As part of World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, we shared the stories of Brentford fans Woody and Anthony, both of whom have Down Syndrome. Both videos caught the public's attention and were shared far on wide on social media. Here's some of that reaction on social media
"When I see him running on the pitch with his ball, my boy looks like any other child out there dreaming of being a footballer"
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) March 21, 2019
On #WorldDownSyndromeDay, Woody's story is one worth hearing 🐝❤️@BrentfordFC | #WeLiveFootball
We have so much love for Woody's Story! It's what football is all about; bringing people together and making sure everyone is included ❤️
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) March 21, 2019
Truly incredible by @BrentfordFC 😊😊#WorldDownSyndromeDay #LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/mU5VZfAoqm
Blokes an absolute hero, Brentford through and through https://t.co/hfi4WYV6xM
— Tom Messum (@VoteMessum) March 21, 2019
Football Is Brilliant. Big up to Woody and @BrentfordFC. On #WorldDownSyndromeDay, find out how The Bees have changed his life forever.https://t.co/9f2v6S9ebR
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) March 21, 2019
Best #WorldDownSyndromeDay ever. Woody seems to have reached round the world thanks to @ryanmurrant and @BrentfordFC breaking down barriers one at a time. #calmdownitsonlyanextrachromosome https://t.co/JWeVsRtpH7
— ParkLaneStables (@ParkLaneStables) March 21, 2019
👏 - @BrentfordFC
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 21, 2019
Six-year-old Brentford fan Woody O'Rourke, who has Down's syndrome, has grown in confidence since being welcomed by the Championship club. #WorldDownSyndromeDay