He was then even more frustrated when referee Kirk Bevins refused to tell fans to curb such behaviour.
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There’s no suggestion Bevins’ decision was anything to do with Littler.
Indeed, the official insisted the crowd might have whipped up their antics even more if he had intervened.
However, Van der Voort and Van Veen believe it is “of course true” that Littler is handled extra well by darts chiefs.
VDV, 48, told the podcast Darts Draait Door: “If you look at what that boy brings in, in terms of extra sponsorship and money, you’re treated differently.”