Nottingham Forest invited a young fan being bullied at school as a special guest of the son of the club's owner for their 2-2 draw with Stoke on Saturday.
Freddie, 12, who lives in Nottingham, was treated to a VIP experience at the City Ground thanks to Miltiadis Marinakis, the son of owner Evangelos.
He was also introduced to Forest boss Steve Cooper and right-back Djed Spence - on loan from Middlesbrough - who it is reported he cheekily asked to sign for Arsenal amid links with the north London club after his excellent FA Cup performance against the Gunners.