Dutch darts player Gian van Veen has stated that he does not require a conversation with Luke Littler to resolve their recent on-stage dispute. The incident occurred during Night Nine of the Premier League in Manchester, where Van Veen emerged victorious in a contentious match.
Littler had reacted angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing darts in the deciding leg. Van Veen described Littler's behavior as "out of order" and claimed that Littler's celebrations were directed towards the crowd, which prompted him to stare back.
However, Littler has since explained that his celebrations were intended for his girlfriend and father. Despite hearing Littler's perspective, Van Veen's opinion on the matter remains unchanged, although he insists that there are no hard feelings between them. The Dutch player enjoys the competitive aspect of darts but prefers not to be directly involved in conflicts. Van Veen is looking forward to facing Littler again and is confident that their rivalry will make for an exciting match.
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen believes that the incident has been blown out of proportion and that such disputes are a normal part of the sport. The Premier League Darts will continue in Rotterdam, where Van Veen is expected to receive a warm welcome from the Dutch crowd, while Littler anticipates a frosty reception.