Inside Germans’ World Darts takeover as ‘new Oktoberfest’ sparks Luke Littler taunts, influencers & hopes of a champion

IN comedy shellsuits and mullet wigs, German darts fans’ delirious chant of “Es kommt nach hause” echo­ed to Ally Pally’s rafters. A good-natured goading of the English, and set to the Three Lions tune, the phrase means “It’s coming home”. While a little tongue in cheek — Germany’s highest ranked player at this year’s tournament...