Appalled Jermain Defoe slams football yob facing jail for mocking tragic cancer victim Bradley Lowery at Sunderland match while high on cocaine - as star makes emotional tribute to six-year-old: 'Love, your best friend forever'
Jermain Defoe has said he was 'appalled' by the sick football yob who is facing jail for mocking cancer victim Bradley Lowery after he today admitted he was high on cocaine. Dale Houghton, 31, today pleaded guilty to a public order offence after sparking fury at the weekend by showing rival fans an enlarged picture on his phone of Bradley, who died from neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer, in 2017. Bradley's plucky spirit endeared himself to the nation and made him a firm friend with footballer Defoe, who today played tribute to his 'inspirational' young friend, adding: 'We love and miss you Brad. Love, your best friend forever.' Commenting on Houghton's sick taunts, Defoe told MailOnline today: 'I'm appalled and saddened by the actions of the individual in question. My thoughts at this time go out to Gemma and Carl [Bradley's parents], who shouldn't have to deal with incidents like this, but rather be praised for the amazing work they are doing with the Bradley Lowery Foundation in their son's memory. I urge the public to stand behind the family and continue support the Foundation and its projects. Bradley was one of the most inspirational children this world has ever seen, and he will never stop inspiring us.We love and miss you Brad. Love, your best friend forever.'
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Jermain Defoe has said he was 'appalled' by the sick football yob who is facing jail for mocking cancer victim Bradley Lowery after he today admitted he was high on cocaine. Dale Houghton, 31, today pleaded guilty to a public order offence after sparking fury at the weekend by showing rival fans an enlarged picture on his phone of Bradley, who died from neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer, in 2017. Bradley's plucky spirit endeared himself to the nation and made him a firm friend with footballer Defoe, who today played tribute to his 'inspirational' young friend, adding: 'We love and miss you Brad. Love, your best friend forever.' Commenting on Houghton's sick taunts, Defoe told MailOnline today: 'I'm appalled and saddened by the actions of the individual in question. My thoughts at this time go out to Gemma and Carl [Bradley's parents], who shouldn't have to deal with incidents like this, but rather be praised for the amazing work they are doing with the Bradley Lowery Foundation in their son's memory. I urge the public to stand behind the family and continue support the Foundation and its projects. Bradley was one of the most inspirational children this world has ever seen, and he will never stop inspiring us.We love and miss you Brad. Love, your best friend forever.'
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