Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Remark Aimed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on his recent 'cry baby' comment directed at Gian van Veen, following their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. Van Veen had emerged victorious in a contentious encounter, which saw Littler react angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts in a thrilling deciding leg. Littler has now shared his side of the story ahead of the Premier League Darts in Rotterdam, where the two could potentially meet in the semi-finals. According to Littler, Van Veen had put down his darts and stared at him, prompting Littler to call him a 'cry baby' due to the unnecessary action. Littler believes Van Veen was not doing his job by being respectful, as he had previously experienced. Littler stated that when Van Veen won, he congratulated him and picked up his darts. However, Van Veen's actions were perceived as unprofessional, leading to the 'cry baby' remark. The incident has sparked a rivalry between the two players, with Littler acknowledging that such incidents can draw in more viewers. Littler also reflected on his poor performance last week in Brighton, which he attributed to a lack of practice and a general lack of enthusiasm. He expressed his desire to move forward and focus on his darts, despite the rivalry with Van Veen.