The sheer euphoria from the 3-2 victory over Arsenal, sealed by Leon's incredible last-minute chip, still hummed through Villa Park. Leon Fischer, his 'Current: 84' pulsing with every beat of his heart, felt on top of the world.
He'd not only scored a match-winner against the league leaders but had secured Villa's place in the coveted top six.
The next few days were a blur of media frenzy.
His goal was replayed endlessly, pundits raving about his 'vision', his 'composure', and that 'audacious chip'.
Leon's phone was constantly vibrating. He picked it up, curiosity piqued by the sheer number of notifications. His Facelook account, which he'd mostly just used to post a few pictures, now displayed a truly mind-boggling number:
Followers: 1M.
One million! Just from that Arsenal match! Leon stared, speechless.
