Alright, you muppets, listen up! Sam Merson, son of the Arsenal legend Paul Merson, just scored an absolute belter for his non-league side Hanworth Villa. This ain't your average pub league shite, this is the eighth tier of English footy!
The goal that left everyone gobsmacked
Sky Sports shared the clip of this unreal strike, and even the old man himself, Paul Merson, was left impressed. The opposition, Farnham Town, couldn't help but post about it too, saying it was well worth watching on repeat.
This 29-year-old lad controlled a high ball with his left foot, executed a bloody pirouette, and then unleashed a thunderous volley that soared past the keeper. Absolute scenes, lads!
Fans and daddy Merson react
Paul Merson was beaming with pride, saying: "What a goal last night, unreal." And the fans were all over it too. One said: "If only some certain strikers in the Premier League could." Another added: "Looks like Sam Merson's been watching his highlight reels! What a goal!"
Some even reckoned he got his tekkers from his old man, with one posting: "Learnt it from the best, Merse!" and another penning: "Touch of the old mans magic there Merse."
The legacy of Paul Merson
Now, let's not forget, Paul Merson was no stranger to incredible goals himself. He banged in 99 goals and assisted another 51 in 423 appearances for Arsenal. He lifted the First Division trophy twice, won the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the European Cup Winners' Cup.
The bloke went on to have spells at Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, and Portsmouth before hanging up his boots in 2006, just a month into his spell at Tamworth.
So, there you have it, lads. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and Sam Merson is proving that the beautiful game runs deep in the Merson blood. Keep an eye on this kid; he might just be the next big thing in English footy!
