Ricky Evans credits girlfriend as MOTIVATION to win amid BATTLES with arthritis

Ricky Evans had to hold back the emotion when talking about his girlfriend of 15 months.

"I always used to not read stories of people saying how their partners are a part of their key to success and stuff like that.

"My girlfriend, she's amazing. I do struggle with a bit of arthritis and problems with my feet, legs and arms whatever. She's trying to combat that, giving me advice and getting me appointments.

"She doesn't have to. I think she just wants the best for me and vice versa, I want the best for her and that's why I want to win even more.

"I'm getting emotional here but it's good. She's great for me and she loves darts as well which is a good thing.

"It's lovely to have her on my side and I've got great parents as well. I wouldn't be playing darts if it wasn't for them.

"It'll be nice to give something back one day, that's why I always get emotional at Ally Pally."

Evans was speaking at Operation Bullseye presented by Defence Darts, a charity event raising money for military mental health charities.