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 a heated Premier League Darts match in Manchester. According to Littler, Van Veen seemed to give up towards the end of the match, prompting the remark. The incident occurred when Van Veen won a contentious match, and Littler reacted angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts in the deciding leg. Van Veen had stated that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which led him to stare at Littler, resulting in Littler missing match darts and losing the contest. However, Littler has now shared his side of the story, revealing that Van Veen had placed his darts down, which Littler felt was unnecessary and disrespectful. Littler believes Van Veen overreacted and that there was no need for him to stare at Littler when he still had darts to throw. The incident has sparked a rivalry between the two players, with Littler stating that he will focus on his game and not let the controversy affect his performance. Littler also reflected on his poor performance last week in Brighton, where he produced his worst televised average, and attributed it to a lack of practice and a lack of motivation. The young player is looking to bounce back and make a strong showing in the upcoming Premier League Darts event in Rotterdam.