Van Veen Unfazed by Littler Spat as Premier League Darts Heads to Rotterdam
Dutch darts player Gian van Veen has stated that he doesn't feel the need to discuss his recent on-stage spat with Luke Littler, saying his opinion on the matter remains unchanged. The controversy began after a heated match between the two players at Night Nine of the Premier League in Manchester, where Van Veen emerged victorious in a tightly contested game. Littler had reacted angrily when Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts, which the Dutch player believed was a provocative gesture. Van Veen described Littler's behavior as "out of order" and claimed that his actions were justified, given the circumstances. However, Littler has since spoken out about the incident, explaining that his celebrations were directed towards his girlfriend and father, and not at Van Veen. Despite hearing Littler's side of the story, Van Veen's stance on the issue remains the same, although he insists that there are no hard feelings between them. The Dutch player is now looking forward to the next Premier League Darts event in Rotterdam, where he will face Luke Humphries in his first home match of the season. Van Veen is excited to play in front of his home crowd and is hoping to build on his recent success. The event promises to be an exciting one, with several high-profile matches scheduled to take place, including a crucial battle between Littler and Gerwyn Price. With ranking points at stake, the competition is heating up, and fans can tune in to Sky Sports to catch all the action.