A second darts star has split from ZXF Sports Management following Luke Littler's high-profile departure.
Littler announced his split from management company ZXF Sports last week, having been managed by Martin Foulds since the age of 13 in 2020.
Speaking before his World Grand Prix triumph in Leicester, he revealed: "I'm on my own. Just as myself, I think it's better."
The 18-year-old has since signed a new agreement with Target Darts, who will now oversee his professional management.
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Target Darts first linked up with Littler when he was just 12 and have supplied equipment throughout his meteoric rise to world champion.
"Target have been with me from the start and proud to have them managing me now. Onwards with the best brand in the game," he said in a social media post on Tuesday.
Target Darts will look after his affairs on and off the oche, having already had a working relationship.
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Just days after Littler's split from ZXF Sports, a second player has walked away from the management company.
Nathan Aspinall has followed in Littler's footsteps by leaving Foulds, who took to Instagram to confirm their split following an eight-year relationship.
He shared a series of images of himself with Aspinall, accompanied with the caption: "What a ride it’s been...
"Back in 2018, this journey started - none of us really knowing what was ahead. Over the years we’ve made more memories than I could ever put into words... from Vegas nights to Australia, visiting Hobbiton in New Zealand, and sharing moments that will stay with me forever.
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"We’ve celebrated major trophies, that unbelievable first World Championship semi-final run on debut, and everything in between. We’ve spent weeks on end together - even through Covid isolation, passing the time by absolutely smashing Tiger Woods Golf and laughing our heads off.
"There’ve been countless rounds of golf, endless miles travelled, ups and downs, and so many moments that define more than just a working relationship - they define true friendship.
"As we now part ways in a management capacity, it doesn’t feel like an ending at all. It’s just the next chapter - one built purely on friendship, respect, and everything we’ve shared along the way.
"Here’s to the memories we’ve made, and to many more still to come.
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"Friends first and always."
Aspinall issued a statement himself, revealing he will officially depart with ZXF Sports after the conclusion of the World Championship.
"After 8 incredible years with ZXF sports management, I’ll be parting ways with them after the conclusion of this year’s world championships," he wrote.
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"I signed with Martin in 2017 as an unknown and with his amazing generosity, commitment, friendship and management skills he helped transform me into a 2 x Major winner, multiple major finals, aswell as reaching the Top 4 in the world rankings.
"We have had many laughs along this amazing journey, travelled the world together, seen some amazing places and of course lots of successes and you have not only been my manager but one of my closest friends.
"What you have done for me and my family I will be forever grateful and from the bottom of my heart thank you for all you have done for me.
"I’m looking forward to signing this 8 year relationship off with a bang over the last few months of the season, aswell as excited about what the future has in store for The Asp."
Foulds still represents Chris Dobey and Andy Boulton following the departures of Littler and Aspinall.
Topics: Luke Littler, Darts
Nasir Jabbar