Luke Littler on Brush With Sir Alex, Fifa With Rooney & His Becoming WORLD CHAMPION at Just 18

Welcome back for this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast! We return from our summer break with a very special episode featuring reigning PDC World Champion Luke "The Nuke" Littler. At just 18 years old, Luke has taken the darts world by storm, rising from pub leagues to global stardom in record time.

Pete, Chris, and Sids dive into Luke’s rapid journey, from his first throws as a kid to competing — and winning — on the biggest stages.

Luke talks candidly about dealing with sudden fame, staying grounded with his mates, meeting sporting heroes like Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney, and the surreal moment he took the World Championship trophy to Old Trafford.

Plus, we hear about his love for KP nuts, his driving theory test nerves, and the mindset tricks that keep him calm at the oche. Expect big laughs, surprising confessions, and a few dartboard challenges thrown in for good measure.

We also catch up on the latest transfers, our first week of predictions, and issue a brief reminder to Pete that he has an outstanding IOU on a forfeit…

Oh it’s good to be back.

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00:00:00 – Back from summer break; lads catch up and talk about the new podcast format.

00:04:16 – Sad news: Samira restaurant closes, with funny and nostalgic stories from visits.

00:09:29 – Transfer gossip kicks off – Sunderland’s announcement video, player knowledge, and awkward intros.

00:12:05 – Jack Grealish to Everton rumours and how the system could suit him.

00:14:33 – Crystal Palace discussion: key players, Conference League drama, and unfair rulings.

00:17:12 – Will Hughes shout-out and Conference League chances.

00:18:06 – Predictions segment starts with Arsenal v Man United and Tucker’s 19 involvement.

00:23:01 – Debate over managers coaching from opposite touchlines.

00:26:21 – Tucker’s 19 predictions revealed for upcoming fixtures.

00:28:05 – Villa v Newcastle preview and more predictions.

00:34:21 – Brighton v Fulham predictions before Luke Littler joins.

00:35:54 – Luke Littler arrives – warm welcome and first dart throws with the lads.

00:37:26 – Luke on going from pub darts to global fame and dealing with attention.

00:41:24 – How Luke copes with media, stays grounded, and avoids showing frustration.

00:43:00 – Meeting sporting heroes – Rooney, Ferguson, and surreal fan moments.

00:46:05 – Luke’s early days in darts, playing pub leagues from the age of 9.

00:50:16 – Talking favourite legs, nine-darters, and the mental edge in competition.

00:56:09 – Life on tour: food, travel, and the realities of the darts circuit.

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