Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo sent a heartfelt message to a fan whose father passed away after watching his heroics against Wolves.
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Mainoo emerged as United's saviour vs WolvesScored a 97th minute winnerSent a heartwarming message to bereaved fanWHAT HAPPENED?
The midfielder sent the Red Devils' faithful into a frenzy after he netted a sumptuous winner in the 97th minute at Molineux last week, to bag the three points after an enthralling game that ended 4-3 in favour of Erik ten Hag's men. While Mainoo and Co were in action at Molineux, Vincent Killeen, an ardent United fan was supporting them from his hospital bed along with his son, Daniel. Unfortunately, Vincent lost his battle against cancer on Sunday but was overjoyed to see United snatch a last-gasp winner.
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Daniel wrote a message on narrating the incident which read: "Really keen to try and get someone at @ManUtd or @MU_Foundation to get this message to Kobbie, so any shares or retweets would be much appreciated. Sadly my Father (Vincent Killeen) lost his brave battle against cancer yesterday. The last game we watched together was the Wolves game, just the two of us in his hospital room. When Wolves equalised we were both so frustrated. I have never willed United to score more than that moment and then Kobbie Mainoo steps up with an amazing winner. Seeing Dad's arm in the air, a smile on his face and declaring “That’s why you watch United”. When he saw that you were doing an interview, he insisted that I stay so he could listen. I know football should be about winning trophies, but you will never score a more important goal for our family Kobbie. You are already a hero in our household and you are now my 7-year-old's favourite player. Thank you for a truly brilliant and special moment. I am sure your career will bring many of them. The Killeen Family ❤️."
WHAT MAINOO SAID
Mainoo reached out to Daniel from the official United account on and sent in a video message for the bereaved family.
“Hi, Daniel, Kobbie here. I saw your message on Twitter and was really touched by your story," he said. “I'm really sorry about the passing of your father. I'm glad you could share such a special moment together, and I could play a small part in that.
“I wanted to invite you and your son to a game soon at Old Trafford. So we'll get in touch and get everything sorted. Stay strong and I'll see you soon.”
WHAT NEXT?
United will play their next two Premier League fixtures away from home against Aston Villa and Luton Town on February 11 and 18 respectively. After spending the two matchdays on the road they will return to Old Trafford on February 24 against Fulham, which could see Vincent and his family invited to the match.