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Joe Cullen suffers a first-round defeat to Danny Noppert in his previous major appearance, at the European Championship in Dortmund last month.

Wyke thrower Cullen positive before Players major but blasts "flawed" Grand Slam

Joe Cullen (right) will not be making the Grand Slam, whereas Danny Noppert (left) will, after the pair had contrasting fortunes on Friday.

Joe Cullen (right) will not be making the Grand Slam, whereas Danny Noppert (left) will, after the pair had contrasting fortunes on Friday.

Bradford thrower Cullen floored after fast start as Grand Slam chance slips away

Joe Cullen and Chris Dobey were among those giving Steve Beaton a fitting send-off.

Joe Cullen and Chris Dobey were among those giving Steve Beaton a fitting send-off.

Bradford thrower Cullen toasts good friend Beaton as season comes to joyful end

An exasperated Joe Cullen laments another poor visit to the board in his 6-2 European Championship defeat to Danny Noppert on Friday night.

An exasperated Joe Cullen laments another poor visit to the board in his 6-2 European Championship defeat to Danny Noppert on Friday night.

Noppert knocks out Bradford thrower Cullen in Germany as major woes continue

Joe Cullen was humbled in the Czech Republic.

Joe Cullen was humbled in the Czech Republic.

Bradford darts star turns ire on himself after stunning defeat to Czech player

Dimitri Van den Bergh outlasted Joe Cullen in the pair's World Grand Prix quarter-final in Leicester on Friday night.

Dimitri Van den Bergh outlasted Joe Cullen in the pair's World Grand Prix quarter-final in Leicester on Friday night.

Bradford thrower Cullen beaten at his own game in World Grand Prix quarter-final

Joe Cullen was 2-1 down to Daryl Gurney last night, but then won six successive legs to reach the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix.

Joe Cullen was 2-1 down to Daryl Gurney last night, but then won six successive legs to reach the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix.

Wyke native Cullen nails second successive comeback to make Grand Prix quarters

Joe Cullen was all smiles last night after a fine performance to knock out Chris Dobey.

Joe Cullen was all smiles last night after a fine performance to knock out Chris Dobey.

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Bradford star Cullen comes up with biggest win in months as he dumps Dobey out

Joe Cullen suffered an early exit from the World Matchplay to Michael van Gerwen in July, one of a number of setbacks he has had this year.

Joe Cullen suffered an early exit from the World Matchplay to Michael van Gerwen in July, one of a number of setbacks he has had this year.

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Cullen form "alien" to him before Grand Prix but Bradford ace sure it will turn

Joe Cullen lashed out after his defeat to Peter Wright.

Joe Cullen lashed out after his defeat to Peter Wright.

Bradford star blasts "massively irrelevant" German in spat after Hungary defeat

Joe Cullen looked in better touch in Wigan yesterday than on Tuesday, but he will be looking for a deeper run when he competes in Hungary this weekend.

Joe Cullen looked in better touch in Wigan yesterday than on Tuesday, but he will be looking for a deeper run when he competes in Hungary this weekend.

Cullen recovers form after horror start in Wigan as hopes high for Hungary

Ryan Searle (left) saw off Joe Cullen in Belgium at the weekend, nine months after losing to the Bradfordian at Alexandra Palace.

Ryan Searle (left) saw off Joe Cullen in Belgium at the weekend, nine months after losing to the Bradfordian at Alexandra Palace.

Searle secures small revenge over Bradford ace for World Championship agony

Joe Cullen flopped in Germany after a solid enough start.

Joe Cullen flopped in Germany after a solid enough start.

Bradford star beats home favourite before "worst performance ever" in Germany

Joe Cullen did not have his best couple of days on the oche in Milton Keynes this week.

Joe Cullen did not have his best couple of days on the oche in Milton Keynes this week.

Bradford darts ace Cullen fails to build on final appearance in Milton Keynes

Joe Cullen could be proud of his efforts on Friday, despite falling just short.

Joe Cullen could be proud of his efforts on Friday, despite falling just short.

Wyke ace Cullen so close in Milton Keynes but Rock too hard to overcome in final

An exuberant Michael van Gerwen had to fight hard for his win over Joe Cullen.

An exuberant Michael van Gerwen had to fight hard for his win over Joe Cullen.

Bradford ace Cullen loses to MVG in Blackpool major despite stirring fightback

Joe Cullen was the picture of concentration in his impressive victory over Brendan Dolan in Blackpool at the weekend.

Joe Cullen was the picture of concentration in his impressive victory over Brendan Dolan in Blackpool at the weekend.

Cullen gets back in the groove as Wyke ace makes major statement in Blackpool

Joe Cullen made it to the semi-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay last year before losing to Nathan Aspinall.

