Ally Pally taunts Ed Sheeran with brutal Ipswich Town chant at PDC World Championship
Darts fans inside Alexandra Palace were certainly ‘Thinking Out Loud’ when they spotted Ed Sheeran in attendance. The singer and Ipswich sponsor and co-owner was in the crowd at Ally Pally for Friday’s PDC World Darts Championship. Sheeran was bantered by the fans inside Ally PallyGetty Spectators quickly recognised him, despite him wearing a cap to help cover his appearance. And it didn’t take long for the boozy crowd to throw some light-hearted Tractor Boys banter his way. Footage shows Sheeran sat at a table in the arena, waiting for the action to commence. Those around him can be heard singing ‘Ipswich get battered, everywhere they go’ at him. Someone on his table, meanwhile, clearly found the whole ordeal hilarious and stood up, pumping his fist along to the singing. Sheeran eventually raised his cup to those singing at him before continuing in conversation with his pals. The crowd also had plenty of fun by peer-pressuring Sheeran to down his pint, to which the four-time Grammy winner obliged. Dozens of fans above the hospitality area chanted, ‘Have you ever seen Sheeran down a pint’, and it didn’t take long before it reverberated around the venue. Impressively, Sheeran stood up and finished his pint each time the crowd chanted and placed his empty cup on top of his head. Sheeran soon built up quite the stack of cups and was incredibly gracious with fans who came up to him seeking a photograph. PDCSheeran built up quite the stack of cups as he downed his pint whenever the crowd chanted for him[/caption] Ipswich got promoted to the Premier League for the first time since 2002 last season, completing back to back promotions from League One under ex-Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna. The Tractor Boys are currently third from bottom in the top flight, two points away from safety – hence the chant. The ‘Perfect’ singer began sponsoring Ipswich, his local football club, in 2021. He was also named in the club’s squad list and given the squad number 17. In August 2024, Sheeran acquired a minority stake in the club of 1.4 per cent. Sheeran has been spotted at games since he became a sponsor, but has been seen in the crowd more regularly since their promotion from the Championship. He smiled along throughouttalkSPORT He recently sparked controversy by interrupting a Sky Sports interview with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim after the 1-1 draw at Portman Road – and later apologised. The Tractor Boys face Newcastle at home on Saturday as they look for their third league win of the season. Their two victories in the top flight since their return in August came against Wolves and Tottenham. Listen to live commentary of the PDC World Darts Championship on talkSPORT 2! Where to buy Luke Littler's darts range *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler has released a collection with Target Darts, with prices starting at just £14.95. Choose from darts, hardware and accessories endorsed by the Grand Slam of Darts Champion 2024, or pick up The Nuke’s purple playing shirt, on the Target Darts website. Highlights include: Luke Littler brass 22g steel tip darts, £14.95 – buy here Luke Littler playing shirt, £39.95 – buy here Luke Littler 90% tungsten G1 SP darts, £99.95 – buy here Takoma Luke Litter wallet, £16.95 – buy here Luke Littler cabinet and dartboard with two sets of darts, £69.95 – buy here
Darts fans inside Alexandra Palace were certainly ‘Thinking Out Loud’ when they spotted Ed Sheeran in attendance.
The singer and Ipswich sponsor and co-owner was in the crowd at Ally Pally for Friday’s PDC World Darts Championship.
Spectators quickly recognised him, despite him wearing a cap to help cover his appearance.
And it didn’t take long for the boozy crowd to throw some light-hearted Tractor Boys banter his way.
Footage shows Sheeran sat at a table in the arena, waiting for the action to commence.
Those around him can be heard singing ‘Ipswich get battered, everywhere they go’ at him.
Someone on his table, meanwhile, clearly found the whole ordeal hilarious and stood up, pumping his fist along to the singing.
Sheeran eventually raised his cup to those singing at him before continuing in conversation with his pals.
The crowd also had plenty of fun by peer-pressuring Sheeran to down his pint, to which the four-time Grammy winner obliged.
Dozens of fans above the hospitality area chanted, ‘Have you ever seen Sheeran down a pint’, and it didn’t take long before it reverberated around the venue.
Impressively, Sheeran stood up and finished his pint each time the crowd chanted and placed his empty cup on top of his head.
Sheeran soon built up quite the stack of cups and was incredibly gracious with fans who came up to him seeking a photograph.
Ipswich got promoted to the Premier League for the first time since 2002 last season, completing back to back promotions from League One under ex-Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna.
The Tractor Boys are currently third from bottom in the top flight, two points away from safety – hence the chant.
The ‘Perfect’ singer began sponsoring Ipswich, his local football club, in 2021.
He was also named in the club’s squad list and given the squad number 17.
In August 2024, Sheeran acquired a minority stake in the club of 1.4 per cent.
Sheeran has been spotted at games since he became a sponsor, but has been seen in the crowd more regularly since their promotion from the Championship.
He recently sparked controversy by interrupting a Sky Sports interview with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim after the 1-1 draw at Portman Road – and later apologised.
The Tractor Boys face Newcastle at home on Saturday as they look for their third league win of the season.
Their two victories in the top flight since their return in August came against Wolves and Tottenham.
Listen to live commentary of the PDC World Darts Championship on talkSPORT 2!
Where to buy Luke Littler's darts range
*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue
Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler has released a collection with Target Darts, with prices starting at just £14.95.
Choose from darts, hardware and accessories endorsed by the Grand Slam of Darts Champion 2024, or pick up The Nuke’s purple playing shirt, on the Target Darts website.
Highlights include:
