There’s only one James Beardwell! Watch Witham Town FC ‘superfan’ singing in empty stand

Matt Stott

Published: 12:41 AM February 21, 2018 Updated: 5:48 PM October 11, 2020

Witham FC 'superfan' James Beardwell. Picture: JAMES BEARDWELL - Credit: Archant

Witham Town FC ‘superfan’ James Beardwell was the club’s only supporter at Grays Athletic on Saturday. Despite being by himself in the away end, he made plenty of noise. See a video here.

For all you football fans you have to applaud this fan who follows Witham FC. Today he sung for the whole 90 mins. His support was amazing and it was great to witness his loyalty.
?? @WithamFC @itvfootball @FootballFunnys @GraysAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/9OkcEs3cHq
— Andrea Smith (@aksmith111) February 17, 2018

James has become a social media sensation thanks to his loyal support and has earned praise from the world of football far and wide.

Some of the @Withamtownfc players came over to thank me for my fantastic loyal @Withamtownfc support in our 4-1 defeat against @GraysAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/HIHvS5pXOJ
— James Beardwell (@undateables_jb) February 17, 2018

Sky Sports presenter Chris Kamara and Eastenders actor Jake Wood tweeted about his incredible show of support.

There's only one James Beardwell https://t.co/fI7kHfrcES
— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) February 20, 2018

The former contestant on TV show The Undateables was the only away supporter at Witham Town’s 4-1 defeat against Grays Athletic in the Isthmian League Division One North division.

This Friday against @OfficialSwifts .

Everyone welcome and get behind @Withamtownfc and help @undateables_jb get the stadium rocking!
@SkySports will be at the game to meet @undateables_jb

Hot food available
Please use rugby club car park as an over flow (behind the club)
— WithamTownFC (@Withamtownfc) February 20, 2018