Joe Cullen made it to the semi-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay last year before losing to Nathan Aspinall.

Bradford darts ace Cullen eyes major form return after worries over ill sisters

Joe Cullen had a bad two days in Milton Keynes, but not Ross Smith (in white) who won Players Championship 13.

Joe Cullen had a bad two days in Milton Keynes, but not Ross Smith (in white) who won Players Championship 13.

Cullen misery multiplies in Milton Keynes ahead of World Matchplay

It is just not clicking for Joe Cullen (red) at the moment, but the same cannot be said of Ross Smith (white), who made last night's final in Germany.

It is just not clicking for Joe Cullen (red) at the moment, but the same cannot be said of Ross Smith (white), who made last night's final in Germany.

Bradford ace Cullen left licking wounds in Leverkusen as Chisnall claims crown

Joe Cullen is having a frustrating time of things at present.

Joe Cullen is having a frustrating time of things at present.

Bradford ace flops in Germany as battle for form continues

Joe Cullen was agonisingly close to making the quarter-finals in Germany. (Image: Taylor Lanning/PDC.)

Joe Cullen was agonisingly close to making the quarter-finals in Germany. (Image: Taylor Lanning/PDC.)

Bradford darts ace Cullen exits Germany tournament after 11-leg thriller

Joe Cullen had a horror couple of days in Germany earlier this week.

Joe Cullen had a horror couple of days in Germany earlier this week.

Horrified Bradford ace Cullen "never been so embarrassed" after Germany humbling

Joe Cullen looked like something back to his best with a superb display in Austria over the weekend.

Joe Cullen looked like something back to his best with a superb display in Austria over the weekend.

Cullen finds form but Bradford ace loses Austria final to teen sensation Littler

Joe Cullen has been criticised for his comments about events in Germany.

Joe Cullen has been criticised for his comments about events in Germany.

Bradford ace Cullen hits back after anger over his Germany comments

Joe Cullen has not enjoyed the greatest of starts to 2024, and he did not get very far in Germany over the weekend.

Joe Cullen has not enjoyed the greatest of starts to 2024, and he did not get very far in Germany over the weekend.

Cullen crushed in Germany as Bradford ace sees struggles continue

Joe Cullen could do little about Martin Schindler in Germany, as the home favourite stormed to the International Darts Open title.

Joe Cullen could do little about Martin Schindler in Germany, as the home favourite stormed to the International Darts Open title.

Shock home winner knocks out Bradford ace Cullen on way to glory in Germany

Joe Cullen failed to make the impact he wanted in Leicester.

Joe Cullen failed to make the impact he wanted in Leicester.

Wyke ace Cullen collapses against Czech before Burton bundles him out

Joe Cullen started well in Munich but then crumbled in his last-16 match against Michael van Gerwen.

Joe Cullen started well in Munich but then crumbled in his last-16 match against Michael van Gerwen.

Bradford ace Cullen makes mighty start in Munich but Dutch master punishes him

Joe Cullen loves his rugby league, and will be hoping his beloved Wigan make the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Joe Cullen loves his rugby league, and will be hoping his beloved Wigan make the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Bradford and St Helens darts aces to conduct Challenge Cup quarter-final draw

Joe Cullen had a decent Monday in Germany this week, but not as good as one familiar face.

Joe Cullen had a decent Monday in Germany this week, but not as good as one familiar face.

Bradford ace Cullen makes strong run in Germany as Dutch master rolls back years

Joe Cullen showed flashes of what he is capable of in Belgium over the weekend.

Joe Cullen showed flashes of what he is capable of in Belgium over the weekend.

Bradford ace Cullen finds some form in Belgium with last-16 run

Joe Cullen of Bradford. Picture: Taylor Lanning/PDC.

Joe Cullen of Bradford. Picture: Taylor Lanning/PDC.

Bradfordian Cullen exits UK Open in the fourth round as Michael Smith prevails

Joe Cullen was back in action last week, but decided to miss this week's Leicester events and take a social media break.

Joe Cullen was back in action last week, but decided to miss this week's Leicester events and take a social media break.

Cullen back for Wigan but sits out Leicester events and takes social media break

Joe Cullen (right) gets a sympathetic hand from Daryl Gurney on Saturday at the Masters.

Joe Cullen (right) gets a sympathetic hand from Daryl Gurney on Saturday at the Masters.

Bradford ace Cullen slips up at Masters as Northern Irishman takes surprise shot

Joe Cullen looked good at times at the Worlds, but like several of those involved in the Masters, he has not played since then.

Joe Cullen looked good at times at the Worlds, but like several of those involved in the Masters, he has not played since then.

