‘What it’s all about’ – Luke Littler stuns fans in pub as he faces local darts team

Luke Littler stunned locals by appearing at a pub in Lichfield on Monday night.

Patrons at The Feathers Inn in Staffordshire were left speechless after the world No.1 walked into the pub.

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Littler faced members of the pub’s darts team after the conclusion of a nationwide competition ran by KP Nuts.

The competition aimed to celebrate grassroots darts and community pubs, with The Feathers Inn randomly selected as the winner.

Their prize saw the back-to-back world champion make an appearance on Monday evening to the delight of those in attendance.

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Owners Tracey and Mike Kingston said: “The pub simply erupted when Luke walked through the door.

“We have never seen our regulars look more stunned, the reaction from everyone was amazing.

“We’re delighted to have been randomly selected by KP Nuts and can’t thank them enough for creating a moment we will never forget.”

Meanwhile, Littler himself was blown away by the atmosphere inside The Feathers Inn.

Speaking at the event, he explained: “Nights like this are what it’s all about.

“The atmosphere was unreal, everyone was so welcoming and up for a game.

“KP Nuts have been brilliant at helping bring moments like this to life, and I loved meeting the locals and throwing a few darts with them.”

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The 19-year-old played Andy Matthews, a member of the pub’s darts team, during his surprise visit.

He admitted: “I can’t believe we’ve just played against Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler.

“We’re so grateful to KP Nuts and Luke for putting this event on for us. For a little darts team in Lichfield to win this is unbelievable.

“The world champion walking into our local, everyone’s faces were a picture. It’s not something you get to do everyday.”

When is Littler playing next?

Littler’s appearance in Lichfield came after he had opted not to enter the opening two ProTour events of the year.

The first two Players Championship events took place in Hildesheim, Germany on Monday and Tuesday, with James Wade winning the first of those.

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Instead, Littler will return to the oche for week two of the Premier League on Thursday.

The tournament heads to Belgium for the first time as the AFAS Dome in Antwerp hosts this week’s action.

Littler will face Luke Humphries in the quarter-finals as he looks to bounce back after his opening week disappointment.

The Nuke was beaten at the same stage by Gian van Veen in Newcastle last time out.