South Shields FC striker Warren Byrne to appear on TV's Soccer AM after goal goes viral

South Shields FC player Warren Byrne is set to appear on a national TV show this weekend after his remarkable goal went viral.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Apr 2016, 17:13 BST
Updated 13th Apr 2016, 17:17 BST
Warren Byrne celebrates his incredible goal against Tow Law Town. Image by Peter Talbot.Warren Byrne celebrates his incredible goal against Tow Law Town. Image by Peter Talbot.
Warren Byrne celebrates his incredible goal against Tow Law Town. Image by Peter Talbot.

The 33-year-old's stunning volley in Saturday's win at Tow Law Town has had more than 3.5million views online.

Byrne's goal has been shown by broadcasters across the globe, and has now attracted the attention of Saturday morning Sky Sports show Soccer AM.

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The striker has been invited to London to appear on the show, which is on at 10am on Sky Sports 1 and Sky One.

After hearing about the news, Byrne posted on Twitter: "Can't believe I've been invited down to this Saturday's Soccer AM show. Unbelievable Jeff #wowsers"

The strike saw Byrne flick the ball up with his right foot, flick it over his head and then volley into the opposite corner with a stunning hit.

It was his 29th goal of the season, and the latest in a line of spectacular strikes this term from Byrne, who is from Shildon, County Durham.

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