Mascot Watch

Following on from Theo's heroics at Orient, we went to look for other mascots who contribute a bit more than just a stupid walk and an exaggerated encouragement to the fans to cheer when the team is three down.

Step forward Chaddy from Oldham who is quite happy to take one for the team, particularly if the assailant comes back every week.

From the Manchester Evening News: “I was posing for a fan when out of the corner of my eye I saw this guy coming towards me. I didn’t recognise him and he hit me. He then just walked off to a group of mates and went to the bar.

“There were stewards there but I don’t know if they saw it. The stand was packed though so there were a lot of witnesses. I was alright but the kid I was with was a bit shocked.

“I don’t even want him banned because we need as many fans as we can get. I just want an explanation and an apology.”

Theo - my kind of mascot

There's no doubt about it but Theo the Leyton Orient mascot must be a strong candidate for mascot of the month.

Not only did he take the piss out of the Blades keeper who was making a meal out of a robust challenge (picture 1) but have a look at his enthusiasm in the second picture when he bursts into a sprint to try and get into the after-match fracas between the players.

What a guy, or to be correct what a wyvern (a legendary winged reptilian creature with a dragon's head, two legs (sometimes none), and a barbed tail).