Ballboy shoved by Leno is promising Bournemouth Academy participant

The teenage ballboy needlessly shoved by Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno is a promising participant with Bournemouth Academy, MailOnline can solely reveal.

Louie Jacob, 14, has been on the books with the Cherries since he was seven years previous and was recognized by his father Courtney and others on social media simply hours after the sport.

Millions watched as German Leno, 31, pushed Jacob as he handed the ball to him in a feisty match that Fulham finally misplaced 3-0.

Bournemouth followers voiced their disapproval after the 74th minute incident booing and jeering Leno and chanting:’ Whose the w***** within the inexperienced ?’

Even Amazon Prime commentators, former goalkeeper Rob Green and Robyn Cowan additionally voice their disapproval. 

Robyn mentioned:’ There actually is not any want for that,’ and Rob replied:’ Nope, frustration however he is fortunate to remain on the pitch,’ noting that Leno had been booked earlier.

Later as footage of the incident was replayed and the digicam panned onto Louis, Robyn joked:’ He’s going to get a couple of extra followers on social media – fame eventually.’

Then as jeers continued to echo across the Vitality Stadium, Robyn noticed:’ Not positive I blame them, what to not do when you find yourself taking part in away from residence.’

Cameras then zoomed in once more on Louie who may been seen speaking to a steward and saying:’I went to provide him the ball, and he pushed me.’

Robyn added:’ Yep, no want for VAR on that, my good friend.’

Rob, who performed for England, Norwich, West Ham and QPR, added of Leno:’ You must maintain a low profile and he is completed the alternative.’

Leno had already been booked within the 62th minute for delaying Dominic Solanke’s penalty and lots of thought he ought to have been given a second yellow for the pushing incident.

Ten minutes from the ultimate whistle Louie and the opposite ballboys had been moved and went to sit down within the stands however a replay confirmed Leno strolling over, apologising and embracing him.

Louie was recognized on social media inside minutes of the sport ending and his dad Courtney – a crane operator in Bournemouth, posted a picture on Facebook from the match.

He wrote: ‘Louie getting limelight whoever he goes,’ including two laughing emojis.

Courtney additionally revealed his son was a Tottenham fan like his dad and replied to a good friend who requested if he received Leno’s shirt:’ Louie mentioned he is ex Arsenal, he would not take it anyway.’

Another pal Taylor Johnson wrote:’ Middle aged skilled footballer rattled by ballboy, nicely in Louie.’

And Rob Penney wrote:’ You’re a hero Louie we’re all happy with you.’

Footage posted on Courtney’s Facebook web page confirmed Louie celebrating after Tottenham scored towards Bournemouth earlier this season on the Vitality.

Louie had been with Simon Francis Academy in Bournemouth earlier than being provided an expert contact with the Premier League aspect.

A publish on their Facebook web page from 2018 learn:’ We are delighted to announce that after three years of teaching with Louie Jacob, he has grow to be the primary SFA participant to be provided an expert contract with AFC Bournemouth.

‘Louie has confirmed merely improbable perspective all through his time with us, a willingness to enhance and be taught all varieties of completely different expertise and apply it to his recreation.

‘We wish to want Louie the easiest for his new journey as an AFCB participant and we encourage that he continues to play with a smile on his face and benefit from the recreation, like we ask from all gamers.’

Louie was on the Boxing Day recreation along with his grandmother Lucy Jacob Baillieu who was chaperoning him.

Courtney and his former accomplice Hannah Chalk, Louie’s mum, weren’t on the recreation and each declined to remark when contacted by MailOnline.

Fulham boss Marco Silva defended Leno after the sport and mentioned the ballboys had been instructed to delay the restarts and it had annoyed the gamers, including he was a ‘prime skilled’.

He insisted Leno had merely ‘touched’ Louie and never ‘pushed’ him including:’ I spoke with Bernd about it. It’s clear he spoke to the boy after the second.’

Cherries boss Androni Iraola hit again and denied Louie and his colleagues had been instructed to delay the sport.

He mentioned:’ I do not wish to make something as a result of I’ve not seen it repeated, I do not know what occurred precisely however everybody must be cautious as a result of they’re boys who’re attempting to assist everybody, not solely Bournemouth, all events concerned.’

After the incident the ballboys had been despatched to the stand for the final ten minutes and the Premier League confirmed the multi ball system was withdrawn.

Football Association chiefs usually are not anticipated to award Leno a retrospective punishment for the incident.