Cullen pleased with Premier League call as he faces unfamiliar opponent at Masters

Joe Cullen celebrates with the Masters trophy after beating Dave Chisnall in the 2022 final.

Joe Cullen celebrates with the Masters trophy after beating Dave Chisnall in the 2022 final.

Bradford ace Cullen must overcome Rock and Price as he aims to regain Masters

Joe Cullen came within two near-misses at D18 of knocking out eventual world champion Luke Humphries last Saturday.

Joe Cullen came within two near-misses at D18 of knocking out eventual world champion Luke Humphries last Saturday.

Bradford ace Cullen "still gutted" and says world title was there for the taking

Luke Littler on day seven of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. PA Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Luke Littler on day seven of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. PA Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Luke Littler success story foreseen by Bradford's Joe Cullen

Luke Humphries (left) edged out Joe Cullen (right) 4-3 in the last-16 at Alexandra Palace last night, but that scoreline barely begins to tell the story of a remarkable encounter.

Luke Humphries (left) edged out Joe Cullen (right) 4-3 in the last-16 at Alexandra Palace last night, but that scoreline barely begins to tell the story of a remarkable encounter.

Bradford ace Cullen loses one of the most dramatic World Championship games ever

Joe Cullen looks a mixture of relieved and delighted after seeing off Ryan Searle at Alexandra Palace yesterday afternoon.

Joe Cullen looks a mixture of relieved and delighted after seeing off Ryan Searle at Alexandra Palace yesterday afternoon.

Bradford ace Cullen overcomes mid-match wobble to make last-16 at Worlds

Joe Cullen (left) shakes Darren Penhall's hand after the pair's game 11 days ago at Alexandra Palace.

Joe Cullen (left) shakes Darren Penhall's hand after the pair's game 11 days ago at Alexandra Palace.

Bradford ace Cullen hopes to bring the noise against 'Heavy Metal' at Ally Pally

Joe Cullen reacts after comfortably beating Darren Penhall in the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship on Sunday.

Joe Cullen reacts after comfortably beating Darren Penhall in the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship on Sunday.

Cullen cruises beyond Christmas at World Championship with 'drama-free' win

Joe Cullen hopes to be celebrating after his PDC World Darts Championship opener on Sunday, December 17. Picture: PDC.

Joe Cullen hopes to be celebrating after his PDC World Darts Championship opener on Sunday, December 17. Picture: PDC.

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First game key for Cullen as he targets last-eight finish at World Championships

Joe Cullen faces an intriguing start at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Joe Cullen faces an intriguing start at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Cullen faces intriguing Sunday showdown to kick off his World Darts Championship

Joe Cullen missed two match darts at D16 to force a decider in his match with Ryan Joyce. Pic: PDC.

Joe Cullen missed two match darts at D16 to force a decider in his match with Ryan Joyce. Pic: PDC.

Cullen exits Players Championship Finals after missed chances

Joe Cullen competes on pretty much a weekly basis nowadays, leaving little time for a life away from darts.

Joe Cullen competes on pretty much a weekly basis nowadays, leaving little time for a life away from darts.

Bradford ace Cullen dropped huge event after "struggling a bit away from darts"

Joe Cullen will miss one televised ranking event this month, but is playing in another soon after.

Joe Cullen will miss one televised ranking event this month, but is playing in another soon after.

Cullen braced for Butlin's challenge as he misses Grand Slam chance

Joe Cullen had a disappointing Friday night in Germany.

Joe Cullen had a disappointing Friday night in Germany.

Bradford darts ace Cullen suffers double trouble in Dortmund

Joe Cullen in action during his European Championship defeat against Ross Smith last year.

Joe Cullen in action during his European Championship defeat against Ross Smith last year.

Cullen struggles in Barnsley ahead of European Championship in Germany

Joe Cullen was after a top-16 Order of Merit berth.

Joe Cullen was after a top-16 Order of Merit berth.

Cullen loses out in Germany as home hero takes sensational victory

A despairing Joe Cullen during his semi-final thumping at the hands of Luke Humphries on Saturday night.

A despairing Joe Cullen during his semi-final thumping at the hands of Luke Humphries on Saturday night.

"Bitter taste" for Cullen over major defeat as German trip hits Grand Final plan

Joe Cullen roars with delight in his epic quarter-final with Chris Dobey, but he fell short in the last four.

Joe Cullen roars with delight in his epic quarter-final with Chris Dobey, but he fell short in the last four.

Wyke ace Cullen suffers semis heartache at World Grand Prix

Joe Cullen was on song last night to knock out Mike De Decker at the World Grand Prix.

Joe Cullen was on song last night to knock out Mike De Decker at the World Grand Prix.

Cullen cruises through World Grand Prix opener against Belgian foe