Shamal George reveals reason for Livingston tears and huge inspiration in the stands after penalty heroics
dailyrecord.co.ukEmotional Shamal George revealed the sight of his cancer battling mum in the stands was the inspiration for what could be one of the biggest saves of his career.
The towering goalkeeper was the Livingston hero on Saturday with a second half penalty stop as the Lions beat St Mirren to end a 17-game winless run in the league and give their top flight survival hopes a huge boost.
But George admits the joy of producing what could be a relegation battle turning point for his team was nothing compared to the tear-jerking moment he shared with his mum Kerry on the touchline after she travelled north from Liverpool to see him in action.George may be battling relegation.
But his beloved mother is in the midst of a far more serious fight after being diagnosed with breast cancer late last year. And the 26-year-old said her presence as he and his Lions team mates produced a courageous performance to win 1-0 through Teti Yengi’s goal was a massive motivation.George said: “I had my mum in the crowd.
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