LUKE LITTLER’S pal Charlie Manby stunned 26th seed Cameron Menzies by dumping him out in the first round of the World Darts Championship on his Ally Pally debut.
Menzies had edged a even first set but an error-strewn display saw him miss a number of darts at double to consolidate his lead and Manby eventually levelled the scores.
An animated Menzies then returned to form as he took out a double 16 to take a 2-1 lead.
But Manby, 20, roared back as he capitalised on more missed darts from Menzies to level it up after taking his own double 16.
An excellent 120 checkout left Manby a chance to throw for the match – and he eventually sealed a fairytale win despite missing four match darts.
Menzies then lost his head after the shock defeat as he slammed a table in frustration.
Manby was overjoyed after securing what he called “the greatest thing I’ve done in dart”.
He said: “It was absolutely amazing. I cannot thank the people here supporting me enough.
“Getting settled on a stage where you have never played before takes some time. I couldn’t tell you what was going through my mind on that double. This is, hands down, the greatest thing I’ve done in darts.”
More to follow.