'WONDERBOY LUKE LITTLER, THE KING WILL BE BACK!' - Michael van Gerwen RESPONDS after Rydz win

[@tmenzella]

He needs to be the voice of a friendly Disney giant.

[@frankrammeloo7959]

Still incredible after all these years !!

[@PaulTerry-l8x]

Rydz is going to be a real threat this year

[@davidhamlin992]

He's out.

[@John-x5n6r]

His hair maybe a good threat but that is all.

[@OllieGrigg]

@@davidhamlin992He clearly meant the year ahead

[@iwishicouldsaveyou3954]

@@davidhamlin992 He said this year. Not today. Not this tournament. Throughout the whole year he means

[@thomaslaw5002]

Consistently inconsistent. Rydz form was good this tournament but he’s been far from good past few years. Set play suits him well but he still has to prove himself in short format.

[@jimanderson5172]

He constantly stays top 3 in the world because of his scoring he's never out of a game

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

an MvG vs Littler final would be a real humdinger

[@highjim7778]

it what we all want, but, I have a feeling we wont get it, or even either of them in the final.

[@dontbewoke]

@@highjim7778 hmmm wrong

[@noncookiecutter6753]

He played well today and won the important moments. His side of the draw has really opened up for him and I think he’ll win his 4th world title .

[@dontbewoke]

he can't beat Littler ; only Littler and Humphries can sustain a 105+ average for 10-13 sets. MVG hasnt done that for years.

[@noncookiecutter6753]

@ he will beat littler, the green machine is back.

[@dontbewoke]

@@noncookiecutter6753 he won't , all the stats suggest it. Higher tourney average , higher checkout % and higher 180s ; Littler wins and MVG will do well to win 5 sets

[@dontbewoke]

@@noncookiecutter6753 hahahaha what a rubbish prediction hope u didn't bet on it

[@noncookiecutter6753]

@ it’s not that funny mate but yeah can’t get them all right can we. Nah I don’t bet mugs game.

[@deanmccann1324]

2 top level operators playing at there the best was great to see

[@aidenoleary7406]

You have the credit MVG today. Rydz played unbelievable darts. The game was epic to watch. Love him or hate him I can't see him getting beaten if he maintains this form

[@darrenleejones3516]

Littler will smash him

[@dontbewoke]

he won't beat Littler.

[@kiekiek]

@@dontbewoke I like your name, but wonderboy Littler does show he is not consistent. 4 sets beneath 100 average, vs 2 from MvG and one from Rydz. Littler needs an 118 , and 112 average set to end up 101 overall. Those are not the numbers of an unbeatable player. Littler's peak though is extremely high and who knows Littler can maintain that peak longer against a better player. May the best man win my friend.

[@muchiosgracias4]

​@@kiekiekmajority of littlers legs were 12 darts or less

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@dontbewokeHe will beat Littler if he has too. Luke still has to beat Bunting.

[@guenthergrun8545]

I think this year and this stage of his career he found a good balance between confidence and humility. You could see it in the match yesterday. Even though he was producing at a ridicolous level he was not too hot with his emotions and extremely focused all the time. He didn't let the moment take over. I think there is a very good chance for him taking the title. Nevertheless a final between him and Littler with their perfomances at the moment would be incredible.

[@justkevbeats]

I'm Dutch and watched the podcast and they didn't say that she was angry at him

[@acceptrisk7739]

He’s so arrogant and not arrogant at the same time lol

[@danielainger]

If anyone in darts has earned the right to be arrogant it’s him.

[@mp.2201]

@@danielaingerexactly what I was thinking but I did hold it back😂

[@MorAodhan]

​@danielainger nah, I think perhaps a 16x world champion does, but any inkling of arrogance from that man gets jumped on. However MVG gets a pass from most.

[@adamball8444]

That’s the Dutch

[@acceptrisk7739]

@@danielainger I never claimed he hasn’t earned the right lol?

[@snookerstones]

Best I’ve seen MVG mentally in last 2 years

[@shaungavin5685]

Seen the change in him once Humphries was eliminated. He fancies it.

[@seanlinesteammvg4967]

This is why he’s won so much 🙏 the goat 🇳🇱👑

[@JakB1]

I love this guy

[@mitchyt9096]

The king of darts isand will always be Phil Taylor

[@thetreetoad]

People talk about the littler effect but what Van Gerwen done took darts to another level and it's good to see him getting back near his best again because his best still beats everyone.

[@TimBiester-yu6hu]

his best? he isn't even close to his best mate..

