Andy Fordham - PDC Statement

THE Professional Darts Corporation send their best wishes to Andy Fordham, who is recovering following a minor stroke.

Fordham was forced to withdraw from the Lakeside Championship last month, and has spent time in hospital recovering from illness.

Following Tuesday's news that Fordham has suffered a mild stroke, PDC Chairman Barry Hearn - on behalf of the organisation and its players - wished Fordham a speedy recovery.

"Andy has many friends within the PDC and we wish him the best of luck in his recovery," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.

"He showed his talents to everyone when he faced Phil Taylor in The Showdown in 2004 and I'm sure I echo the thoughts of everyone in the sport in hoping he can recapture that form and, most importantly, his health."