Frome Town’s classy act towards elderly supporter who had item STOLEN inside stadium

Frome Town’s classy act towards an elderly supporter – who shockingly has an item STOLEN inside their stadium – has earned them praise.

398 spectators were in attendance for the for their FA Cup Preliminary Round fixture against Paulton Rovers, with Frome advancing with a 3-1 win.

However, on Saturday, the Southern League South Division outfit revealed how they were disappointed to hear a theft took place for the FA Cup tie.

The club knew the gentleman who had a wallet taken from him was coming to the next home game against Slimbridge, which Frome won 2-0, taking them to 3rd in the league table.

So, with that in mind, Frome worked something out, knowing it could have been unlikely that the supporter would get his item back.

They tweeted, along with a photo: “Last week we were disappointed to report a season ticket holder had his wallet stolen within the stadium. Today, Jon Davies presented Dan with a brand new wallet and a collection from our on players, management & directors.”

Last week we were disappointed to report a season ticket holder had his wallet stollen within the stadium. Today, Jon Davies presented Dan with a brand new wallet and a collection from our on players, management & directors.#BA11 pic.twitter.com/x0dXaKTGWy

— Frome Town FC (@FromeTownFC) August 28, 2021

On Facebook, the club were able to say a bit more: “He lost a considerable amount of money as well as his tickets. Players, management and directors also contributed to ensuring our supporters lost money was returned.”

Social media users gave their reaction as Frome Town’s classy act towards elderly supporter who had item STOLEN inside stadium captures attention from the non league community…

@d_greaves: Great touch of class from everyone at the club. 👏🏼

@BarnesyDaz: Great gesture 👏

@Harv652011: Great touch he always remember ths

@Thatcham_TownFC: Class

@dodgeultra: What a group of players and management we have 👏👌

@klopptilludrop: Frome is one of the most community minded places in Britain

@JAMBurgoyne: Absolutely amazing gesture from a great group of players and people. @FromeTownFC #UTFR

@samteale: What it’s all about! UTFR ❤️🙌🏼

Ivan Carver: Well done guys, what the Club is all about Community. RESPECT

Louise Coate: An awesome group. Well done to you all I’m so very proud of you all. Xxx

MA Shaun Takle: Fantastic, well done frome town FC

Danny Greaves: Great gesture from everyone at the club. 👏🏼👏🏼

Asa Wilkinson: What a group of players ❤👌

David Mckenna: Class act from a classy club. Well done to one and all.

Kevo Smith Davey: Very kind and thoughtful total respect well done Frome Town FC 👏

Kevin Snelgrove: What a great club FTFC, just fantastic

Malcolm Srawley: What can I say awesome gesture by a team of players who are together and one dig family ur r all awesome and JD top man that’s why we are going up love ftfcxx

Geoff Morton-norris: Great gesture by all.

Ian George: Well done all of you, great gesture.

Leeanne Turner: Such a lovely, thoughtful thing to do. Well done to you all

Chris Axon: Absolutely magnificent.

Duncan Davison: Tremendous gesture

Paul Wilson: Would any pro clubs do this

Shaun Basher Baker: We have the best set of players around well done lads 👏👏 #UTFR

Frome Town are again in action on Bank Holiday Monday,a way to Melksham Town in the Southern League South Division, and then will play host to Mangotsfield United in the FA Cup First Qualifying Round on Saturday the 4th of September.

After three games played in their division so far for the 2021/22 season, they sit third, picking up seven points, winning two and drawing one.

For the 2020/21 season, they only played four games due to the season being abandoned, Frome finished in 9th position, taking 11 points from 7 games played.

And for the campaign before that, they finished in 2nd place, earning themselves 58 points from 28 games played, joint top with leaders Thatcham Town, no teams won promotion, as decided by the Football Association.

They look set to be up there if their performances are anything to go by so far this season, a team to keep an eye on, why not go check them out. After all, they certainly have supporters at the heart.

Location details: Berkley Road, Frome BA11 2EH, Badgers Hill Stadium

Phone number: +441373464087