Jay Stansfield scored his first goal for Fulham Under 18's last Saturday exactly nine years after his father Adam passed away. He was wearing a number nine shirt, his father also wore a number nine shirt when playing for Exeter.
It was on August 10th 2010 that news emerged of the sad death of Adam from bowel cancer. In his career Adam had played for Exter, Yeovil and Hereford and was a fans favourite at all three clubs.
"He scored against Basel when they were in Switzerland last week; he scored two in one match and one in another I think. But his step dad said if he scored against Spurs in the first league match, he'd buy him a pair of trainers that were worth £350! So we were all rooting for him!
"Roger and Gig (Jay's Grandparents), Marie (mum) and the boys (Jay's brothers) went up to watch.
"Part of the reason he left Exeter was to go and do it in his own right, rather than as Adam's son at Exeter. He wants to make it in his own right and with all due respect to Exeter, it's a step. It's a huge challenge and I think he is rising to it.
"Adam's Mum, Gig, said it was the best she had ever seen him play and he is really rated by Fulham. He is really stepping up to it."