Emotional moment as Seamus Coleman surprises Everton Fan of the Year- “Lewis”


Emotional moment as Seamus Coleman surprises Everton Fan of the Year- “Lewis”

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An excited and emotional Lewis told Seamus Coleman how he had been trying to win Fan of the Year for three years and why he is so passionate about helping others. He later joked about how tiring it is looking after Speedo Mick when they fundraise together.

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Seamus Coleman congratulated Lewis on his mammoth fundraising efforts and revealed that, as a part of his prize, he will receive a free Season Ticket Membership for the 2020-21 season and a hamper including Everton kits and Club merchandise.

The defender also wished Lewis an early happy birthday and applauded this year’s winner as he was presented with the Fan of the Year award by his Mother, before Lewis thanked Coleman with a rendition of his famous ’60 grand’ chant.

Speedo Mick’s views on the Fan of the Year Award:

Speedo Mick explained why he thinks Lewis is the perfect choice for Fan of the Year, telling the group how the youngster “lives and breathes” Everton every day, and spoke about the key role that Lewis plays in helping with his fundraising.

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Lisa’s explanation on why Everton Fans’ Forum chose Lewis for the Fan of the Year Award:

Lisa then outlined why the Everton Fans’ Forum chose Lewis as the overall winner from this year’s shortlist of supporters. She called Lewis an “incredible” fan and said that the high number of nominations Lewis received “shows just how much [he] deserves this award”. Lisa added that Lewis is an “absolute inspiration to everybody” and encouraged him to continue his fundraising work with Speedo Mick. “There were lots of great nominations this year, which is testament to the dedication and amazing work in which our fanbase has been involved,” she said. “Lewis is an inspirational and tenacious young man, and always shows the Everton spirit. A very worthy winner!”

Upon receiving the award, Lewis said: “Can I just thank everyone, the thousands of people that have voted for me… thank you!”.

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