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Rosie glow

Rosie glow

Anyone else think luke littler has gone off the boil a bit, he just doesn't seem as sharp as he was
 
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Rosie glow said:
Anyone else think luke littler has gone off the boil a bit, he just doesn't seem as sharp as he was
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Yeah he defo has but I think it's down to a number of factors related to being only 18. He's already won the ultimate prize and made a ton of money, so mentally that makes you less focused. He's young, got a new girlfriend and probs living life like an 18 year old should. Again, this affects your focus. I aslo see nerves creeping in, which were not there when he was more of a wild card with zero pressure.
To be at the top of any game you've got to be 100% dedicated. He's got all the talent but doesn't focus like he needs to so that he can sustain his levels. I put that down to his age and perhaps that's the right balance for now. No point getting to 30 and regretting not having a life whilst you're young.
The main thing also is that everyone has upped their levels thanks to him. He's massively improved the game imho.
Hopefully we'll see him refocus at some point. As much as I'm always rooting for him, I'm torn by the fact I enjoy seeing other great players win things.
 
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Rosie glow

Rosie glow

Floosh said:
Yeah he defo has but I think it's down to a number of factors related to being only 18. He's already won the ultimate prize and made a ton of money, so mentally that makes you less focused. He's young, got a new girlfriend and probs living life like an 18 year old should. Again, this affects your focus. I aslo see nerves creeping in, which were not there when he was more of a wild card with zero pressure.
To be at the top of any game you've got to be 100% dedicated. He's got all the talent but doesn't focus like he needs to so that he can sustain his levels. I put that down to his age and perhaps that's the right balance for now. No point getting to 30 and regretting not having a life whilst you're young.
The main thing also is that everyone has upped their levels thanks to him. He's massively improved the game imho.
Hopefully we'll see him refocus at some point. As much as I'm always rooting for him, I'm torn by the fact I enjoy seeing other great players win things.
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Totally agree with everything you have said the pressure on him at times must have been immense he has achieved so much in the little time he has been playing professional darts and he has done so much to raise the game and getting people watching/playing
Hopefully if he wants too he can take sometime out and do the things 18 year old do I'm sure he still has an amazing career ahead of him
 
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Floosh said:
Yeah he defo has but I think it's down to a number of factors related to being only 18. He's already won the ultimate prize and made a ton of money, so mentally that makes you less focused. He's young, got a new girlfriend and probs living life like an 18 year old should. Again, this affects your focus. I aslo see nerves creeping in, which were not there when he was more of a wild card with zero pressure.
To be at the top of any game you've got to be 100% dedicated. He's got all the talent but doesn't focus like he needs to so that he can sustain his levels. I put that down to his age and perhaps that's the right balance for now. No point getting to 30 and regretting not having a life whilst you're young.
The main thing also is that everyone has upped their levels thanks to him. He's massively improved the game imho.
Hopefully we'll see him refocus at some point. As much as I'm always rooting for him, I'm torn by the fact I enjoy seeing other great players win things.
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Excellent analysis that I think hits the nail on the head! He has years ahead of him (particularly with darts being a sport you can play for longer than most other sports) and, yes, let him enjoy being an 18 year old - who has money to spend - for a while and if his darts tail off for a bit, so be it. Plenty of time to focus again when he is in his twenties.

Feels similar to Ronnie O’Sullivan and his career path in a way - achieved the ultimate prize at a young age probably leaves you a little de-motivated for a while.
 
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~*~Jess~*~

~*~Jess~*~

I didn’t go - seen some clips though. Got tickets to meet Price in Blackpool in October for my birthday 😍😂 so happy he won again. He’s really stepped up this year. Great to see him back to his best
 
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Great to see The Nuke back on form. Interesting to hear he's been practising loads. It's defo paid off.
 
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~*~Jess~*~

~*~Jess~*~

It’s been an exciting tournament so far with lots of big names going out straight away. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen to Gezzy tonight 😆
 
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Stayed up “late” last night to watch!

Really thought Wattimena was gonna beat Littler for a sec!

So happy for Josh Rock! Interestingly was the favourite with the bookies for that match
 
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My poor husband couldn't stay awake for the last game and was so annoyed when he saw the score. Although I'm surprised I didn't wake him up with my quiet cheering 🤣
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I'm knackered today. When van Gerwen shot into the lead I thought it would be a quick match 😅
 
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