The special moment Socceroos star Jason Cummings shared with the Central Coast Mariners’ #1 fan
The special moment Socceroos star Jason Cummings shared with #1 Central Coast Mariners fan before the A-League Grand Final
- Jason Cummings celebrated the win with a well-known fan
- Jake Banks is a regular at Mariners games in the A-League
- A Twitter video showed the pair hugging after the semi-final win
- Central Coast plays Melbourne City in the A-League Grand Final
- To be played at Commbank Stadium in Sydney on June 3rd
A-League cult hero Jason Cummings has captured the hearts of football fans after a touching moment he shared with the Central Coast Mariners’ #1 fan emerged online.
In Vision shared on the A-League Twitter book pagethe Socceroos forward is seen celebrating with his supporter Jake Banks just after the Mariners secured their place in the Grand Final after beating Adelaide on May 20 in front of a packed Gosford stadium.
Banks has been a die-hard Mariners fan for many years and is a popular figure on the New South Wales central coast.
Suffering from cerebral palsy and confined to life in a wheelchair, Banks continues to live his best life.
In heartwarming scenes, Banks and Cummings embraced on the pitch before the forward cheekily asked if his good pal was planning to “have a few drinks tonight”. [to celebrate].
A-League cult hero Jason Cummings has captured the hearts of football fans after a special moment he shared with the Central Coast Mariners’ #1 fan leaked online
In a vision shared on the A-League Twitter page, the Socceroos forward can be seen celebrating with his supporter Jake Banks shortly after the Mariners booked their place in the Grand Final
Cummings can’t wait for the grand final against Melbourne City – but like any footballer, he wants to win some silver on the big stage
Banks had previously been appointed media officer for the Mariners and referred to the club as “his family”.
“They mean everything to me… the club were willing to give me the opportunity to do what I do,” he said Fox Sports.
“The Mariners are like family to me.” “It’s just amazing because I have a disability and I couldn’t have asked for much more than what they gave me.”
“I can’t thank them enough for their support.”
Cummings is also “getting feverish” ahead of the decider against Melbourne City on June 3 at Commbank Stadium in Sydney.
He wants silver medals as rumors continue to circulate that the Scottish-born, 27-year-old will soon leave the A-League and pursue a lucrative opportunity abroad.
“If you don’t win, it’s pointless,” he said. “Nothing beats winning trophies.” Nothing.’