Luke Littler has announced his new career direction following a surprising split just before the World Grand Prix. The 18-year-old has parted ways with ZXF Sports Management, ending a five-year relationship that began when he was only 13, right before his debut match in Leicester.
In a thrilling showdown on Tuesday night, “Cool Hand Luke” triumphed over Gian van Veen, marking a remarkable victory. Reflecting on his win, Littler expressed his decision to go solo, stating, “I’m independent now. I believe it’s the right move for me. While I had support from my family and Martin Foulds, I feel it’s time to handle things on my own, from booking travel arrangements to managing everything.”
Additionally, Littler mentioned that Garry Plummer from Target would be offering assistance, emphasizing the positive trajectory he envisions for his career. Although the specifics of the split remain undisclosed, Littler conveyed his gratitude to ZXF Sports and Martin Foulds for their contributions to his journey thus far.
Acknowledging the evolving demands of his career, Littler emphasized the mutual agreement to seek new representation as he progresses. Notably, Littler had caused a stir in the darts community with a perceived retirement announcement on social media, later revealed to be a promotional stunt for an upcoming video game.
After clinching his first victory at the World Grand Prix, Littler expressed his satisfaction, highlighting his improved performance compared to previous years. He commended his opponent, Gian, for their competitive match and looked forward to future successes in upcoming tournaments.
In other news, Sky has rolled out discounted rates for its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering substantial savings and access to over 1,400 live matches, including a significant increase in Premier League coverage for the upcoming season.
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