Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Remark Aimed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on the reason behind his 'cry baby' comment directed at Gian van Veen following their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. Van Veen emerged victorious in a contentious match earlier this month, prompting a heated reaction from Littler after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts in the decisive leg. In an interview with Online Darts, Littler shared his perspective on the incident, stating that what the audience did not see was Van Veen putting down his darts after Littler had walked back around, still looking towards the crowd. Littler expressed his belief that Van Veen was not being respectful and that there was no need for him to put down his darts. Littler also mentioned that when Van Veen won, he congratulated him and said 'well done, you got the win.' Littler further stated that there was no need for Van Veen to stare at him when he still had not thrown his three darts, and he should have instead focused on his game. The incident has sparked a rivalry between the two players, with Littler acknowledging that such rivalries are common in the sport and can attract more viewers. He also pointed out that other incidents in darts, such as the arguments between Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney, were more heated than his exchange with Van Veen. Littler is set to compete in the Premier League Darts in Rotterdam, where he may face Van Veen in the semi-finals. Despite his recent poor performance, which he attributed to a lack of practice, Littler is focused on moving forward and improving his game.