Luke Littler won out on night two of Premier League Darts on Thursday but it was Gerwyn Price and the fans in Glasgow who made the most headlines.
A boisterous crowd in the OVO Hydro made themselves heard throughout, though some of their antics were not to the liking of players on the stage.
During matches involving Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price, the crowd could be heard whistling while players were throwing at the board.
Price eventually showed his frustration with their antics during his semi-final meeting with Humphries. After landing a 180, Price turned the crowd and jokingly whistled back to them, much to the amusement of his opponent.
Gerwyn Price whistles back at the Premier League crowd in Glasgow after they were previously warned by PDC referee Kirk Bevins 😤🏟️ pic.twitter.com/cWRbG5lzjZ
— Sky Sports Darts (@SkySportsDarts) February 14, 2025
The whistles did not dissipate for the meeting of Humphries and Littler in the final, with referee Kirk Bevins pleading with the crowd to stop midway through the game. Regrettably, Littler would admit that this request only made the whistling problem worse.
Speaking to the Daily Express, legendary referee Russ Bray said,
The worst thing you can say as a referee is, ‘ladies and gentleman, please don’t whistle’, because all the idiots will start whistling. That’s the mentality of them.
The PDC have now publicly responded to the questionable antics, calling on darts fans to respect players on the stage.
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PDC release statement after Premier League darts controversy
PDC Statement: Crowd behaviour 👇 pic.twitter.com/23zKzOxN4F
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) February 14, 2025
In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the PDC said:
Following Thursday's Premier League Darts night in Glasgow, the PDC wishes to strongly reiterate that it does not condone any behaviour which can disrupt an event, such as whistling or booing when players are throwing.
Every player goes on stage with the intention of performing to the best of their ability and providing an entertaining spectacle for all fans, whether in the venue or watching worldwide.
As per the terms and conditions of entry to events, spectators who act inappropriately can be removed from the venue.
The PDC works closely with Premier League venues, who have responsibility for crowd control, to take proactive and decisive action against those who behave inappropriately.
The vast majority of fans who attend our sell-out events on a regular basis also condemn this behaviour and we will continue to promote a positive atmosphere which gives all players the opportunity to play to the best of their ability in every match.
Next week sees the Premier League Darts circus visit Dublin, and the PDC will certainly be hoping to avoid a repeat of the scenes in Glasgow.
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