Darts Player Stephen Bunting Hurt by Fan Booing in Germany

Stephen Bunting expressed his disappointment and hurt after being booed by a section of the crowd during his match against Niko Springer at the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy in Germany. The booing, accompanied by whistling, disrupted the game and prompted referee Huw Ware to intervene. Bunting took to social media to voice his concerns, stating that such behavior is unacceptable and spoils the game. He emphasized that while he loves his fans in Germany, the whistling and booing need to stop. This incident follows a similar occurrence during Premier League Darts Night Six in Nottingham, where Bunting and other players, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, faced hostile crowds. World champion Luke Littler had previously expressed concerns about the crowds in Germany and was absent from the European Darts Trophy. The issue of whistling and booing has sparked debate, with some players and commentators calling it frustrating and detrimental to the game. Bunting and other players will be in action on Week 7 of Premier League Darts, which can be streamed on NOW.