‘One of the best things I’ve ever seen’ – Frank Lampard stunned as Coventry star hits 180 with first-ever three darts
FRANK LAMPARD was blown away by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s incredible piece of darts wizardry in his first ever appearance at the Oche.
The midfielder sent his Coventry City team-mates into a state of pandemonium by hitting an incredible 180 with the first three darts he’s ever thrown in his life.
The Japanese midfielder achieved the incredible feat on a dartboard in the Sky Blues’ dressing room.
The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates after his masterstroke, which Coventry gaffer Lampard was in awe of.
The former Chelsea and England star said: “Tatsuhiro hit a 180 and he doesn’t play and hasn’t practiced.
“It was amazing.”
Sakamoto’s incredible piece of skill was witnessed by team-mate Jake Bidwell, who was equally as astounded as Lampard.
He said: “[Jamie] Paterson is the oldest player in the dressing room now and he said it is one of the best things he has ever seen in football.
“That tells you all you need to know.
“He hit two in and then he’s got nervous so he stepped back.
“And then I think it took him about two minutes to throw the last one.
“It went in and the place went up.
“For someone of Pato’s experience to say it is one of the best things he has ever seen in a dressing room, that paints the picture of how good it was.”
Sakomoto hasn’t just been a gem in the dressing room for the Sky Blues this season.
The winger has scored four goals and provided six assists for his side, who ended the Championship season in fifth place and have the chance of returning to the Premier League via the play-offs.
The first leg of their semi-final tie with Sunderland takes place on Friday evening.