Corrie star Simon Gregson has admitted feeling ‘heartbroken’ because his teenage son isn’t being recognised for his sporting talents.
The 49-year-old soap star, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap, revealed that he was upset because his 16-year-old son Alfie isn’t getting enough recognition on the football pitch. The proud dad took to Instagram with a night-time snap showing Alfie sat on top of a football and checking his phone.
He wrote: “My boy since 4 yrs old dreaming of playing football for a living. [He] plays for three teams trains every day and night and no one has seen him my heart breaks every day.” (sic)”
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Simon was inundated with support from fans in the comments. One wrote: “Feel the same as you. My lad is so talented age 17, plays for 2 teams, trains, runs, goes to gym to keep fitness levels up such a hard job to get scouted now a days. best of luck to your boy.”
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Another said: “It’s hard but he’s got a great attitude so it will pay off he just needs that one break.” A third commented: “Ian Wright [Former Arsenal striker] wasn’t spotted until he was 21. Never give up hope.”
A fourth added: “He’ll be recognised for his skills and talent, no doubt, until then I really hope he’s enjoying every second of the process. Cause that’s the part that matters.”
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Simon is also a dad to Henry, 13, and Teddy, six. He shares his three sons with his former Hollyoaks star wife Emma Gleave.
The actor finished runner-up on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! during the lockdown series shot in Wales. It was Emmerdale ‘s Aaron Dingle star Danny Miller who was crowned King of the Jungle.
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The latest series of the jungle show has returned, back in Australia once more, with the likes of Nigel Farage and EastEnders actress Danielle Harold in the mix.
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