THIS is the touching moment a 13-year-old boy suffering from cancer became a virtual mascot for Leeds’ clash with Arsenal.
Brave Elliot Metcalfe was Zoomed onto Liam Cooper’s iPad from his living room on Sunday.
Brave Elliot Metcalfe, 13, was Leeds’ virtual mascot against Arsenal
Metcalfe is battling cancer and was Zoomed to the pitch on Liam Cooper’s iPad
And the Leeds skipper held the tablet in front of him as he led his side onto the field at Elland Road.
Elliot looked delighted to be the team mascot for the day.
The touching act came via the Make a Wish Foundation, allowing Leeds fan Elliot to get on the pitch in some way with supporters currently not allowed in stadiums due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Viewers were deeply moved by Elliot and Cooper readying Leeds for their tough game against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
And they took to Twitter expressing their emotions at the event.
One wrote: “Cor I can’t see the telly now for tears. What a touch that is.”
Another said: “Classy touch from the lads.”
One tweeted: “That’s absolutely amazingly beautiful. Well done to all concerned and congratulations Elliot.”
Another noted: “Fantastic of @LUFC to arrange this Make A Wish in such difficult times.”
One exclaimed: “What a lovely thing to do, in heartbreaking circumstances. My club just keeps on getting better and better. Keep fighting Elliot.”
Another added: “Absolute class from @LiamCooper and @LUFC. Stay strong, keep fighting Elliot.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
