Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Comment Directed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on his recent 'cry baby' remark aimed at Gian van Veen, stemming from their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. Littler claims Van Veen effectively conceded at the end of the match, prompting the comment. The controversy began when Van Veen won a disputed match, with Littler reacting angrily to Van Veen's actions during the decisive leg. Van Veen had stated that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which led him to stare at Littler, causing Littler to miss his match darts and lose. However, Littler has now shared his side of the story, suggesting that Van Veen overreacted by putting down his darts and staring at him. Littler believes Van Veen was being disrespectful and that there was no need for such behavior. He also mentioned that when Van Veen won, he congratulated him and picked up his darts. Littler expressed that the incident has created unnecessary tension and that he and Van Veen may meet again in the semi-finals. Additionally, Littler discussed his poor performance last week, attributing it to a lack of practice and a general lack of enthusiasm. He also touched on the practice room arrangements, stating that it's normal for players to practice separately. Littler thinks that the rivalry between him and Van Veen will draw more viewers and create a more exciting competition.