Dutch darts player Gian van Veen has stated that he does not require a conversation with Luke Littler to resolve their recent on-court spat. The incident occurred during a match at the Premier League in Manchester, where Van Veen emerged victorious in a controversial contest. Littler had reacted angrily after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing match darts, prompting a heated exchange between the two players.
Van Veen described Littler's behavior as 'out of order' and claimed that his opponent's celebrations were directed towards the crowd, which caused him to stare at Littler. However, Littler has since clarified that his celebrations were intended for his girlfriend and father. Despite hearing Littler's perspective, Van Veen's opinion on the incident remains unchanged, although he insists that there are no hard feelings between them. The Dutch player is focused on moving forward and is looking forward to the next match against Littler, who is expected to be fired up.
Van Veen also expressed his enjoyment of the competitive atmosphere in darts, but prefers to be an onlooker rather than a participant in heated exchanges. The incident has sparked debate among fans and pundits, with some believing that it has been blown out of proportion.
Michael van Gerwen, a fellow Dutch player, has downplayed the significance of the spat, stating that it is nothing more than a minor incident. The Premier League Darts will continue in Rotterdam, where Van Veen will face Luke Humphries, and Littler will take on Gerwyn Price in a crucial match.
The top four players will progress to the Finals Night at The O2 in London on May 28.