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John Paul Clark

Hibs organise special day for 5 year-old Edinburgh schoolboy after online abuse

Hibs organised a very special treat for a five-year-old Edinburgh lad who had been taunted online.

Young Jacob Ogilvie was on his way to watch Hibs play in his first semi-final against Rangers at Hampden last month when his dad took his picture and shared it online.

However, twisted trolls then noticed the image and targeted young Jacob and his father for abuse.

Jacob got the last laugh on the day when Hibs trounced Rangers 3-1 and now the club have moved to let him know he is their thoughts.

Gordon Smart from Hibs TV showed up at the lad’s home and invited him down to meet some of the Hibee players at the training centre.

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Smart was filmed as they travelled to the training ground and he asked Jacob about his favourite player, Martin Boyle.

However, the wee man informed Smart that he was “way faster” than Boyle.

They arrived and Jacob got to meet his heroes and even got a kick about with the players.

They then made their way inside the training ground and Jacob was presented with a pair of Boyle’s boots.

He then sat down with star men Martin Boyle and Ryan Porteous for a spot of lunch.

Smart said: “That was absolutely amazing. Jacob got to meet all the players and have a wee kick about - took some penalties as well.

He continued: “That’s the magical moment right there. Martin Boyle and Ryan Porteous with Jacob, I don’t know who is more excited, me or him!"

The day ended when Martin Boyle presented the youngster with tickets for the League Cup Final this weekend against Celtic.

Jacob and his dad will be off to the game to cheer on their team and this time at least, the trolls did not win the day.

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