444]

@nowthennowthen-ys4ck it would make the best final on paper.....Mgv is kind of annoyed by all the compliments and attention Littler receive,and he hit a downturn since his appearance.......Littler with Aspinall was as usual fantastic but still not as his best,and he may get nervous ,but the they played each other 5 times, 3 wins for MGV and 2,the last 2 matches,for Littler.....so I thing Luke got the edge,and I hope so too

[@TheDevilAsura]

This 133 from snakebite🔥

[@Maxxx568]

Brightest spot of his game today, sadly he went back to sleep after last match

[@anthonymatute6057]

133 is a really rare checkout in darts. Good thing to see snakebite take it out.

[@JaneGalvin]

Can do it more at home the Clown 😂😂😂😂

[@Adam-zh4hm]

It's the first time I wouldnt mind any of the semi finalists to win

[@Craig-g8r]

You can't do anything but root for Aspinall. Guy is loving it up there.

[@kemadman]

What a night! First time and can't wait for next

[@Failociraptor]

Nathan Aspinall is my favourite player on tour. Just such a class human being.

[@JasonArmstrong-z7f]

So happy for bunting 18 months ago he looked like his time contesting in majors was well over

[@Haterade420]

If Bunting played the same way against Littler tomorrow, the same way he played against Wright, he will lose. Only two 180s for the entire match.

[@Sweetaschiliz]

@WestCoastWilliam And littler is crazy on doubles and points.

[@Haterade420]

@WestCoastWilliam when Littler is so far ahead on scoring and doubles, Bunting will have trouble catching up.

[@SonGoku-rd9ds]

💯

[@tenfourproductionsllc]

Bunting is a doubles master but I agree, he can't match Litter's firepower so he's going to need for Littler to be off.....

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@Haterade420 Of course he will lose. His scoring is not good enough.

[@Tateygb]

36:32 littler geeing up the crowd what a lad

[@richardboss3358]

Sorry, but I don't think he should be doing that when his opponent is throwing.

[@kyletaylor7477]

They were friends they both did it

[@mostynf]

Good to see the Asp enjoying the moment, he played well. Getting tantalising now with the remaining line up.

[@luckyspurs]

Aspinall is ridiculously likeable.

[@christinelowe155]

N.Aspinell ist so sympathisch, man gönnt ihn einen großen Titel!❗️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍

[@KingJohnson1985]

This is going to be a world championship to remember for ages... especially if Littler pulls of the the "impossible", but whoever is going to win it, its going to be remembered for years to come. So many surprising victories of underdogs. the Semis are gonna get thrilling... Bunting vs Littler and MvG vs Dobey. this promises great darts, and i cant wait for it.

[@edenjs1503]

Haven't seen a player enjoying himself on stage as much as The Asp did against Littler. He's always been likeable and his sportsmanship and laughter shone throughout. It was like he was playing his mate in his local to see who gets the next round in. What a class guy and his laughing and playing with the crowd is my fav moment of the tournament.

[@neilbuckard723]

Peter wright/Nathan these men are true professionals love em❤

[@BlackPawn14]

On to the semifinals we go! I have a good feeling about Bunting. He's been relentless all tournament; he hasn't conceded more than 2 sets in any of his games. With that said... Littler's scoring is monstruous (all but one of his games have had 100+ average score). He's the man to beat right now. This will be the match to watch tomorrow. MVG has not looked that great to me so far, at least compared to his absurdly-high peak (relying a lot on T19s rather than the T20s that top-level MVG is so consistent on). With that said... his scoring average has been going up throughout the tournament. Callan Rydz also went 100+ average in their match, yet MVG still won. He might not be at his absolute peak, but he's definitely a favorite to make the final (can't sleep on Dobey, but he's the underdog going in). If MVG can get into one of his "purple patches", he can absolutely beat Littler. But he'll have to be at his best.

[@lelloz7444]

25 180s littler and 26 Aspinal.......i mean,what the hell....pure talent both of them....

[@GregHelms420]

LOL @ 23:17 😂😂😂 Literally looks like Bubbles kid from Trailer Park Boys 😂😂😂

[@sarahwelty9223]

Haha yes he does! Bubbles Bunting lol😂

[@stevebate3088]

Stephen Bunting is the quintessential athlete. Strict training regime for sure!

[@AngelEyes_55]

Thankfully we still have John Part to listen to in Wayne’s absence. He’s the only other one with some enthusiasm and a glimmer of humour.

[@ThorHC11]

It was always too good to be true for Peter to produce another three of those performances IMO - but I still am proud of the campaign he put on, I hope he can use it as a spring board for 2025. Go on Snakey. ❤️

[@alanfizzypop9607]

Good match played with good sportmanship thanks lads

[@JurgenHasani__]

38:56 this leg was too funny 🤣

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

And we have the final everybody wanted. It's Littler v Van Gerwen for the Sid Waddell trophy and the 500,000 sterling that goes with it !

[@michaelebusca3868]

Stephen is a really chill guy..

[@markdenton-rx3eo]

The Nuke played fantastic and will go a long way.

