Carlisle United star Tony Kane is pictured with Trophy Tot Freddie and his mum and dad, Lauren and Steven
Young Carlisle United fan Freddie Tilley celebrated his new found fame as England’s cutest football supporter with a trip to his favourite team with his mum and dad.
The Johnstone’s Paint Trophy’s official ‘Trophy Tot’ was whisked up the M6 with his parents to receive his award, before watching his side beat Southampton at Brunton Park 3-2.
The trophy has been asking supporters to help create a ‘young and hungry’ fan base by launching an appeal to find its official ‘Trophy Tot’ for the year, and Freddie won after receiving hundreds of votes.
He received a £50 voucher for the Carlisle United clubshop and a Johnstone’s Paint Trophy goody bag, filled with Johnstone’s Paint Trophy memorabilia including a runner-up medal from last season’s final.
The trophy tot competition was created in a light hearted effort to engage with clubs up and down the country.
Freddie’s dad Steven is a lifelong Carlisle United fan and travels from his home in Coventry to Brunton Park for every home game.
Freddie and his mum and dad received their award at Carlisle United’s weekend game, which ironically was the fixture for last season’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final at Wembley.
Freddie’s mother Lauren said: “We had a wonderful day out and would like to thank the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and Carlisle United for their hospitality.
“The result was just the icing on the cake and to be able to wave to all the fans before kick-off was a dream come true.”
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