A nine-year-old boy from Newcastle named Sammy Scott caused a social media stir after he skipped school to watch his team play in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.

According to the Daily Mail, Sammy’s mother told his school that he was ill on the day of the match, but in fact he and his father had travelled to London to attend the fixture. During the game, cameras from broadcaster Sky Sports captured Sammy jubilantly celebrating Newcastle United’s victory — footage that quickly revealed he was not at home sick as reported.

As reported by News18, the boy’s school marked his absence as unauthorised and sent a notice to his parents. The incident rapidly went viral on social media, generating mixed reactions from the public. Some users viewed it as a light-hearted and endearing story about childhood passion and unforgettable memories, while others insisted that skipping school should not be normalised or encouraged.

Despite the debate, many supporters of Newcastle United delighted in seeing the young fan’s reaction on national television, and the clip has been shared widely by football fans across platforms.