[@boom4301]

All the legends of the game at their best beat all of the current generation of players including the two Lukes. A prime Taylor, Mvg, Anderson, Barney, Wright etc wipe the floor with todays competition

[@meanlean3095]

He done less than the power did for Darts 👍

[@kiekiek]

@@boom4301 Indeed, all statistics show Taylor and MvG in particular will wipe the floor with both Lukes at their prime. People see what they want to see. If Littler proves me worng this tournament, I am the first to say I was wrong. No shame in that.

[@bigdav47]

@@kiekiek He is 17 ffs.

[@Dartist501]

Some of these questions from the media, wtf! 🤦‍♂️

[@SyntheseHardstyle]

Dude didn't even say anything arrogant in this interview, he was actually quite humble for his standards. But the thumbnail is making him look arrogant and everybody in the comments is going off about him 😂😂

[@BBoyBiff]

Clickbait nonsense as usual, this was a nice and humble press conference 😊

[@glencastle1450]

Mvg v littler final will b insane

[@markshepherd7367]

That’s probably the best game of darts l have seen, Rydz would have beaten all apart from perhaps Littler.

[@ikeabuchi1]

Michael Van Gerwen back to his best World number 1 next.

[@danielstrunz5759]

love how he always words throwing good darts with "doing damage"🤣🤣

[@stephenjensen5489]

Princess Fionna and Donkey will be very proud of him.

[@colinweir3204]

For a guy thats in a crisis he's doing not too bad!

[@GamezGuru1]

"It's been reported, that Vincent van der Vort, said Peter Wright's wife, didn't appreciate your comments..." Talk about reaching 🤡

[@fl3162]

His giant tongue impedes his speech … other than that, he appears to be a normal Dutchman. I don’t know why so many ppl are commenting on his mental health? Unbeatable when at his best.

[@syvar71]

His huge tongue simply takes up too much space in his head, making it difficult for him to think clearly!

[@supercall157]

We all know mvg’s peak still beats everyone, if he finds that decent form he can beat littler in the final (we know littler is gonna be in the final), maybe dobey

[@niklasefting7142]

Nope bunting taking out littler

[@Anonymous-kq8oh]

@@niklasefting7142ha ha what are you smoking mate? I’ll come back here tomorrow to prove you got that one wrong

[@niklasefting7142]

@@Anonymous-kq8oh ull see

[@Anonymous-kq8oh]

@@niklasefting7142 Luke littler vs Van Gerwen final. I can’t pick a winner there as that’s a hard one to call 50/50 game.

[@stedros]

Would’ve agreed with this before Littler did that ridiculous set. At his age he can still improve

[@JamesMarson-b9m]

Like MVG or not he is the second best player of all time and he could be a 4 time world champ by Friday night and he not playing at his best them one treble combo he missing doubles at the end of them so could be more to come

[@derpferdemetzger4249]

MvG should be the new jaws in next james bond movie with his braces! 😂😂😂

[@petercameron-lw8nq]

😂😂😂the year just started

[@usauser3163]

Don't know why they consider mvg the youngest darts world champion ever at 24 🤔...the bdo was considered the only world championship before the pdc and jell klaasen won that at the age of 21yrs of age ?? Can anyone elaborate on that ?

[@benworthing]

BDO basically dead in 2007.

[@kennyspence9805]

Because when he won the bdo the pdc was already the much bigger league. Be like winning the europa league and claiming to be the best football team in Europe even although all the best teams are playing in higher league. So although he won the bdo its the 2nd division World champion kinda thing

[@discgenerate]

Lol jelle klassen, best not bring him up mate

[@Jahno71]

@@benworthing For me it died in 1992

[@harveyohare]

klassen is a nonce

[@StretchArmstroong]

He looks like a James Bond villain with those braces 😂

[@Dugar-III]

The Term "THATS FOR THE PEOPLE TO DECIDE" is directed at all the sourgrapes who dislike MVG 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Miller4866]

I believe the Darts Federation,WDF should give all players an opportunity to see a mental health expert. 🎉 ❤

[@peterpeter8217]

Most will fail the test and be rejected.

[@Miller4866]

@peterpeter8217 It's not a test; it's an offer of help.

[@Miller4866]

@peterpeter8217 It's not a test; it's an offer of help.

[@gaong1]

These questions are embarrassing!

[@dubforster]

close your eyes its frank bruno

[@Brooksey01]

I don't get why people say Michael is arrogant he's not arrogant one little bit

[@harveyohare]

mvg and Rydz played a banger of a game and luke shitler is in the title, sad

[@John-x5n6r]

Shitler lmao 😂

[@stidudiiduri]

Undisputed GOAT

[@jordanharrison8454]

Not fit to lick Taylor's backside.

