As a referee, impartiality is key — ideally, players shouldn’t even notice your presence. Things went differently during this tournament, when referee Owen Binks felt compelled to intervene. In a surprising moment, he openly called a player “crazy” in the middle of a throw, as can be seen in the footage.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ! 😡😡
OWEN BINKS DOES NOT APPROVE OF COLES ROUTE! 👀@reddragondarts pic.twitter.com/qXxcyQ73Sf
— MODUS Super Series (@MSSdarts) August 31, 2025
The player’s decision was indeed questionable. From a score of 156, the last thing you should do is start with a treble 19. That choice immediately eliminates any possibility of a checkout, making a potential finish impossible by definition.
The incident occurred during the Influencers Showdown, a demonstration event where fun and entertainment take priority. Such a moment would never have happened in a serious competition, yet that doesn’t make it any less amusing.