Thomas goes for his 100th goal
Eight-year-old Thomas Herring, of Beverley, is only one goal short of his century after just two seasons with his club AFC Tickton.
The youngster, who has been playing football since the age of five has already netted 62 times this season in 44 matches.
The Molescroft Primary School pupil scores freely with his left and right feet and is hoping his team's game this Sunday against Driffield will see him bag his century in fine style.
Thomas said: "When I play football, it feels fantastic.
"Scoring goals is brilliant. When I grow up I want to play for Manchester United, Liverpool or Chelsea, or any of the top teams."
The youngster, who says Liverpool's Fernando Torres and Hull City's on-loan striker Manucho are his favourite players, revealed he has a special celebration planned if he hits the back of the net on Sunday.
He said: "I'm going to run round the goal if I score."
Thomas scored 37 goals last season and, thanks to his prowess in the box, he will start training in Driffield with Hull City coaches after being spotted by a scout.
His proud dad, Stuart Herring, 38, who coaches AFC Tickton said: "It is fantastic. He has exceeded my expectation with how he has played and hopefully he can keep it going."
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by louise, beverley
Wednesday, April 15 2009, 12:36AM
“yes i agree children should be given encouragement the boy has done well but football is a team game isnt it? Where is the encouragement for his team mates in this article?”
by kevin, BILTON
Tuesday, April 14 2009, 5:43PM
“KEEPBANGING THEM IN SON,
YES KIDS FOOT BALL DOES GENARATE A LOT OF GOALS!BUT SURELY WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE OUR KIDS IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE WHEN THEY DO WELL!”
by Lorraine Hunter, Hull
Tuesday, April 14 2009, 2:56PM
“Well done Thomas.Hope you get to score your 100th goal on Sunday.We are all so proud of you x”
by Louise, Beverley
Tuesday, April 14 2009, 11:39AM
“Kids football generates alot of goals, many individual players in our mini soccer teams over the years have achieved the same feat. Surely its the strikers job to score goals isnt it?”
by jon, HULL
Monday, April 13 2009, 9:03PM
“Is the lad interested in joining this area's only Premier League club? iF NOT WHY NOT?”