Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Remark Directed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on the reason behind his 'cry baby' comment aimed at Gian van Veen following their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. Littler claims Van Veen essentially conceded at the end of the match, prompting the remark. The controversy began 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 stated that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which led to the stare-down. However, Littler has now shared his perspective, revealing that Van Veen had put his darts down and was staring at him, which Littler found unnecessary. Littler expressed that he was being respectful and that Van Veen's actions were unprofessional. He also stated that when Van Veen won, he congratulated him and picked up his darts. Littler believes the incident has been blown out of proportion and that other rivalries in darts, such as the one between Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney, have been more heated. The young player also discussed his recent poor performance, attributing it to a lack of practice and a general disinterest in being at the event. With the possibility of facing Van Veen in the semi-finals, Littler is focused on moving forward and concentrating on his game.