Van Veen Unfazed by Littler Spat Ahead of Premier League Darts

Gian van Veen has stated that he doesn't need to have a conversation with Luke Littler to put their recent spat behind them. The incident occurred during Night Nine of the Premier League in Manchester, where Van Veen emerged victorious in a closely contested match. Littler had reacted angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing darts in the deciding leg. Van Veen believes Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which led to the confrontation. However, Littler has since spoken out about the incident, claiming his celebrations were directed at his girlfriend and father. Despite hearing Littler's perspective, Van Veen's opinion on the matter remains unchanged. The Dutch player insists there are no hard feelings between them and is looking forward to their potential semi-final match in Rotterdam. Van Veen enjoys the competitive atmosphere in darts but prefers not to be directly involved in controversies. He is focused on the upcoming match and believes Littler will be highly motivated, potentially averaging 110 or 112 against him. Michael van Gerwen, a fellow Dutch darts player, thinks the incident has been blown out of proportion and that too much is being read into it. The 'Green Machine' compares it to his own fiery clashes with Phil Taylor, stating that if that were a big incident, they would have been in the news every week. Van Gerwen believes the spat between Van Veen and Littler is 'absolutely nothing' and that emotions played a role in the confrontation. The incident has been discussed on the Love The Darts podcast, with commentator Chris Murphy saying it's about whether Littler can put the incident behind him and focus on winning matches. Littler is expecting a frosty welcome from the Dutch crowd in Rotterdam but is prepared to face it head-on. He plans to give it his all if he wins and is looking forward to playing his game without reacting to the fans. Littler is determined to bounce back from his recent performance and is chasing a top spot in the league. Van Veen, on the other hand, is excited to play in his first Premier League night on home soil and is looking forward to experiencing the legendary walk-on at the Rotterdam Ahoy. The BetMGM Premier League continues in Rotterdam, with crucial matches taking place, including Van Veen vs. Luke Humphries and Littler vs. Gerwyn Price.