Her Hero Of The Week Is… One Miniature Hero From Armagh And A Greek International Footballer

Ever wondered where all the good men are gone? Or where are all the gods? So have we. It’s that time of the week again, ladies… This week’s #HerHeroOfTheWeek goes to one miniature hero from Co. Armagh and a Greece international footballer. Eleven-year-old Jay Beatty won over Greek hearts after his father posted a sweet video of his son, who has down syndrome, celebrating Greece’s victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup. Beatty has been a massive fan of Greek forward, Georgios Samaras, since his days at Celtic Football Club. Only last month Samaras carried the young boy in his arms around the Celtic Park pitch after his team beat Dundee United and won the Scottish Premiership. Samaras scored a penalty in injury time and helped secure his country a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup for the very first time. After seeing Jay’s video the Greek team offered to fly the little boy and his family out to Brazil for today’s game however when the Beatty’s received confirmation of the goodwill gesture they had already planned a family holiday and sadly could not accept the heartwarming invitation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGSFGtbq9pA During a Brazilian press conference, Samaras sent Jay this sweet message and a signed jersey. “Jay, I want to thank for you for the strength you give me," he said. "Your smile and support give strength to everyone in the national team. I hope to see you soon. I’m very, very proud that you are my friend”. We'll be cheering on Greece for the remainder of the World Cup. Hat-tip to the Irish Times for this one.  Do you know a HERO? Ladies, every week we will select one complete gentleman to be Her Hero, not without your help of course… How can you help? Send an image of someone you think is an absolute hero, and if we agree, your entry will get a very deserving and coveted place. He doesn’t have to be fast, he doesn’t necessarily have to be brave, or have ever been involved in a fight in his life… but it may help. The picture can be anything, a nice gesture from your boyfriend (providing you have one), a text from your Dad or friend, or even someone lovely you happen to meet on the street. Surprise us! Send your potential Her Heroes to grace.oreilly@her.ie or use the #HerHeroOfTheWeek on Twitter. Until next week…