Star-treatment for two
Lulu fans after cold concert

The pop star – who was the headline act at the Brunton Park gig – felt sorry for the boys after they braved the cold and rain to see her perform.

George Thomson, operations manager at Carlisle United, said: “Lulu was an absolute star – she was so honest and genuine.

“She watched these two lads throughout her performance as they were on the front row.

“After the concert, they asked her manager if she would sign an autograph for them. About 45 minutes later she came out to see them.

“She was shocked when she saw how wet they were and asked for two towels to dry them off. The poor lads must have been very cold.

“She dried their heads with the towels and then signed them as a souvenir.”

The boys, aged 12 and 13, were then shocked when Lulu asked them how they were getting home.

“They said their dad was coming to pick them up and she asked for the number and said she would call him for them,” said Mr Thomson.

“She called home and the two boys jumped in her car and drove off to Harraby.

“They were absolutely star-struck. It was as if all their dreams came true at once.”

By Pam McClounie
20th May 2006