MANSELL NOT TAKING BREAK FROM DARTS

MICKEY MANSELL is NOT taking a break from darts despite confusion caused by a recent social media post.

World No.46 Mansell released a statement on X on Tuesday evening declaring that he parted ways with his management team.

But the Northern Irish thrower wrote online he had “decided to take a break” which led to widespread speculation he was walking away from the oche.

He posted: “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.”

‘The Clonoe Cyclone’ will also be absent from Wednesday afternoon’s World Masters qualifiers after the PDC confirmed he would not be taking part.

SunSport understands Mansell is not planning a hiatus from the professional circuit.

Mansell is expected to return to action at Players Championship 1 which starts on February 9 in Hildesheim, Germany.

The 52-year-old had a disappointing World Championship campaign where he lost 3-2 to Leonard Gates in round one and averaged just 83 in the bout.

Mansell’s best run in a major event came at the Grand Slam in 2024 where he reached the semi-final before falling to Martin Lukeman.

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