NATHAN ASPINALL admits he has had “20 panic attacks in 20 minutes” on stage.

The World No.11 opened up about battling with dartitis in a Sky Sports documentary at the end of last year.

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Nathan Aspinall has opened up about his struggles on the oche[/caption]

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The Stockport star has a new routine to help combat his dartitis[/caption]

But The Asp, 33, has revealed how it has been “horrific” in big matches and that he’s close to dealing with the problem.

Aspinall is joint bottom of the Premier League before facing Rob Cross in Dublin on Thursday night.

He told the Tops & Tales podcast with Huw Ware how he fell apart during a match with Peter Wright, squandering a 4-0 lead to lose 6-4. 

He revealed: “I just completely capitulated, couldn’t throw my darts.

“But I’m handling it really, really well today. I’m working with a hypnotherapy gentleman called Chris O’Connor twice a week to try and get rid of it. 

“And it is making a hell of a difference in three months. It’s unbelievable.

“The way that he explains it is, when I’m on that stage about to throw it, I’m having a panic attack.

“So that is the equivalent of a panic attack on stage. You’re that scared. Your heart’s going like that.

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“You don’t want to miss. And then all of a sudden, you’re like, I can’t throw it.”

The two-time Major winner acknowledged that the condition had been misunderstood and had made him a target for criticism in some circles. 

He said: “You imagine every time I’m stopping on the oche here.

“And this is why another reason I come out, because you get abused about, ‘Oh, he’s got dartitis. Don’t put him in anything, right?’”

The Stockport thrower described the overwhelming nature of the condition.

He added: “You imagine having, say, in a game of darts, and it happens 20 times.

“In fact, I’ve had 20 panic attacks in the space of 20 minutes. It’s horrific. Once it starts, it starts. There’s nothing you can do.”

Aspinall has developed various coping mechanisms to manage his condition. 

He admitted: “It’s the reason why when I walk to the oche, I kind of put my foot on the top of the oche, roll forward and then step back.

“So it gives me that one more second to try and calm myself down.

“A lot of the time I stand at the back now, give myself two or three seconds on important shots.

“It’s about keeping yourself calm and breathing, not panicking. Like I say, not panicking. You know, it’s easier said than done. People say, ‘Don’t panic.’”

However, the former UK Open champion is optimistic about the future.

He said: “I’m working hard on it, but it is absolutely horrific. And I think I’m near the end of it. 

“A lot of it comes as well from the pressure, like I say, the social media side of things.”

DOZENS of TVs are receiving three free new channels dedicated to some of the most beloved BBC shows.

Thanks to a new partnership with distributor All3Media, TVs using the Titan operating system (OS) will have Great British Menu, Homes Under the Hammer, and So… Real channels join the TV guide.

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Homes Under the Hammer will have its own dedicated channel on Titan OS, alongside Great British Menu and So… Real[/caption]

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The channels are what’s known as FAST channels – free ad-supported streaming TV[/caption]

Titan OS is the software used to power Philips smart TVs and selected Sony Android TVs.

“By having channels centred entirely on a single show, we give fans seamless, easy access to the content they love,” Judith Díaz, content partnerships director at Titan OS, said in a statement.

“It’s all about enhancing the viewing experience and making it easier for audiences to immerse themselves in their favourite programming.”

The channels are what’s known as FAST channels – free ad-supported streaming TV.

So, there are ad breaks during and in between shows like cable TV.

But instead of coming through a wire, they’re beamed to the screen via the Wi-Fi.

Amanda Stevens, global partnerships executive at Titan OS, added: “We’re thrilled to the expand the reach of our FAST channels with Titan OS, bringing our key brand single IP channels like the iconic cookery competition Great British Menu, the beloved home renovation series Homes Under the Hammer, plus a mixture of top reality shows like Tattoo Fixers through So… Real.”

The channels should already be on the TV guide.

Philips switched to Titan OS from Google TV with some of its lower-end models in 2024.

The platform is relatively new, after launching in January last year.

And it has spent the last 13 months bolstering its TV guide to more than 50 free channels.

In December alone, Barcelona-based Titan OS added seven new channels, including: Real Crime, Real Wild, The Chat Show Channel, History Hit, Wonder, Don’t Tell the Bride, CNN as well as the Max app.

Is Titan OS on my TV?

Titan OS is on Philips entry-level OLED TVs, Mini LED and LCD sets.

While it is also available on the following Sony Android TV series:

• A8
• A9S
• XH80
• XH81
• XH85
• XH91
• XH95
• ZH8
• AG9
• XG85
• XG95
• ZG9
• AF9
• ZF9
• AG8
• XG80
• XG83
• XG90
• AF8
• XF75
• XF80
• XF83
• XF85
• XF90
• A1
• XE80
• XE85
• XE90
• XE93
• XE94
• SD80
• XD70
• XD75
• XD80
• XD83
• ZD9

If you’re still unsure if your TV has Titan OS, go to Settings > All Settings > System > About > Here you will see your OS version.

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NEW MOTHERWELL boss Michael Wimmer’s faith in young players saw him work with new Manchester City scoring sensation Omar Marmoush.

The Egyptian, who scored a hat-trick for City against Newcastle on Saturday, was on loan at Stuttgart when Wimmer was assistant manager there in 2021.

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Omar Marmoush is Man City’s new main man[/caption]

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Wimmer has worked with Nico Gonzalez[/caption]

Marmoush, a £59million signing for Man City from Eintracht Frankfurt last month, has quickly taken the English Premier League by storm.

At the age of 26, he’s a bit of a late bloomer and five years ago he was working alongside the new man in charge at Fir Park.

