A Rotherham fan has gone viral for allowing a player to dry the ball for a thrown-in using his jumper.
The Millers were up against Norwich in the Championship and defender Wes Harding wanted to launch a long throw-in into a crowded penalty area.
The defender wanted to dry the ball for improved grip and was seen wiping it on his shirt before looking around for a towel.
But one fan came to the rescue quickly stripping off and chucking his brown jumper at him.
Harding wiped the ball on his clothes before passing it back with a small smile on his face.
The clip has gone viral on social media amassing over one million views in a matter of hours.
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Fans loved it, one commented online: “Would of been some story if they scored off it.”
Another said: “Proper support.”
More reacted saying things like “things you love to see” and “different class”.
Some claimed he certainly forced Harding to launch a long one with a supporter joking: “Imagine if he took a short throw.”
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Some believe he should be rewarded for his passion, one wrote tagging Rotherham’s official social media page: “Give the man a signed shirt.
“That’s supporting your club and going above and beyond.”
Rotherham went on to lose the game 1-2 which leaves them 17th in the Championship table just a point off the relegation zone.
As for the Canaries, they are up to fourth place.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
