Rotherham United have been praised for a top gesture done to a fan of theirs who went viral for dancing away at Birmingham City.
The video of 19 year old Corey Sanderson, who is autistic, got over 2.5million views and counting times on social media.
He was filmed just before kick off, of the League One fixture on the 1st of February with his dad, Mark Sanderson, 49.
He said, per BBC News: “Any time I hear music I like, I’ll dance to it and I’ve done it at most games I’ve gone to, like, home or away but this is the first time I’ve actually had the home fans notice and also film me.”
Corey’s dad, a teaching assistant, said: “He is really shy but is enjoying the attention.”
He said he was initially worried about the reaction of people on social media but that “it soon became apparent that, you know, the good was outweighing the bad”.
Rotherham fan dancing pre game ๐
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A better angle from my Blues fan pal that was at the game. pic.twitter.com/mdO6IEQu4R
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On Saturday the club tweeted: “This morning we welcomed internet dancing sensation Corey as our guest at AESSEAL New York Stadium to meet all of the first team! ๐บ
“Corey shot to fame for his fantastic dance moves which were caught on-camera at Birmingham City before the clip went viral on social media! ๐คณ
“His video will be played out on the big screen at half-time this afternoon.”
The club said in their video: “This is Millers fan Corey. Corey shot to fame after a clip of his dancing at Birmingham went viral on social media.
“While it was his dance moves that caught the eye, it was the overwhelming positivity that his attitude spread across social media, which we felt deserved a behind the scenes experience as AESSEAL New York Stadium.
“After a full pre-match tour, it was time to meet the players. Thanks for putting smiles on people’s faces Corey!”
Corey’s Dad commented: “He absolutely loved it! Thanks to all at RUFC, and in particular Sam Todd. Thanks again. Watch the video at HT!!”
Social media users reacted with Rotherham praised for a top gesture to a fan who went viral for dancing at Birmingham…
@foreveroufc: ah see now this is just brilliant, good uplifting news never gets talked about enough, huge credit to Rotherham for doing something good for this guy, I saw a few nasty comments said about him, but also saw many good, loving his dancing, keep it up Corey, you do what what makes you happy
@WestStandWindy: Nice touch, hope Corey has a great day and is busting moves at Full Time.
@spamo23: Living his best life ๐ leave him be! Not harming anyone
@JohnCopson1: Need a dance off with the Blues dancer. ๐บ
@Papaulski_CP: Living in the moment!
@ThickSkxll: Fair play to him, looks happier than anyone else there
@HalTheBlade: Love seeing people enjoy themselves and being happy, good for him.
@SkyBlueCrampy: Ahh heโs happy. Leave him in his world ๐๐ผ
@mckeown_mr: Fair play to the lad. Enjoy it while you can.
@BrixtonHatter: Good lad, live for the moment
@BTL_Analysis: Loving the energy. Good vibes.
@spuderz92: The lads enjoying himself, what’s the issue?
Kelly Went Wild: Mark Sanderson good to see this. After I saw the video I contacted RUFC asking them to jump on board and bring some good news to our news feed because Corey almost had me dancing with him from the home end. He was great to watch and his care free attitude is something even i haven’t mastered in my 40s so fair play . I’m glad he got acknowledgement by his beloved club. KRO ๐
Simon Smith: Mark Sanderson Excellent, I hope Corey had a great day. All the best from the Blues. #kro
Charlotte Gunn: Yes hope you had good day Corey and danced your heart out x
Debi Gibson Bailey: This is amazing , hope you had the best time Corey, amazing job Rotherham United Football Club xx
Christine Marriott: We always look out for him dancing and enjoying himself! Corey you are absolutely amazing xx keep dancing sunshine ๐
Kevin Jackman: Brilliant hope he had a great day ๐บ
Anna Day: Aww I love this! Hope you had a great day Corey and keep on dancing ๐บ โค๏ธ๐ค
Curtis Karim: I was there and filmed him and he made my day what a guy
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