HAPPY NEW JEER

Littler has no regrets over rant but knows he's now old enough for boos at Ally Pally!

- BY CRAIG SWAN

DEFIANT Luke Littler insists he has no regrets over his shock speech at the Ally Pally.

But the world champ expects a backlash for losing the head during a fiery last-16 tie with Rob Cross.

Teen sensation Littler has faced stick on and off the stage for the stunning events of Monday night.

For the first time in his career, the 18-year-old was on the receiving end from punters at Ally Pally and, in moments, he reacted in uncharacteristicallyanimated fashion.

Littler then went a step further during his on-stage interview after the 4-2 win when he addressed his assailants and said: "I'm not bothered.

"Can I say one thing - you guys pay for tickets that pays for my prize money, so thank you. Thank you for my money, thank you for booing me, thank you - come on!"