Wimmer has been confirmed as Motherwell‘s new manager, replacing Stuart Kettlewell who quit last month.

44-year old Wimmer was assistant manager at Stuttgart from 2019 until 2022.

Marmoush was on loan there during the 2021/22 campaign, a temporary switch from fellow German club Wolfsburg.

Wimmer, who is known for his faith in young players, spoke highly of Marmoush in a recent interview.

Describing him as ‘humble,’ he revealed how he saw the Egypt international as a player with the ability to succeed at the highest level.

New Well boss Wimmer has coached plenty of big names during hisc areer.

He also worked with Juventus frontman Nico Gonzalez, as well as Switzerland keeper Gregor Kobel, West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos and former Bayern Munich frontman Mario Gomez.

Wimmer told allfootball in an interview earlier this month: “Omar is incredibly ambitious and humble.

“He possesses top-level technical quality and a fantastic attitude.

“His development at Frankfurt was impressive, and his move to Manchester City is a testament to his hard work.

“I believe Omar is a player who can succeed anywhere. He combines talent with relentless effort—an ideal combination for a player at the highest level.

“Nico was always up for a joke but he could be moody at times.

“On the pitch, though, he gave everything.

“He was instrumental in Stuttgart’s promotion to the Bundesliga in 2020 and formed a lethal strike partnership with Sasa Kalajdzic in the Bundesliga.

“Seeing his progress, first at Fiorentina and now Juventus, makes me proud. He has worked incredibly hard to get to this level.

“The other players I have worked with weren’t just great footballers but also strong personalities. As a young coach, I learned so much from them—how they think, how they work, how they handle pressure.

“I had the advantage of being an assistant coach at the time, which meant I could communicate differently than how a head coach would.

“It allowed me to understand their mindset deeply. They were all professionals who gave everything for the team.”

Wimmer had a modest playing career before moving into coaching.

It began as a youngster at 1860 Munich, which he himself as described as “the best experience for me.”

He said: “It was my first professional club and at 16 years of age I had to live away from home for the first time. That gave me invaluable life lessons.

“The most difficult experience was at Greuther Furth, because I lacked proper guidance at a crucial age.

“I was young, earning my first salary, but I was too distracted from my true goal of becoming a professional.

“Injuries and a lack of discipline held me back. So I transitioned from playing to coaching at the age of 22.”

Wimmer worked as a coach at Nuremburg’s B team and Augsburg before moving to Stuttgart as assistant in 2019. He was appointed Austria Vienna head coach in January 2023.

He said: “My journey has been invaluable. I’ve worked at every level from youth to amateurs and professionals.

“I’ve had promotion battles with Nuremburg and Stuttgart and relegation fights with Augsburg. Being with Austria Wien further broadened my perspective.

“Stuttgart is a massive club and I spent three-and-a-half years there, as assistant and later as interim head coach.

“The club earned promotion to the Bundesliga and I learned what it means to be in a results-driven environment.

“The highlight was the three months as interim head coach, where I led the team during a tough relegation battle. That period will always remain special to me.

“When I went to Austria it was a great step. I wanted to stay in a head coach role, and Austria Vienna gave me that opportunity.

“However, it wasn’t an easy job – the club had financial problems, and the fans were frustrated.

“That period pushed me outside my comfort zone and helped me grow as a coach.

“Despite the challenges, we stabilised the club and implemented a footballing philosophy.

“My philosophy is simple: ‘Intensity is our identity.’

“Every action—sprinting, pressing, transitioning—should be executed with maximum intensity.

“Teams must be dynamic and disciplined, knowing when to control and when to strike. That balance is the key to modern football.”

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AIDAN FORKER was likened to Zinedine Zidane for the moment of madness that saw him shown a straight red card against Donegal.

The Armagh stalwart was shown his marching orders following a bizarre incident involved Michael Murphy in Ballybofey.

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The Donegal man had only moments earlier made his return following a two-year hiatus, much to the delight of fans.

He immediately tussled with old enemy Forker, with the two men pushing and shoving the other.

Then, in a moment of madness, Forker headbutted Murphy in his chest, leaving the referee with no choice but to brandish the red card.

Fans immediately compared him to Zinedine Zidane, who was famously sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final.

Naoise remarked: “Forker just wishing Murphy a Happy Birthday – Zidane style”

Davey posted: “Funniest red I have seen in a long time” while Dermot commented: “Zidane/Materazzi…”

Irish Independent journalist Colm Keys said: “Michael Murphy back and immediately renewing acquaintances with Aidan Forker, the last player to mark him 2023.

“Forker reacts, channels inner Zidane and is sent off, for a head into the chest. Murphy scores. Some impact!”

Smaller Fish GAA said: “WHAT was Forker thinking

“F***ing Zidanned Murphy Had to be a red”

The All-Ireland champions went on to lose the Division 1 contest, with Jim McGuinness’ men running out 0-21 to 1-10 victors.

And speaking afterwards, Kieran McGeeney admitted the Orchard County only had themselves to blame.

McGeeney said: “We came back well in the game and we had all the chances.

“We gave away ten balls in a row in the first half.

“It was just shocking stuff. I’d love to blame somebody else, but we were the architects of our own downfall, no doubt.”

The Donegal boss has seen his troops overcome the last three All-Ireland winners, following on from victories over Dublin and Kerry and this Sunday it is Galway — the only other unbeaten team in the top flight — in Salthill.

McGuinness said: “Six points is a very important marker and I think everyone wants to get there as quickly as possible.

“So, we’re there now, we’re thankful for that. We’ll have to keep the shoe down now.

“It’s great to have Michael back, great to have his presence. There’s not much I can say about Michael that hasn’t been said before. But I thought that he just led the line really well when he went in there.”

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