60 years as sæsonkortholder.
It is probably something most football fans can boast of, but nevertheless, it’s what an 80-year-old demensramt Watford fan can write on his cv.
And after so many years as a solid support, on the stage, you would think the man had seen the most, but after last week’s home match against Crystal Palace, he still got an experience beyond the usual.
It started really unfortunate for the Watford-tab, when he after the match could not start his car due to lack of battery, and therefore, he decided to walk the approximately 16 kilometres home.
along the Way dropped the 80-year-old super-fan in the ditch, but fortunately kept the car in to the side in order to help. It turned out to be Watford’s goalkeeper Ben Foster, who along with his wife and father had got an eye on the older man in the side of the road.
The former Manchester United and england midfielder chose then to take the older man home, so he could be washed and get some dry clothes on.
But not enough with it, so offered Ben Foster also, to the 80-year-old fan could come and keep christmas with them instead of sitting alone at home.
the following is the history of the moving quote has gone viral on Twitter, where Ben Foster hailed for his action by several users:
‘This is class’.’A great man, a role model for the younger generation, and a really good goalkeeper’.’Amazing offer. Well done, Ben Foster’.’Respect for it’.
The 36-year-old goalkeeper was reportedly also offered the super-tab to pay the renewal of the sæsonkortet, if the 80-year-old man is fresh enough to be able to support his team from the tribune in the next season.
Watford FC have also already commented on the touching help from the club’s goalkeeper in the midst of the christmas season:
‘Super Legs – both on and off the field’, writes the club on its Twitter profile.
Ben Foster has appeared eight times for the English national team.
