EVANS INSISTS HE IS “NOT JUST A FAST CLOWN”
30/05/2026 By Aaron Nijjar
RICKY EVANS insists he is “not just a fast clown” as he continues his fight back to form.
Rapid Ricky reached the third round of a PDC event for the first time this season after a superb 6-3 victory over Daryl Gurney at the Baltic Sea Open.
The Kettering thrower produced a clinical display in Kiel, pinning two ton-plus checkouts, including a brilliant 121 finish, while converting six of his nine attempts at double.
Evans admitted he is still searching for his best darts but warned his rivals that his confidence is beginning to return.
He said: “I am struggling but I am coming back, trust me. When I am playing well these people are in danger.
“I am not playing well yet but my confidence is up. I’m believing again so who is to say I can’t do anything.
“It’s nice to get one over Daryl. I get on really well with him.
“He’s probably not going to talk to me for a couple of days but who cares? I won.
“I am really happy with the way I played. I finished well and on to tomorrow.”
The world No.49 is renowned for his eccentric walk-ons, regularly dancing onto the stage and even dressing up in festive outfits at Alexandra Palace during the World Championship.
But Evans is determined to show there is far more to his game than his larger-than-life personality and speedy throwing style.
He added: “I am trying to prove to people that I am not just a gimmick.
“I am not just a laugh. I am not just a speed person. I am not just a fast clown.
“I am not playing fast and I am not being silly as well. I am doing the right things.
“I am not celebrating silly. There is a dart player here somewhere and I am proving to people.
“I am proving to people and myself more than anyone.
“I am coming back slowly and watch out everyone.”
Image by Taylor Lanning.
