WHAT a rollercoaster.

Breathtaking one minute, heart in the mouth stuff the next.

It wasn't the result Luke 'The Nuke' Littler wanted, but he will surely be back on the Ally Pally stage many, many times in the years ahead to take us on another scintillating journey.

All the ups and downs felt in Wednesday night's final can be summed up in these brilliant pictures by PA:

Warrington Guardian: A bit of frustrationA bit of frustration (Image: PA Wire)

Warrington Guardian: Get in!Get in! (Image: PA)

Warrington Guardian: Supporters getting giddy at the St Helens Darts Academy where Luke Littler honed his skillsSupporters getting giddy at the St Helens Darts Academy where Luke Littler honed his skills (Image: PA Wire)

Warrington Guardian: Let's stay calm everybodyLet's stay calm everybody (Image: PA Wire)

Warrington Guardian: A tough watch for Luke Littler's mum, LisaA tough watch for Luke Littler's mum, Lisa (Image: PA Wire)

Warrington Guardian: Aaaaggghhhh!Aaaaggghhhh! (Image: PA Wire)

Warrington Guardian: Back in the fightBack in the fight (Image: PA Wire)

Warrington Guardian: All things considered, delighted to pick up the runner-up prize in his debut PDC World Darts ChampionshipAll things considered, delighted to pick up the runner-up prize in his debut PDC World Darts Championship (Image: PA Wire)