Luke Littler announces split from management company ZXF Sports who he has been with throughout pro career
ZXF Sports Management run by Martin Foulds has worked with Luke Littler since he signed for them as a 13-year-old in 2020; On Monday, Littler announced his split from the management company; Watch the World Grand Prix darts live on Tuesday from 6pm on Sky Sports+
Tuesday 7 October 2025 07:50, UK
Luke Littler has announced he has split with the management company who have worked with him throughout his professional career.
Littler had been part of the ZXF Sports Management stable run by Martin Foulds since signing for them as a 13-year-old in 2020, with the company supporting 'The Nuke' throughout the rest of his junior career and his rapid rise onto the PDC Tour.
His incredible run to the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship final resulted in an agreement with Soapbox - a communications firm with Anthony Joshua, Chloe Kelly and Eddie Hearn among their clients - to take over the PR of Littler and multiple other ZXF-managed players.
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Littler followed an impressive 2024 by winning the world championship in January and continuing his rapid rise, with the 18-year-old now making the decision to step away from ZXF.
In a statement released on social media, Littler said: "I want to say a massive thank you to @Zxfsports, and especially @Martin_foulds84, 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's helped me 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."
Littler back in action on Tuesday night
Littler is in Leicester this week for the World Grand Prix, with a tough first-round match against Gian van Geen on Tuesday night, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+.
The event is unique as players must start each leg with a double (or bullseye) with Littler looking for his first win in the tournament.
"I'll be honest, I didn't like it. I didn't like the double start," he said.
"I think it's obviously one of the toughest tournaments to win, with the Worlds, the Matchplay, the Premier League. But the double start: if you don't get off, then you're in trouble.
"I can't say I really practice the double start often but obviously leading up to it I think I'll have to, just get used to it. Every year we'll see someone hit a treble 20 first out and then they forget.
"It'll be tough but we've still got plenty of darts to play."
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