New champion ‘would need 20 years to surpass 16 titles’‘Everybody raises their game against you’Phil Taylor has backed Luke Littler to break his record of 16 world titles but says the 17-year-old darts phenomenon will have to overcome “Man Utd syndrome” to do it.Littler became the youngest player to win the world championship at Alexandra Palace earlier this month to complete a brilliant debut year on tour. After securing his first crown, Littler has said he could attempt to top Taylor’s tally if he has the desire over the next couple of decades. Continue reading...
Phil Taylor believes that Luke Littler has the potential to surpass his 16 world darts titles, but faces an uphill battle due to what he calls "Man Utd syndrome." This refers to the phenomenon where opponents elevate their performance against highly successful individuals or teams, making it harder to maintain dominance over a prolonged period. Taylor emphasizes that Littler needs unwavering dedication and exceptional performance in every match to overcome this challenge and achieve his goal. While acknowledging Littler's talent, Taylor suggests that even with 20 years of dedication, achieving his record will be immensely difficult.
Essentially, the main idea is that while Luke Littler is a remarkable talent, consistently performing at his peak against increasingly motivated opponents will be the key determining factor in whether he can break Phil Taylor's record.
Phil Taylor believes that Luke Littler has the potential to surpass his 16 world darts titles, but faces an uphill battle due to what he calls "Man Utd syndrome." This refers to the phenomenon where opponents elevate their performance against highly successful individuals or teams, making it harder to maintain dominance over a prolonged period. Taylor emphasizes that Littler needs unwavering dedication and exceptional performance in every match to overcome this challenge and achieve his goal. While acknowledging Littler's talent, Taylor suggests that even with 20 years of dedication, achieving his record will be immensely difficult. Essentially, the main idea is that while Luke Littler is a remarkable talent, consistently performing at his peak against increasingly motivated opponents will be the key determining factor in whether he can break Phil Taylor's record.
