The driving instructor of Brighton’s Evan Ferguson said he has received offers for his car after his video celebrating the striker’s first Premier League hat-trick went viral on social media.
Republic of Ireland sensation Ferguson, 18, became the youngest player since Michael Owen to score a Premier League hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Newcastle United on Saturday (September 2)
The striker has been widely tipped by the country’s top pundits to become a global superstar, with comparisons to the league’s record scorer Alan Shearer. It can be easy forget he is still only a teenager doing normal things youngster of his age do – like learning to drive.
The man to give us that timely reminder was his own driving instructor, Shakil Chowdhury, who runs Skakil School of Motoring in Lancing
Brighton fan Shakil – who has taught a number of Albion players how to drive – posted a wholesome video on TikTok, congratulating Ferguson on his hat-trick, with photos of the pair together before and after he passed his test. Click here to watch the video.
A few of the celebrities are making it viral,Shakil told SussexWorld. “Everyone loved it and spread it everywhere.
It’s amazing, I’m really proud. It’s a great feeling.
I am getting calls from fans. One asked me to sell the car to him. People are crazy about it