Love him, hate him, Ted Hankey is a name in the sport and world champion. It seems he's had a stroke and that's what caused his poor performance this week.

I thought sending him a card might be a nice way to show him our support as a forum (even if we hate his character on stage), but I can't think of a way to get a good physical card around the world and then on to Ted in a timely manner.

So I propose that this thread be turned into a "Get Well Soon 'Ya Git!" card, and if we can arrange a way to get a link to Ted, we do so.

So, here's my entry:

Ted, we love 'ya mate. Even over here in the US. You're an asset to the sport, amazing fun to watch and have a throw as smooth as cream in coffee. I hope you get back on stage and start kicking ass again soon.

Cheers!

- Mike from Dallas

Add your comments and I'll try to figure out how to get a link sent to His Badassness.

Get well soon mate. The game needs characters like you.

Dave from Adelaide, Australia.

Ted is a character, the sport definitely needs characters.

Off the oche Ted is a great fella, on it, he is a character, he is at work - I get grumpy, mad, annoyed at work - and yeah, sometimes I lose my rag, react, blow hot and cold - if people judged me on my persona at work alone then I would probably not have many mates - luckily people are not like that - they see me out of work when I am totally different and I have plenty of good mates who take me for what I am.


99% of people only see Ted 'at work' so to make a judgement on his overall character based on that alone is very shallow in my opinion.

So, whether this gets to Ted or not - I certainly wish him all the best for a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him back mixing it with the so called 'big boys' of the PDC.

Get well soon Ted the game needs a few characters in it that can actually live up to the bad boy image and you are surely one of those. I met you in Bolton for the UK open and you were very friendly. Nico still needs to learn the tricks of the trade so teach him well Ted and see you soon back on the oche.

Big Gun

Ted,
I enjoy watching you throw . You have more fans then you may think and I wish you a speedy recovery.

All the best,
Larry Allen
Palm Coast, Florida.

I love watching your throw Ted.
Hope to see you back on the oche in no time..
Get well soon!

Nicklas Dolck
Sweden

Dear Teddals although you are a grumpy bugger and you sweat alot I love your persona.
Cant wait to see you back in action, you make darts enjoyable to watch.

Get well soon ya grump lol.

Vince from OZ

Get well soon Ted, if it wasn't for watching you at Lakeside earlier this year I probably would have never picked a dart up.

Hope to see you back throwing soon

I like watching Ted play and enjoy his antics, makes for good viewing I think. He has one of the smoothest throws in darts too which is great to watch.

All the best Ted and hope you get well quickly and come back better than ever!

All the best for a full and speedy recovery Ted.

Looking forward to seeing you right back in the action!

Joe from Boston, Massachusetts

Just an update, I've heard from Ted's people and got an email address for him. I'll be sending a link out tonight to give folks a chance to add a few words.

Ted, you're a fantastic player to watch and have one of the games bests throwing actions. Get back to full strength soon, entertaining and snarling like normal.

Al from Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine.

Ted, you are one of the most naturally gifted players the game of darts has ever seen.
I suspect a punter at the venue smuggled in some garlic bulbs which may have caused your recent malady. This is a very unfortunate turn of events, in my opinion. We do know that no wooden stakes made there way in. Get well soon.

Thanks for making big stage darts fun to watch.

A fan in Canada.

get well soon mate all the best

Get well soon
Ted your must see tv i dream of seeing you in the Premier League in front 10,000 at the 02 i hope your getting a few quid from your dart sales ive bought 4 sets of your darts and many more on this forum love you darts too
You have many fans on here i wish u a speedy recovery the Ally Pally wont be the same with out you

Right, that's 1 a.m. U.K. time. Here's what I've sent to Ted:

Subject:

We love 'ya Ted! Now get better and back where you belong: winning!

Body:

From the US, to Australia, to the UK and the UKraine, you're loved mate.

Get well soon and keep making us nutz for darts.

From all your friends at dartsnutz.com:

http://www.dartsnutz.com/t4194-card-for-the-count#56208

Get well soon mate. and wish you a speedy recovery all best
Jason adelaide south australia

Oh the count missed the letter o sorry...... Joking aside Ted, Get well soon, and get back on the stage creating havoc and doing what you do best.

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery Ted. Your one of the characters who make darts what it is. Keep the head up and good luck with next year...fingers crossed for the first major PDC win.

Hamo,
Lurgan - northern Ireland

Get well soon Ted!! Can't wait to see you back at the oche...

Lorne from Vermont (States)

Chalk Is Cheap wrote:

Right, that's 1 a.m. U.K. time. Here's what I've sent to Ted:

Subject:

We love 'ya Ted! Now get better and back where you belong: winning!

Body:

From the US, to Australia, to the UK and the UKraine, you're loved mate.

Get well soon and keep making us nutz for darts.

From all your friends at dartsnutz.com:

http://www.dartsnutz.com/t4194-card-for-the-count#56208

Hope he read it!

I hope you will get well soon!

And that you are back at the oche as soon as possible!
You are a great player, and a great person!
The world of darts needs a player like you



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Glen Rosberg
Helsingborg, Sweden

Some great news today, with Ted Hankey tweeting: "Contrary to all the hype that I have retired I am telling you I will be back playing soon and I am up for it 2013 the year of the count".

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Nice one TED!

Ted tweeted 1 hour ago.....

Ted Hankey ‏@TedHankeyDarts
I'm feeling much better and & having changed my whole lifestyle I can't wait to get back on the board and get a few comps under my belt

Be great to see him playing again....darts needs characters like Ted!

x2 Great to here he's on the mend and we might even see him in a few tournaments this year