Gerwyn Price ‘the brand new Michael Owen’ – followers mock celebrations vs Luke Littler, 17
Luke Littler could also be solely 17, however that does not imply Gerwyn Price is able to deal with him like a child.
‘The Iceman’ was in comparison with classic Michael Owen for his cringe-worthy show after beating ‘The Nuke’ 6-5 in Thursday’s quarter-finals in Glasgow. Price, 38, grew to become the primary participant to cease Littler within the Premier League Darts quarter-finals and was wanting to lap up that feat.
His fist-pumping efficiency was likened to the notorious clip of Owen scoring targets for enjoyable in opposition to a 13-year-old Jamie Hutchinson. The footage was filmed for ‘Michael Owen’s Soccer Skills Show’ in 1999 however went viral years later for the gleeful method through which the ahead – who was already a Liverpool and England star on the time – revels in his work.
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The snippet is greatest recognized for the long-lasting line by legendary former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall, who sounds virtually embarrassed on Owen’s behalf as he sarcastically commented: “Well done, he’s 13.” Price’s win over Littler was hardly the identical type of procession, however followers could not assist however spot some similarities as he proudly celebrated victory over a participant 21 years his junior.
Price transformed double 12 after Littler fumbled his last try to clear 96, and the Welshman threw his arms large to revel within the success. He did make time to provide ‘The Nuke’ a quick embrace earlier than getting again to the festivities with a cry of: “Come on!”
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(Image: Michael Owen’s Soccer Skills Show)
More than just a few customers on X (previously Twitter) posted the clip of Owen scoring in opposition to a teenage Hutchinson with the caption: “Gerwyn Price vs Luke Littler.” And others replied with GIFs of Price’s look on the World Championship whereas carrying ear mufflers final yr.
It’s maybe true that if Littler is sufficiently old to compete on the Premier League stage, then he is sufficiently old to place up with Price’s antics like another opponent. After all, the teenage expertise made all of it the way in which to the ultimate in Berlin simply final week, the place he was simply bested by Michael van Gerwen 6-5 within the decider.
Luke Littler darts followers can again ‘The Nuke’ in Premier League along with his taking part in shirt
Luke Littler followers can now purchase the 17-year-old’s taking part in shirt to assist him as he continues to reveal his expertise within the Premier League.
The darts sensation was solely 16 when he wowed Alexandra Palace on the World Darts Championship (WDC), regardless of a last loss to Luke Humphries.
The Nuke will proceed taking part in in opposition to seven of the perfect dart gamers on the earth — Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Nathan Aspinall, Rob Cross and Peter Wright — in a mini-tournament in a unique metropolis each Thursday till the ultimate in May.
It appears some followers have to make their minds up as as to if The Nuke must be dealt with with additional care in comparison with his friends. Given the hype surrounding Littler since his runner-up World Championship end on the age of 16, it is solely proper his opponents ought to have a good time beating him.