[@mccleandazza4618]

What😂 ? Like probably 2 world finals in a row , multiple wins this season I think he's gone quite far already

[@juanpablogonzalez1593]

Cuando dos pedazos de jugadores se lo pasan bien y se llevan mejor🙌🙌🙌🙌🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯👏👏👏👏

[@determiner1312]

Splendid performance by Luke Littler..onto the next stage

[@paulwhite9275]

These guys are all awesome dartists

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

Dobey just threw the second set away. He had it in his grasp... he had three shots at double, but Van Gerwen nailed his double at the very end !

[@garyfallows1123]

Much respect to Nathan, despite his struggles with Dartitis, still smiling and trying hard, hope he can get over it

[@joshmac749]

0:56 Referee miscount! George called 85 when Peter Wright hit T5, T19, T8 (96 is the correct score) and George called 85

[@twatinahatsmith7428]

Looks like it, but at least it went down by 96 on the scorecard. 156 to 60.

[@Peter-n2g6j]

Yep, a rare mistake from the best in the business but did tell Peter Wright that it was 96 after he picked his darts up and was moving away.

[@Tsuntsu86]

The nuke would be 7 years younger than mvg for first world title! 😅

[@kennethtalbott2233]

yep , hope we see it.

[@bsz5745]

hope he will catch mvg in the final

[@scottcallis3491]

Littler's thought process in that last leg.... I'm gonna win this on a Big Fish and raise the roof... he just appears to be on another level .... Love the Asp, great game, sportsmanship was first class too. 🎯

[@robertovers1863]

i love it at the end the belly bumping

[@jayfernando506]

Littler stepped it up.b4 HI. hand pressure was getting to him.npw his brushed it off and realised it was a blessing. Play with freedom luke u r be unbeatable buds

[@zielaq87]

20:42 Best finish i've seen on this WC

[@tenfourproductionsllc]

24:05 - someone just earned their Premier League spot

[@bigboy0625]

Still can't believe he only 17 🤯

[@leeyoung1758]

Go Littler lad ❤

[@Aztecius]

Relentless from Littler

[@Guywithnoidentity]

He knows himself he can play a lot better than that and will probably have to against Stephen

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@Guywithnoidentity Bunting will have a big scoring problem against Littler .

[@peteryong1293]

What a difference for Wright in this game compared to win over Humphries...

[@sebastianbednarski8332]

Aspinall to mistrz docenił kolege💪💪💪

[@NeilMelling-pw6ts]

Buntings kid was star of tonights darts

[@Stratboy999]

Really enjoyed Neil / Luke. A great fight they both put up.

[@jimmelton5846]

Neil?

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

Bunting needed the perfect game for him to win. Instead Littler has just thrown a brilliant 170 checkout to put him within one leg of the final

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

Bunting has a chance at last. He's 4-0 down, and Littler has just given him an opening. YES !! Bunting has a set !

[@nzdefrag]

fantastic match!

[@youknownada2326]

To say he struggles with dartitus which you could clearly see in that match, he still managed to ping 11 180's.

[@Winstadog]

If Littler was on Bullseye he’d have a fleet of speed boats leather sofas everywhere

[@z_TG_o_01sHoT_x]

Littler will raise his game just enough until the finals, then he will flip the switch and demolish mvg 7 sets to 2

[@z_TG_o_01sHoT_x]

@WestCoastWilliam place the bet mate trust me

[@reggiebishop5398]

And we need Nathan in premier league. Best crowd pleaser

[@frankiemcconalogue192]

I love a good semi

[@puzzzl]

Not enough love for Bunting here and those incredible checkouts! Four ton-plus finishes in a match, Luke's only got 5 on the tournament. These last few matches are going to be great.

[@Dai-ms4bx]

Remember when Aspinall said Littlers learns from him and not the other way around 😂

[@markdenton-rx3eo]

Aspin and Luke was a great match and also comicsĺ with Aspin.

[@Dugar-III]

42:42 great camera work

[@Samjie]

I'd have loved a final between Bunting and Littler, but a semi-final will have to do.

[@MieyIna]

Asp very sporting player..❤ The nuke have a chance got the title❤

[@AstroZombie1138]

Bunting is one of the most consistent players rarely dropping below high 90's but will that be enough this year when the standard is so high? Littler too good but considering the problems he has had Nathan Aspinall has had a great tournament but I think the only one who can get close to Littler now is MVG, if he wins his semi, who is playing the best I have seen him play for a long time.

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

For me, Van Gerwen is still the yardstick. I expect him to play Littler in the final... and I certainly won't be writing off his chances of beating Littler !

[@Thefire192]

Lets go Bunting Mental

[@leeswinburn-c4b]

Walking in a Bunting wonderland 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@robatkinson2125]

B like Alice tonight get destroyed by Litter

[@robatkinson2125]

Littler sorry. Bunting will get a whipping

[@robatkinson2125]

Bunting no chance

[@Onewayticket-147]

Aspinall needs to rip up his darting stance and start from scratch. He will never be consistently elite with his current darting style. Every time he throws a dart. He lifts his body on his front foot. The only thing that should be moving is his arm. Just like both Luke's have perfect stances. Aspinall needs to get back to fundamentals.

