‘Making myself so nervous’ – Stephen Bunting releases emotional statement after Premier League heartbreak
Stephen Bunting has faced the music head on after extending his winless Premier League darts run in painful fashion. The 39-year-old took to social media to express his feelings after quarter-final defeat to Chris Dobey in Cardiff left him as the tournament’s only pointless player. Bunting had another rough night, this time in CardiffGetty Bunting was on a high after his semi-final finish at the PDC Darts World Championships at the start of the year, which booked him a slot at the Premier League Darts. It’s the first time he’s made the eight-person tournament since 2015, when he finished eighth. Posting online after his seventh-straight defeat, Bunting wrote: “Absolutely gutted. So sorry to all who support me. “Practiced so well tonight and unfortunately it just didn’t happen on the stage. I’ll keep giving it my all guys and keep believing. “I’m making myself so nervous because I care and want to perform to my best instead of just relaxing and letting it happen. “See you all next week. I’ll work hard and make sure I’ll improve.” Bunting was inundated with support on Twitter/X with the Sky Sports account writing: “We’re all behind you, Stephen!” while sponsors Target Darts mirrored those comments. The Liverpool born star is a fan favourite for his personality on stage and has the nickname ‘The Bullet’. However, the good vibes he usually brings haven’t been on show in the Premier League, but he won’t have to wait long to make amends. The tournament rolls onto Newcastle next week for night eight of the European tournament. Twitter/XBunting apologised to his fans and received plenty of support[/caption] Luke Littler currently leads the standings on 21 points ahead of world No.1 Luke Humphries on 15 points. Teen sensation Littler became world champion aged just 18 to start the New Year, having been a finalist out of nowhere in 2024. He’s since become a megastar after that initial success, winning the Premier League in 2024. And there were no signs of a let off in Cardiff as he secured a glorious nine-darter in a 6-4 final win over Michael van Gerwen.
Stephen Bunting has faced the music head on after extending his winless Premier League darts run in painful fashion.
The 39-year-old took to social media to express his feelings after quarter-final defeat to Chris Dobey in Cardiff left him as the tournament’s only pointless player.
Bunting was on a high after his semi-final finish at the PDC Darts World Championships at the start of the year, which booked him a slot at the Premier League Darts.
It’s the first time he’s made the eight-person tournament since 2015, when he finished eighth.
Posting online after his seventh-straight defeat, Bunting wrote: “Absolutely gutted. So sorry to all who support me.
“Practiced so well tonight and unfortunately it just didn’t happen on the stage. I’ll keep giving it my all guys and keep believing.
“I’m making myself so nervous because I care and want to perform to my best instead of just relaxing and letting it happen.
“See you all next week. I’ll work hard and make sure I’ll improve.”
Bunting was inundated with support on Twitter/X with the Sky Sports account writing: “We’re all behind you, Stephen!” while sponsors Target Darts mirrored those comments.
The Liverpool born star is a fan favourite for his personality on stage and has the nickname ‘The Bullet’.
However, the good vibes he usually brings haven’t been on show in the Premier League, but he won’t have to wait long to make amends.
The tournament rolls onto Newcastle next week for night eight of the European tournament.
Luke Littler currently leads the standings on 21 points ahead of world No.1 Luke Humphries on 15 points.
Teen sensation Littler became world champion aged just 18 to start the New Year, having been a finalist out of nowhere in 2024.
He’s since become a megastar after that initial success, winning the Premier League in 2024.
And there were no signs of a let off in Cardiff as he secured a glorious nine-darter in a 6-4 final win over Michael van Gerwen.
