Carlisle Fan Abbie Meets Footballing Hero
An ardent Carlisle United fan had the opportunity to meet her hero Jamie Devitt, thanks to the Professional Footballer’s Association and Bristol Street Motors.
Twenty-year-old Abbie Crosbie, who comes from a family of Carlisle United fans, made the trip to Brunton Park to present the creative midfielder with the PFA Bristol Street Motors Player of the Month.
Jamie, who is playing a key role in the Blues’ promotion campaign, earned 31 per cent of the vote in the monthly award for January.
Winning the award is very good, it’s the fans vote so it means a lot - Jamie Devitt
A statement from the award organisers said: "It was clear that Devitt’s January performances – in which he scored twice - has resonated with football fans up and down the country."
Jamie said: "Winning the award is very good, it’s the fans vote so it means a lot.”
The PFA Bristol Street Motors Player of the Month Awards recognise the achievements of the best footballers in the country’s top four divisions – the Premier League, Championship, League 1 and League 2.
The monthly winners are voted by the public after a panel selects a shortlist of six players from each league.
It was brilliant to meet Jamie and present him with his award - Abbie Crosbie
Abbie said: “The whole family are massive Blues’ fans and we go to as many matches as possible.
“It was brilliant to meet Jamie and present him with his award. He’s having a brilliant season and although we’re just outside the play-off places I think we can do it and I’m dreaming of a trip to Wembley in May.”
Liz Cope, chief marketing officer at awards partner Vertu Motors plc - parent company of Bristol Street Motors - added: “We are delighted to continue to support the PFA Bristol Street Motors Fans’ Player of the Month award. It’s heart-warming to have the opportunity to enable fans to meet their heroes and I am delighted that Abbie enjoyed her experience.”
Voting for the PFA Bristol Street Motors Fans’ Player of the Month Awards for February is open, fans can vote here� https://www.bristolstreet.co.uk/pfaawards/.