Gian van Veen has stated that he does not need to have a conversation with Luke Littler to resolve their on-stage dispute during Night Nine of the Premier League in Manchester. Van Veen emerged victorious in a controversial match, which led to Littler reacting angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts in a dramatic deciding leg.
The Dutch player believes Littler was out of order for celebrating towards the crowd, causing him to stare at Littler, who eventually missed match darts at double and lost the contest. Littler recently shared his perspective on the incident, stating that his celebrations were directed at his girlfriend and dad, and that Van Veen was a "cry baby" for putting his darts down while the match was still ongoing. However, hearing Littler's side of the story has not changed Van Veen's opinion on the matter.
Van Veen insists there are no hard feelings and is looking forward to potentially facing Littler in the semi-finals. Michael van Gerwen has downplayed the incident, stating that it has been blown out of proportion and that such clashes are common in the sport.
Van Veen has been at the center of attention in the darting world and enjoys the competitive atmosphere, but prefers not to be directly involved in conflicts. He is excited to play in Rotterdam, a venue that holds special memories for him, and is looking forward to experiencing the walk-on that he witnessed as a kid. The Premier League Darts will continue in Rotterdam, with Van Veen facing Luke Humphries and Littler locking horns with Gerwyn Price in a crucial battle near the top of the table.