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Stephen Bunting has urged darts fans not to whistle at players when they are on stage.
The world No.9 has been the victim of the distracting crowd tactic at events this year.
Bunting was notably the victim of a hostile atmosphere on the European Tour last month.
The noise from the crowd during his match against Niko Springer at the European Darts Trophy even forced the referee to intervene.
Huw Ware stopped play during the deciding leg to tell the crowd off as they jeered Bunting in Gottingen, Germany.
Home favourite Springer went on to win the second round match 6-5.
Bunting’s plea to fans
Bunting has now admitted he finds it ‘difficult’ to compose himself on stage even after the crowd have stopped whistling.
The Bullet spoke to talkSPORT ahead of night 12 of the Premier League in Liverpool on Thursday.
Asked what his stance is on crowd whistling, Bunting explained: “It’s when it happens, and it always happens at an important time of a match.
“I don’t think these people realise at that important moment that the whistles could cost you thousands of pounds. People have got lots of bets going on as well.
“It’s so difficult. I can take people booing me or shouting abuse, but the whistling for some reason it just affects you as a player, especially at an important time in a match. You try to regroup then and sometimes you can’t.
“I advise everyone who turns up to the darts, whether it be Premier League, Worlds or whatever, go there, enjoy yourself, shout as loud as you want, shout as loud as you want, just please don’t whistle.”
Bunting’s loss to Springer in March saw him miss out on £1,500 in prize money as he exited in the last 32.
The crowd tactic has become a common occurrence at tournaments in recent months, particularly on the European Tour.
Luke Littler even said last year that he would avoid playing in events in Germany after facing similar jeers on stage.
Premier League night 12
Bunting will avoid a hostile atmosphere on Thursday in front of his home crowd at the Liverpool Arena.
The 41-year-old faces Premier League leader Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals on night 12.
A clash with either Gian van Veen or Gerwyn Price awaits the winner.
Bunting currently sits seventh in the standings with five nights remaining before the play-offs.
It follows a single nightly victory in Belfast back on February 26, with a second in Liverpool potentially moving him into the top four.
Stephen Bunting has urged darts fans not to whistle at players when they are on stage.
The world No.9 has been the victim of the distracting crowd tactic at events this year.
Bunting was notably the victim of a hostile atmosphere on the European Tour last month.
The noise from the crowd during his match against Niko Springer at the European Darts Trophy even forced the referee to intervene.
Huw Ware stopped play during the deciding leg to tell the crowd off as they jeered Bunting in Gottingen, Germany.
Home favourite Springer went on to win the second round match 6-5.
Bunting’s plea to fans
Bunting has now admitted he finds it ‘difficult’ to compose himself on stage even after the crowd have stopped whistling.
The Bullet spoke to talkSPORT ahead of night 12 of the Premier League in Liverpool on Thursday.
Asked what his stance is on crowd whistling, Bunting explained: “It’s when it happens, and it always happens at an important time of a match.
“I don’t think these people realise at that important moment that the whistles could cost you thousands of pounds. People have got lots of bets going on as well.
“It’s so difficult. I can take people booing me or shouting abuse, but the whistling for some reason it just affects you as a player, especially at an important time in a match. You try to regroup then and sometimes you can’t.
“I advise everyone who turns up to the darts, whether it be Premier League, Worlds or whatever, go there, enjoy yourself, shout as loud as you want, shout as loud as you want, just please don’t whistle.”
Bunting’s loss to Springer in March saw him miss out on £1,500 in prize money as he exited in the last 32.
The crowd tactic has become a common occurrence at tournaments in recent months, particularly on the European Tour.
Luke Littler even said last year that he would avoid playing in events in Germany after facing similar jeers on stage.
Premier League night 12
Bunting will avoid a hostile atmosphere on Thursday in front of his home crowd at the Liverpool Arena.
The 41-year-old faces Premier League leader Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals on night 12.
A clash with either Gian van Veen or Gerwyn Price awaits the winner.
Bunting currently sits seventh in the standings with five nights remaining before the play-offs.
It follows a single nightly victory in Belfast back on February 26, with a second in Liverpool potentially moving him into the top four.
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Ciaran Wiseman |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-04-23 11:07:00 |
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