STRAIGHT SHOOTER

Red-hot Cool Hand has sights set on landing the big one

- MIKE WALTERS

HE ISN'T covered in tattoos, dripping in bling or expensive watches and he doesn't give it big ones on stage.

Luke Humphries may not be a showman, but he's ready for the big show - and he's the bookies' favourite at Alexandra Palace.

As 'Cool Hand Luke' assessed his chances at the Paddy Power PDC World Championship, which starts tomorrow night, he said: "I'm not here to put on an act - I'm here to win."

Until October, Humphries was one of the nearly men of darts. But after winning three TV majors in a row - the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam, and Players Championship finals - the No.3 seed is not dull anymore.

Humphries, 28, is also one of the nice guys of the oche, and he added: "You've seen it at the Grand Prix and Grand Slam- nice guys do win.