Dutch darts player Gian van Veen has stated that he doesn't need to have a conversation with Luke Littler to put their recent on-stage spat behind them. The incident occurred during Night Nine of the Premier League in Manchester, where Van Veen emerged victorious in a contentious match.
Littler had reacted angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts, leading to a dramatic deciding leg. Van Veen believed Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating towards the crowd, which prompted him to stare at Littler, who subsequently missed match darts and lost the contest.
However, Littler has since shared his perspective on the incident, claiming his celebrations were directed at his girlfriend and dad. Despite hearing Littler's side of the story, Van Veen's opinion on the matter remains unchanged, although he insists there are no hard feelings between them.
The Dutch player is looking forward to the next Premier League Darts event in Rotterdam, where he will face Luke Humphries. Van Veen has been at the center of attention in the darts world recently, but he prefers to be an onlooker rather than a participant in the sport's controversies.
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen has downplayed the significance of the Van Veen-Littler spat, suggesting that it has been blown out of proportion. Van Gerwen believes that if the incident were a big deal, he and Phil Taylor would have been in the news every week due to their own fiery clashes.
The Premier League Darts will continue in Rotterdam, with Van Veen, Van Gerwen, and other top players competing for ranking points and a spot in the Play-Offs.