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Rash fury as yobs target autistic fan
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FURIOUS Marcus Rashford has blasted bullies who picked on an autistic lad.
Footage of the black youngster’s ordeal at the hands of a white girl and boy was shared online.
Before trying to kick the youngster in the head, the boy bully spat: “Kiss my shoe d***head.”
And he boasted about his Nike trainers, adding: “Kiss my fresh Air Force One Pro I paid £120 for.” He tried to kick the lad in the head and ordered him to get on the ground before slapping his face. Sickened Rashford, 22, revealed the victim was a fan who has autism. The Manchester United and England striker tweeted: “This is Kieran, a lovely young boy with autism. “The other 2 in the video I have no words to describe. The video speaks for itself. Kieran, I got you my guy, always. “I appreciate the love and support you send me constantly. Keep that head of yours high. Love, your friend, MR.” His United team-mate Jesse Lingard, 27, sent a message telling him:
“Don’t let anybody affect you. Dream big.” Police said a boy, 17, and a girl, 16, had been arrested over the incident at a cricket club in Holmfirth, West Yorks.
A Gofundme page set up for the victim had raised more than £2,700 last night.
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THE secret to Sam Allardyce’s managerial success was his wife finding out all the gossip from WAGS and reporting back to him. Big Sam, left, revealed that his other half Lynne would meet up with the wives and girlfriends and uncover what the players were moaning about.
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The ex England and Bolton boss, 65, would wait a few days before approaching his stars to sort things out. He said: “My wife became the wives and girlfriends buffer. She’d never tell tales but if she thought it was important she’d tell me.”