Charlie Manby Says It’s ‘Out of Order’ in Honest Scenes After Ally Pally Match

Darts star Charlie Manby say it's "out of order" as he spoke about his girlfriend being unable to watch him in an honest interview.

Bricklayer Manby qualified for his first ever World Darts Championship through the 2025 Development Tour Order of Merit and has made it to the fourth round with victories over Cameron Menzies, Adam Sevada and Ricky Evans.

The 20-year-old beat Evans 4-2 in the afternoon session on Monday at Alexandra Palace to set up a clash with fellow exciting prospect and reigning world youth champion Gian van Veen in the round of 16.

Manby has had plenty of family and friends cheering him on his maiden tournament but is desperate for his girlfriend Tia to be in attendance.

Though she has been present, she could not get time off work to be at the third round clash - much to the frustration of Manby.

"It's a big thing in darts," he said on having family show support in his post-match press conference.

"It's a lonely place up there and it meant a lot to me because I wanted the same people with me, the same backing, the same following.

"My girlfriend couldn't come today. She was struggling to get it off work and I kind of had to put that to one side but it was heartbreaking for both of us because she wants to be here as much as I do.

"I just had to put it to one side and dealt with it quite well."

Manby has made it the round of 16 in his first World Darts Championship. Image: Getty

Manby slams "out of order" move

In the presser, Manby was asked about being inundated with ticket requests but still being the one who decides who comes - with his 78-year-old grandad proudly watching on.

Manby has been supported by his bricklaying pals as he looks to drop the job and pursue darts full-time but he called his other half's work in Huddersfield "out of order" for not giving a little leeway with extra days off to see him in action on the big stage.

He added: "People are always going to want to come, especially on my debut. They're always going to try and get tickets but at the end of the day it's who I want there.

"I've got a lot of close family and friends who want to come. My grandad couldn't come the first two times and he's come today at 78. I wanted him to come more than anyone else.

"You want your close family there. My girlfriend's not here today and that was heartbreaking enough. The closest thing I could do was get my grandad to come and he enjoyed and had a great day.

"She was absolutely gutted, her manager has been good letting her have a couple of days off, but I think it was a bit too much this time.

"Like this happens often, do you know what I mean? I think it was a bit out of order to be honest. I'm going to try and make her [come to the next game]. People don't understand things might not work out the same if she's here or not."

Manby takes on Gian van Veen in his next match. Image: Getty

Tia has been watching at home though and pledged her support to her man on Instagram. On her story, she wrote, "No words to describe how proud I am of you @charlie.manby".

Manby's exciting clash with Van Veen had huge financial rewards as reaching the quarter finals is worth £100,000.

A meeting with world No.2 and former champion Luke Humphries could be in store for the winner if he sees off Kevin Doets in his round of 16 match.