CALLAN CONCERNS
Darts fans concerned as Callan Rydz shares emotional X-rated message and says ‘not sure it’s worth fighting for anymore’
Several fans stuck up for Rydz after he received awful abuse on social media
DARTS fans shared their concerns on social media after Callan Rydz posted a worrying message.
Rydz, 26, was visibly devastated after losing 6-5 to Florian Hempel at the Hungarian Darts Trophy.
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The Geordie had led the contest 5-2, before finding himself on the wrong end of a stunning comeback.
Upon being defeated, a visibly upset Rydz bit his shirt and punched his darts container as he exited the oche.
He then went on share a concerning message on social media.
As per , he wrote: "Bah it's a lonely f***ing place but f*** me, when you lose, the s*** you get is not good for anyone."
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The darts star, who has had to put up with abuse from hideous trolls online, then continued: "Am just trying to make a living an not sure it's worth bothering fighting for anymore...
"If you have my number and need me, text me. I won't be on social media for a long time."
Rydz shared a similarly concerning message in May 2023, following a 6-1 defeat to Kim Huybrechts at the Czech Darts Open.
On that occasion, the 2022 world championship quarter-finalist wrote: "I’m sorry for playing s***.
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"You think I want to go up and play like that all the time?
"I'm struggling f***ing mentally and physically. I don't know what to do anymore.
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"Am sorry (to) everyone who even watched that.
"But telling me to f* off, call me a c*, and all that because I lost.
“I’m trying to make a living off this game, so I can retire (as) quick as I f***ing can.
"Again, I am sorry."
At the time, the PDC confirmed to SunSport that they had reached out to Rydz to check on his mental wellbeing.
The Professional Darts Players Association also has a range of services behind-the-scenes that could help "The Riot" during difficult moments.
Several fans stuck up for Rydz on social media following his recent defeat to Hempel.
One wrote on X: "Feel bad for Callum Rydz."
While a second said: "So many horrible negative comments about Callan Rydz.
"He's a young man obviously struggling with the mental side of darts and maybe needs a bit of help."
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A third remarked: "[He] definitely needs a break."
While another added: "Don't hate on Rydz. Hope he recovers strong."
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