Kevin Lisbie Turns His Back as Son Takes Penalty
Former Premier League cult hero Kevin Lisbie was unable to watch as his son, Kyrell Lisbie, stepped up to take a penalty in the FA Cup clash between non-league Cray Valley Paper Mills and Charlton. Lisbie, who was working as a pundit for the BBC, had to turn away as his son took the spot kick.
A Special Night for the Lisbie Family
Not only was Kevin Lisbie at the match to support his former club Charlton, but he was also there to see his son in action. Kyrell, who signed for Cray Valley PM over the summer, had the chance to level the scores from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.
Nerves Get the Best of Kevin Lisbie
The pressure of the moment was too much for Kevin Lisbie, who couldn't bear to watch as his son took the penalty. However, to his relief, Kyrell calmly dispatched the spot kick, tying the game.
Non-League Fairytale Comes to an End
Unfortunately for Cray Valley PM, their fairytale run in the FA Cup came to an end as Charlton dominated the second half and secured a 6-1 victory. Despite the loss, it was still a memorable night for the Lisbie family, with Kyrell scoring against his father's former club.
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A Footballing Family
Both Kevin and Kyrell Lisbie have pursued their dreams of becoming footballers. Kevin made 113 Premier League appearances for Charlton, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists during his career.
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