A nine-year-old Newcastle United fan gained fame after being spotted on TV celebrating during a match, leading to school attendance issues
Newcastle: A young lad named Sammy Scott became an internet sensation after he was caught on TV celebrating during a Newcastle United match. The nine-year-old was seen cheering when the Magpies beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
His excitement didn’t go unnoticed. His school spotted him on TV and sent an email to his family marking his absence as ‘unauthorised.’ Talk about getting caught red-handed! Sammy’s dad, Mark, shared the email and Sammy’s picture on Facebook, and it quickly went viral.
Mark said they decided to let Sammy skip school for the match since it was a special occasion. They’re big Newcastle fans, after all! The email from the school was pretty straightforward, letting them know that Sammy’s absence was due to him being at the game.
When Sammy walked into school the next day, he was greeted with cheers and even requests for autographs. It’s safe to say he’s loving the attention! Mark mentioned that most people were supportive, and they were surprised by how much the story blew up.
Football fan pages and Newcastle supporters shared the post, making it a memorable moment for Sammy. One page even joked that it was a geography trip he wouldn’t forget. It’s a fun story that shows how football can bring people together, even if it means missing a day of school!
