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 emerged victorious in the controversial encounter, which saw Littler react angrily after his opponent turned towards him while throwing match darts in the deciding leg. The Dutch player had stated that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, prompting him to stare at Littler, who subsequently missed his match darts and lost. However, Littler has now shared his perspective on the incident, revealing that Van Veen had put his darts down in front of him, which he perceived as disrespectful. Littler believes Van Veen overreacted and that there was no need for him to stare or put his darts down. He also stated that when Van Veen won, he congratulated him and picked up his own darts. The incident has sparked debate, with some players weighing in on the rivalry between Littler and Van Veen. Littler thinks the rivalry will draw in more viewers, citing past heated exchanges between Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney as examples. He also acknowledged that he and Van Veen may meet in the semi-finals in Rotterdam, which could lead to another intense match. Littler recently produced his worst televised average in the Premier League Darts, which he attributed to a lack of practice and a general disinterest in being there. Van Veen also lost his first match, and the two players did not interact with each other, practicing in separate rooms. Littler downplayed the incident, stating that it's normal for players to practice in different rooms and that he and Van Veen will likely talk soon. The rivalry between Littler and Van Veen is expected to continue, with many anticipating their potential meeting in the semi-finals.