[@bigdav47]

GOAT?🤣🤣

[@jonhoward180]

Taylor will always be the goat

[@stidudiiduri]

@@jonhoward180 Taylor who?

[@bigdav47]

@@stidudiiduri the one thats won about 4 times as many world titles as MVG....that Taylor

[@sweetchinmusic99]

Is Taylor coming back is he ?

[@callum7591]

Michael “you know mean” Van Gerwen

[@Gray-zi5bp]

Will we see the return of the king 👑 I thought Phil Taylor retired..💯🇬🇧🇯🇲👍🏿

[@Tyler-mw7hs]

Rastclart

[@Gray-zi5bp]

@Tyler-mw7hs one will not go down to your level . Happy New year to you .

[@Jon-bo9xx]

Love mvg win or loose he’s never or very rarely been a dick 🔥

[@Xander-is2bf]

I think it is very beautiful toe see all the evolution. A pig who can play dart is the newest poof of it.

[@paulmeaden5731]

Callan missed several important doubles. Only reason mvg won

[@CalPlayzGaming]

Facts Callan defnitely earned respect most won't show his that respect though unfortunately

[@Infiltator2]

Yeah but thats how the game works. And MVG lost a lot of crucial doubles also.

[@dontbewoke]

Exactly. Callan missed darts at double to win sets 1 5 and 8 , won more legs threw more 180s and had the higher average. MVG only won because Callan let him in...

[@lbreindl6]

There has never been a darts game with a undeserved winner. Darts is always about skill, never about luck.

[@dontbewoke]

@@lbreindl6 I'm sorry did someone say MVG didnt deserve to win?

[@gaong1]

Only 2 players can put Littler in his place - MVG and Snakebite.

[@Paulhanratty885]

Bunting is dangerous as well

[@lbreindl6]

There is also a chance of van gerwen having a bad day. Daily form matters so much in darts.

[@Paulhanratty885]

@@lbreindl6 very true, I learned that the hard way, although I'm pretty certain he'll beat dobey.

[@MrÓNiadh]

10-3 to Littler last time they played.

[@graffzon]

Michael "Lurch" Van Gerwen has spoken

[@dontbewoke]

Callan missed darts at double to win sets 1 5 and 8 , won more legs , threw more 180s and had the higher average. MVG played extremely well too but he only won because Callan let him in...

[@peterpeter8217]

That simply means Callan was not good enough at the moments he had to be and MVG was.

[@niklasefting7142]

​@@peterpeter8217callan was better lil mvg fanboy

[@dontbewoke]

@@peterpeter8217 Exactly!

[@kiekiek]

? How is that possible, if one guy misses and the other hits, the other is just better? Besides MvG was better the second half of the match. I really do not know why this bias is necessary, surely Rydz could have won it. At this level of darts, a little bit of chance is always involved.

[@erikstigter7897]

The English are the worst losers ever..

[@frozyre7854]

Remember the time, MVG, you said you weren't gonna get eliminated the next game you'd play in another tournament? Don't jinx yourself again. Knowing your luck, you probably did. All big-mouthed dart players get eliminated or humbled in the next match they're in after talking smack. Go ask Luke Humphries, you'll be wondering why you aren't facing him this tournament.

[@Workhardforit-2025]

His eyes are in different continent's

[@danielvalentine2453]

And he said Peter wright talks s*** 🤣🤣

[@mikeuuuytffvghjjoopoiytf]

Humble van gerwin at a time when the rest are trying to be the main character.

[@jakejoseph8228]

Holy shit hes 35 yrs old 😂😂

[@walkingmaster9210]

Vs Dobey he' ll win 64

[@johnlarkin3020]

They all ask the same questions. It’s like they don’t listen.

[@Optimistictoffee]

This is like an ai version of pinky and the brain

[@jonnyjonnyjonnyjonny]

What a huge baby 👶

[@michaeljohnson5365]

MVG World Champ 2025

[@louiseroovers4153]

Nope

[@marknagle2628]

The press in darts are just the most ridiculous in sport They ask the most ridiculously stupid questions and the player just give the same answers Seriously To the press, get a more productive job

[@jasonbooth4960]

Littler will beat him in the final hands down he can’t maintain constant big numbers and any chance given littler will take them

[@Dartist501]

He badly wants it this year, the final will be a classic.

[@MorAodhan]

This guy is generally unbearable when he scrapes through games. Brilliant player when he's on it, but he walks around and talks like he's a 16 time world champion.

