MICKEY MANSELL is not taking a break from darts after confusion over a social media post.
The Northern Ireland thrower wrote on X on Tuesday evening, on the eve of the preliminary rounds for the , that he had “decided to take a break”.
Mickey Mansell is not taking a break from darts after confusion over a social media post
Mansell is not planning a hiatus from the oche any time soon
Writing online, the 52-year-old said: “I’d like to thank GMDartsManagement for their help and support over the last few years.
“Some great memories created. I’ve decided to take a break and wish them well.”
This was interpreted by some fans that – who has more than 8,000 followers – was laying down his equipment for the foreseeable future.
One follower, named Global Gaelic Games, responded to that statement by saying: “Recharge the batteries, Mickey, enjoy the break.”
Another individual, who calls himself Stephen, asked quite understandably: “Taking a break from darts?”
And a cheeky punter called Chapps said: “If you have a little extra spare time, will you be doing any coaching? I’m interested in booking a few sessions. Let me know.”
It was announced by the on Monday afternoon that Mansell would be absent from the prelims on Wednesday for the four-day ranking event in Milton Keynes.
A total of 122 players are vying for eight spots in the main draw on Thursday at the Arena MK when world No1 and defending champion Luke Humphries are battling for the £100,000 top prize.
However, SunSport understands that Mansell is NOT planning a hiatus from the oche.
Far from it – the message he sent was worded wrongly and he is, in fact, taking a break from his management firm.
Similar in a way to how Littler, Chris Dobey and have all split from manager Martin Foulds over the past four months.
Confusion arose because of his absence from the World Masters but fans can rest assured that he intends to carry on.
And he should be seen at some point in the field for the Players Championship series, which starts on February 9 in Hildesheim, Germany.
Mansell, ranked 46th in the world, with £159,250 prize money against his name over the past two years, had a poor World Championship, averaging 83 in a 3-2 loss to American qualifier Leonard Gates.
The Clonoe Cyclone has played ten times at the Worlds but never really made much of an impression, having failed to get beyond the second round.
His best performance on TV was making the semi-finals of the in 2024 when he lost to Martin Lukeman.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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