Luke Littler has shed light on his recent 'cry baby' comment aimed at Gian van Veen, stemming from their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. According to Littler, Van Veen essentially conceded at the end of the match, prompting Littler's reaction.
The controversy began when Van Veen turned towards Littler while throwing match darts in the deciding leg, which Littler perceived as a provocation. Van Veen had previously stated that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which led him to stare at Littler.
However, Littler claims that Van Veen put his darts down in front of him, an action Littler considered disrespectful. Littler expressed that he called Van Veen a 'cry baby' because there was no need for such behavior. He also stated that when Van Veen won, he congratulated him and picked up his darts, showing respect.
Littler further explained that he was looking at the TV, anticipating Van Veen's move, and did not see the need for Van Veen to stare at him while he still had darts to throw. The incident has sparked interest, with some speculating about a potential rivalry between the two players.
Littler, however, downplayed the situation, citing more heated incidents in the sport, such as those between Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney. He acknowledged that rivalries are common in darts and expressed his focus on improving his game.
Littler recently had a disappointing performance in Brighton, which he attributed to a lack of practice and a poor mindset. With the Premier League Darts schedule continuing, fans can watch the action unfold, including a potential rematch between Littler and Van Veen in the semi-finals.