[@d.kennedy337]

he’s one of the best players in the world

[@jordanwallace4086]

His 3 Palace World Titles = 20 World Titles at the Circus

[@E90pw]

He knows that he's more or less unstoppable when he brings his best game (which he did lots and lots of times). Only a few years ago everyone, including top5, knew they were going to be battered when playing mvg on a big stage. The dude was intimidating and kindof set new levels to the sport after phil. Thats not nothing. With a bank acc full of money and 4 houses, the hunger goes away for sure but his peakform that lasted about 8years was truly absurd. He has the right to talk like he does.

[@billyb5059]

Lol​@@jordanwallace4086

[@bambaklats2891]

Umad?

[@kennycourt7363]

Should Rydz get premier league?

[@Infiltator2]

The year overall was too weak

[@peterruff5810]

​@@Infiltator2 Was but if he did get in which he won't he would have a chance to win it.

[@Infiltator2]

@@peterruff5810 not really, maybe one night but he is too inconsistent

[@gurney2931]

I'd like to see him in it but if we are honest, he doesn't have the results to deserve a place yet.

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

EGGspecially

[@Thetruthwillsetyoufreee]

You must be yolking! He's eggxtremely good and in eggxcellent form. He is scrambling his opposition

[@devilfacedjedi]

The PDC are putting a lot behind Luke littler. Putting him on as the last match / main event every night might end up shooting him the arse. It can’t be good for him playing till 11 o’clock every night

[@AmericasChoice]

He said he prefers to play later.

[@Nocampdadgaming]

Dart players are half cut 24 7 😂

[@acesunion691]

Drunk again

[@John-x5n6r]

Tbf most of the players drinks alcohol before they go on stage.

[@CalRapz]

Littler will take him out in the final

[@ixurlife8062]

😂😂😂 who is commentator in littler vs aspinall match because he's a 🤡🤣

[@DejvidR6]

wonderboy playing darts😅

[@TheJoeltyler]

Phil Barrs has become unbearable

[@jonowhitney5515]

Great win,u have to be arrogant.

[@WAFFLEZZ_92]

I hope this guy never wins a world championship again

[@Dugar-III]

Did he steal your wife? Thats a bit of an unfair statement 😂😂

[@WAFFLEZZ_92]

@Dugar-III never liked his arrogance and ego that's all

[@z_TG_o_01sHoT_x]

Dw bro he wont

[@RussellMutch]

Arrogance?? Seriously. Give me strength. He's one of the most humble guy's out there

[@SugarBrams101]

Who gives a toss what Wrights bint thinks, she should just do his hair and make the sandwiches

[@chesterwadsilang203]

I hate d way he talks.

[@AK4ourty7even47]

same uestions over and over , i know why but it gets boring

[@isaacmay6373]

How can genetics create that face. Moment of silence

[@louiseroovers4153]

the greatest darts idiot ever

[@CalPlayzGaming]

All that money and still can't sort his teeth out lmao

[@JackSchreurs-j6w]

He’s working on it since 16 months … inform yourself please

[@bigdav47]

Rydz outplayed him, but timing is everything really. He still has Littler running around in his huge head as well. Very unlikeable character IMO.

[@rolef6084]

Well timing is part of the game so clearly he didnt outplay him 😂😂😂

[@bigdav47]

@@rolef6084 He outscored him, obviously you need to hit the doubles and pressure the opponent at crucial times. All I am saying is Rydz was well competitive in the match and could easily have ,won. This was not a crushing from Van Gerwen. Fine margins, but some are talking like it was a stroll in the park. This could be MVG's best chance for years to add to his world championship wins total, but write Dobey, Littler or Bunting off at your peril IMO.

[@rolef6084]

@@bigdav47 i mean this comment i fully agree with, just a big difference between rydz was well competitive and rydz outplayed him 😅

[@JSHH72]

He is so jealous of the attention Luke is getting

[@kieranchisholm4544]

He's so jealous of littler it's embarrassing

[@endavour100]

The man is so afraid to be beaten by a boy. It's about time his mouth will shut. He's for the money, Luke is for the darts.

[@michaelajero4244]

No he’s not he’s overall better than Luke littler higher head to head and won everything in the sport you can argue and say yeah littler is who everyone is talking about which he may not like which I highly doubt it

[@peterruff5810]

I don't know how people can compare these two , Littler is only 17 , let's look at it 13 years down the line then we can decide who is better.

[@endavour100]

@@michaelajero4244 You cry louder than a baby. Overall better than Luke... woow, the kid is 17 and MVG his granddad.

[@michaelajero4244]

@ well yea that’s obvious based on what he’s won and he’s h2h against littler so what u chatting off about

[@glencastle1450]

Mvg v littler final will b insane