Van Veen Stands Firm on Littler Spat, No Need for Conversation

Dutch darts player Gian van Veen has maintained his stance on the controversy surrounding his spat with Luke Littler at the Premier League in Manchester, stating that he doesn't need a conversation with Littler to resolve their differences. Van Veen had previously expressed his opinion that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which led to a heated exchange between the two players. Littler recently shared his perspective on the incident, claiming that his celebrations were directed towards his girlfriend and dad, not Van Veen. However, Van Veen's opinion on the matter remains unchanged. 'For myself, not really [I don't need a conversation]. He said his piece the other day. I still have the same view as I had two weeks ago when it all happened,' Van Veen said. He also stated that he doesn't have any hard feelings towards Littler and is willing to move forward. The Dutch player preferences being an onlooker rather than a participant in the sport's controversies, but he acknowledges that they can be beneficial for the sport. Van Veen is looking forward to facing Littler again, expecting him to be highly motivated and averaging over 110. Michael van Gerwen, a fellow Dutch player, believes that the incident has been blown out of proportion and that too much is being read into it. He compared it to his own past clashes with Phil Taylor, suggesting that if that were a significant incident, they would have been in the news every week. The controversy surrounding Van Veen and Littler has sparked discussion among fans and pundits, with some expressing concern that it could affect Littler's performance. Littler has spoken about the incident, stating that he expects a frosty welcome from the Dutch crowd in Rotterdam but is prepared to focus on his game. Van Veen, on the other hand, is excited to play in front of his home crowd in Rotterdam and is looking forward to experiencing the walk-on moment that he had previously witnessed as a kid. The Premier League Darts will continue in Rotterdam, with Van Veen facing Luke Humphries and Littler facing Gerwyn Price in crucial matches.