Arron Lindop copies near neighbour with 180 as Warrington honours Luke Littler
TURNS out Luke Littler is not the only 18-year-old from Warrington who can hit a 180.
The world darts champion will see his home town’s stadium named after him as the Wolves honour his achievement.
But near neighbour Arron Lindop hopes to have the season ticket holder roaring them on to glory by doing the business on a rugby pitch.
He can also find the maximum from the oche too.
“Luke’s probably inspired me a bit,” said local lad Lindop, who grabbed his side’s opening try of the season for the second year running in the win at Huddersfield.
“I’ve been playing a bit. I’ve a dartboard at home and, genuinely, I hit my first 180 the other day.
“I was at my girlfriend’s house, so there were witnesses. Don’t go saying I’m a good darts player, though, it was all luck.
“Ben Currie’s definitely the best at the club – he’s the man. I’ve had a 180 though and no-one can take that from me.
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“I’m from the other side of Warrington to Luke but now he lives two minutes away from me in Appleton – we’re virtually neighbours. At least, that‘s what I tell the lads here!
“Luke would’ve been the school year below me at Padgate Academy. I went to Bridgewater High School.
“But what he’s done has had a real effect on the town of Warrington. What he’s done at his age is incredible.
“Sometimes I look at him and what he’s accomplished and I think, ‘How does he handle that upon himself?’ But he does it so well.
“He’s a humble lad in interviews, handles it well and performs on the highest stage – he’s obviously strong mentally.
“Maybe there’s something in the water in Warrington. Everyone’s competitive here. Obviously, it’s a rugby league town, so everyone’s got to be.
“I support him all the way.”
Littler will tonight lead out his favourite side ahead of facing Catalans Dragons as Warrington gets to celebrate one of its own.
And Sam Burgess’ men are aiming to have him smiling by beating the French side and making it two wins from two.
Centre Lindop added: “We saw the other results over the opening weekend and there were a few shocks, so getting the two points at Huddersfield was all that mattered.
“Now tonight promises to be a big occasion and hopefully with what we’re doing with the stadium, we can get a lot of fans down.”