‘What a feeling' – Topless Steve Bunting copies Luke Littler as he sleeps with Nordic Darts Masters Trophy
STEPHEN BUNTING is going global as he tries to prove his Premier League flop was a one-off.
The Bullet, 40, picked up a second World Series of Darts title this year on Saturday night as he beat Rob Cross 8-4 in the final in Copenhagen.
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Stephen Bunting won the Nordic Darts Masters on Saturday in Copenhagen
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The 40-year-old took his trophy to his hotel room after beating Rob Cross in the final
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The 40-year-old
He wrote on X: "Good morning Copenhagen! What a great feeling waking up along side this beauty."
Bunting's performances were a contrast to the misery he had endured during the 17-week Prem where he
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Finishing bottom of the eight-man table would have rocked the confidence of lesser men.
But the St Helens thrower – whose
Trips to New York, Poland, Australia and New Zealand this summer could consolidate his position at the top of the rankings for this invitational series.
He said: "Listen, in the Premier League, you're playing the best players in the world.
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"For whatever reason, it just didn't happen for me. I said to my management and family, I won't lose heart. I still believe.
"I put in some really good performances. Unfortunately it wasn't to be.
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"It was a long time since I had been in the Premier League, 10 years in fact, and it was like going back to a new school this year. I was proud of myself towards the end.
"I have shown how good I can be, especially on the World Series.
"I believe I am consistent. My doubles have let me down in the last two months.
"Sometimes I have to pinch myself. I know how good I can be. It's dog-eat-dog out there. I'm glad to be up there in the rankings.
"These aren't ranked tournaments. I will take these wins. It's all about gaining confidence, it's like a snowball effect.
"Hopefully this can rub off in the likes of the World Matchplay and other ProTours. I am looking forward to the rest of the season.
"When I went out in the arena, I saw the scarves, the shirts, the 'Bunting Mental' hats and cheers and chants.
"It was a great venue. The crowd rooted for me and got me through my games."
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