Oh, the magic of the Cup…
Eric Lichaj’s greatest wish in life — to welcome a brand new member, of the canine variety, into his family — has finally come true.
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After scoring a brace (including this stunning volley from the edge of the box — WATCH HERE) in Nottingham Forest’s 4-2 victory over Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday, Lichaj told the post-game television interviewer, “My wife told me that if I score a hat trick this year, I can get a dog. … I was trying to get the penalty, but Vaughany (David Vaughan) told me politely to go away.”
On Monday, the entire footballing world — from fans of Forest, to fans of other clubs and even teammates — got behind the cause and helped Lichaj promote the #getericadog hashtag.
It worked. (Look away, Arsenal fans, for the newest member of the Lichaj family is named… Gunner. Yes, really.)
Ok guys you & @EricLichaj win! I said we will look into it.. please no more pictures of dogs!!🙈😹 https://t.co/ZHDJmT6IY3
— Kathryn Lichaj (@KatPerko) January 8, 2018
Wanted to show everyone the newest member of the Lichaj family.... Gunner. Thank you everyone for for pushing @KatPerko in the right direction! #erichasadog pic.twitter.com/SoTKiYiVMR
— Eric Lichaj (@EricLichaj) January 9, 2018
Relax, it was just banter.