LITTLER ANNOUNCES SHOCK SPLIT WITH MANAGEMENT

LUKE LITTLER has split from his management team after five years together.

World No. 2 Littler announced on Instagram that he will no longer be part of the ZXF Management stable run by Martin Foulds after joining in 2020.

Foulds guided the 18-year-old from promising junior talent to the very summit of world darts. 

‘The Nuke’ says it was a mutual decision as he wanted to take “the next step” in his pursuit of more trophies and records. 

He wrote on Instagram: “I want to say a massive thank you to ZXF Management, and especially Martin, for everything they’ve done for me so far in my career. 

“We’ve had some amazing times together over the last five years. 

“And I’ll always be grateful for the advice and support that helped me to get to this point. 

“As my career moves forward and the schedule gets busier, we’ve agreed it’s the right time for me to take the next step with new representation. 

“Martin has been brilliant for me and I wish him and everyone at ZXF the very best. 

“Excited for what’s ahead.” 

Foulds serves as the managing director of Prestige Building Supplies Ltd since April 2012. 

He also manages Premier League stars Chris Dobey and Nathan Aspinall. 

Teen sensation Littler was regularly accompanied by Foulds when he sensationally reached the 2024 World Championship final at Ally Pally as an amateur. 

The Warrington thrower was beaten by Luke Humphries, but it proved the start of an incredible story. 

Littler returned the following year to become the youngest person to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy, as he beat Michael van Gerwen for the £500,000 top prize. 

Over the following 12 months, Littler won more than £1million in prize money, landed multiple major titles and became one of sport’s biggest breakout stars. 

Behind the scenes, Foulds helped secure lucrative commercial deals and provided trusted financial advice as Littler and his family adjusted to life in the spotlight.

Image by Taylor Lanning.