Luke Humphries retained his Gamers Championship trophy by beating rival Luke Littler 11-7 in a remaining marred by whistling.
‘Cool Hand Luke’ survived a scare in Minehead on Sunday evening to scoop his seventh main title.
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Humphries threatened to run away with the ultimate after stumbling to a 4-1 lead, earlier than Littler fought again to make it 8-7 within the former’s favour.
However Humphries reeled off three consecutive legs to point out to followers why he’s the world No.1 and one of many favourites for the PDC World Championship final month.
Nevertheless there will be no rematch between the defending champion and Littler within the remaining once more with the duo each drawn in the identical half, which means a mouthwatering semi-final may very well be on the playing cards.
And will that occur, the duo will probably be determined for followers to behave themselves – not like a choose few within the Gamers Championship remaining.
Some supporters in attendance may very well be heard whistling as Humphries ready to throw, with it apparent that it was affecting his rhythm.
Because the whistles bought louder and extra constant when Humphries approached the oche, referee Charlie Corstorphine intervened within the 14th leg to ship a message to the gang.
Loudly, he merely introduced: “Cease whistling, thanks.”
That appeared to do the trick, as whistles quickly turned to cheers, with followers handled to a world class affair.
Social media was fast to applaud Corstorphine for the way he dealt with the incident which restored order within the remaining.
Taking to X, one fan posted: “Lot of respect for Charlie Corstorphine there.”
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One other messaged: “Honest play Charlie Corstorphine telling them d***heads whistling to close up.”
A 3rd added: “Charlie Corstorphine displaying some severe b******* calling out to the gang, the way it must be performed each single time, if continues take gamers off the stage till safety chuck the t****** out.”
In the meantime this person merely acknowledged: “Large up Charlie Corstorphine.”
Humphries, who has now received 5 TV titles in 2024, was jubilant in his post-match interview after banking the £120,000 winners’ cheque.
He advised ITV: “This [trophy] was in my lounge a few months in the past and now I’ve it again!
“I didn’t really feel myself this weekend. I used to be a dart behind.
“Luke drives me on, he makes me wish to be a greater participant. I take pleasure in taking part in him.
“I’m proud that I didn’t take my foot off the fuel. It was a improbable recreation once more with Luke, he’s a particular expertise.
“Luke might be one of the best participant on this planet proper now.
“I advised him I’ve to win these trophies earlier than he begins to take action.
“These massive video games are what I reside for, dream of, and to be a champion is why I do that, why I journey the world.
“I by no means hand over. I do know I can beat Luke. That is one of the best ways to enter the worlds.”