LUKE LITTLER has sent a message to hit haters ahead of a potential clash with Beau Greaves.
The Nuke could face off against the three-time women’s world champion at Ally Pally next month.
Littler, 18, will be looking to defend his world title and become the first player to go back-to-back since Gary Anderson ten years ago.
He goes into the tournament in good form, having won the Players Championship Finals showpiece match against Nathan Aspinall.
However, Littler had to put up with not being the total crowd favourite in Minehead.
The cheers appeared to be much louder for the Asp when he was at the oche compared to the Warrington thrower.
He will face Lithuanian ace Darius Labanauskus in the opening round at the World Champs in December.
Should he win that game, then he could find himself face-to-face with Greaves – if she beats No22 seed Daryl Gurney.
Beau’n’Arrow has become a fan favourite in her own right with her stunning record at the oche.
But Littler has insisted that he will keep his “head down” and focus on his own game should the crowd turn on him.
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He said: “I mean, I think the crowd was against me and for Nathan [Aspinall].
“It is all about getting your head down and getting over the line.
“Like I always do, shut those fans up, and lift the trophy.”
Littler also revealed that she was one of two players that he does not want to face at Ally Pally.
He added: “Beau Greaves and Paul Lim, they are the ones I don’t want.”
