Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Comment Directed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on the incident that led him to call Gian van Veen a "cry baby" after their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. According to Littler, Van Veen essentially gave up towards the end of the match, prompting Littler's comments. The controversy began when Van Veen won a disputed match earlier in April, during which Littler became angry after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts in a dramatic deciding leg. Van Veen had stated that Littler was "out of order" for celebrating towards the crowd, which caused him to stare at Littler. However, Littler has now shared his side of the story, revealing that as he walked back, Van Veen had put his darts down, which Littler felt was disrespectful. Littler questioned Van Veen's actions, wondering why he felt the need to put his darts down and stare at him. Littler believes that Van Veen's behavior was unnecessary and that he was the one who failed to be respectful. The incident has sparked a rivalry between the two players, with Littler acknowledging that their feud may attract more viewers. Despite the tension, Littler is focused on his game and is looking forward to the upcoming Premier League Darts in Rotterdam, where he may face Van Veen again in the semi-finals.