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‘One of the best things I’ve ever seen’ – Frank Lampard stunned as Coventry star hits 180 with first-ever three darts

Published on May 06, 2025 at 07:24 AM

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 team-mates into a state of pandemonium by hitting an incredible 180 with the first three he’s ever thrown in his life.

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto of Coventry City in his team's uniform.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a beloved figure among his Coventry City team-mates
Frank Lampard throwing a dart at a dartboard.
The Japanese midfielder stunned them by throwing an incredible 180 with his first three darts
Screenshot of a group of soccer players celebrating in a locker room.
The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates – who couldn’t quite believe their eyes
Frank Lampard throwing a dart at a dartboard.
Sky Blues gaffer Frank Lampard was equally as amazed by Sakamoto’s piece of wizardry

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 was in awe of.

The former and 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 .

“That tells you all you need to know.

“He hit two in and then he’s got nervous so he stepped back.

Frank Lampard, Coventry City manager, celebrates a victory with players.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto has been a shining light for Frank Lampard’s Coventry City this season

“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 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 takes place on Friday evening.

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