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Leyton Orient winger Paul Smyth makes young fan's day with special gesture

Leyton Orient winger Paul Smyth proved he is a class act on and off the pitch after giving a young fan his jersey after Saturday's win over Sutton United.

Smyth scored a wonder goal in the 2-0 victory, a result that sees Orient go into Christmas seven points clear of nearest rivals Stevenage at the top of League Two - the side they play next on December 27.

The former Linfield winger has become a fans' favourite at the Matchroom Stadium - his nine goals in 20 league appearances turning the 25-year-old into one of League Two's hottest players right now.

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Smyth made the special presentation to one young fan after Saturday's game.

Paul Smyth in action for Leyton Orient (Getty)

The Northern Ireland international took off his bench jacket before removing his match jersey and presenting it to the youngster.

Smyth also happily posed for a photograph and wished the kid a Happy Christmas (check it out in the video below).

Smyth has been in sensational form this season, scoring a league goal every two games to help Orient scale the heights in League Two.

His performances have led to some fans labelling him as the 'Messi of League Two'.

Lofty praise indeed.

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