Ricky Evans has fired back at online critics who subjected him to personal abuse after he admitted feeling 'knackered' from travel. The 35-year-old English darts star, known for his rapid playing style, responded with biting sarcasm on social media, stating: 'Love social media. Weirdos telling me I'm fat, useless and a virgin all because I said I was knackered from travelling.' This came after an interview with Tungsten Tales where Evans expressed fatigue from the extensive travel involved in professional darts, which triggered a flood of abusive replies.
Evans didn't stop there, delivering a defiant message to his detractors: 'Keep watching me on your TV screens boys.' He emphasized that he won't be distracted by negativity and will continue performing at the highest level. A long-time PDC professional and popular stage entertainer, Evans's response aims to set boundaries, distinguishing between performance criticism and personal insults.
The incident highlights the dark side of social media in darts, where players often face hate messages despite closer fan connections. Evans, currently ranked world number 45, is set to return to action early next week at the Players Championships in Leicester.
