A young Rangers fan has detailed how he was saved from four bullies that were attacking him by Ireland and Celtic footballer Jonny Hayes.
Hayes spotted Callum McIvor in a co-op being assaulted by four boys who had followed him from school and intervened, with the youngster explaining to STV News how the Celtic man saved the day:
I was put in a headlock, punched, kicked and thrown about and that's when Johnny Hayes seen it. He picked me up and helped me and asked if I was ok and then asked if I wanted a run down the road.
I never realised it was him until he pulled away in a big fancy car. Then a parcel came for me on Friday and I got a really big shock when I seen it was a Celtic top with his signature on it.
It still had the mud stains from when he was wearing it playing football, so I was really happy with that.
Watch: Young Rangers fan thanks @CelticFC star Johnny Hayes after he rescued him from a bully gang
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McIvor revealed that the incident may force him to switch allegiances, joking that he "will be cheering on Celtic a wee bit now as well."
Hayes also left a note for McIvor with the jersey that read:
Callum don't let the boys from school get you down, bullies aren't worth your time. If you ever need anything I'm only five minutes up the road, Jonny.
We need more Jonny Hayes' in this world.
