Slough Town FC supports mascot with autism

A football player wore ear defenders to show support for a team mascot with autism.

Slough Town FC's Josh Jackman, wore the ear guards while walking out for a match against Farnborough on Saturday.

Roseanne, a young fan with autism, who wears ear defenders during games to limit noise and help to keep her calm.

Her mum, Charlotte, said her daughter was self-conscious about the ear defenders and thanked the club for what they did.

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19 December 2023