A young British ex-pat whose promising football career was cut short by a sickening and unprovoked attack has met one of his childhood sporting heroes.
Danny Hodgson spent weeks in a coma fighting for life after he was attacked from behind and knocked unconscious outside Perth train station last September.
The 26-year-old spent seven months in hospital and still faces an uncertain future as his long road to recovery continues.
English Premier League heavyweights Manchester United have rallied behind the lifelong supporter since the life-changing incident with heartfelt video messages from superstar Christian Ronaldo and goalkeeper Dean Henderson, a childhood friend of Hodgson's.