Luke Littler to have stadium named after him – but there’s a catch
Warrington Wolves have decided to rename their stadium in Luke Littler’s honour. Well, for one night at least. Luke Littler is set for another huge sporting honour after a stellar 12 monthsAFP The Rugby League side are set to get their Super League season underway on Sunday, February 16 with their first home game taking place on Friday, February 21. That match will take place against the Catalan Dragons, with the Wolves’ stadium being renamed in his honour for one night only. Littler, who is a lifelong fan of Warrington Wolves and a South Stand member, will be the guest of honour for the night. He will lead his team onto the pitch while also parading his recently-won World Championship trophy around the pitch. Speaking about the honour, Littler said: “It’s a dream come true that the club I’ve been a fan of since I was young has decided to name the stadium after me for a night! “It’s an absolute honour and I can’t thank the club enough.” Warrington Wolves CEO Karl Fitzpatrick added: “Luke’s achievements on the world stage have been nothing short of incredible, and we are immensely proud to celebrate his success with this special homecoming. “He’s a true Warrington fan, and therefore renaming our stadium in his honour for our home opener is a fitting tribute. “We invite the whole town to join us on February 21st and make it a night to remember. The Halliwell Jones Stadium will be renamed for one night onlyX: @WarringtonRLFC GettyThe Halliwell Jones Stadium will get a temporary rebrand for one night[/caption] “A big thank you to Halliwell Jones and Warrington Borough Council for their support in making this happen.” Littler, who was born in Warrington, has enjoyed one heck of a 12 months after rising from obscurity to being one of the top sports stars on the planet. In that time the 18-year-old has won the Premier League, the World Series Of Darts, the Grand Slam Of Darts, along with the Bahrain Masters and the Poland Masters. That year was topped off last month when he was crowned World Champion at Ally Pally, beating Michael van Gerwen in the final. He’s also earned well over £1million in career earnings.
Warrington Wolves have decided to rename their stadium in Luke Littler’s honour.
Well, for one night at least.
The Rugby League side are set to get their Super League season underway on Sunday, February 16 with their first home game taking place on Friday, February 21.
That match will take place against the Catalan Dragons, with the Wolves’ stadium being renamed in his honour for one night only.
Littler, who is a lifelong fan of Warrington Wolves and a South Stand member, will be the guest of honour for the night.
He will lead his team onto the pitch while also parading his recently-won World Championship trophy around the pitch.
Speaking about the honour, Littler said: “It’s a dream come true that the club I’ve been a fan of since I was young has decided to name the stadium after me for a night!
“It’s an absolute honour and I can’t thank the club enough.”
Warrington Wolves CEO Karl Fitzpatrick added: “Luke’s achievements on the world stage have been nothing short of incredible, and we are immensely proud to celebrate his success with this special homecoming.
“He’s a true Warrington fan, and therefore renaming our stadium in his honour for our home opener is a fitting tribute.
“We invite the whole town to join us on February 21st and make it a night to remember.
“A big thank you to Halliwell Jones and Warrington Borough Council for their support in making this happen.”
Littler, who was born in Warrington, has enjoyed one heck of a 12 months after rising from obscurity to being one of the top sports stars on the planet.
In that time the 18-year-old has won the Premier League, the World Series Of Darts, the Grand Slam Of Darts, along with the Bahrain Masters and the Poland Masters.
That year was topped off last month when he was crowned World Champion at Ally Pally, beating Michael van Gerwen in the final.
He’s also earned well over £1million in career earnings.