[@shagga13]

he has dartitis I believe, maybe that's why he throws like that

[@mccleandazza4618]

He has dartisis it isnt as easy as just ripping up his style

[@edwinpeterhigginson8448]

The Bullet is looking like the favourite for the Title this year.

[@mccleandazza4618]

Seriously ?

[@leeswinburn-c4b]

Let's go Bunting mental come on Stephen mate yeahh 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

Bunting will have to average over 100 to beat Littler tonight. I very much doubt that he will, even though he's been excellent throughout this tournament.

[@Adam-zh4hm]

He did and it still didn't work lol

[@beastmodez]

Every time i watch these replays, i find myself having to mute because of the repeated crowd chants its such a headache is there not anything new out there 😑

[@TweedSwiftie4eva]

45:15 soul crushed 😢

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

With the odds on Bunting, one'd be tempted to back him. However I won't, because he'll need to play a perfect game to beat Littler.

[@FaithRomero-ms5kq]

Has anyone else noticed with aspinal ,He sets him self upto throw ,then resets to throw , He did it loads of times always on his first throw

[@Droopypower]

that's what they call dartritis ; you cant release the dart when you want

[@neilbuckard723]

Hate it wen these two meet there such close friends

[@NC-bv7ro]

Can’t believe bunting is only 39 😂

[@leeyoung1758]

Aspinal a brilliant player and a privilege watch our very own Luke Littler people champion

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

Bunting had darts for 4-2 ! Instead he's 5-1. That'll surely deflate him.

[@christmastree5496]

I dont think Littler cares what he leaves for a double.

[@richardboss3358]

What? Clearly avoids 16 and 8

[@peteryong1293]

Not really...seldom see him go for double 16 or 8

[@Neil-lt1ny]

He splits double 18 with 3 darts in hand.on 11 he went 7 double 2.on 87 he goes t19 d15.on 15 left goes 3 d6.only d18 he clearly avoids

[@gerritdeheij]

@@Neil-lt1ny when he has 5 he prefer to trow 3 d1

[@Neil-lt1ny]

Yea because it's right next to tops which is his 2nd favourite double.a few do 3 d1 on 5 because the single 1 can block the double 1 if you come inside d2.

[@anthonymatute6057]

I hope Aspinall can overcome from Dartitis and come back stronger! Luke the Nuke has been relentless all year!!!

[@Golf5daysaweek]

Steven Bunting reminds me of Winston from Still Game.

[@NattyNickDxB]

he always says yeah i know like andy in little britain. got the glasses to match too haha

[@AlanBrown-d8w]

And he’s a pensioner 😂

[@sarahwelty9223]

Or Penfold from Dangermouse

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

MVG wins it all🎉 Luke is great but his level drops a bit . I think he is still not ready this year,but will come back and win more than a few titles in his career. Thats my feeling.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

Bunting is only 39? Dude looks 50

[@Hector-tx3be]

Luke is an dart assassin.

[@drinkwater319]

1.00…..George called 85 when Wright scored 96 ( t5,t19,t8 ) to leave 60. I wonder if that’s why Bunting hesitated and stepped back from the Oche whilst looking at the scorer on the left. He definitely was looking over at the left scorer. The tv had the score correct, Wright had 60 left.

[@pillwolak]

LET'S GO BUNTING MENTAL!!!!

[@AngelEyes_55]

KZbin need to reinstate the Gun Storm Darts channel! ☹️

[@s.e.wagger3888]

Bunta was too experienced to let Snakey get in his head. He played the Board and NOT the man!!! (Cool-Hand won't fall for it next year) But Dobes nearly fell for it against the "Screamin' Gerrrzback". I have the same same Pysch Coach and she tells ALL her Clients, "Focus on the Board. It is just another game of Darts. Your opponent CANNOT physically affect how your dart flies to the Board. If they "fist-tap/bump" you for a good shot, then get it over with quickly and get your mind back on the Board, the score, your plan and your next go at the Oche. Have a drink of water and say your 4-word mantra in your head. But most importantly - Keep it simple and ignore EVERYTHING!!!! As for MVG...... he needs less time on the Practice Board and more time on his Psych Coach's mental exercises!!!

[@jimmelton5846]

Why make this up? Lol

[@stevensouthward]

Littler completely comfortable playing a friend ...will be tuff v bunting

[@DissonantCat]

The love the Asp but I feel he would be more focused if he was less chummy with his opponents.

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

He gets too involved with the crowd too. I agree with you. If he was focused like Phil Taylor he'd win more tournaments.

[@prezz1257]

I fear we will see littler own him for years while asp arses about, he don't have be doing mind games like bristow but needs to get a bit more serious up there.

[@DissonantCat]

@@GouganeBarra-u4t Phil loved to goof around on stage, but only after he was up 5 sets to 0.... ;)