Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Remark Aimed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on his 'cry baby' comment directed at Gian van Veen, following their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. Littler believes Van Veen effectively conceded at the end of the match, prompting the remark. Van Veen had won a contentious match earlier in April, during which Littler reacted angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts in a dramatic deciding leg. Van Veen claimed Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which led to their confrontation. However, Littler has now shared his perspective on the incident, stating that Van Veen put his darts down and stared at him unnecessarily. Littler thinks Van Veen was being disrespectful and that there was no need for him to do so. He also stated that when Van Veen won, he congratulated him and picked up his darts. The incident has sparked a rivalry between the two players, with Littler suggesting that such incidents can draw in more viewers. Littler also discussed his poor performance in Brighton, which he attributed to a lack of practice and a general lack of motivation. He is looking to bounce back in the upcoming Premier League Darts event in Rotterdam.