A young Donegal lad who has endured a brave battle against leukaemia is to be the envy of thousands of other youngsters when he becomes the mascot for Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Ten-year-old Danny McLoone has gone through the mill despite his young years.
Last August along with parents Geraldine and Johnny, the young Glenties boy rang the bell at Crumlin Hospital to signal the end of his treatment for the dreaded disease.
It signalled the end of a battle for Danny and his family which began almost four years earlier.
But now Danny is to mark his recovery as he accompanies the Manchester United players out of the tunnel when they face old rivals Liverpool in the Premiership.
Danny when he rang the bell last year at Crumlin Hospital with his family.
Danny is used to big occasions having watched his dad Johnny lift the Donegal Senior Football Championship title with his beloved Naomh Conaill on no less than three occasions.
Danny is a a key player with the club’s Under 10s and this week they have wished him all the best as he heads with his family including sisters Sarah and Eve to Old Trafford.
A club spokesperson said “Fabulous news this week that our U10 player, Danny McLoone is to be a mascot at the Manchester United v Liverpool premiership match this Sunday.
“Danny is making great strides since he rang the bell at Crumlin Hospital last August to signal the end of his leukaemia treatment and is training hard in Davy Brennan Park every week and is absolutely flying at the U-10 matches.”
The club even teased Danny that he might get to show off his GAA skills once he gets onto the pitch at Old Trafford!
“Danny, you been a tremendous inspiration to us all and all your teammates and everyone at the club wish you all the best on your big day at Old Trafford! Ya might even get a chance to give the ball a wee solo Danny!”
