Jordan Rhodes, in his bestest, neatest handwriting ...

[claptrappers_union]

Wrote a letter back to an 8 year old Middlesbrough fan who was sad to see him go.

Its a nice read, top bloke.

Rhodes' note read:

Dear Oliver, Thank you for your letter and writing to me. It made me smile at a time when I was quite sad at Middlesbrough.

"I was quite frustrated at not being able to play or even being on the bench sometimes. So like you did I have had to change teams sadly. I would love to hear how you are doing at Riverside Juniors and hope you have scored some goals.

"I really loved playing for Middlesbrough and living in the area too. I hope you continue to enjoy your football as well as working very hard at school and one day I hope to see you playing number 9 for Boro.

"P.S. I hope your brother is ok too as I remember you both from training."

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[dpinsussex]

He got his mum to write that

[Goody1975]

Whoever wrote it, i'm sure the kid was delighted.

Well Done, Jordan/His Mum/Agent/Dog Spot

[Sidney1st]

I was quite impressed with that when I saw it in the news.

[CleggHall]

Was on radio5 with the lad last night, Rhodes came over as a good guy and spoke well.

[dsr]

If that's a dig at his handwriting, it's par for the course - so much writing is done on computer that many people (me included) don't do joined-up writing any more. If you don't practice, you lose the knack.

[Sidney1st]

If that's a dig at his handwriting, it's par for the course - so much writing is done on computer that many people (me included) don't do joined-up writing any more. If you don't practice, you lose the knack.

My handwriting is shockingly bad.

[Sutton-Claret]

I always thought Rhodes came across as a decent fella in all interviews. Good on him for sending the letter and the 'far more important' signed Match Attax card. His handwriting is far better than mine - I write in joined up capitals and never finish a word.

Shame he spent far too long at Blackburn and then Boro - I would have him at Burnley in a flash as 4th choice striker / poacher

[IndigoLake]

Fair play to him! I can't remember the last time I wrote a letter by hand!

[Goody1975]

Grant Hanley would have written his reply in crayon.

[Manceau]

Grant Hanley would have written his reply in crayon.

Grant Hanley's not allowed crayons because he eats them.

[spadesclaret]

Well done Jordan Rhodes for making a little boy happy!

I've no idea who physically wrote that letter but from my experience as a teacher the script is feminine rather than masculine. Does it matter? Of course not.

[claptrappers_union]

As the OP, can I just point out that was I wasn't suggesting anything about his handwriting or to question if he actually wrote it or not. The thread topic was just a stereotypical jab at footballers in general, with a story about what a good bloke he is when you open the link.

[JohnMac]

My handwriting is shockingly bad.

I have almost lost the ability due to ageing and ailments and wish I could still use my fountain pen and write in a legible fashion.

[Hipper]

Don't forget he was writing to an eight year old who may not be yet used to 'double writing'. Rhodes presumably made an effort to make it legible for him.

[Garnerssoap]

Liked him ever since he hit the post

[Bin Ont Turf]

Does anyone else get that unexplained twitch when they're writing these days?

It's like your brain has made your hand go looking for one of the keys.

I HAVE GOT A PEN IN MY HAND BRAIN! I don't need to go looking for the letter C.