Darts: Starlet Jake hoping for a 'Jackpot' career
SCHOOLBOY darts ace Jake Jones is improving his game with a little help from Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis.
Jake, aged 15, is one of the most highly-rated young players in the country, having already represented England at under-18 level.
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11-11-2009 Chesterton, Newcastle under Lyme The Grove House Jake Jones Brief. Pic of 15 year old darts player who has started training with Adrian Lewis. Jake has just won a junior tournament in Yorkshire to qualify for the World Youth masters next year. Reporter. Mike Baggaley Category. Sport Date. Wednesday November 11
The Thistley Hough High School pupil also won last month's UK Youth Darts Challenge in Yorkshire, a victory which earns him a place in the World Masters youth tournament next year.
He's hoping to turn professional to emulate Lewis, from Cross Heath, who is ranked eighth in the world.
Jake, from Trent Vale, took up the sport when he was 10 and trains for three hours a day.
He said: "I'm hoping to turn professional when I'm 20 and my ambition is to be world champion one day.
"Adrian is a big help because training with better players will only make me more consistent."
Jake is pictured with Adrian Lewis at The Grove, Chesterton. Picture: Malcolm Hart
5 Comments
by Ash Khayat, wolverhamptonn XD
Tuesday, December 01 2009, 12:02PM
“iteee jakeyy jonesss :D:D
well mattey who eva was sayin them comments below dow worrie mateyy they are just jelious mateyy beleve me
its a pleasure playing against you in the youth when we do :)
and a pleasure playin doubles with you mateyy (Y)
matey love to ya and all ya family like
Ash Khayat xxx”
by Julie Berrisford, Stoke
Thursday, November 19 2009, 1:12PM
“Hey jake, congrats on the sucess in darts babes. Always knew from the 1st time we met you were destined to be a little star. Keep up the good work, you deserve the sucess as you put the time and practice in, and with the backing of your family and friends you are destined to be one of the big stars of the future.
wishing you all the best for future competitions, you will make it one day no doubt about it. Take no notice of the negative comments you have too much going for you, they are only jealous. GOOD LUCK JAKE. You have earned your status as an excelent darts player and you will give anyone out there who think they they are decent darts players a run for their money as ive seen it with my own eyes.
Love and hugs Jules xxx”
by louise jones, stoke on trent
Wednesday, November 18 2009, 7:45PM
“hi stig and liam jakes mum here.have never ever heard such rubbish,u obviously have never had the privelage to play my son jake jones.if u had u would know as the whole of england does that jake jones is an up and coming talent and u yourselves can not hack that.jealousy is a massive downfall.love louise jones xx and yes that my real name.no madeup nickname like i see yours is.bye.hope u get over it....”
by liam "mongral" Daily, scotland
Saturday, November 14 2009, 8:50PM
“I agree he needs to sort out his attitude and fast!!!”
by stig, the dump
Saturday, November 14 2009, 1:57PM
“Lets hope jake can get rid of silly crying and not shaking hands when he loses, very bad sportsman, cracking player but terrible attitude.”