Blue Hero

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Source: The Sun Online

Para Tom Neathway, who lost THREE limbs in Afghanistan, meets his Chelsea heroes — thanks to The Sun.

Tom, 24, was given VIP treatment at the home game against Arsenal after we heard he was a Blues fan and fixed the trip.

The Para sniper was even invited into the Chelsea dressing room and introduced to every player individually.

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Skipper John Terry told him: “You’re an inspiration to all of us.”

Tom, of Worcester, also met manager Phil Scolari in his office, before watching his side lose 2-1.

Lance Corporal Tom — who receives his campaign medal from Prince Charles today — lost both legs and his left arm in July.

He said of his day out: “Thanks very much to The Sun and Chelsea. It was brilliant.”