JON Dadi Bodvarsson scored twice to give Wanderers victory against Accrington Stanley – then walked outside the stadium to make a young fan’s day.
The Iceland international helped Ian Evatt’s side clinch three points with two second half goals at the University of Bolton Stadium, watched by more than 19,000 supporters on the club’s official Family Fun Day.
After the final whistle Bodvarsson posed for pictures with fans outside the stadium and was asked by one young Wanderer, eight-year-old Niamh, if he would test her goalkeeping.
The youngster, who was with her family and plays for local club Oldham Athletic, set up a makeshift goal against the side of the stadium and ordered the striker to take penalties.
The clip, filmed by the Bolton Wanderers and Proud twitter account, has since been viewed hundreds of times online.
Bodvarsson was not the only player to meet and greet the young supporters around the ground on Easter Monday.
Amadou Bakayoko also posed for pictures before the game - and even taught one youngster how to perform a trick.
Had a lovely moment this morning with my son in the club shop. 3.5years old and Baka was fist bumping and making him feel special. Really nice of him!
— KC (@krisconvery) April 18, 2022
Given his age he doesn’t go to games (yet).
Had iFollow on at home later on & he was asking “daddy, where my friend?” 😍 pic.twitter.com/nbMjqPZcfS
Special mention as well to Baka who showed my grandson how to do the rainbow flick these players are the best got loads of time for their fans especially the kids nothing is too much for them
— Lesley davis (@Lesleyd83061610) April 18, 2022
And Dapo Afolayan - also on the scoresheet against Accrington - found himself mobbed by fans outside the main reception doors.
I want to hug Dapo ☹️🤣#BWFC #Jealous pic.twitter.com/BXfNFZmz2B
— Onceineverout (@onceineverout) April 18, 2022
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