Young darts star Charlie Manby sparks controversy after victory! What caused the clash?
Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
20-year-old darts sensation Charlie Manby found himself embroiled in a heated confrontation with his opponent, James Hurrell, after securing victory.
Details: Charlie Manby clinched the match with a 6-4 scoreline, nailing double four in the final leg. However, instead of celebrating, he approached his rival, James Hurrell, with clear frustration.
Hurrell plugged his ears with his fingers as Manby threw the match-winning darts, then offered him a handshake. This appeared to infuriate the young star, who followed James to the table. Manby continued to argue, and the situation nearly escalated into a physical altercation, forcing the referee to step in and separate the players.
Only after Hurrell left did Manby finally unleash a roar of triumph to the crowd, who had been egging him on throughout the tense standoff with the seasoned competitor. After the match, Manby commented:
I just don’t think he was happy with me giving it the biggun when there’s a lot riding on it. I am mates with Jammo, sat on his table for ProTours and get on really well with him. He was giving it to me back. That was it, really.
