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Footballer, 17, given bottle of rum for man of match performance… but he’s not old enough to buy it

Andy Crick
Last updated: March 3, 2025 4:44 pm
Andy Crick Published February 28, 2025
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17-year-old James Wilson with MOTM bottle of rum (Picture: Jam Press/@JamTarts)
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A 17-year-old footballer was given a bottle of rum for his man-of-the-match performance, but he’s not old enough to buy it.

Hearts starlet James Wilson was presented with the club edition bottle of booze after the 3-1 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.

The homegrown talent equalised in the 56th minute and helped his side claim all three points.

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The match sponsor DK Consulting, rightly named Wilson as the man of the match.

The bottle was a 150th anniversary Heart of Midlothian Edition of Edinburgh Rum.

Heart of Midlothian Edition of Edinburgh Rum (Picture: Jam Press/ HeartsFC)

The £33.95 item can only be ordered or purchased by someone who is 18 or above.

Hearts FC website states: “This product is not for sale to people under the age of 18.

“Proof of age and a signature will be required on delivery.”

Heart of Midlothian Edition of Edinburgh Rum (Picture: Jam Press/HeartsFC)

The match took place on 26 February, as reported by What’s The Jam.

Fans of the Edinburgh club were left shocked by the gift.

Matt said: “He’s got school in the morning, you can’t give him that.”

Social media comments on post (Picture: Jam Press)

Craig added: “No even old enough to drink it.”

Another said: “He’s not even allowed to drink it.”

Kevin Scott said: “Is this promoting underage drinking?”

Jack stated: “Should of gave him a can of Irn-Bru.”

Social media comments on post (Picture: Jam Press)

It is legal for 17-year-olds to drink in Scotland if consuming it with a meal but they can’t buy it themselves until they are a year older.

Wilson turns 18 next Thursday (6 Mar).

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