Delighted Daniel wins sleepover with the famous FA Cup

Tuesday 11 Feb 2014
Daniel Griffin enjoys his sleepover with the FA Cup

Everton fan Daniel Griffin, 10, is the latest young supporter to win a sleepover with The FA Cup.

Daniel won the chance to spend the night with the iconic trophy after his father entered him into The FA Cup Dreams competition on the FA Cup Facebook page.

And in an added surprise, the trophy was delivered to the family by 1984 FA Cup winner and Cup Final goalscorer Graeme Sharp.

FA Cup sleepover teeth

Daniel Griffin brushes his teeth using
the reflection of the famous trophy

 

Daniel’s father, Stephen Griffin said: "Having The FA Cup in our home was a fantastic experience.

“We had a load of friends and family over, and all of Danny's friends got to lift the trophy and have their picture taken with Graeme Sharp – who is a legend for all us Evertonians.”

Everton harbour hopes of lifting the Cup for the first time in 30 years this season, with Roberto Martinez’s side taking on Swansea City at Goodison Park on Sunday for a place in the quarter-finals.

Stephen Griffin said: “It's a while since we've won it, but was good to see it in Everton blue over the weekend and hopefully it's a good omen for this season."

And Sharp, who scored 111 goals for Everton, added: "The FA Cup has always been a special competition for me and I was lucky enough to win it and score in a Final.

“It was great to see the excitement it brought for the winning family and all the kids that came around to see it – it was almost like Christmas morning with everyone queuing up to lift The FA Cup in full Everton kit!"

By FA Staff